Emancipation Bill Debates and War Measures in Congress
The report covers Civil War era congressional actions including recruitment of African American troops, pay for soldiers, emigration and emancipation proposals, and inquiries into Maryland enforcement, naval telegraph plans, and government finances. It notes Beecher’s passing and ongoing resolutions on military roads and property rights amid Union efforts to restore the nation.
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Metamora Arrives With 320 Paroled Union Prisoners
Fortress Monnor reports the steamboat Metamora under a flag of truce arrives from City Point carrying 320 paroled Union prisoners and six women and children. Richmond says the Merrimac lies under Fort Darling guns unable to return due to low James River water.
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Shipping figures and legislature actions in San Francisco
The Pacific arrived with $90,000 in treasure while Scotland sailed for Hong Kong with $199,000 in treasure and produce valued at $60,000. Washington departed for Hong Kong carrying California produce and $260,000. Merrimac sailed for Liverpool with 30,000 sacks of wheat. Legislators endorsed the Emancipation Proclamation after debate. San Francisco Branch Mint coinage reached $18,000,000 for the year.
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Meade testifies on Reynolds and McDowell movements
In the McDowell Court of Inquiry Gen. Meade was examined. He said he reported to Gen. Sigel on August 29 about Reynolds's division and sought orders since Pope and McDowell were unreachable. He detailed Reynolds's movements on the 27th to 29th and outlined McDowell's corps actions in those days.
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Bills Propose Funds to Abolish Slavery in Virginia
Washington January 12 The Burnham bill allocates ten million dollars to abolish slavery and Senator Willey proposes twenty million dollars for Western Virginia. The Willey measure also sets aside two hundred thousand dollars for the deportation and settlement of slaves.
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Rebel Cavalry Expeditions Report Triumphs in Tennessee
From Winchester and Murfreesboro to Hartsville and Nashville, Gen Morgan and Gen Forrest report 10,000 prisoners in under a month, 30 cannons, 10,000 small arms, 2,000 more, 20,000 enemy casualties, and vast stores destroyed as Confederate raids advance.
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Steamers sighted near Cape Race and Navy orders issued
Reports from St John s and Halifax note two eastbound steamers seen this week. The Great Eastern was said to have been off the Capes on the night of the 9th. The steamer Princess Royal bound for New York has sailed for Nassau. Col H F Clark ordered Army of the Potomac beeves hides and tallow to be delivered to Alexandria Post Commissary for public auction, daily slaughter 150 to 240.
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French Troops Land at Matamoras Take City
Late San Antonio reports indicate 4000 French troops landed at Matamoras and seized the city, as conveyed by an express from Brownsville.
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