Aurora Commercial in Aurora, Indiana

Promoted generals and civic notices amid river ice

A week of ice on the Ohio River has paused navigation though the river remains open. Cols. Lucas and Buell receive brigadier general promotions, Chaplain Lozier is commissioned major on Gov. Morton’s staff, and the Sanitary Commission remains active. Local merchants Kearr & Brece begin full operation with liquors and groceries planned. A musical soiree by Mr Taverner and pupils is set at Schulze’s Hall, and Henry Walter’s address at the House of Representatives hall is praised by Indianapolis papers. Reports from Natchez and River detail the Bragg’s repairs, tobacco seizures, and General Johnson’s trunks, with Aurora boys issuing updates. The township draft drive nears bounty goals. funds remain to cover remaining recruits. February Atlantic Monthly issue noted. Ske rvell story begins. Folie excerpts and local publishing ads appear.