Posted on 03/29/2023 4:52:52 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, Saturday, March 28.
The Richmond Dispatch, of the 27th inst., notes the execution by hanging of Capt. M. DE HART, of Arkansas, who was sent out by Gen. HERRON to clear the White River District of INGRAM'S guerrilla band.
Capt. A. WEBSTER has been tried by Court-martial in Richmond, and sentenced to be hung on the 3d of April, for the murder in Fauquier County of Capt. SIMPSON, of the Confederate army.
The railroad bridge over Holsten River, at Zollickoffer, Tenn., which was destroyed by the Union Army, has been repaired, and trains are now running over it regularly.
On Wednesday, at Lynchburgh, fine grades of tobacco ranged at $1 50 per pound, and smoking ranged from $1 50 to $1 75. The demand was greater than the supply.
IMPORTANT REPORTS FROM VICKSBURGH
VICKSBURGH, Wednesday, March 25.
Two of the enemy's gunboats attempted to pass down the river this morning, when our batteries opened upon them with effect. One was sunk opposite our batteries. The other was badly riddled, and now lies opposite the canal batteries. It is expected that the latter will be sunk. She was set on fire, and it appears to have been extinguished. The firing of our batteries was splendid. Almost every shot took effect.
AN OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE AFFAIR.
JACKSON, Miss., March 25.
To Gen. S. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector General, Richmond:
The following was received this morning from Gen. STEVENSON:
"Four boats came to the turn at Sunrise this morning. Two of them attempted to pass our batteries. One was sunk with all on board, and the other lies at the mouth of the canal, apparently disabled.
S.C. PEMBERTON,
Lieutenant-General Commanding.
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From Vicksburgh, via Cairo: Reported Landing of our Forces Above Haines’ Bluff – 2-3
From the Army of the Potomac: The Rebels Again Increasing Their Forces at Fredericksburgh – 3
Important Seizures: Large Capture of Contraband Articles – 3
The War in Tennessee: The Positions of the Opposing Forces – 3-4
Editorial: Negro Equality and Slavery – 4-5
Rosecrans’ Position – 5
Rebels Here and There – 5
From the Southern Coast: Destruction of the New Rebel Privateer Georgiana – 5
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