JPK Huson 1863
Brev. Brig. Gen'l
- Joined
- Feb 14, 2012
- Location
- Central Pennsylvania
I don't know how interesting this will be? I like these a ton, but who knows if anyone else will. In reading through old papers, there's always that section of ' War News ', short blurbs on items from various points in the field or Washington or elsewhere. I thought I'd take one paper and copy/paste. This is from a NYC paper, ' The New York Weekly ' , so not a daily, Saturday, Aug. 3rd, 1861. Please excuse any typos I missed- sometimes they ' paste ' portion comes out variously.
The New York Weekly, Saturday, Augut 3rd, 1861
Gen. Patterson, has made a statement.He said that he could have turned Gen Johnston's
position, but that the latter's force had been strengthened by fresh troops, making his whole
command include 36,000 men; Gen Patterson had" only nineteen regiments, and fifteen of
these would not prolong their term of service, about to expire. On the 22d last, five of them
had gone home. Two were to go on the 23d, and three on tho 24th. Two Indiana regiments
and the Pennsylvania Eleventh and Twentyfourth were the only regiments that would
remain. To avoid being cut off, the General says that he retired to Harper's Ferry. Gen.
Patterson has formally taken leave of his command, anl compliments his troops. He says it
is no fault of theirs that they have not done more.
A Secession account of the great battle has been received. ( Bull Run )It states that Federal property to the extent of a million of dollars fell into the hands of the victors on the occasion of the stampede It is claimed that the Secession force captured 1,200 horses, 63 cannon and
15,000 in stands of arms. The Confederate loss is stated to be 2,000, while that of the Federals is placed 15,000. Gen. Davis took command of the Confederate troops. It is rumored that Gen. Beauregard has been sick since the battle.
Major General McClellan on his arrival at Philadelphia was received with great demonstrations. The reserve regiments paraded, and his carriage was piled with bouquets.
General Lee has beeu assigned to the conmmand of the Upper Potomac in place of General
Wise. He is to unite with General Garnet against General Rosencranz.
The Police Commisioners of Baltimore, who have been confined in Fort McHenry for some
time, nave been removed to Fortress Monroe, by order of the Government.
The slaver Falcon, captured on the coast of Africa, has arrived in charge of a prize crew.
The health of the squadron upon that station is represented as good.
From Matanias there is a rumor that the United States vessels Mohawk and Crusader
have been captured by the Sumter. The report was not credited.
In Missouri other engagements have taken place between small parties of Federal and
State troops. Results of no great importance.
The Post Office Department has authorized Postmasters to remail soldiers' letters to points
to which regiments may have been removed.
An arrival from Havana brings news that all the prizes of the Sumter at that port had been
released by the Captain General.
A privateer has been seen as far north as Cape Sable and two Maine vessels have had a narrow escape from capture.
The United States Steamer South Carolina was off Galveston on the 7th of July. She had captured 11 enemy vessels since establishing the blockade on the 3rd inst. One of the prizes arrived at Pensacola, under the command of Commadore Merwise.
The Michigan first went into the action at Bull Run with 475 men and 25 officers. They marched 12 miles, and went into the engagement without refreshments. The loss of officers
was out of proportion to that ef the men, as 9 are reported as killed or missing.
A New York deputation has called upon the President in reference to the treatment of Gen.
Wool. The President declared that the subject should receive due attention.
Pennsylvania has sent forward 11,000 men to Washington within four days, and has a regiment of artillery and 1,200 cavalry nearly ready for the field.
Several regiments of the three months volunteers have arrived and been welcomed by
the most enthusiastic ovations. That which greeted the gallant Sixty-ninth was only equaled
by the demonstration which attended the advent of the Prince of Wales. The First Rhode
Island, Twenty-eighth of Brooklyn and Twenty-fifth of Albany passed directly by their homes. The arrival of the Sixth called forth our German citizens in large numbers and the regiment made its appearance by daylight , there is not a doubt but there was a very brilliant reception tendered to them. As it was, Broadway was well-lined by a great number of persons anxious to catch a glimpse of the war-worn soldiers.
Messrs. Arnold, Harris and McGraw who went from Washington to Bull Run to bring back the body of Col. Cameron, have not accomplished that object. The former was sent to Richmondand the latter to Manassas Junction. The person
who. took them to Ban Run reports that all of the dead were not buried, and that the
slaughter was greater than was reported.
