davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald., 1862-04-20

out examining the pickles the time OF our approach,
and chased by Colonel fitzpatrick four miles but
finally escaped.
We have capture d nineteen prisoners, and killed
number Of thu en- amy but how many is not yet ascer-
tanned.
number Of hne steamers and considerable amount
Sshippng ss az Fredericksburg. The cars are busly
running to and from the city. The people crowd the
streets ar "A housetops, watching our movements.
Is apostolic yet TO obtain an accurate list Of the
killed Ano wounded on our side
Ihf following the Of the killed and wounded
Of ne IRA Harris Light cavairy:-
/First Lieutenant Nelson G. Decker, Company D.
Private John Murphy, Company
Private George Weller, Company II.
Private John Heslam, Company l..
Private Robert G. Campbell. Company NJ.
WOUNDED.
Sergeant Jacob C. Mclean, Company g. in the mouth,
slightly.
Corporal James Baker Company g., 10 the head, So
rously.
Private Michael nwys, Company G, in the left shoul
der, seriously.
Private Lewis G. Crane, CompanyH.
Private Patrick Ambr2se, Company H. in the left side
and leg, slightly.
Private John N. Davis, Company H.
Private Josiah KIN, Company II. in the leg, slightly.
Private VIM. Rankin, Company II, slightly.
Private Cyrus Roman, Company H, in the thigh,
slightly.
Lieutenant Leaf OF Colonel Bayards First Pennsylva
mia cavalry, the only commissions officer wounded
In this regiment there three killed and eight
wounded.
The infantry sustained no loss nuneer Of men are
missing, but they coming in from time to time II
is probable all will return.
We have opportunity to estimate the loss OF the
enemy.
1t has becn rapid march and brilliant success.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Affairs fn Nm sIlyallc.

tn City Council Of Nashville Tenn its lset session
Monday passed the following resolutions
Resolved That tho Mayor or the city Of Nashville be,
and he is hereby requested and instructed 70 have tho
dag the United States placed upon ell public property
belong Dg to this Corporation.
Resolved, That cordially thank the officers and sol.
ders Of the United States for the unexamped kindness
and courtesy hthoro extended to fellow citizens
and that striving together with them the re-
establishment of The government Of fathers, we
pledge them most sincere and hearty co operation
Resolutions also adopted directing the teachers
in tho public sch oos in the city &c take TIE sath OF ALE
glance resign.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
shetch. OF r.u.k-a and vicinity.

i-u-k-a is a station Of tho Memphis and Charleston
Railroad, and is situated in Tshemngo county, Nisss
eppi The point OF interest Is Corinth, from
which h is distant about twenty-five miles. Ills located
about ten miles fon Jacnto the capital Of the county
aseut one hundred and fifteen miles from Memphis,
about SIXTY three miles from Grand Junction (hc rail
rosd connection with New orlsans), about thirty
miles west Of Tuscunbis aud the tnctan to Florence,
seventy three miles from Decatur, Klnety miles
from Hunteyile and nearly two hundred miles from
Chattanooga The county forms tho southeastern
trenity Of hssissippisa .. the point whore IL borders
on Alabama and Tennessee ,snd has Of fourteen
hundred square miller. The Tou1bigbec rcer fRnc into
lhs county, the Tennessee river flows aiSns s north
eastern border and Is drained \by The TusSuu bia
creek The ssrfaes Of the untry 10 diversified by
small hills, and the soil is fertile, especially i'm the vs
kys. generally has subssratum Of ssntA and
large part Of the county coversd with forests a oak
hickory, walnut and Pine. Tho head streams az the
Tombgoss river furnish valuable motive power, Tho
county organized in 1890, and tho last resrnA Of
the popsution give total for the county OF 1s eoa Of
whom 10, seq were free and I .oel slaves.
Movements OF General w. II. shermanA
CHICAGO, April TO- 1852.
AspesIa despatch 70 The Chicago Trthae from Caiy
says that General Sherman moved his division on wsdocs
day Two niles farther into the Interior and after sharp
skiimsh, IN which the enemy defeated with loss
Of nfy or sixty killed and as many wounded be sue.
essdsd In niainislnis his position.
slsirmssh and Dcfeat OF tho Rebels .at
Savannah.
ST. Lorrs, April 10, 1862.
Asrecai despatch TO the Democrat, dated Cairo, Apri
rs, eeyss--
a gcntl9insu, just arrived from Pittsburg re,or,s
that ali tho wounded have bern taken away from ,b,,
point A AstrmIsh took place at Savannah on wednos
day. between detachment Of cavalry and th. r,bo,
picket guard, which posod uncomfortaby neer and
very strong. The rebels were driven back having y
killed and sirty.nyc wounded
Refugees report that The rebels are crtsying a. lc
creek. half way to Corinth and strong their works
at Corinth
Some OF the refugees state that trains were arriving A.
Corinh with fresh troops for The rebels white ohs saw
they sending on their stos, preparatory to evacn
stng the place.
The Hssmsr Inn orla frrYca hers lsct u',St tfusng
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Anniversary OF th. 10Th OF April I'm Bal
ttmore.

