28 Apr 1862
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Newspaper
Telegraph Bulletin
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1862
Page
1
McDowell faces opposition from Rebels over strategy in Richmond as communications to the secretary and War Department are reported. Evacuation of Yorktown cited as a development shaping the crisis and regional response.
From Fort Monroe Washington dispatches confirm New Orleans occupation by Union forces. Reports say Yorktown evacuation possible. Confederate stronghold near Fredericksburg resists McPowell toward Richmond. Blockade policy debated. navy claims and a rumored second Merrimac-like gunboat destroyed by U S Pensacola.
The day brings volatile weather and a possible sighting of the Merti mac with no confirmed reappearance. Rebel gunboats on the James Kiser reportedly attempted shelling near Warwick. The War Steamer Sac ravento was channelled at Portsmouth Navy Yard as Mead Quarters notes progress and limited action along the lines. General George B. Meade reports calmer night and improved weather aiding movement.
The Waushaea County Argus mourns Capt Edward Sine of Company A 16th Regiment, a pioneer settler who helped found the village of Nixeville. The obituary recalls his vigor in business and the high regard of neighbors, noting he was about 40 when he died.
Fridaick Wuer stlein served with the regiment in the great battle on Sunday the 6th instant and returned yesterday. He saw Col Alban fall two hours after the battle began at the head of the regiment the ball entering the right shoulder and exiting near the front of the neck. Alban died at Savannah after burial. Lieut. Col Benli was wounded in the right thigh and survived. The article notes Floyd’s failure to win glory at Donelson due to his refiring disposition.
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