On July 17, we first told you the story of the remains of General Garnett, which are enclosed in a metallic case. Those remains have now passed through Harrisburgh and are approaching Baltimore. Once there, they will be taken to Fort Monroe and conveyed under a flag of truce to Richmond. Upon arrival there, they will be given over to the protection of his family.
Though Garnett’s body was transported as far as Grafton by train, it seems unlikely that it will be able to go by rail the whole way to Richmond, given all the recent developments. There is an increasing amount of destruction surrounding rails and railroad bridges. Only a week ago, the bridges on the George’s Creek Railroad were utterly destroyed. This comes on the heels of the devastation of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridges. It would appear this trend is spreading. We may soon be cautioning people away from rail travel all together.
Garnett’s death has had a large impact on the troops which served under him. All of those troops have been completely routed by General Morris’ column. Their camp equipment was captured and there are reports of fifty prisoners being killed. The Confederates have been forced to scatter in the mountains. Some are insisting that, due to these circumstances, their surrender is imminent. We shall keep you abreast of any updates regarding these troops.
In other news, United States Marshal Murray has begun receiving all manner of threatening letters. These hostile missives are in response to his unrelenting attitude towards slave-traders. The following is one of the anonymous letters:
If you do not let up on certain men you have under arrest, on charge of slaving, you will cease your duties as United States Marshal very sudden on some fine night. You are no smarter than other men who have been Marshals before, and you must not think so neither. Dr. Burdell was done for, so was Walton, so can a Marshal be done for just as easy. So beware! you put on too big airs with your power, but D—–b can take power away. The men you’re persecuting have rich and powerful friends, who will use desperate cure for desperate cases — so beware.
We shall keep an eye out for any more news on Murray to see how he fairs under these pressures.
It is our sad duty to report that there has been yet another accidental shooting by a soldier. This past Sunday evening at the camp near Princess Anne Rend, Norfolk County, a pistol in the hands of one of the men stationed there discharged, shooting a little girl. While thankfully the wound is only in the foot and there is no fear that the girl will die, this accident clearly highlights a need for soldiers to be more vigilant in the handling of their weapons.
In the News:
- The Richmond Daily Dispatch prints important updates on the movements of the Federalists toward Winchester.
- The New York Times reports on Brooklyn military matters.
- The Press announces the rebel invasion of Iowa.
- The Pennsylvania Daily Telegraph looks at the intelligence out of Wheeling.
- The Central Press publishes the official report of the battle of Carrack Ford.
Commentary:
- The Richmond Daily Dispatch calls its readers to continue to fight the Northerners.
- The New York Times publishes the London News’ opinion on the lessons of the Fourth of July.
- The Press examines another fight for the championship.
- The Pennsylvania Daily Telegraph discusses careless in the area of personal cleanliness.
Arts and Culture:
- The Richmond Daily Dispatch prints “War Song,” by Alexander B. Meek.
- The Central Press publishes “The Gambler’s Ghost: Awful Warning to Young Men,” by W.O. Eaton.
Runaways:
- $10 Reward: “Ranaway from my residence, on Monday, the 9th inst., my black boy, named Dick. He is about ten years old, very likely, and remarkably smart.”
- $85 Reward: “Will be paid for the apprehension and delivery to me of boy ‘Beverly‘, who left my house, corner 5th and Cary streets, on Friday last. He is about 14 years old; very black and likely.”
Military Notices:
- “Fifteen or twenty Sharp Shooters (if men of good character) will be received into my company and be furnished with Maynard Rifles, accoutrements and equipments. Apply, at once, at Camp of Rifle Rangers, Florida Volunteers, Reservoir Camp Ground.”
Obituaries:
- Poet, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, died on June 29.
- George Griffin, thirteen years old, died this past Wednesday after being dragged by a horse nearly a mile.