BALTIMORE, April 10, 1862.
The memorable 10th OF April ismsrkcd here todayby
the loyal citizens with great displays Of ags token Of
their Joy that the shameful raorous deeds Of the day
which were designed BY the consprators Of Bani.
more to inaugurate secession and all its woes
In Maryland and 70 compass the destruction OF the
tiona capital, have sgnally failed Also that they
now display the stars and stripes without cndauger.
ing their lives and properly and without the penalty OF
the secession City Councils. There is also military
display In progress. SN
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Military Intelligence.

HEADQUARTERS IlcBrH REaINKxr,l
WASHINGTON GRAYs.
The infssuy companies Of this regiment are hereby
directed To assemble at the State Arsenal, Of
Thirty hftn street and Seventh avenue ON Wednesday
evening, April %, In full fatigue for cri
The CON anies designated and consolidated by
order Of o. Morgan TO be under command OF Cap
tain VIM. Carr, Of Company q. By order OF
(, Colosel J. N. vARIAN
RoBrar. J. Clypr, Sergeant Major
~ B, KofIp, fr All liant
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
.Ha 40 ~ HsfAAtf ~ eE-rs
Freshet In the Connecticut River.


At ten O'Clock this morning the Connecticut river at
this place nineteen feet inches above low water
mark and rising one inch and aquartsr an hour. Tho
West Springfield bridge Is rendered impassablc. AZ
Brattcboro tho river is three feet and half higher
than before knowr end rising OF The rate OF four
inches an hour
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Effects OF thc Storm at the West.
('uYek 90 mil M a -

Every house In Columbus IA surrounded By water.
The telegraph lins from Cairo 10 Ptsburg Penn has
been carried away by she high water.
At Cairo the river is within foot OF the top OF
the levco Mound City js submerged by the water IL il
running into tho lower stores Of the hospitals and
dwellings.
Ths J. G. Railroad have discontinued running below
Mound City, the track being submerged and carried
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
ADVANCE OF GEN. BANKS CORPS.
OCCUPATION Of Newmarket by
Union Troops.
The Enemy in Full Retreat Towards
StauntOn.
AL the Bridges South Of New
market Burned,
&c, &C..

