From the Seat of War: The Bulk of the Rebel Army Concentrated at Winchester – 2
Affairs in New-Orleans: Large Numbers of Citizens Taking the Oath of Allegiance – 2-4
From the Rebel States: More About the Campaign on the Potomac – 4
The Indian War: A Sharp Engagement Between Col. Sibley and the Sioux – 4
News from Washington: Gen. Wadsworth Serenaded – 4-5
Editorial: Push on the Armies! – 5-6
Gen. Pope’s Paroled Officers – 6
The Banner State – 6
In the sort of irony our FRiends like jeffersondem thrive on, a prime motive for the good citizens of New Orleans to swear allegiance to the USA is so that they can keep their slaves, at least for the time being.
Those remaining loyal to the Confederacy will have their "contraband" slaves confiscated, per Union law.
What can I say?