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Capture of the Federal gunboat Diana in Louisiana. Port Edison, April 4.
--The New Orleans Era, of the 2d, contains the particulars of the capture of the Federal gunboat Diana, on Sunday last, a few miles above Brashear city, on the Atchfalays bayon by a portion of Sibley's command.
The Diana was commanded by Capt Peterson, and had aboard Co. A of the 12th Connecticut, and Co. F of the 16th New York, in all one hundred and twenty officers, privates, and sailors, all of whom fell into our hands, together with the boat, the armament of which consists of one 32- pounder rifled parrot; two 32 pounder, smooth bore, and two 12-pounder guns.
The boat is badly damaged.
The report of the engagement was distinctly heard at Brashear city.
Gen. Wellsell, commanding, immediately sent the gunboat Calhoun to assist the Diana, but having no pilot, she grounded and came near sharing the same fate.
A south wind raised the water and released the Calhoun.
The Confederate loss is u
The Daily Dispatch: April 6, 1863., [Electronic resource], A Federal naval Officer 's opinion of iron-clads. (search)
Runaway in jail.
--Was committed to the jail of Louisa county, as a runaway on the 30th day of July, 1863, a small negro Boy, who says his name is Charles, and that he belongs to Lieut West, of Louisiana.
He appears to be about ten or twelve years old, is four feet high, of a brown color, and had on, when committed to jail a blue sack coat, brown jeans pantaloons, and a blue cloth cap. The owner of said boy is required to come forward and prove his property, pay charges, and take him away, or he will be disposed of as the law directs. James E Gooch, Sheriff, and Jailer of Louisa county. mh 26--1aw6w*