Blair Mission and Rumors Stir Washington in 1865
The National Intelligencer and Washington sources discuss Frank Blair Sr and Montgomery Blair traveling to Fortress Monroe and possibly toward Richmond. Observers view the trip as a potential peace negotiation in the waning Civil War, tied to Lincoln’s policy team and prior Blair missions.
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Ivie
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Montgomery Blair
Monroe
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Greeley
New York
McClallan
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Richmond
Mulford to Negotiate Prisoner Exchange in Richmond
Colonel Mulford travels to Richmond this week to negotiate a cartel exchanging prisoners with the enemy. The effort aims to release thousands of southern captives and return enemy prisoners held here, with supporters praising his experience from Charleston. The piece condemns restrictive conditions and urges humane, broad exchange to spare lives and alleviate suffering.
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Mulford
Richmond
Charleston
Thone
Bozto
The Herald for a Dollar ad pitch on payment in gold or silver
A local notice explains the Herald’s subscription offer at one dollar per year when paid in specie. It recalls a Strawberry Point subscriber paying part in real money and urges all readers to remit in gold or silver to keep the paper at the old one-dollar rate.
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Nye
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J. M. Brunswick
Duty on white paper tariff drawn by Congressman Allison
The Washington Republican outlines seven reasons to oppose appointments from New England and argues duties on white paper should be removed. It notes projected cotton bale figures in the Confederacy and estimates potential savings that could help reduce the national debt. The piece also references a bill laid before the House and a related Tuesday session.
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Dayton
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Mess
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Sanford
Conn
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Fogg
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Confederacy
The Military Perspective on Civil War Fortunes
An editorial from the New York Times argues that Confederate fate hinges on will and morale rather than city possession. It notes Richmond’s strategic value, Savannah’s impact on prestige, and stresses destroying armies as the decisive outcome over captured cities.
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New York Time
Sherman
Jeff
Davia
Mobile
Wilmington
Charleston
Richmond
Confederacy
Richmont
Savannah
Hardee
Hau
America in England and Lincoln's New World Ties
London correspondent reports breathless expectation in America news as Sherman advances, Confederate loan falls to 46, and rumors of French Emperor plans to keep four empires in North America. Palmerston urged Napoleon to ease blockades while Lincoln’s election sparks renewed European intrigue. Slavery’s fate seen as pivotal to Old World interests in the South.
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Canada
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South
Palmerston
Napoleon
Lincoln
Paris
Savannah Evacuated as Sherman Seizes its Union Gain
Eyewitness report notes General Hardee withdrew with 15,000 men across the river after destroying the harbor works and ironclads. Sherman entered Savannah Wednesday and telegraphed President Lincoln detailing the capture. The Confederacy remains defiant with whispers of arming slaves and resisting Washington’s advance.
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Hardee
Sherman
Lincoln
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South
Lee
Washington
Uronic
Canada
Wholesome Check the Military Asere pation
The article reports Col White in Northampton and Accomac counties ordered an election for the 26th to gauge rebel and union sentiment, then President Lincoln suspends the poll by order, authorizing military intervention only where civil authorities fail to protect health and safety.
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Alexander State Journal
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Butler
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Norfolk
Lincoln
Nyelty
Civil and military authority clash clarified
The piece outlines the division of power between civil and military authorities. It argues civil government must remain unmolested while military command prevails only within its limits. Civil law administration and courts must remain civil, with civil power supreme and accountable for boundary overreach.
Brooks and editor arrested for libel in North York case
Hon James Brooks Con gressman from the Eighth District and one of the Express editors were arrested by Recorder Hoffman on a warrant based on Peter B Sweeney's complaint. Bail was posted and examination set for January 4 at 2 oclock, with trial to follow in the Court of Sessions amid potential penitentiary punishment.
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Brady
Court of Sessions
Stephen Branch
Tiernan
Brooks
Grand Stampede After Burst Pipe At Washington Star
Yesterday at about 10 o clock hot water pipes burst in the second story causing a loud rush and a panic among many girls folding documents in the press room. They fled down stairs some fainted some were injured by the ice on the pavement. Several men aided by prayer and calm workers prevented worse harm. One compositor was run over and another broke ribs. The break was fixed and workers rejoiced at surviving.
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Pellmell
Washington Star
Expenditures of the Federal Government through Lincoln era
The Cincinnati Enquirer table traces federal expenses from Washington through Lincoln era, detailing costs for wars with England and Mexico, Indian campaigns, and territorial acquisitions in Louisiana, Florida, California, and New Mexico. It notes total government expenses from organization to Lincoln’s takeover at about 1.52 billion dollars, with Buchanan’s later period adding near 260 million. The report, from Richmond Dispatch origin, also updates Missouri brigades and Confederate context.
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Cherokee Pills Promoted as Universal Female Cure
An advertisement touts Cherokee Pilla as a sovereign remedy for female irregularities and pain. It claims to restore regularity, ease obstruction, and relieve piles, citing two successful cases and urging readers to buy through druggists nationwide.
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