Rebels monitor North Carolina as Sherman advances
The Newbern–Goldsboro corridor sees Union pursuit. Raleigh and Goldsboro fortify while rebels retreat east of Newbern. Reports note escaped Union prisoners, conscription of boys, and growing use of enslaved people by Confederate forces amid ongoing movements near Sherman’s columns and Johnston’s forces.
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Letter from Sherman to Wade Hampton on foragers murders
New York March 12 reports two hundred bounty jumpers and 17 substitute brokers arrested at Hoboken for enlisting at a bogus recruiting station. Sherman claims 1000 prisoners and orders similar retaliation if foragers are killed. Hampton replies with denials and threats of reciprocal executions.
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Richmond Papers Report Suffolk Occupied Again
The Richmond Examiner reports Suffolk is again occupied by the enemy with about 1500 cavalry and a regiment, moving toward Weldon Railroad. Both chambers of Congress adjourned yesterday as business closes. only joint action is on the army bill returning to the House for concurrence. Congress will reach 100 days in session next Saturday.
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Yeater- Iday
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Deserters From the Confederacy Reach Union Lines
Confederate cavalry from the 4th North Carolina desertion tale reaches Camp Palmer in large numbers with two lieutenants and mounts. They feast, receive pay for horses and arms, and threaten to encourage a southern exodus if welcomed back. Kingston reportedly evacuated as South Carolina troops surrender.
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Tobacco Speculation Moves Through Ashened Richmond
Reports detail a coal of lay by rail to Fredericksburg for barter with bacon as Grant’s lines remain slow amidst rain and mud. Rebels report raids on Hamilton Crossing and Fredericksburg while Union forces destroy bridges and canals as they advance toward Charlottesville and Lynchburg amid heavy weather.
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Rockfish River
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Algo
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Nicolay Nominated Consul to Paris by Lincoln
From Washington March 12 John G Nicolay private secretary to President Lincoln was nominated for the post of Consul to Paris to fill the vacancy created by John Bigelow's promotion to Charge de Affairs at the French Court The nomination was unanimously confirmed Nicolay is a scholar who speaks French and German and should be able to render service effectively.
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Gold removal sparks call to halt exodus from rebel capital
Richmond journals condemn moves to remove gold from the Banks of the James as dangerous for the rebel capital. They denounce a tobacco seizure by National troops at Fort… and accuse Gen Singleton of complicity. Reports claim Lynchburg remains secure, pay injustice fuels desertion, and exchanges of Yankee prisoners occur.
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Reba
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Sheyman
At Ae Bens G. Ares
Kingston Stand Looms As Rebel Forces Press Near
General Schofield and staff arrive at New Bern with no Sherman news. Reports place rebel forces about Kingston North Carolina with 15,000 to 25,000 troops and a ram at Kingston guarding the Neuse bridge. Union generals Cox and Schofield coordinate defense as reinforcements push toward Kingston and a potential battle nears. General Cox’s headquarters near Beaver remains within miles, and military mail agent Markland reaches Morehead City with a large Sherman group dispatch.
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Neusze
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Morehead City
New Batch of Union Prisoners Arrives from South
New York reports a morning arrival of Union prisoners from the south who have endured over three years away from families. They condemn rebel treatment in Charleston and Andersonville with severe notes on starvation and sores from unwholesome rations. They plan to rejoin their regiments after returns to the front. Fort Monroe notes a steamer from Virginia with 500 released sailors heading to Annapolis.
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Inauguration of J. M. Wells Governor Held at Library
From Carre Carno March 19 New Orleans dates of The inauguration of J. M. Wells as Governor for the unexpired term made vacant by the resignation of Gov Hahn, took place at Library on the morning of the Twenty-six Union families' departure from Corpus Christi and vicinity banished from Texas by rebel authorities.
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J. M. Wells
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Rumored Rebel Movements Against Sherman Reported
The Nashville Republican reports Gen. Johnston and Cheatham planned to junction with Hardee near Charleston. Scouts say Sherman’s veterans halted Cheatham’s column, crushing it, while Hardee failed to arrive in time. Johnston allegedly attacked Baerwen in front and was badly defeated.
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Nashville Republican
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Rabel
Enon Tans
Sherman
Selma
Cheatham
Hardees
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Hardee
Johnston
Baerwen
Speculators Push Flour and Wheat Prices in San Francisco
From San Francisco on March 11 the market shows speculators driving flour and wheat receipts while wholesale barrels rise to 15 dollars. Reports from Colima Mexico suggest Maximilian sanctioned the nontrant.
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Subscription Agent Notice in Burlington Banks
Subscriptions will be received by the First National Bank of Burlington and by National State Bank during the period indicated in the notice.
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Local Trade Items And Garden Plant Listings
Fragments show advertisers offering 730 Hotes and bees related goods, reminders of express delivery, current bills and five percent interest notes, plus mentions of grape vines and gooseberries for sale. Miscellaneous garbled text references volunteers and local notices.
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