SPARTA, Rockingham County. Va, April is, 1882.
General Banks advance column arrived here this
noon driving the enemy the hill with artillery and
cavalry charges. Six thousand OF Jacksons troops
passed through the town last evening and eucamped
short distance beyond Last night was currently re-
ported that be largely reinforced between
here and Staunton.
body OF our cavalry came upon two squadrons OF
Ashbys cavalry drawn up In line Of battle The latter
suddenly broke ranks and his artillery opened upon
our advance Our cavalry in line OF battle awaited for
artillery, which arrived, and scattered the rebels.
Last night Ashby encamped near Newmarket During
the night General Banks occupied the town in force AT
seven in the morning, Ashby being threatened by our
artillery set fire to his camp and retreatod in great
haste leaving thirty butchered beeyes on the ground,
doing what he did bsoreburning every small as
well as largo turnpike bridge south Of Newmarket.
Tho following the general order alluded TO few days
since relative to Captain Thompson very gallant young
officer
GENERAL oRbER--NO. 10.
HEipouARTERs SHIELDS DIVISION,
WOODSTOCK, Va, April IL, 1862
The General commanding the division directs that
tho special thanks OF himself and command be rendered
to Captain Ambrose Thompson, Division Quartermastor,
| conducted the affairs Of his department pre-
yous to and during tho battle Of Winchester, and
| in his untlrng and successful Efforts since
| to employ every means which judgment and activity
required render efficient in the field This order viii
be published the command assurance of our
prsciaon of his ability, and copy OF the same VIII be
| furnished Captain Ambrose Thompson BY command OF
II. G. ARMSTRONG Major Fifth Ohio Volunteers Acting
| Assistant Adjutant General.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
NEW YORK, SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1862

four hundred forty sick and wounded hundred
being prisoners, from Pittsburg This is the
last Of the wounded there.
The steamer Evansville also arrived with three hun
dred and sixty rebel prisoners from Island No TO-
The Evansville, We Informed, takes her departure
this morning. with the captves for Prairie du Chen.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Transports Fired Into by Rebels ON the
Tennessee River.

VzINVi APrE 10, IoUZ-
The steamers Mnnshaha and Pstten fred into by
ts rebels yesterday, whlc ascending the Tennessee
river with troops Upon the former was killed
and one severely wounded. Those the Patten were
uniiiurcd.
The troops the Mnnchahs landed and burned a row
Of wooden buildings the bluffs, which the firing
originated.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
The wounded Vermont Soldiers to Arrive
Here.

The Secretary Of War telegraphed yesterday morning
70 Gov HolbrooA Of Vermont, that shirtytwo soldiers
of tho Vermont brigade killed end ninety wounded
at Yorktown. Governor Holbrook requested they be
gent TO this city, and also teegraphsd Colonel Howe
the agent the facts. These wounded win probably
arrive here 10 day, from Washington, and every
arrangement is being made for their comfort at the
rooms OF tho New England Relief Association lsA Broad
way.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Health or Colonel John g. Phelps.

ST. DouH, AIrU ~, IS62
Colonel John Phelps, who performed so distinguished
part the battle OF Pea Rdgc, has arrived from Spring
Hed. He IL IN bad hoal,h, suffering from disease con-
tractsd In the Hold he will remain few days anl then
proceed TO Washington and take his scat In Congess.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Happy Times for tho Dnrh,e..

IFTUHI tH1 bUIBVlTB Dtn1OCfHT.J
An old darkey, while enjoying tho privileges accorded
" him by these happy ~ times, was heard 70 sxcaim
Bress the Lord haleler dat ds ole Niger should lib
TO dis ere happy time, when white must hab
pass 20 move about aud Niger 90 where him please Wild
out one Bress tho Lord
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Arrest OF Col. Jennison, OF Kansas.

LEASsNWoEfH, Apr1I IV, I5u1s
Colonel Jonnison late Of The Seventh Ksnsas regiment,
has been arrested by tho military authorities and sent
to Alton, H. The OF his arrest 10 said be IN
subordnation and mutiny. Lieutenant Hoyt, Of the
same regiment, Is Also under arrest
Bsigadier General Carey has been assigned the com
and Of The troops for the protection of tho overland
mail ruute
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Psrsonsl Ipte,Itsorce.

Simon Arobcledo, T. " U. dc Columbia; Col. Prince
Il. CroppeD and wife, Albany H. r. blanchard Boston;
}. G. Clark aud FAM y, Jacksoneilc Fla; L. kecse
were among the arrivals at the EvAs0 House yes,sr
dayt
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Opening or Navigation at Father Point.

