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April 24, 1861
The Lancaster Ledger
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In New Orleans, Louisiana, preparations for war involve Governor Moore inspecting forts on the Mississippi River and Col. A. H. Gladden raising a Confederate infantry regiment, including conspicuous French Zouave companies departing for Pensacola.
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Preparations in Louisiana—The Zouaves.
A correspondent of the Southern Guardian writes from New Orleans:
Everything here is being placed on a regular war footing. Gov. Moore went down to-day to inspect the forts, which will soon be so strongly garrisoned and fortified as to render it impossible for any force to enter the Mississippi river.
Our distinguished fellow-citizen and soldier Col. A. H. Gladden is rapidly raising a regiment of infantry, of which he takes command, under the commission of the Southern Confederacy. Several companies have already left this place for Pensacola, among whom the Zouaves are very conspicuous. They are the most fantastic, fierce, dare-devil looking set of men in their tout ensemble, that ever shouldered a musket in this country, and they will doubtless astonish the natives wherever they make their appearance, and most likely astonish some foreigners, if they are called into the field of battle. They are the exact counterpart of the Zouaves of France, and mostly composed of French men and French creoles. The officers give their commands in that language.
A correspondent of the Southern Guardian writes from New Orleans:
Everything here is being placed on a regular war footing. Gov. Moore went down to-day to inspect the forts, which will soon be so strongly garrisoned and fortified as to render it impossible for any force to enter the Mississippi river.
Our distinguished fellow-citizen and soldier Col. A. H. Gladden is rapidly raising a regiment of infantry, of which he takes command, under the commission of the Southern Confederacy. Several companies have already left this place for Pensacola, among whom the Zouaves are very conspicuous. They are the most fantastic, fierce, dare-devil looking set of men in their tout ensemble, that ever shouldered a musket in this country, and they will doubtless astonish the natives wherever they make their appearance, and most likely astonish some foreigners, if they are called into the field of battle. They are the exact counterpart of the Zouaves of France, and mostly composed of French men and French creoles. The officers give their commands in that language.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Zouaves
New Orleans
Confederate Regiment
Military Preparations
Mississippi River
Pensacola
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Moore
Col. A. H. Gladden
Where did it happen?
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Key Persons
Gov. Moore
Col. A. H. Gladden
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Story Details
Preparations for war in New Orleans include Governor Moore inspecting forts to secure the Mississippi River. Col. A. H. Gladden raises a Confederate infantry regiment commanded by him, with Zouave companies of French men and creoles departing for Pensacola.