War-weariness grows in the South as Union success mounts
The Springfield Republican reports rising South dissatisfaction with the Confederacy as Union victories mount. Prisoners and deserters say Southerners hope for Sherman to take Savannah, see Tennessee and Georgia as lost, and favor peace with the Union. The piece credits Hood and Sherman's campaigns and forecasts further Union advances toward Wilmington.
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South
South Carolina
Georgia
Sherman
Savannah
Davis
Mobile
Farragut
Thomas
Tennessee
Hood
Confederacy
Davidson
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Piorida
Union
Foote
Shermar
Mississippi River
States
Pensacola
Florida
Burbridge
Sheridan
Virginia
Wilmington
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Heroves
Flood
Lee
Richmand
Petersburg
Roanoke
McClellan
Weekly Hawk Eye announces new price scale and tariff
The Weekly Hawk Eye outlines a new price schedule and tariff in its Saturday issue. It lists subscription rates and indicates a shift to new pricing, aiming to adjust to market conditions.
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Norning
Sherman marches through Georgia and Atlanta campaign
The Cincinnati Gazette commentary argues Sherman’s unopposed advance through Georgia signals a decisive Union victory. It questions Confederate strategy, notes Hood’s conduct, and predicts continued Union advances toward Savannah and the heart of the South while condemning Confederate leadership as weak.
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X. D Field
Cincinnati
Sherman
Hood
Davis
Nashville
Jefferson Davis
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Georgia
Richmond
Thomas
Nashle
Johnson
Atlanta
South
North Carolina
Foote
Enari
Grant
Augusta
Branchville
Charleston
Georga
Sherjoke
Wintever
Affairs in Rebe ldow Prisoners Report Changed Feelings Toward Union
A letter from Annapolis describes a shift among Southern prisoners and civilians. Rebels show greater humane conduct toward Union troops, with some captains praying for Sherman and Charleston women aiding with bread. Union leagues form in South Carolina. pursuit through Pedee and Santee swamps proves deadly for escapees.
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South
Union
Annapolis
Florence
Charleston
Sherman
South Carolina
Pedee
Santee
New Hampshire
Rabel
Escaaby
Fort Sumter
Mule and Wagon Theft Notice From Sherman’s March
The Savannah Republican prints an amusing notice claiming Federal forces stole twenty five head of horses and five wagons from the subscriber’s plantation in the county. The note invites the community to identify the thieves and directs inquiries to the Pion Stables in Augusta.
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Savannah
Re County
Augusta
Secret Sessions Sparking Public Outcry Over Forage Vote
The Richmond Examiner urges caution as secret sessions of Congress stir fear of Executive overreach. It lauds Sparrow’s bill granting Jeff Davis double rations and supplies, while lampooning constitutional limits and praising added army provisions. A Halifax arsenic death is noted as a separate item.
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Jeff
Davis
Congress
Savannah
Tennessee
Senate
Sparrow
Jeffiis
Nashville
Bragg
Hood
Lee
Confederate States
Orlees
Semmes
The Orphans Appeal and Betsy Jars Bloomers Tale
Betsy Jarne narrates life in a bedike as she accepts work to earn money, swap crinoline for practicality, and support the Panitary Mission. She describes family mockery, community gossip, and a quiet romance with George Wayne while proving women can labor for dignity and health.
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Bridget
John
Ireland
Father
Betsy Jare
Betsy Jane
Jennie
Sir John
Aaron Burr
Ania Foot
Miss Herrick
Tolo
George Wayne
Wileon
Hayward
Jenfile
Banat
Wayne
My Spring Campaign by Mary Brown
A personal memoir recounts Betsy Jane Herrick’s youth and a turning moment from cultivated social life to a decisive change. The author recalls school days and flirtations, the lure of fashion, travel, and a ledge of lovers, then a sudden crisis that spurs a search for purpose and a new path.
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Betsy Jane Herrick
Resser
Betsy Jane
Farmer Jones
Julia
Alrea
B. Jennie Herrick
Saratoga
Newport
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