The Massachusetts Thirteenth are to leave Boston, under the command of Col. Leonard,
to-day. The Boston Coast Guard, accepted, will form a right battery of 200 men, with six
pieces of cannon.
It is believed that General McClellan has been assigned the command if the troops on both
sides of the Potomac. On Saturday, in company with Secretary Cameron, he visited
Arlington.
A guard of the Mozart Regiment have, had to be placed over some of the Fire Zouaves tokteep them within their entrenchments. Company E, of the Zouaves, is doing duty in guarding the Government storehouses.
Two companies of Federal troops have been out on the Fairfax Road, to a distance of ten
miles from Alexandria, but saw no traces of the enemy.
The Confederates have been engaged in making soundings at Coon's Ford, above Great
Fall's Bridge, and quite nearer Washington than for some time past.' .
General McClellan is on the Virginia side of the Potomac, actively engaged in the re-organization of the army.
Gen. Beauregard has sent parties of troops into Loudon County,Virginia, to procure provisions and wagons.
Gen. McClellan has issued and order forbidding departing soldiers from taking arms with them.
Gen. Anderson has made a visit to Congress,a td was warmly welcomed. The privileges of
the floor were extended to him.
There are 43 wounded private soldiers, 2Lieutenants and 1 Corporal in the Georgetown
Hospital.
The Seccessionists, it is believed, are planting batteries on the Potomac, to command the channel.
.
New Jersey will furnish soon five regiments for the war. They will be equipped and
clothed within the State. Machinery is in preparation to rifle the muskets belonging to the
State.
Passes from Memphis to the North are refusedby General Polk. The Secessionists
have moved from that city to New Madrid.
Jeff Thompson with 700 Arkansas troops is in Missouri.
Trouble Is anticipated with the Legislature of Maryland when It shall again assemble. It is
rumored here that an ordinance of secession has been prepared, and that many members of
the Legislature are quite confident that a majority of their colleagues will be found ready
to unite with them in efforts for its passage.
From Nevada Territory we learn that a large number of Indians are on the Platte River to
fight the Pawnees.The Cheyennas, Arrapahoes, and Kiowas are said to be 6,000.
In Southern Nebraska Secessionists are at work, and it is said that they have been trying to gain the aid of the Indians, who had declined the invitation.
The settlers on the Big Blue River have been moving away. Scouting parties have been sent
out from Kansas and the Eastern counties of Nebraska to protect the Union men. Arms
and ammunitions, with the usual activity, have been supplied to those in the interests of the
Confederate States.
Brigadier General Pope has issued special orders assigning Brigadier General Harlburt to
the command of the forces along the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. Troops are to be stationed at various places, and men of all parties are to be selected to guard the road. Arrests for opinion's sake are not to be made, unless under certain results. Strict military discipline is to be enforced for the preservation of property.
The political prisoners conveyed here by the steamer Joseph Whitney from Baltimore have
been placed in Fort Lafayette, at the Narrows.It is claimed that they have not been placed within the jurisdiction of this State, being in the custody of the Government and confined in a district belonging to the United States. It is also alleged that they are to be held as military
prisoners only, subject to the direction of the State Department.
General Lee is probably advancing with a large force upon Harper's Ferry, and it is
expected will occupy the position nearly abandoned by Gen. Banks. The movements around
Washington are very active and seem to presage stirring times. Gea. Banks is represented as
being securely placed on the Maryland side, and it is alleged that his position commands
the ferry.
There is a report from Eastern Virginia of an important character. It is represented that
an entire Indiana regiment had been captured in the mountains in a half famished condition,
near Leesburg.
A Major Potter and a party of New Yorkers has been taken prisoner-
The dispatch comes from Culpepper.
Gen. Wise was retreating to Lewisburg, Va., where he is expected to make a stand.
The Richmond Examiner says that Gen. Beauregard is not at Manassas.
The Secessionists are apparently becoming more active in the West and Southwest, especially on the line of the Mississippi River. On th ;23d inst., by order of Major General Pol the trains passing North on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad were stopped. The usual stupidityof the telegraphic reporter, however, has prevented him from informing us of the motive which induced this proceeding on the part of the General.
