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  Meanwhile, an intrepid soul at Pass Christian hung a bedsheet out a second story window, and the Union gunboats ceased fire. The transport heaved to and began to unload the 9th Connecticut onto a wharf that extended out into the water. Marching out to the Confederate camp, they found it deserted. The prize, however, was the 3rd Mississippi Battle Flag, which had been lovingly made and presented by the ladies of Pass Christian. The Federal troops seized the flag, some supplies and burned everything else. As they were leaving for the boat to return to Ship Island, the 3rd Mississippi came blazing out of the pine woods. The 9th Connecticut was driven down to the waterfront and, in an orderly manner, withdrew to their transport as the gunboats gave covering fire.

 

  Pass Christian stands as an example of green troops going into their first battle. After all the shooting was done, one Confederate soldier had been wounded, two were captured and a Federal soldier nursed an arm wound. The Yankees had set up headquarters in the Saucier house, where they received the news that they had not been fired on but the smoke had been merely burning hay bales. After profuse apologies the Union officers withdrew. On the night of April 6, Lt. Col. T.A . Mellon of the 3rd Mississippi, went out to Ship island and hailed the unfinished fort with a request for an audience with the 9th Connecticut's commander. Caghill mounted the parapet and demanded an explanation. Mellon demanded his colors be returned. Caghill refused. Mellon insisted the colors had been stolen and not seized bravely in battle. Caghill laughed and bid the crestfallen Mellon a good evening. And so it was that the battle flag of the 3rd Mississippi Infantry became the first Confederate battle flag taken by Union forces during the Civil War. Years later, in 1885 to be exact, an older, wiser and retired Major Caghill presented "Mr." T.A.Mellon wit his battle flag at "Connecticut Day" ceremonies in New Orleans. Ex-colonel Mellon was surrounded by survivors of the old 3rd Mississippi, and Caghill said that he wished all old wounds could be healed. Mellon expressed a similar wish. Perhaps someday they will be. (Written by Marty Brazil, SH 4/5/1987 p. F6)

 

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Bauer, William C. Rev., Voories Ave.  (Ph 48 thru 50)

 

Baum, Julius r Breath's Ln. (Ph 55)

 

Baumgarden, Mr. (Baumgardener) of the well known New Orleans real estate firm of Baumgarden and Freiderichs, is enjoying our gulf breezes for awhile.  (SCE 8/6/1892)

 

Baumgardner, Mr. F. - Mr. Henry Shoeff, a very pleasing  young gentleman of New Orleans, is visiting Mr. F.  Baumgardner, on Main Street.  (SCE 9/17/1892)

 

  Mr. Henry Shoeff, after a delightful visit here the guest of Mr. F. Baumgardner, has returned to New Orleans. (SCE - 1/1/1892)

 

Baumgardener, Mr. on Wednesday evening entertained a circle  of friends by a social gathering at his attractive home on Main street.  Mrs. Shaffe assisted in entertaining the  guests and no pleasanter evening could have been enjoyed.  SCE 01/14/1893)

 

  Baumgardener, Mr. F., has gone into business in New Orleans, and is a daily visitor to the big city. (SCE 01/ 14/1893)

 

  Baumgardener, Mr. Jos., of Chicago, is here on a visit to  his father, Mr. F. Baumgardener, while on his way to Houston, Texas.  (SCE 4-1-1893)

 

Baxter, Alton 10-22-1905 baptized at the Pearlington  Methodist Episcopal Church (PC&C)

 

Baxter, Arthur, of Kingston (now Conway), S. Carolina publication of factual genealogical memoirs of the  descendants of Arthur Baxter, born in Ulster about 1724.  Arrived in S. Carolina with family in 1730's. Publication available from Lionel F. Baxter, Marion Pines, 7937 Pine  Lake Road, Jacksonville, FL  32256.