09 Apr 1862
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1862
Page
1
A short verse fragment expresses deep loss and hope for reunion in the afterlife. The speaker addresses a beloved child, promising to meet again beyond death and to join the child in a heavenly throne.
Gen Rosecrans defends his Rich Mountain engagement against misstatements. He cites his report to Gen McClellan, reports from Cincinnati correspondents, and details of troop movements, orders, and outcomes showing his command and Lander Benton affected the attack with no blame on McClellan.
Report recalls Gen. Rosecrans and Gen. McClellan coordinating a Pursuit of Garnett from Mill Toward Rich Mountain. Pegram surrenders at Beverly after a daylong mountain chase. The action cuts rebel reinforcements, with Lincoln era veterans and a lengthy dispatch noting merit split between commanders.
In Felicity residents organize a two night benefit at the M E Church with the Dramatic Society led by J W Robb. Proceeds from a ten cent admission fund the Sanitary Society and other relief efforts for sick and wounded soldiers. Performances include Flanigan The Fairies and minstrel band selections.
A prisoner at Indianapolis writes to his mother in Kentucky claiming Southern superiority and describing how Southern officials treat prisoners with deference like slaves. He asserts the South is dominant and hints at broader political tensions and loyalties.
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