MONTREAL, April 10, 1s62
The ship shannon the drst vessel from sea- passed
Father Point yesterday.
ana lea IN Ricbeisu river broke up yesterday suSi-
denly ina,cng great damage steamers and vessels
at winter quarters. Several were sunk rhe loss IN
eetimated st 500, ,000
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Despatch from General Banks.

Despatch from General Banks.
New MARKET, April 10, 1852.
Hon. E. NJ STANTON, Secretary Of War
Our advanced guard occupied this morning the
village Of Sparta, eight miles In front OF New Market
For the first te their retreat the rebels burned tho
small bridges the road, obsructing by the smallest
possible means the pursuit Of troops. Some dozen
moro bridges were thus destroyed but Immediately
constructed. N. p. BANKS,
Major General Commanding
The New York herald., 1862-04-20

BosToH, April 10 1852.
Messra Tunstall and Myers whose arrival here undor
arrest announced last night taken 10 Fort
Warren bat remain in the city paroe until their cases
are decided.a. Washington.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Relief ~ Loyal Citizsns IN Florida.

Relief - Loyal Citizens I'm Florida.
wAsmsorox. April 10, 1se9.
BUCKINGHAM sxnH, New York
This Department will incrpose impcdmsnts to loya
vessels sending relief o the suffering loyal citissns q
~. Augustine.
BY order q the Secretary Of war
q. l.. HARTSuFF, Brig. Cen. and A. A.0.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
N. B. Danhsr, private, Co. A., leg, slightly flesh

wound.
- schorbes, private, Co. l. shoulder.
L. Graves, private, Co. C, side of skull
II. Pollard, private, Co. c, leg fracture
E. c. Wright, private, Co. a, instep.
A. Poshon, private, Co. F, thigh.
Daniel Woodward, Co. +, thigh.
J. Long, Co. A, chest and arm, severely.
Oakcs, private. Co. \, Sixth Vermont, wounded,
neck, severely.
D. b. Davenport, private, Co. a. Sixth Vermont, thigh
flesh wound.
Thursday Beuser, private, ankle.
A. D. Drsfany, private, Co. @, knee amrutated.
Jos. Simmons, private, Co. II, thigh.
VIII. Resng, private, Co. II, thigh.
]. Barkley, orderly sergeant, Co. e, leg.
W. Casey, corporal, Co f, thigh.
Jos Conney, private, ca. y, knee.
J. W. Fa,s, private, Co. F. arm.
p. Baker private Co. arm
r. G. Bellows, private, Co. !, knee.
L. r. Kenney, Lieutenant Co. I, leg
A. NJ. Garbn, privsts, Co. A, arm fractured,
severely.
J. E. Wilson, private, Co. C, abdomen, severely.
Geo. Beock, private Co. G, knee
john Robinson, private, Co. d, foot.
H. Walker, private, Co. X, wounded in knee severely,
amputaton.
J. Boswell private, Co. c. thigh.
H. Houghton, private, Co. G, hand.
Dan Ayres, private, Go. Z, Knee.
Thos. Barker, private, Co. c, hand.
]. White, private, Co. c, arm.
D. 8. Jones, private, Co. C, hand slightly.
Thos Murphy, private, Co. II, arm.
F. r. Gore private, Co. A, neck and head.
E. Goddard private, Co. c, les.
T. II. Fuller, private, Co. II, thigh
N. Hancock, sergeant, Co. II, both logs severely.
THIRD NEW YORK ARTILLERY (Morrs BATTERY.
Lambert, Of Now York, killed by shell.
Chas. Morehouse, private, Of New York, killed.
A. Pavisie, private, of New York, killed..
JOS. Miller, private, OF New York, wounded in tho
back. dangerously.
Thos. Dansbody, private, OF New York, confusion Of
thigh, slightly.
Win. Mabber, private, OF New York, scalp, severely.
Tos Butler, corporal, Of New York. under left eyc.
Fitzgerald, private, Of New York, confusion in
thigh slightly.
Leon Kline, OF New York, side Of head, severely.
Thos Cave of New York. upper part OF right foot So
vcrey.
FIFTH BATTERY OF ARTILLERY.
- Mcdonnell. private OF Ayers battery, wounded;
location.
William e. Morrill,, First Lieutenant, United States
Engineer Corps wounded In upper Of right arm severely
keo .'''.'..''''.'........ 10
Wounded. 100
hSSehR
Total. 164
G. D. MCCLELLAN, Major General Commanding.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20
Rebel Account OF the Fight.

