Confederate Congress debate on appointing peace commissioners
A Dubuque Herald report notes Mr McMulan proposing commissioners to Gent with Washington reps to restore peace. It cites Gen Geant’s assurances for passage through his line and Foote’s resignation from the Confederate Senate. It also covers Lee’s wounds, Savannah activity, and troop movements across Virginia and Tennessee, with ongoing levy actions and political notes.
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Prop to appoint peace commissioners and Civil War updates
Confederate Congress endorses peace commissioner appointment. Foote of Tennessee retires from the Senate. Reports of General Pee wounded, Bu rbridge retreating in Western Virginia, and large slave arming efforts. Telegraph and market items discuss gold, mail distribution, Sherman’s Georgia campaign, and naval events including Alabama seizure. Snow and rail delays noted with weather and shipping updates.
Rebel news and war reports from Nashville to Richmond
A long dispatch from Nashville notes Gen Thomas near Columbia with rebel forces crossing the river and stragglers from Hood’s army. Nashville and Louisville reports claim Confederate morale drooping while Sherman advances. McCook defeats Lyons command at daylight and captures their troops. New York cites a stormy Atlantic voyage and mixed reports. The rebel House debates seating commissioners to treat for peace. some leaders warn of ruin and a rising military despotism. Reports from Richmond, Savannah, and Charleston describe battles, rail sabotage, Hood’s losses, and possible arming of negroes.
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Rebel prisoners starve and collapse near Shenandoah frontier
Tribune Shenandoah correspondent reports Levins poor naked rebels fleeing after harsh treatment. Early commands two divisions near New Market totaling about 3000 without cavalry. Times correspondent on Porter's expedition aboard Santiago De Cuba at Beaufort N C notes a severe gale off Cape Hatteras. Monitor Mashawk nearly wrecked, water flooded turret and hull. Ironclads coal up at Beaufort and prepare for action.
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Congress Delays as House Lacks Quorum
In the 2nd session, Hovusa, on motion of Mr Elliott the Secretary of War was asked to report on Major General Canby’s view of U S purchases from insurrection blocked states. With no quorum, six members short, the house adjourned at 1 30 to January 5th after holiday absences and prior debate on business.
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Fragmented OCR Card Post Reads Prices and Printing Terms
The readable text lists time intervals such as 1 week 2 weeks 1 month 2 months 3 months and 6 months followed by garbled phrases about printing and delivery. It mentions orders from a distance attended to and a promise of price and quality guarantees, but specifics are unreadable.
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