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Domestic News
February 18, 1864
Rutland Weekly Herald
Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The U.S. Government has ordered military occupation of Santa Catalina Island off southern California, due to its rich mines, fine harbor for naval/military use, and rumors of Confederate pirates planning attacks on Pacific commerce.
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Occupation.—The San Francisco papers state that the Government has directed the military occupation of the large island of Santa Catalina, which fronts on the Bay of San Pedro, on the southern coast of California. The island has of late become important from the fact that numerous rich mines have been discovered therein. It possesses a fine harbor, which will no doubt be made of avail as a naval as well as military depot. It has been rumored to be made the rendezvous of Confederate pirates, who were to make an attempt at capturing some of the treasure-laden Panama steamers and then strike a blow at our whole commerce on the Pacific; and it is not impossible that this circumstance may have led to the occupation of the island.
Occupation.—The San Francisco papers state that the Government has directed the military occupation of the large island of Santa Catalina, which fronts on the Bay of San Pedro, on the southern coast of California. The island has of late become important from the fact that numerous rich mines have been discovered therein. It possesses a fine harbor, which will no doubt be made of avail as a naval as well as military depot. It has been rumored to be made the rendezvous of Confederate pirates, who were to make an attempt at capturing some of the treasure-laden Panama steamers and then strike a blow at our whole commerce on the Pacific; and it is not impossible that this circumstance may have led to the occupation of the island.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Santa Catalina Occupation
Military Depot
Confederate Pirates
California Mines
Pacific Commerce
Where did it happen?
Santa Catalina Island, California
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Santa Catalina Island, California
Outcome
military occupation directed; potential naval and military depot established.
Event Details
Government directs military occupation of Santa Catalina Island, important for rich mines and fine harbor; rumored Confederate pirate rendezvous for attacks on Panama steamers and Pacific commerce.