Tag: 1865
Surrender of the Rebels at Sabine Pass
In a stunning display of military might, the Union gunboat USS Osceola, under the command of Acting Master I. U. Ten Eyck, has forced the surrender of the Rebels at Sabine Pass in Texas. The blockade runner Denbigh, thought to be a key supply vessel for the Confederate forces, was destroyed in the engagement. The…
Libby Prison’s Dark Secret: Yankees Suffered Horrific Treatment
The trial of the court martial in Washington has taken a dark turn, exposing the sinister treatment of Union prisoners in the hands of their rebel captors. The proceedings resumed yesterday after a two-day hiatus, revealing the shocking details of life inside Libby Prison in Richmond. The testimony of Major Turner, the prison keeper, sent…
