When the news, that Island Number Ten had surrendered, was received yesterday morning, the town appeared crazy with excitement. The reading of the dispatches announcing it was cheered again and again. A great victory has been achieved. Three rebel Generals, 6000 prisoners, and 100 cannon, with a large amount of other spoils were taken. Not a man was lost on our side. This is the most glorious achievement of the war. Gen. Pope is henceforth the pride of the American people.
– Published in The Athens Messenger, Athens, Ohio, Thursday, April 10, 1862
– Published in The Athens Messenger, Athens, Ohio, Thursday, April 10, 1862
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