16 Jun 1861
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1861
Page
1
Further particulars on the evacuation of Harper's Ferry. Gen. Patterson's command at Haserstown totals Yen Fhonsand. Obstructions on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad removed. Rebels concentrate at Manassas Junction. An expedition fitted at Fortress Monroe. Destination unknown. Fifteen thousand additional troops ordered by Gen. Butler.
Washington dispatch details Confederate retreat toward Manassas Junction, Union troop build up, and fortification progress across Virginia. Reports include troop deployments from New York and Ohio regiments, supply contracts, and a balloon sighting over Leesburg Road as heaviest fighting looms.
A Civil War letter from Camp Lincoln describes a large fort near Fairfax Court-House designed as permanent defense for Washington and a potential rally point for 20 000 troops. It notes minimal alarms, frequent rebel raids near Fairfax, and prisoner releases, with commentary on Confederate discipline and Northern prisoner treatment.
Report details Confederate withdrawal from Harper's Ferry area as Union forces burn the rail bridge at the Potomac and other government works. Fire rages through arsenals, armories, and bridges while railroad facilities suffer losses and troops consolidate near Martinsburg and Winchester.
The privateer schooner Savannah flying the Confederate flag was captured after a pursuit north of Charleston. Prize crews from the USS Minnesota and Perry took control, with 22 men including officers aboard the pirate and prisoners transferred to Charleston. The vessel, unnamed but bearing Savannah markings, carried an 18-pounder gun and ample ammunition and was towed to Georgetown before transfer to the Minnesota and then to New York.
Special correspondent reports Union and Confederate actions near County Bridge with heavy casualties. Civilians blamed for poor leadership prompt calls for a Court of Inquiry. troops return to camp duties as officers and men recount fierce fighting and a prisoner exchange.
A messenger from Harper’s Ferry reports a morning blaze wrecked the Potomac railroad bridge and Maryland works on the Winchester line. Troops retreat toward Winchester after taking two brass cannon as obstructions are cleared and the Baltimore and Ohio line is reopened at Point of Rocks.
A June 15 notice from Sarpy Hook notes evacuation by rebels near Harper's Ferry with few evacuees. Conflicting reports say troops occupy Bolivar and outskirts while most government buildings are destroyed except a storehouse blacksmith shop and rifle works. The Shenandoah bridge remains intact and flags fly at Devlin and Knoxville as Martineburgh is reportedly surrounded by U S troops.
A dispatch from Thagerstowe says Gen Pattenson’s advance guard of about ten thousand men arrived this morning and the entire column is moving rapidly southward toward Puriapereura.
A hospital resident in Charlestown describes two months of illness and a fractured state of mind. He mentions a schooner captain named Bakre who served in the Christian Navy, and lists a cabinet of officers including a Commissioner, Lieutenant, Pilot Master, and Navigator, though he withholds his own name and claims Northern sentiments.
A movement is on foot for a night expedition with heavy artillery. General Pizxex will not command. The Naval Brigade is being sworn in as about 500 men are to be Mustered for the operation. Continues on Eighth Page.
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