Peace Conference News and Civil War Notes Across America
Reports from the Peace Conference describe a split stance between North and South while Lincoln signals willingness for liberal talks on other issues. Sherman advances toward Branchville and Augusta with Charleston evacuation rumored. Lee regarded as army chief to lead against Sherman. Canadian authorities surrender Barley Gio Lake, Detroit confinement follows. Senate and House resolutions discuss counting electoral votes amid constitutional changes. A Richmond war meeting urged strong defense of union and independence. General Leo orders requisition of troops and supplies for the army.
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Fire destroys warehouses and train wreck claim damages
Fire yesterday wiped out Civeissvatt G Woull and Herbert's commission ware house and Alleghany house on Water street, with losses around thirty thousand dollars. Eight bodies recovered from the Marietta and Cincinnati road wreck remain unrecognized due to severe burns. fiftee n passengers were reported aboard. Litchfield was visited by Williams and a subsequent raid by 70 or 80 of Quantrell's guerrillas under Capt. Jones seized a stock of boots and shoes before leaving.
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Peace Conference Mixed Signals Reported in Washington
The Herald's Washington dispatch notes a cautious view of the peace talks with Lincoln and Seward challenged to gauge progress until Richmond replies to Stephens and allied avocacies. A Feb 5 meeting in Borros celebrates the constitutional amendment abolishing slavery with speakers Josiah Quincy and Maj. Gen. Butler among others.
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Election Returns in Runstxetoy Show Finch Victory
At the municipal election in Runstxetoy the present Union Republican Mayor Thos Finch and independent candidate for reelection defeated Hon H W Starr Union by a 300 to 400 majority. The river crossing at this point remains safe for all teams.
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Conference aims failed as Lincoln refuses recognition
The Times dispatch details a four hour White House interview at Fort Monroe between Lincoln and rebel commissioners Stephens Hunter and Campbell. The union demands recognition of the federal government and full authority, while the Confederate delegates insist on independence. both sides hold firm, and negotiations collapse. Lincoln warns continued war unless federal authority is acknowledged.
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War drums and financial moves dominate New York dispatches
The National Intelligencer reports renewed war effort and disunion fears in the South. Gold prices rise to 2 1/2 to 2 3/4. A new 10 percent income tax proposal targets oil over 3000 dollars yearly, with higher taxes on goods and no tax on state bank notes. Reports from Buenos Aires describe Paraguay’s renewed war against Brazil and Uruguayan rebel activity. Deserters claim Hood’s army near Fredericksburg and a fatal boiler explosion on the Eclipse.
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Congress Debates War Resolution and Enlistment Reforms
The House considers a resolution on informing ministers of religion about exemptions, and debates a bill on substitutes for drafted soldiers. Provisions cover substitutes, enlistment rules, penalties for fraud, deserters, and how state bounties are to be paid in installments with survivor benefits.
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Confederate Front Lines Near Branchville Reported
A Civil War dispatch recounts enemy cavalry movements from Braxton Bridge toward Branchville, with skirmishes near McBride Bridge and warnings of river crossings. Reports place Whippy Swamp about 20 miles from Pocatolgo and 20 miles from Branchville as forces maneuver along the Augusta road and Adam’s Run vicinity.
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President to inform Congress on peace talks failure
The report says the President will send a special message to Congress tomorrow explaining why peace negotiations failed. A proposed sales tax is seen as unlikely to pass the House. Measures to strengthen the government and mobilize for a grand summer campaign will be adopted immediately.
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Peace Negotiations and Civil War Updates Across Nations
Des Moines reports an Iowa legislature call for an extra session to ratify the constitutional abolition of slavery. New York coverage details detective police operations against incendiaries in Canada and arrests of several captains. Lincoln Seward talks end without Union disruption terms. Hampton Roads conference lasts sixteen hours with firm Union stance. Savannah-Sister's Ferry movements show Slocum's troops advancing. Monitor Patapsco sunk near Charleston. Daunting burned after firefight. Richmond notes appointment of Gen. Li[e] as General in Chief and Breckinridge as Secretary of War. North Carolina hosts a Davis conference. Georgia braces for extra session to address war needs. Washington mentions army dispatches from Friday night.
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Rebel fleet returns to its old position after downriver start
Richmond papers report a rebel fleet movement and return to the previous position amid harsh winter weather. They note Gen Beau regard arriving in Augusta to oversee operations and a general warning from Gen Wise to stay vigilant despite peace efforts.
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