Arrival of the steamer Columbia and Baton Rouge visit
From New Orleans dated the 25th, the steamer Columbia arrived with a quiet city. General Banks visited Baton Rouge to inspect about 18,000 troops under General Accua. Reports cite rumors of a rebel attack at Port Hudson, with defenses strengthening. Changes in New Orleans officials: Brigadier General Bowes named Provost Marshal General. Col. Owlin relieves Col. Passau. acting mayor Danure contemplates resignation. Port Hudson defense, naval mortar support considered. Banks notes treasury notes exchange and rising secession sentiment amid planned attacks and troop movements. The Columbia carries a notable passenger list including Captain Roz U.S.N. and Lieu. Col. Export, among others.
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Port Hudson blockade talk and Gulf navy critique in New Orleans
From New Orleans a Confederate era correspondent reports on Union naval inactivity, Banks expedition plans, and the Gulf naval threat. He cites Port Hudson approaches, Alabama and Atlanta actions, and a critical view of Union defense, while praising Commodore Huenanan and describing local police arrests of freedmen and secessionist sentiment amid occupation. The piece also details cotton movement from the Rio Grande, French troop buildup in Vera Cruz, and political tensions over the Emancipation Proclamation’s local effect.
Rebel Story from Stono River Gunboat Surrender
Acting Rear Admiral Lax reports to the Secretary of the Navy that the Federal gunboat J. P. Smith surrendered after a re engagement at Stono River. The steelclad crew suffered few casualties while one other gunboat fled crippled. forces were under Lieutenant Colonel atta.
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Lax
Secretary of the Navy
Navrosr'a Nawa
Saturda Pia
Fort Monaco
Richmond Examiner
Heute
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM NASHVILLE REBELS AND RIVER OPERATIONS
Jan 1 to Feb 8 dispatches describe Penperata Rebels attempting to seize the Cumberland River boats near Franklin Tennessee. Union river forces hold the stream while four artillery pieces threaten the rebel move. Morgan guerrilla activity is reported along the Cumberland with aims to disrupt rail lines and seize key positions in Kentucky and nearby areas. A telegraph confirms Bowka expects home tonight, surrounded by friends.
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Cumbertana
Pirate Oreto Sunk by Our Gunboats Report from Havana
Havana passengers aboard the Columbia bring a vivid tale of a heavy explosion near sixty miles from Havana and claims by gunboats Cayuga and Cuyler that the privateer Oreto was sunk after a chase involving the Creole. The account, while unconfirmed officially, sparks excitement at the Astor House as Havana whispers bolster the news.
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New York
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United States
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Astor House
Fort Monroe Report on Patapsco and Prison Exchange
Fort Monroe notes sailing of the Patapsco Exchange for Pris onera amid Civil War events. Ironclad Patapsco departed Hampton Roads with gunboat Pawnee escort. Rhode Island called for coal then departed. New York flag of truce steamboat to return several hundred Union prisoners. Gen McClellan invited to Portland and Gouverneur McCurban committee visits to Portland.
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Rhode Island
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Kichitignd
Bombardment Report From Galveston Captain Peels For Action
An excerpt from Acting Paymaster Parpteice R. of the United States steamer New London describes Union bombardment of rebel batteries at Galveston on Sunday February 1. The fleet closed to about a mile and fired Parrott and shell, targeting encampments and fortifications, with the Harriet Lane visible in the harbor and reinforcements arriving as the exchange continued.
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United States
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Orleans
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Jeter
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St. Charles
St. Danas
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Waauxoror
Parpteice R. ‘Puomrsom
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Saferoay
Galveston
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Scioto
Brooklyn
Parrott
Sawyer
Fred
London
Harriet Kane
Hartel Lane
From the Lower Mississippi Feb Update
News from Vicksburgh reports water in the Cut-off running two to four feet deep with no widening yet. A force crossed the bend and encamped opposite Warrenton to aid future communication. Guerrillas active near Memphis. Fourth Minnesota Cavalry skirmished rebels Tuesday with seven Federals killed wounded or captured. Rebels advancing on the Tennessee and Cumberland tavern as road conditions permit. Four soldiers killed in a Moscow railroad derailment after four freight cars plunged fifty feet.
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Moscow
Senatorial canvass animates state politics in New York
From the state capital the senatorial canvass grows lively with opinions on Gov Monnan and Dickinson. Radical Republicans show some support for Sepuwtoc and Marwexo while the caucus appears poised to win without Democratic aid. Major-Gen Woot plans fortifications inspections at New York Harbor. Steamship Norwegian Sundby reports arrival after ice passage, speaking with Jura and Miderman.
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