Rebel Account OF the Fight.
our FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENCE.
FORTRESS MONROE, April 1s, 1862.
have just seen copy of the Richmond Enquirer Of
this date (1sth nst) from which CLEAN the following
intelligence in relation 10 the tight the peninsula on
Wednesday,
Official dispatches received here last night from9se
farm hepeniDsula state that the enemy commenced
the bobar Of lines at half past eight O'Clock
A. NJ, continuing until p NJ. Their attack upon
spendd'y repnlsed. They tried to force
General Cobb's position between Lees ard Winds Mills
and .sct Ibis object waded the creek and for mo-
p'cuped Of our rife pits. They driven
cut rc;,e,sed with heavy nsH Oar troops behaved
nobiy.
TN M--A quiet. Oar loss is twenty killed. Colonel
Mckinney, Of The Fifteenth North Carolina il among
ths ssain Seventy five wounded. Eight artillery
horseeklled and ono howitzer disabled
later despatch from General Magruder statas that
the enemy has not made any further demonstration
their lines.
The New York herald., 1862-04-20

Mount jackson, Newmarket and VIZ
cinfty.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-13

AN Az making appropriations for the payment of
invalid and other pensions of the United States
for the year ending the thrtieth of June eighteen
hundred and siXty~three.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-.
sentatives of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the following sums be and the
same are hereby appropriated out of any money in
the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the pay
ment pensions for the year ending the thirteth of
June, eighteen hundred and siXty-three:
For invalid pensions under various acts, six hun.
bred and forty thousand dollars.
FOR pensions under acts of eighteenth March
eighteen hundred and eighteen, fifteenth Nav
eighteen hundred and twenty. weight and seventh
June, eighteen hundred and thirty-two, twenty five
thousand dollars
For pensions to widows of those who served in
the revolutionary war, under the third section
act of fourth July. eighteen hundred and thirty sy
the acts of seventh July eighteen hundred and thir
weight, third March, eighteen hundred and forty
ty-four. second February and twenty ninth inJ
eighteen hundred and fOrty-eight, and second SEQ
ton act of third February eighteen hundred o,'d
fity-three two hundred thousand dollars. "nu
For pensions TO widows and orphans under first
section act fourth July, eighteen hundred and thirty
forty-oight first section act Of third Enbr, "nu
eighteen hundred and ffty-three and act tIiT1
June, eighteen hundred and fCfv eigbt tbr I h
dred and forty thousand dollars num-
lars. ''''' i'e ''ousanu uO--
For navy pensions to widows and ornbans urdsr
act OF eleventh August, eighteen hundred and forty
eIgnt, TWO hundred thousand dollars
foF pTNateer invalid pensions, six hundred dol.
ipls roNlueu, Ihat no pension shall be paid nm
yer ths act to any person who has been engaged in
4e present rebellion against the government Of the
10 those engaged in the rebellion.
approved, January s, 1862
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-13

TfNTNr J~TDTr
JOlN1 RESOLUTION expressive of the recognition
by congress Of the gallant and patriotic services
and the officers and soldiers under his command
atthe battle of Springfield, Missouri
. Resolved BY the senate and house of representa-
tlyeS OF the United States of America in congress
assembled, l. That congress deems it just and proper
10 enter upon its records recognition of the emf
hent and patriotic services of the late Brigader en-
erai Nathaniel Lyon. The country to whose service
ne devoted his life will guard and preserve his fame
mat the thanks of congress are hereby given to
the brave officers and soldiers who under the com
mand OF the late General Lyon sustained the honor
Of the nag and achieved victory against oyerwhelm-
ing numbers at the battle ofSprngield, in Missouri
oTa6e TO the country and to themselves it is order.
ed that each regiment engaged shall be authorized
broidered in letters of gold And the president of
the United States is hereby requested to cause these
resolutions to be read at the head of every regiment
in the army OF the United States
Approved December a. 1861
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-13

