Port Royal Campaign Dispatches Show Heavy Rebel Losses
Special to Herald Col. Max Weber with six companies of the 20th NY Volunteers conducted a forceful reconnaissance at New Market bridge. Rebels fired, two killed, several wounded, then withdrew armed with their guns. Reports claim 4000 rebel forces under Gen Drayton at Beaufort and Port Royal operations. The fleet bombarded Forts Walker and E, with heavy shelling driving the rebels to retreat. Casualties include one chief engineer killed. about 52 bodies found. News notes carry Captain Steedman’s dispatch to Washington and ironclad reports from Norfolk and Port Royal-bound fleets.
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Fr. Mounon
Max Weber
N. Y
New Market Bridge
Weber
Ocracoke Inlet
N. C
Norfolk
Charleston
Fr. Moxnor
Bienvilis
Old Point
Port Royal
Steedman
Washington
Union
Osceola
Isaac T. Smith
Port Ekoyal
Mohican
Fort Walker
Hilton
Bay Point
Jeff
Davis
P.O
Drayton
Pevenny
New York
Bicaville
Sesaniay
Baltimore
Rio
Cape Henry
Batemans
Hor
Richmond
Corcoran
Mansesas
Savannah
Bly
Charleston Mercury
Mercury
Ft. Walker
Beaufort
Lee
Ripley
Boyd's Landing
Charleston & Tean
Pocatoga
Bluffton
Donovan
Lady’s Island
Therr
Rebel Cavalry Massacres Federals and Burns Town
Report details a rebel cavalry force of 500 to 1000 aiding hostile inhabitants to lure and murder unarmed Federal troops in Guyan. After an ambush and mass killings in houses, Col. Seigler arrived, ordered town destruction, and the town was set ablaze.
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Abe
de Villiers
Sth
Virginia Regiment
Virginia
Naval action report from South Atlantic blockade
A fragmentary report describes boats attacking two or three steamers under Com with batteries opened and ships prepared for action. The Wa bash crossed the bar on Wednesday morning followed by the velcanne and the Atlantic. Wind shifts and shoals delayed the attack, and signals directed anchoration. The officer signs as 8S. F. DUPONT.
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Vander
Ganet
F. Dupont
South Atlantic
Five bridges burned in East Tennessee by incendiaries
Nov 12 reports from Nasuvitz describe five railroad bridges set ablaze in East Tennessee. Two on the Tennessee and Georgia line at Chinage Creek, one on the East Tennessee and Georgia near Hiwasea River, and another on Holstine River, with guards extinguishing fires and one incendiary possibly killed. Widespread alarm follows, with expected delays and heavy losses. Nearby West Tennessee tensions rise amid conditions in Giaaegsency, while Bacon price priors noted elsewhere. Nov 13 updates from Carmo report the steamer Alick Scott carrying Gen Graft and staff, 99 prisoners captured, and other officers onboard. Doughert remains at Coils doi awaiting recovery potential.
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Beilivas van Granty
Holstine
Festing
Holstine River
Siteberg Rae
Stage County
East Tennneseee
Carmo
Alick Scott
Columbus
Pruce
Polk
Pillow
Cheatham
McGowan
Scott
Lenthes Doughert
Victory at Pikeville by Nelson forces in 186? era
Paris Kentucky November 12 reports Gen Nelson met rebel forces at Pikeville with 8 800 under Col Lake Moore and Col Harris in front. Rebels pressed and 400 killed and 1 000 taken prisoner, Federal losses small. Postmaster Bosworth reports 400 rebels killed and 1 000 to 2 000 prisoners and details Col Jno S Williams and Col Metcalf casualties. 8th Ohio small losses.
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Paris
Nelson
Pikeville
Pike County
Lake Moore
Harris
Ohio
Moore
Union forces burn East Tennessee bridges and telegraph lines
A Fort Monroe dispatch reports Union troops burning railroad bridges and cutting telegraph lines in East Tennessee to hinder troop movement. A 200 foot East Tennessee Railroad bridge was destroyed, plus four structures north of Knoxville and a large wooden bridge in Bradley County. A separate note says a privateer and two schooners in Swan Gan Inlet were burned by boats from Tuscarora station.
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Paicapstrnia
the Inquirer
Fort Monroe
East Tennessee
East ‘Tennessee
Knoxville
Charleston
Bradley County
Tenn
Rebels attack near Eymans City in open prairie fight
This morning at ten o clock Col Anthony with 150 mounted men engaged 600 rebels under Upton Hays ten miles from Eymans City. After a sharp struggle the rebels retreated into woods then were routed. Anthony fell back six miles awaiting reinforcements. Report links the band to Fremont Huseara near Little Senta. Over a thousand secessionists said active in the county.
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Eymans City
Anthony
Upton’ Hays
Woode
Captain Shield
Colny
Fremont Huseara
Little Senta
Provost Judge Freeze vows to collect one third of ten million
A letter from Provost Judge Freeze of Alexandria appears in this afternoon's Advertiser promising to collect one third of ten million dollars claimed from the South if permitted to proceed, without injustice. A separate note from Wm. L. Yancy warns of prospects for Southern Confederacy in Europe. A burglary in New York robbed five thousand dollars, and reports claim the Cumberland River railroad near Nashville was burned.
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Newaney
N.J
Judge Freeze
Alexandria
Buerox
James Brown
Wm. L. Yancy
England
Alabama
Dreadful accident reported in Ustensus district
A fragment from a 19th century notice describes a severe accident near Kilns and Leanda, with unclear details about injuries and outcomes. The readable text hints at danger and immediate concern but lacks full context or names. Further text would clarify parties involved and dates.
Retreat After Bloody Day in Columbus Campaign
A wounded Col Lauman and dead Lieut Col Wantz are named amid a chaotic retreat after costly fighting at Columbus. Soldiers describe heavy losses in Companies A and the 27th Illinois, with cannon and tents burned. Fremont is reported removed, and the day ends with solemn reflection on grim casualties and heroic endurance.
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Liye
Bras's Point
Brion
Tente
Lauman
Wents
Thees
Adjutant Bowler
Msmith
Crabb
Kitteridge
Mien
Parrott
Harper
DeHaeg
Ream
Gale
Leaman
Leonidas
Columbus
Mest
Illinois
Ariy
Wantz
Philadelphia North American praises Dupont for naval leadership
The Philadelphia North American lauds Comme dore Dupont as the best qualified head for the expedition, praising his lifelong dedication, youth, health, and cultivated mind. The piece commends his unwavering commitment to welfare and the navy, highlighting his strong character and leadership potential.
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Sherman
Dupont
Nelsom
East Tenn
Guyandotte
Dahlgreen
Pikeville Battle
Navy Department
Peneiea
Fox
Tuceday
Hampton Roads
Ted Dace
Wensels
Hamipton
Charles Smith
Ragoukis
Ringed Tae
Mae Asker
Nicholson
Trateport
Gorden
Wefuque
Abansta
New Yong
Winsted
Ustensus
Belmont
Fremont
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