Abstract
When Major General Benjamin F. Butler took command of Union forces in New Orleans on May 1, 1862, he imposed censorship of the press and put telegraph communications under military control. He was quick to suppress newspapers that he found offensive, although he allowed most to publish again when editors made suitable front-page apologies. He seized two newspapers, however, selling one at an auction and turning the other into an organ for himself and imprisoned two editors. This article examines the content of the occupation press; the reactions to it of local readers and some northern newspaper correspondents; and the tensions between the commanding general of the outnumbered occupation force and the editors, who were unable to provide their readers with news and comment on all of the important issues of the day.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