.
AN ACT to increase the duties OH tea coffee and

AN ACI to increase the duties OH tea, coffee. and
sugar.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America iii Con-
gress assembled, That from and after the date of
the passage of this lieu of the duties heretofore
imposed by law on articles hereinafter mentioned,
there shall be levied, collected and paid on the
goods, wares, and merchandise herein enumerated
and provided for, imported from foreign countries
the following duties and rates ofduty that is to say
First. On all teas, twenty cents per pound. Second
On coffee of all kinds five cents per pound. Third
On raw sugar, commonly called 1luscovado or
brown sugar, and on sugars not advanced above
number twelve, Dutch standard, by clarifying or
other process, and syrup of sugar or sugar cane
ami concentrated molasses, or concentrated melado
two cents and a half per pound, and on white and
clayed sugar, when advanced beyond the raw state
above number twelve, Dutch standard, by Clarity
ing or other process. and not yetrefned three cents
per pound on refined sugars whether lump, crush
ed or pulyerized, five cents per pound; on sugars
after being refined when they are tnctured, color.
ed or III any way adulterated, and sugar candy,
eight cents per pound; on molasses, six cents per
gallon; Provided, That all syrups of sugar or of su.
gar cane, concentrated molasses, or Concentrated
melado, entered under the name of molasses or any
other name than syrup of sugar of sugar cane
concentrated molasses or concentrated melado, shall
be liable to forfeiture to the United States and the
same shall be forfeited.
Approved, December "a, 1861.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-13

AN ACT amending the provisions of the second
section OF the act of January twenty fourth
eighteen hundred and ffty-seven. enforcing the
attendance Of witnesses before committees of eli.
ther house of congress.
BE it enacted by the senate and house of repre-
sentativeS of the United States of America in con
gress assembled, That the provisions of the second
Sectlon OF the act entitled IAN act more efactlay
TO enforce the attendance of witnesses on the sum-
mons OF either house OF congress, and to compel
them TO discover testimcny.7 approved JanuaIy
twehty-fourth, eighteen hundred and hfty-seyen be
amended, altered, and repealed, so as to read as
follows: That the testimony OF witness examined
and testlfying before either house of congress or
any committee of either house of congress shall
not be used as evidence in any criminal pro-
ceeding against such witness in any court of
justice; Provided, however, that no official pa
per or record, produced by such witnesses on
such examination, shall be held or taken to be in
cuded within the privilege of said evidence so TO
protect such witness from any criminal proceeding
as aforesaid; and no witness shall hereafter be al.
allowed to refuse TO testify to any fact or to pro-
duce any paper touching which he shall be exaniu-
ed BY either house of congress, or any committee
OF either house, for the that Ills testimony
touching such fact, the production of such
paper, may tend to disgrace him or otherwise render
nm infamous: provided, that nothing in this act
snail be construed to exempt any witness from pros
ecutlon and punishment for perjury committed BY
him in testitying as aforesaid.
Approved, Jan. "a 1861
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-13

AN ACT relative to courts martial in the army
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentaives of the United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That i'll time of the commander
of division or separate brigade may appoint gem
eral courts martial, and confirm, execute, pardon,
and mitigate their sentences, as allowed and re-
strained in the siXtyfifth and eightyninth articles
of war to commanders of armies and departments
Providing, That sentences of such courts extending
TO loss of life or dismission of commissioned Off
Ger shall require the continuation of the general
commanding the army in the field to which the
division or brigade belongs: And provided further,
That when the division or brigade commander shall
pointed by the next higher commander.
Approved December "a 1861.