End of the War and Beaver Argus Editorial Clash
The piece reflects Civil War closure optimism as Richmond falls and Lee's army could still prolong conflict. It then attacks the Beaver Argus editor for opposing river-bed lease plans, arguing state revenue and navigation protections, urging support for river-bed development and debt repayment.
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Pipteburg
Sthult
Beaver Argus
Jate
Argus
Pitteburg Daic
Pitts
Board of Trade
Nationwide war debt totals across states and loans
The article tallies state war debts and expenditures for the Civil War era, listing Michigan at 1 122 800 debt and 1 601 000 in military spending, Wisconsin 2 071 000, Connecticut 600 000, New York 14 353 085, Ohio 679 713, Massachusetts 27 207 652, and other states with bonds, funded debt, and reimbursements from the National Treasury. It notes taxes, grants, and loan subscriptions as part of the financial picture.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Delaware
Connecticut
Maryland
New York
New Jersey
Kreas
Vermont
Ofllinois
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Missolonii
Massachusetts
Arto
Ohio
U.S
Mill
United States
National Treasury
Pennsylvania
Quartermaster’s
Department
Grant's Great Move Toward Richmond In Civil War Dispatches
Dispatches from City Point Virginia detail General Grant directing Sheridan and Warren to press the enemy along White Oak Road and toward Petersburg. Reports claim multiple captures including forts guns and thousands of prisoners as Union forces push to envelop Petersburg and seize key positions. Lincoln notes emphasizes successful advances with lines extending from Appomattox to beyond the James River.
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Fort Bon Orty
Gem ‘Warren
Diven
White Oak
Grant
Sheridan Snd
Warren
IaNnconn
City
Fate Adiapatoh
Nefar
Sheridan
Csftar
Bowkins
Saistant
City Point
E. M. Stantas
Seridan
Bothightan
Sharidan
Sth
Miles
Ares
A. Lincoln
Gary’ork
E. M
Stanton
Parke
Wright
Ord
Appomatox
5Th Corps
E. M. Stanton
Petersburg
Isis
Banks’ House
Boydtown Road
Penn A
Lincoln
Grrr Pine
Val
E. M.stant
Peetersburg
Fodter
J. A. Lincoln
Wastrwarpy
Dix
New York
Gan
Westeal
Richmond
Secrathey
Hington
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Crrr
Parwr
RIVA
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Weitzeltel
Danville
Lee
General Shermint Announces Victory Over Southern Forces
General Shermint reports that March 28 1865 near Bentonville North Carolina the army destroyed the enemy on their chosen ground. The pursuit ended with bridges burned and the foe retreating in disorder. Major Generals Schofield and Torry secured crossings and a pontoon across the Neuse. The campaign covered nearly five hundred miles through swamps and rivers despite severe conditions. The army now rests and awaits supplies before new operations.
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Mrrrang
Mrsg
Frey
Bentonville
N. C
Schofield
Newhern
Goldsboro
Torry
Wilmington
Cox
Neuse River
Ethank
W T. Sueaway
Troops Move From Dauphin Island Toward Mobile
Troops began leaving Dauphin Island by Friday for the Mobile area as the Thirteenth Army Corps led the movement followed by the Tenth and generals Canby and Granger with their staffs. Deserters report about 16 000 troops in and around Mobile, with General Manry commanding.
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Mobile
New York
Dauphin Island
Thirteenth Aay Corps
Canby
Granger
Wilson
Manry
Draft to Proceed Stirs Debate on Martial Policy
The Washington letter reports a mixed public view of the draft amid the Civil War. Officials say the military situation is favorable but foresee ongoing need for manpower, with calls by the President for further levies and Grant likely to adjust enforcement while political pressure remains intense.
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New York
Washington
War Department
Saunders
Philadelphia
Bounty Fund Commission
Union Prisoners in the South Report on Richmond Treatment
The Rebel Congress committee releases extracts on Union prisoners at Richmond and elsewhere. Libby prison is described as mined by authorities fearing escapes. The report claims Union prisoners were well treated and fed, while the Turner Association in Savannah persists, promoting physical development and benevolence amid the war.
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New York
Ti If
Rebel ‘Congress
Union
Richmond
Libby
Turner Association
Savannah
Beaver
Tate
Gotleib
North Sewickly
Bdgver
Joseph Ledle
Sheriff's Office
John Barclay
Old Aley
Boies
Whiting and Butler in Civil War debate over Fort Fisher
Fragments recount Gen Whiting blaming Bragg and Butler for Confederate failures at Fort Fisher. Raleigh Progress notes North Carolina support for the war effort, while reports of guerrilla violence and draft relief schemes emerge.
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Butler
Fort Fisher
Bragg
Richmond
Noatit
Carolina
North Carolina
Raleigh
Vance
Oaur Gauorsis
Systemill
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