Canal progress and Civil War notes from the period
The New York Herald sketches the Dutch Gap Canal work begun in August with heavy troop labor and estimates of excavation. It questions completion due to heavy batteries but asserts the canal’s future strategic value to Richmond. It also reports Confederate raids, Sherman’s advance toward Augusta, cabinet changes rumors, and Wisconsin’s 15 000 quota in the latest draft assessment.
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Stoneman's Raid and Dutch Gap Canal Inquiries
A telegraphic summary reports the Dutch Gap Canal project details from August to January, noting canal dimensions, depth, and an explosion of the bulkhead witnessed by troops. It also covers Stoneman Burbridge and Gillet raids, destruction of Confederate resources, and military and political rumors across Richmond and Washington.
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Cincinnati Dispatches Mixed War and Politics Items
A train robbery nets 13000 dollars in cash but no suspect is found. Kentucky antislavery measures gain momentum with calls to honor the Baltimore platform and repeal the state slavery code. Ohio and Georgia reports note political inaugurations and military movements, with Sherman’s review and Hood’s cavalry actions amid Union advances and captured supplies.
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Columbus
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House
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Jacobs
New York Supreme Court cases in error against the bank of Commerce
The cases before the U S Supreme Court involve the people of New York State versus the Bank of Commerce and the Bank Commerce, with plaintiffs in error against the commissioners of taxes and assessments of New York City and County.
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Supreme Court of the
U. S
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Steamer Fanny Ogden Brings Cotton Up Mississippi
Cairo dated Jan 5 reports the steamer Fanny Ogden from Little Rock Arkansas arriving with over 400 bales of cotton. Of these 85 bales belonged to the government and were left at the mouth of the White River bound south. All quiet along the Arkansas River. One thousand bales of cotton from Helens arrived at Memphis on the 2d.
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Fanny Ogden
Little Rock Ark
White River
Michigan Legislature elects Reed speaker in Lansing session
The Michigan Legislature convened in Lansing and elected Gilbert E. Reed of Kalamazoo county speaker. Gov. Blair's message reports sound state finances with 3,500,000 funded debt and 450,000 balance. Over 80,000 from Michigan have served in the war with 35,000 raised since January 1863. the state now lists 30 infantry regiments, 11 cavalry, one light artillery, engineers and mechanics, two independent batteries, and 15 other company arms. Jacob M. Howard wins Republican caucus nomination for U. S. Senator that night.
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Michigan
Lansing
Gilbert E. Reed
Kalamazgo County
Blair
Jacob M. Howard
U. S
Congress actions and resolutions in the Senate and House
The House debated naval actions near Wilmington and considered a joint resolution to appoint disabled seamen and soldiers to public posts. Resolutions urged anti speculation, thanked Major Gevera Sherman’s group, and discussed price controls on coin. The Senate received Nevada and New Mexico communications, noted Arkansas military reports pending, and ordered coast survey outputs and various bills on steamboat inspectors salaries mileage for Supreme Court justices and a telegraph line from St Cloud to British possessions.
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Ambrose W. Clark
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Stevens
United States
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Presidential contest shapes nations fate in 1864 election
An editorial argues the 1864 race defines U S destinies. It defends Democrats while criticizing Lincoln's administration for patronage, debt, and wartime policies. It warns against abolitionist drift toward disunion and urges Democrats to safeguard public safety as a minority.
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Democratic Party
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