Government securities offer safe fixed returns and tax exemption
The article extols government bonds and Treasury notes as the safest investment, highlighting their fixed rates around six to seven percent, convertibility into six percent bonds, and exemption from local taxation. It notes liquidity, mortgage backing, and tax advantages across states, urging purchase via banks or government agencies for a guaranteed, portable income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lismas
Thargraily
Act of Congress
Treasury
Capture of Wilmington and fall of Charleston reported
The article proclaims the capture of Wilmington as decisive and notes Fort Anderson's seizure forcing Wilmington’s evacuation. Charleston is described as in ruins and its fall celebrated, with the North’s triumphs boosting Sherman's strategy and Union unity while urging support for the National Savings Bank and war financing.
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Columbia
Charleston
Wilmington
Fort ‘Anderson
Fort Fisher
Savannah
Europe
Willington
Sherman
Wimington
Fort Sumter
Charteston
Charlester
Agato
Fort Suynter
Oura
Jike
Sodom
Tehabod
Rieland
Bellion
Ange
Union candidate Col Combs for Auditor General named
Auditor General notes Col R B Combs of Lawrence county named as Union candidate for Auditor General. He is the only one favored for the position and has prior legislative service including chairing Ways and Means. Col M Combs is praised as self made with militia command in 1862 and 1863. The note also mentions changes in Treasury secretary.
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Col. R
Comba
Lawrence County
Col. Gombs
Pune
Aime
M’combs
Col
M’ Combs Iig
Beaver County
Harrisburg Correspondence on State Affairs and Legislation
Harrisburg notes discuss allegations against Major Dodge as Provost Marshal General, with committees reporting no basis, calls for his relief, and updates on river bed leasing bills, oil protection concerns, volunteer fund rules, proxy voting, and university union plans. The piece also covers Washington and Jefferson college negotiations and a move to annex Washington County for judicial purposes. New York merchants propose a nationwide celebration of Union victory on March 4.
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Curtin
Kelly
Washington
Doda
House
Casior
Senate
Dodge
Committee of Ways and Means
Commonwealth
Board of Trade of the Etc.of
Pittsburg
Jefferson
Suigest
Siation
Gonpeng Fie
Eenior
Arrival Home of Lieut Frank Kreps After Bold Prison Escapes
Lieut Frank A M Kreps of the 77th Pa Vols returned to West Newton after escaping Libby Prison five times. His tale covers tunnels at Libby, escapes via Weldon Railroad and the Congaree, hidden in swamps, crossing rivers with Black help, and a final sea voyage on a gunboat Nipsic. Kreps and ally Brooks endured hunger, freezing, and pursuit while reclaiming freedom and will soon reenlist.
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Frank A.M. Kreps
West Newton
Frank
Chickamaugus
Libby Prison
City Point
Tvers
Krepse
James River
White House
Weldon
Appomatox
Petersburg
Dixie
Fileyi
Vomin
Libby
Kreps
Richmond
Macon
Charleston
Port Royal Ferry
Coosahatchie
U.S
Charlester
Gilmore
Columbia
Orangeburgh
Horstor
Arid
East Tennessee
Kirk
Greenville Road
Tennessee
Adjutant Brooks
Brooks
Eafety
Georgetown
Trapier
Ken Ina
Kingstree Station
Wilmington
Florence
Ramecy Station
Santée
Santee
Congarée
Web. Door Landing
Brook
Massa Frank
Massa Brooks
Frank Kreps
Capture of Wilmington Reported by Grant
Washington February 24 1865 official report forwarded by Stanton to Grant details Union forces capturing Wilmington after Fort Anderson evacuation. Cox routed rear guards near Town Creek captured two guards and 300 prisoners on the 21st while Terry pressed Hoke. city burned cotton and rosin as Union troops entered. About 700 prisoners and 30 guns taken. strong Union sentiment noted in Wilmington.
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Wan
Wastington
Mipnicur
Diz
Wilmington
Grant
F/M. Stanton
Fortress Monnoy
U. S. Grant
City Point
Fort’ Anderson
Schofield
Cox
Terry
Hoke
Town Creek
Oea
Comstock
Stockton Faces Democratic Challenge for U S Senate Seat
The Democratic caucus has dominated discussions as Loan P. Stockton is eyed for the U S Senate seat from New Jersey. Democrats warn they will prevent his election amid party opposition.
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Loan P. Stockton
United States
New Jersey
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