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July 1, 1861 – The Military Picnic
This grand affair, for the benefit of our volunteer soldiery, will begin tomorrow, amid the delightful shades of the City Park. All kinds of tents, booths, and other aids to…
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First Prize for a New Orleans Privateer
Says the N. O. Delta:
The swift low pressure steamer Calhoun, Jack Wilson, fitted out here as a privateer, sailed from this port last evening, and outside the bar captured a prize. A bark, the “Ocean Eagle,” Capt. Luce, from Rockland, Maine. Cargo 3144 bbs. lime.
The Calhoun is admirably equipped for her peculiar service, having 100 of the bravest experienced men on board, and carrying large guns and an ample supply of small arms.
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April 30, 1861 – The Shreveport Rangers
The Shreveport Rangers left our city on Sunday morning, to offer their services to the Governor. This company is composed, if we mistake not, of men, who fear nothing human,…
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Overflow of the Ouachita
We learn from a gentleman who has just arrived from the Ouachita country, that the river overflowed its banks, and threatens the lands from Harrisonburg down. As it now is,…
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January 28, 1861 – Louisiana Troops Seize Federal Hospital
Washington, Jan. 27 - Information was received by the Government this morning, from the collector at New Orleans, stating that the barracks about two miles below New Orleans, now occupied…