05 Jun 1861
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1861
Page
1
An official report details the battle at Philippi with Col. Kelly reported alive. Federal troops advance toward Manassas Gap as alarms ring along entrenchments. Fortress Monroe dispatches note Yankee forces moving to Norfolk with a flag of truce. Gen. Butler prepares for an advance.
Ex1.exy of the First Virginia Union Volunteers is reported killed. The enemy was completely routed and retreated into the interior of Virginia. Mourning is ordered for Judge Devens whose remains are expected for interment in the Congressional Burial Ground. Washington city election results show small vote and likely Union win by slight margins. The Scotch Highlanders, Seventy-ninth Regiment, arrived and impressed with their striking costume. The Second Brigade in New Jersey is mustered and encamped near Trenton, composed of three regiments. Movements in Virginia show limited action around Alexandria, with a planned advance of about four miles by the van in the next twelve hours.
A Virginian front report details midnight rifle fire on Twenty-eighth New York pickets near Fort Corcoran and Fairfax Court House. Regiments respond with drums and bugles while scouts reconnoiter toward the Twenty-eighth. Attacks expected tonight prompt abattis, reinforced by the Thirteenth New York, as artillery remains unavailable. The writer notes qualities of Gen McDowell and Col Conovzan, reports on guard duties and hunger for straw hats, and records endless drill and trench work amid heat and anxious nights. Rumored Harper's Ferry evacuation surfaces in a separate note.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Col Kelly wounded at Philippi is not dead. He was seriously wounded in the breast. The ball was extracted and friends entertain hope for his recovery.
Fifty men of the Naval Brigade will sail to New York today aboard the steamer Coatzacoalcos while the remainder stay a week as citizens laboring for their ro ions. Col. Carriett improves and departs for Washington with officers. The departure follows a dispute between the President and Secretary Krcolm over the brigade and Cameron. The steam tug Yankee heads to Norfolk with a flag of truce. Heavy firing from Sewall’s Point heard as it passed. The Cambridge arrived from Boston today.
Parapriput reports a habeas corpus case of bridge burners before Judge Capwataper. prisoners discharged by War Department order. Also notes Border State Convention adjournment, unemployment among African Americans in Richmond, and Louisville dispatches about politics, military camps, and rail shipments. The report mentions Sen. Dovanas’ death, Carrranozs and Mahony for Congress, and Union activity near Louisville and Nashville.
The statement notes a decision to abandon command due to worsening health and withdraw to the mountains of Pennsylvania. No dates or additional details are provided.
Recalled Union support grows in St Louis after Gen Harney is removed. Fear of Confederate plots traced to Col. Jackson and Gov. Claib Jackson. Missouri readers demand clarity on Washington policy, arms for Home Guards, and protection measures. Reports discuss McDonald habeas case, General Liontza and Faxwent moves, and heightened vigilance along rail lines and ports.
The Missouri Democrat notes that after a received notice troops were to move to protect city lines by 3 Thursday night or Friday morning. Gen Sungang authorized by Gen. Brox to deploy troops. Work crews attended trains, contraband items seized prior day along North Missouri Road. A plan with the Railroad Company to inspect goods arriving under government control was outlined, with further arrangements to be extended to other lines. Part of the seizure involved powder and lead in shipments to Allen and Mexico. General Lrom ordered restoration of non contraband goods to a powder merchant, while military authorities warned against further contraband shipments without U.S. approval.
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