21 Jan 1865
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Newspaper
Burlington Weekly Hawk
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1865
Page
1
The report strings together wartime notes from Georgia to New Mexico, mentioning Confederate prisoners branded as galvanized Yankees, foraging and supply movements, and a shift toward foraging policy. It also covers postmaster routes, foraging orders, draft resistance, a steamer rescue, and local government proceedings amid Union advances and financial data.
News from Boston reports Edward Everett, aged 70 years and three months, died at his Summer Street residence at 4 o'clock this morning from apoplexy following a feverish cold. He addressed citizens at Faneuil Hall on a relief drive for Savannah and was later involved in a legal matter against Charleston. His funeral is set for Thursday with state and city officials expected to attend.
The President directs the undersigned to perform the duty of announcing to the people of the United States the death and the honors to be rendered. Officials will assemble at 4 o clock this morning as the executive departments prepare national tributes and the nation remembers the deceased.
The Tennessee Convention adopts measures to recognize legislation and dissolve certain laws, confirms officials appointed by the acting Governor, and puts propositions to the people for ratification February 2 with state officer elections on March 4.
A fragmentary Civil War dispatch discusses Gen Butler's orders for operations near Wilmington. It mentions landing near Fort Fisher, river movements, Weitzel's brigade, and possible outcomes if Fort Fisher or adjacent landings are challenged. The report notes telegraph failures and uncertain movement toward Richmond. Entwined are references to Gr ant’s camp and the uncertain interview with a Yankee commissioner.
The Lynchburg Republicem reports Captain Richards of Moeby's command along with Olaen engaging near Derry's Ferry a 12 man Yankee force. In a tight skirmish 70 Yankees were captured and about 50 killed or wounded. Richards' unit reportedly escaped without loss and the action supposedly shows the benefits of combined courage and discipline.
A Baltimore Americas despatch from Annapolis reports a renewed move against Wilmington at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. It details fleet dispositions including ironclads near Fort Fisher, a strong combined bombardment plan, and the formation of a battle line with transports and gunboats in place for the assault.
A Savannah letter argues for strong Union adherence amid Georgia political tension. It urges resisting secessionist moves, supports military action against armed groups, and endorses immediate Congress representation for Georgia to maintain federal loyalty. It cites Washington’s principles and predicts Sherman’s march as part of enforcing Union integrity.
Special dispatches to New York recount Confederate and Union movements across Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Reports mention oath of allegiance by Savannah traders, Sherman’s army, peace prospects with Davis, prisoner releases, and naval actions including Fort Fisher debates and troop assessments.
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