General McClellan has visited the camps near Washington and established strict regulations.
The pass system has been restricted as far as practicable, and the influence upon the
troops of his presence and activity is said to be marked and beneficial.
Large numbers of secessionists are said to be gathering in Southern Missouri,, some two thousand being collected at Port Pleasant, and five thousand at West Prairie.
Gen. Banks has Withdrawn his force from Harpers Ferry to the heights on the Maryland
side. The movement would seem to indicate a doubt as to his ability to maintain his position againsa demonstration by Gen. Johnston. It is said that the heights completely command the ferry.
It is said that 40,000; of the Secession troops are on their way to cross this Potomac into Maryland, the report is current in Washington,but is not confirmed,Only a few troops have arrived at Leesburg.
Passes from Memphis to the North are refused by General Polk. The Secessionists
have moved from that city to New Madrid. Jeff Thompson with 700 Arkansas troops is in
Missouri.
There is stirring news from Fortress Monroe and serious apprehensions of an attack
upon the camp at Newport News are entertained. The Federal troops have deemed if expedient to withdraw from Hampton, and the Sessessionists are reported as having a large force between Fortress Monroe and Yorktown. Heeavy firing has been heard in the direction of Pig Point.
The State prisoners at Fort McHcnry have been taken away, to be confined at Fort Hamilton
in our harbor, their names are : John W. Davies, W. H. Gatehell, and Charles Howard,
Baltimore Police Commissioners ; R. H. Alvey, John H. Keesick, Drs C. M. Hagelin, S. H. Lyon, and J. C. Murphrey. They are all charged with treasonable acts.
The latest news by the Arabia, at Boston, is to the effect that a division of the French
squadron has been ordered upon secret service. It is hinted that the destination of the
fleet will be American waters. The La Gloire, mail-clad steam frigate, accompanies the expedition.
The Canadian journals are breathing an unfriendly spirit toward the United States. This
intimates what may be expected from the mad war in which we are engaged.
Colonel Keyes has been assigned to the command of the Seventh Brigade.
Mrs. Scott and Mr. St. John, paid to have eloped from this city on the 8th instant, have
been arrested at St. Louis. ( ** Why is this in ' War News ' ? )
Major General Fremont has arrived in St. Louis.
The Hon. Robert Toombs, Secretary of State of the Southern Confederacy, has resigned
that position, and the Hon. R. M. T. Hunter of Virginia has been appointed to the vacant position.
The New York Weekly, Saturday, Augut 3rd, 1861
Gen. Patterson, has made a statement.He said that he could have turned Gen Johnston's
position, but that the latter's force had been strengthened by fresh troops, making his whole
command include 36,000 men; Gen Patterson had" only nineteen regiments, and fifteen of
these would not prolong their term of service, about to expire. On the 22d last, five of them
had gone home. Two were to go on the 23d, and three on tho 24th. Two Indiana regiments
and the Pennsylvania Eleventh and Twentyfourth were the only regiments that would
remain. To avoid being cut off, the General says that he retired to Harper's Ferry. Gen.
Patterson has formally taken leave of his command, anl compliments his troops. He says it
is no fault of theirs that they have not done more.
A Secession account of the great battle has been received. ( Bull Run )It states that Federal property to the extent of a million of dollars fell into the hands of the victors on the occasion of the stampede It is claimed that the Secession force captured 1,200 horses, 63 cannon and
15,000 in stands of arms. The Confederate loss is stated to be 2,000, while that of the Federals is placed 15,000. Gen. Davis took command of the Confederate troops. It is rumored that Gen. Beauregard has been sick since the battle.
Major General McClellan on his arrival at Philadelphia was received with great demonstrations. The reserve regiments paraded, and his carriage was piled with bouquets.
General Lee has beeu assigned to the conmmand of the Upper Potomac in place of General
Wise. He is to unite with General Garnet against General Rosencranz.
The Police Commisioners of Baltimore, who have been confined in Fort McHenry for some
time, nave been removed to Fortress Monroe, by order of the Government.
The slaver Falcon, captured on the coast of Africa, has arrived in charge of a prize crew.
The health of the squadron upon that station is represented as good.
From Matanias there is a rumor that the United States vessels Mohawk and Crusader
have been captured by the Sumter. The report was not credited.
