Telegraph Lines Down Delays Local News
Publication apologizes for lack of important news this week due to downed Telegraph lines. Readers are urged to pardon the interruption and expect updates when service resumes.
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1865
Page
2
Publication apologizes for lack of important news this week due to downed Telegraph lines. Readers are urged to pardon the interruption and expect updates when service resumes.
The dispatches report General Sherman’s march toward Fayetteville North Carolina and his occupation of Goldsboro. Reb press warned of intelligence leaks but Sherman advances with Hardee keeping distance. Analysts see a junction with Schofield and possible link to Grant for Richmond, while Stanton Grant and Sherman are hailed as supreme leaders in the Union effort. Old Glory marches victoriously.
A historic flood along the Ohio River caused severe damage from Pittsburg to Rochester. Depth reached around 31 to 35 feet, washing away oil facilities, destroying bridges, and leaving Oil City heavily impoverished. Rail lines and roads suffered, with relief efforts by railroad officials and local authorities.
Report from Washington says soldiers reached City Point Sunday via scouts who left last week. It notes General Sherman occupied Goldsboro without opposition after linking with Schofield. Sheridan is at the White House receiving supplies for future movements as the army remains idle.
President Lincoln issues a proclamation demanding deserters return within sixty days with pardons upon reentry, detailing penalties for noncompliance. The document notes Provost Marshal procedures and war-time moves, including Sheridan and divisions in Virginia and rumors of Petersburg evacuation and military morale improvements.
Journal reports Sheridan's cavalry arriving on the north bank of the river near White House, repairing the damaged bridge and preparing for a river crossing. Dispatches say Early planned an attack on Sheridan’s flank at Goochland but was delayed. Rebels moved toward Ashland. Longstreet's division converged as Union forces pursued.
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