Peace talks near as commissions meet to seek terms
Reports from Washington describe renewed efforts to unite the North and South through a conference near the James River. Lincoln’s wishes are represented by Illinois men Blake and Singleton. forces from the South include Orr Stevens and others. Outcome remains uncertain but a move toward peace is welcomed.
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James
Stephena
Orr
Rives
Gilmora
Blake and Singletoe
Illinois
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Greeley
Bleira
Singleton
Unsuccessful Fort Fisher assault draws Confederate glee
A Civil War era lament notes joy in the failure of the Fort Fisher attack by Union forces and expresses regret among loyalists. It critiques reasons for the failure and questions the strategic choices and costs involved.
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Fort Fisher
Journal of’ Commerce
Anya
Malakoff
Porter
Wilmington
Iowa Land Grants Under Agriculture College Act
The certified transcript of selections under the Agriculture College act reveals 10 993 acres in the Fort Des Moines Land Office District 73 593 in the Sioux City District and 155 420 in the Fort Dodge District recently transmitted to Gov. Stone for Iowa.
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Agricultura College Act
Gov. Stone
Iowa
Fort Des Moines
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Revelations on New Orleans Aid to Rebels Stir Military Panel
The House Committee on Military Affairs cites General Canby in a report alleging New Orleans has supplied greater aid to the rebellious States than any other region except Wilmington. The letter claims loyal citizens act as agents for traitors, aiding privateers and undermining Union operations through compromised communications.
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Uncle Sam
New Orleana
House Committee On Military Affairs
General Canby
New Orleans
United States
Europe
Wilmington
Asia
Judas Tocariot
Washington Morale Reflected in Public Men of the Nation
The Washington correspondent recalls James Green of Missouri as a fallen figure whose career illustrates how morale in Washington shapes U S public men. The piece notes Green’s past triumphs and the shifting influence of leaders in the Senate and the broader political scene.
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Washington
Cincinnati
United States Senate
Pation
United
Asbiagrac
At-1
Ereepee
Armed raid at Davenport jail prompts militia dispatch
About thirty to forty armed men overwhelmed a Davenport jail crowd last evening seeking two soldiers jailed for theft and riot. Local officials including Mayor Lowry, Sheriff Lyter, and Marshal Pool responded with militia, guards remained, and ringleaders faced punishment to prevent a repetition.
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Quiren
Seslor
Ackley
Frank
G. EH
Preach
Lyter
Marshal Pono
Lowry
Col. Johnson
Sharif Lyter
Marshal Pool
Constable Craig
Mr. Fleming
Adjutant General's Office
General Baker
Col. Impey
Keokuk
Col
Johnson
Carrather
Midera
London Boxer Declares Canada Fight With Coburn
Jem Mace reports that he will fight the winner of Coburn for the championship in Canada. He denies misrepresentation by Ball's Life editor and notes legal action over a five hundred pound payment. He has begun negotiations to ensure Coburn has every chance.
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London Sporting Life
Jem Mace
Jon Coburn
Ball's Life
Fubby
Burton
Coburn
Canada
German Miners and Their Harz District Life
A Blackwood's Magazine excerpt describes northern German miners in the Harz as small, dirty, and shaven with shabby clothes. It notes their poverty and moral demeanor, their hard labor in damp subterranean pits, and the lack of modern steam hoists, relying on ladders to traverse between underground works and open air.
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Germany
Harz
Retach
Han
Blackwood's Magazine
Remarkable Lincoln quote sparks Civil War debate
A garbled 1863 pamphlet recounts A B Ely claiming Lincoln told him Charleston would not be taken, only blockade support. Ely praises Lincoln, cites Sumner's fear of rapid action, and notes revolutionary ideas shaping future policy, as reported by the Boston Post.
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Sincoln
A.B. Ely
Fey
Benham
Ely
Charleston
Ir. Sumner
Lincoln
Boston” Post
Letter from United States Indian Agent on 1864 Colorado tensions
Fragmentary 1864 letter describes Indian troubles in Colorado with mentions of camps, raids, and white settlers. The text references women, men, and councils, hinting at ongoing conflict and the inability to end hostilities. Specific names and dates are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Colorado
Majale
United States Indian
Folley
Lebad
Selon
Ibajr
Camp End
Fayette Co
West Union
Clermont
I. Grosaman
Iowa
Wid
Grossman
Ronack
Negro at the White House Reception Described in Washington Letter
A Washington letter details Mrs Lincoln at the New Year levee with visitors and guards. Colored guests, including women and soldiers, are portrayed amid tension as whites press forward, police eject African Americans, and Mrs Lincoln retires before white guests finish.
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Washington
New _crare
Japuery 2d
Mra. Lincoln
Hon
B. B. French
Ingriya
Munason
W Ycore
Lamon
Powder Ship failed to breach Fort Fisher during war episode
From the Wichmond Examiner January 2 recounts Porter and Butler loading a powder ship to attack Fort Fisher. The ship exploded after firing a slow match, yet the fort’s garrison remained unscathed as the crew fled. The blast reportedly blew the gunboat in Wilmington news.
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Wichmond
Porter
Butler
Fort Fisher
Europe
Porter-Butler
Wilmington
Czar Alexander Replies to Mexican Emperor Maximilian
The excerpt reports a French autograph letter from the Czar to Emperor Maximilian of Mexico expressing friendship and wishes for friendly ties between their empires. It also notes Philadelphia citizens purchasing and presenting a house to Mrs. General Grant as a permanent residence and a $30,000 subscription for General Birney’s widow.
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Mexico
Citisens
Philadelphia
General Grant
Gen Birney
Boude
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