In Missouri other engagements have taken place between small parties of Federal and
State troops. Results of no great importance.
The Post Office Department has authorized Postmasters to remail soldiers' letters to points
to which regiments may have been removed.
An arrival from Havana brings news that all the prizes of the Sumter at that port had been
released by the Captain General.
A privateer has been seen as far north as Cape Sable and two Maine vessels have had a narrow escape from capture.
The United States Steamer South Carolina was off Galveston on the 7th of July. She had captured 11 enemy vessels since establishing the blockade on the 3rd inst. One of the prizes arrived at Pensacola, under the command of Commadore Merwise.
The Michigan first went into the action at Bull Run with 475 men and 25 officers. They marched 12 miles, and went into the engagement without refreshments. The loss of officers
was out of proportion to that ef the men, as 9 are reported as killed or missing.
A New York deputation has called upon the President in reference to the treatment of Gen.
Wool. The President declared that the subject should receive due attention.
Pennsylvania has sent forward 11,000 men to Washington within four days, and has a regiment of artillery and 1,200 cavalry nearly ready for the field.
Several regiments of the three months volunteers have arrived and been welcomed by
the most enthusiastic ovations. That which greeted the gallant Sixty-ninth was only equaled
by the demonstration which attended the advent of the Prince of Wales. The First Rhode
Island, Twenty-eighth of Brooklyn and Twenty-fifth of Albany passed directly by their homes. The arrival of the Sixth called forth our German citizens in large numbers and the regiment made its appearance by daylight , there is not a doubt but there was a very brilliant reception tendered to them. As it was, Broadway was well-lined by a great number of persons anxious to catch a glimpse of the war-worn soldiers.
Messrs. Arnold, Harris and McGraw who went from Washington to Bull Run to bring back the body of Col. Cameron, have not accomplished that object. The former was sent to Richmondand the latter to Manassas Junction. The person
who. took them to Ban Run reports that all of the dead were not buried, and that the
slaughter was greater than was reported.
The Massachusetts Thirteenth are to leave Boston, under the command of Col. Leonard,
to-day. The Boston Coast Guard, accepted, will form a right battery of 200 men, with six
pieces of cannon.
It is believed that General McClellan has been assigned the command if the troops on both
sides of the Potomac. On Saturday, in company with Secretary Cameron, he visited
Arlington.
A guard of the Mozart Regiment have, had to be placed over some of the Fire Zouaves tokteep them within their entrenchments. Company E, of the Zouaves, is doing duty in guarding the Government storehouses.
Two companies of Federal troops have been out on the Fairfax Road, to a distance of ten
miles from Alexandria, but saw no traces of the enemy.
The Confederates have been engaged in making soundings at Coon's Ford, above Great
Fall's Bridge, and quite nearer Washington than for some time past.' .
General McClellan is on the Virginia side of the Potomac, actively engaged in the re-organization of the army.
Gen. Beauregard has sent parties of troops into Loudon County,Virginia, to procure provisions and wagons.
Gen. McClellan has issued and order forbidding departing soldiers from taking arms with them.
Gen. Anderson has made a visit to Congress,a td was warmly welcomed. The privileges of
the floor were extended to him.
There are 43 wounded private soldiers, 2Lieutenants and 1 Corporal in the Georgetown
Hospital.
The Seccessionists, it is believed, are planting batteries on the Potomac, to command the channel.
.
New Jersey will furnish soon five regiments for the war. They will be equipped and
clothed within the State. Machinery is in preparation to rifle the muskets belonging to the
State.
Passes from Memphis to the North are refusedby General Polk. The Secessionists
have moved from that city to New Madrid.
Jeff Thompson with 700 Arkansas troops is in Missouri.
Trouble Is anticipated with the Legislature of Maryland when It shall again assemble. It is
rumored here that an ordinance of secession has been prepared, and that many members of
the Legislature are quite confident that a majority of their colleagues will be found ready
to unite with them in efforts for its passage.
From Nevada Territory we learn that a large number of Indians are on the Platte River to
fight the Pawnees.The Cheyennas, Arrapahoes, and Kiowas are said to be 6,000.
In Southern Nebraska Secessionists are at work, and it is said that they have been trying to gain the aid of the Indians, who had declined the invitation.
