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The Southern Journal
Monticello, Brookhaven, Lawrence County, Lincoln County, Mississippi
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Major Chase arrived in Pensacola from New Orleans with orders for Col. Crane's troops to embark immediately for the Rio Grande on the brig Virginia, towed by steamer Gen. Taylor, praised for quick execution under Com. W. K. Latimer.
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Yesterday morning Major Chase arrived in this city from New Orleans with orders for the forces stationed here under command of Col. Crane, to embark forthwith for the Rio Grande.
The brig Virginia, Capt. Wood, was chartered for the transportation of the troops at 2 o'clock, P. M., and at 4 o'clock had on board ballast, provisions and men, with the steamer Gen. Taylor, alongside ready to tow her to sea.
For which unusual despatch too much praise cannot be awarded to Com. W. K. Latimer, of our navy yard.
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Pensacola
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Yesterday Morning (6th Inst.)
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troops embarked successfully with unusual despatch on brig virginia, towed by steamer gen. taylor.
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Major Chase arrived from New Orleans with orders for Col. Crane's forces to embark immediately for the Rio Grande. The brig Virginia was chartered, loaded with ballast, provisions, and men by 4 P.M., ready to be towed to sea by the steamer Gen. Taylor. Praise given to Com. W. K. Latimer for the efficiency.