Capture of Columbia and Charleston Evacuation Reported
The Beaver Argus records the capture of Columbia the South Carolina capital and the evacuation of Charleston by Confederate forces. Union troops occupy Charleston as the national flag flies over the city. The piece heralds the end of rebellion and predicts the spring campaign will end the war. It expresses gratitude and a hopeful outlook for Union victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columb‘a
South Carolina
Charleston
Grant
Leo. Stanton
War Department
Ngton
Dizzy
Columbia
Tray
E. M. Free Tae
Cary Pornt
E. M. Stanton
Richmond Dispatch
Sherman
Richemond
Herman
Beauregard i
Congaree
Beauregard
Treasury Department
Charlotte
Treasury
Savannah
Augusta
Charlotte and Columbia
Florence
S. C
Wilmington
Schofield
Richmond
Whig
Chartemon Mercury
Semmes
James River
U8 Grant
Albany
Fenton
Washington
Ihig Department
Removal call for Major Podge Dodge over Camp Curtin abuses
A North Carolina native, Major Podge Dodge is urged for dismissal by a two‑house committee for neglect and cruel treatment of Camp Curtin soldiers in bitter cold. Soldiers lacked shelter and clothing, officers and men pleaded for relief, and calls rise to remove a commander deemed unfeeling and contemptible. The letter urges prompt government action and notes veterans’ unpaid bounties and local tax issues to fund their payments.
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Major Podge
Camp
Curtin
Dodge
Cortin
Heaven
Jand
Ecorn
Co Tompty
Betster
Sun Mandy
Hogse
Lorth
Military Committee
Senate
Wisconsin
Sturgeon Bay
Green Bay
Lake Michigan
Aledilroad
Biiatto
Marquette
Michigan
Ient
iLouse
Birpillan
Boltweall
Afr. Ingeractl
Laborig
Ashley
The Veterans' Bounty Update
Local notice from the community inquires about a veterans bounty and includes a clarifying answer for readers. The brief addresses residents known in the area and aims to inform others about the bounty program and its status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetter
Veterans demand local bounty payment in Beaver tax dispute
A veteran asks your paper to publish the names of copperhead tax resisters in Beaver who have avoided paying taxes to fund the local bounty. He and a comrade, both re enlisted, claim Beaver dodged the draft and expect bounty after four years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcua
Beaver
Hwe
Jyet
Death of Samuel A Power Eng
The death of Samuel A Power Eng occurred at his father Hon J J Power's Rochester residence on the morning of the tenth of the month after a lingering illness of many months. He was a capable public servant and financier, educated in law, with a career in Washington and Harrisburg. he leaves a son aged five or six and a widow who died years earlier. He died in the gospel faith, leaving a life to emulate and a memory to treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Power
J. J. Power
Rochester
Ben
Coll Y. P. Roberte
House of Representatives
Washington
Major Dodge
Tiarrisburg
Fey
Tennyelon
Portugal
Sweden
United States
Summer
New-York
Camden
Amboy
Union
Sumnerton
Congress
Hall
Sumner
Senate
New Jersey
Cam and Amboy
N. Y
Mass
Uburtok
Ten Eyck
Wilson
Tes
Eyck
Charleston Ours Aternative Feb 20 Dispatch From Levine
Fragmentary dispatch dated February 18 from Fort Hon G ellog Sir reports Charleston wa rattle atlarby rebels. Message notes movement toward the city and references Jonn A Dantonen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oghatl
Aternarete
Levine Departmatfot
Fort O Hon. G
Charles‘ton “Watlabaodon
Jonn'a
Fall of Fort Fisher Sparks North Carolina Revolt Talk
North Carolina newspapers report a growing sentiment for separation from the Confederacy or reconciliation with the Union as Fort Fisher falls. Conservative papers praise General Sherman’s military moves and celebrate Wilmington’s evacuation by Confederate forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Newzern
N. C
Fort Fisher
Confederac
Ilmington
Sherman
Raleigh Standard
Wilington
Senate Reports on Veterans Civil Service Preference 1865
The Senate Military Committee reports petitions for civil office preference for honorably discharged soldiers and sailors, disability cases, and urges national state support. It adopts resolutions advocating employment preference and broader recognition for veterans. The body also votes on military logistics and public works, including a bridge project and executive inquiries. The House debates wartime finance and internal tax measures with emphasis on tobacco taxes and currency reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhington
Senate
Wilson
United States
Boa
Congress
R. Wilson
Powell
Secretary of War
United States Courta
Pomeroy
Committee On
Tnqmiry
Davis
Cowan
Ohio River
Louisville
Steuberville
Cincinnati
Steubenville
Committee On Post Offices
Aynays
Johinson
Senator Hicks
Messrs
Foot
Anthony
Morgan
Buckhlew
Wade
Willey
Mallory
Stevene
Ingersall
Ingersoll
Stevens
Hooper
Treasury
Mies Rontschley
House
Ohio
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Degline
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Cera
Beaver County
Darlington
Plum Street
Mnderneath
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Rite
Sproat
Phum
Pete
Darlnal Nh
I. A
W. Edgar
Edgar
J.T Boyd
Joseph Lippy Beaver
Cotice
John
Mosdy
Samuel Moody
Lorenzo Childs
Dati Childs
John Chills
Jacob Young
Dea
Tausee Wi
Persins
Samiyes
Wiliam
John Seaw Crighy
Jas
Aghia 'R
Nodre
Ciler
Guileil Boek
de Boek
Adin
Titonias Horne
John Reeves
Ammount
Eugene
Binedy
Adair
George W
Kadlopsae
Duff Adm
James Shilltey
Shillito
Frente A
Bedvors
Hookatown
Greene Township
Samuel Wallce
S. Nf. Witherspoon
Ake Charles F
Isaac Winani Thahe
Noventer
Geth Court
Mr. Wey
Actiog
J. IL Ay
Cole
Incerp
S.hwatt
Seross
JA. G. M’creary
B. Briggs
Benjamin Todd
M'Creary Briggs
A. G. Mwcreary
Mara
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Bridgewater, Beaver Co
Henry
Ankeny
Bridgewater
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