The settlers on the Big Blue River have been moving away. Scouting parties have been sent
out from Kansas and the Eastern counties of Nebraska to protect the Union men. Arms
and ammunitions, with the usual activity, have been supplied to those in the interests of the
Confederate States.
Brigadier General Pope has issued special orders assigning Brigadier General Harlburt to
the command of the forces along the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. Troops are to be stationed at various places, and men of all parties are to be selected to guard the road. Arrests for opinion's sake are not to be made, unless under certain results. Strict military discipline is to be enforced for the preservation of property.
The political prisoners conveyed here by the steamer Joseph Whitney from Baltimore have
been placed in Fort Lafayette, at the Narrows.It is claimed that they have not been placed within the jurisdiction of this State, being in the custody of the Government and confined in a district belonging to the United States. It is also alleged that they are to be held as military
prisoners only, subject to the direction of the State Department.
General Lee is probably advancing with a large force upon Harper's Ferry, and it is
expected will occupy the position nearly abandoned by Gen. Banks. The movements around
Washington are very active and seem to presage stirring times. Gea. Banks is represented as
being securely placed on the Maryland side, and it is alleged that his position commands
the ferry.
There is a report from Eastern Virginia of an important character. It is represented that
an entire Indiana regiment had been captured in the mountains in a half famished condition,
near Leesburg.
A Major Potter and a party of New Yorkers has been taken prisoner-
The dispatch comes from Culpepper.
Gen. Wise was retreating to Lewisburg, Va., where he is expected to make a stand.
The Richmond Examiner says that Gen. Beauregard is not at Manassas.
The Secessionists are apparently becoming more active in the West and Southwest, especially on the line of the Mississippi River. On th ;23d inst., by order of Major General Pol the trains passing North on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad were stopped. The usual stupidityof the telegraphic reporter, however, has prevented him from informing us of the motive which induced this proceeding on the part of the General.
General McClellan has visited the camps near Washington and established strict regulations.
The pass system has been restricted as far as practicable, and the influence upon the
troops of his presence and activity is said to be marked and beneficial.
Large numbers of secessionists are said to be gathering in Southern Missouri,, some two thousand being collected at Port Pleasant, and five thousand at West Prairie.
Gen. Banks has Withdrawn his force from Harpers Ferry to the heights on the Maryland
side. The movement would seem to indicate a doubt as to his ability to maintain his position againsa demonstration by Gen. Johnston. It is said that the heights completely command the ferry.
It is said that 40,000; of the Secession troops are on their way to cross this Potomac into Maryland, the report is current in Washington,but is not confirmed,Only a few troops have arrived at Leesburg.
Passes from Memphis to the North are refused by General Polk. The Secessionists
have moved from that city to New Madrid. Jeff Thompson with 700 Arkansas troops is in
Missouri.
There is stirring news from Fortress Monroe and serious apprehensions of an attack
upon the camp at Newport News are entertained. The Federal troops have deemed if expedient to withdraw from Hampton, and the Sessessionists are reported as having a large force between Fortress Monroe and Yorktown. Heeavy firing has been heard in the direction of Pig Point.
The State prisoners at Fort McHcnry have been taken away, to be confined at Fort Hamilton
in our harbor, their names are : John W. Davies, W. H. Gatehell, and Charles Howard,
Baltimore Police Commissioners ; R. H. Alvey, John H. Keesick, Drs C. M. Hagelin, S. H. Lyon, and J. C. Murphrey. They are all charged with treasonable acts.
The latest news by the Arabia, at Boston, is to the effect that a division of the French
squadron has been ordered upon secret service. It is hinted that the destination of the
fleet will be American waters. The La Gloire, mail-clad steam frigate, accompanies the expedition.
The Canadian journals are breathing an unfriendly spirit toward the United States. This
intimates what may be expected from the mad war in which we are engaged.
Colonel Keyes has been assigned to the command of the Seventh Brigade.
Mrs. Scott and Mr. St. John, paid to have eloped from this city on the 8th instant, have
been arrested at St. Louis. ( ** Why is this in ' War News ' ? )
Major General Fremont has arrived in St. Louis.
The Hon. Robert Toombs, Secretary of State of the Southern Confederacy, has resigned
that position, and the Hon. R. M. T. Hunter of Virginia has been appointed to the vacant position.
Bringing the