Flood swept Weldon bridge cuts supply line to Confederate army
The Weldon railroad bridge across the fonnoke river has been swept away by freshet, halting supplies to the Confederate army. Reports note changes in Union and Confederate leadership, with Gen. Mede haw been removed, Phil Moerdan taking command of the Army of the Potomac, and ongoing debates on peace prospects, with actions near Richmond and threats along the James River.
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Semmes
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Chicago and Northwestern Hallway Weather and Schedules
Fragmented notice details a Chicago and Northwestern timetable with trains, destinations, and services. Mentions Sunday and Saturday schedules, sleeping cars, night trains, and supervisory staff including Wheeler and Dunlap as general superintendent, with scattered references to towns and departures.
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Chicago & Northwestern
Teamng
Sant Town Express
Freepurtawl
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Fresport
Gates
Pos
Cine Ices
Nigut Traens
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Genenl
Return of Blair from Richmond and Peace Prospects
The Richmond dispatch notes Blair’s return to Richmond and doubt over peace talks with Seward. It reports cabinet dangers, Seddon’s likely resignation, a presidential veto or appointment unclear, and speculation on Geoerstin-Chief. It also covers gold market upturn and Meade arrest in Kentucky.
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Wasitsaroy
Richmond Mauminer
Fare Seddons
Fort Moxner to-day heavy guns mounting at City Point
The steamer arrived with rebel prisoners and dispatches from our forces nearby. Leonsides and Atlanta were ordered up the James River. Unofficial reports claim the expedition faced obstructions sunk by the enemy at Trent's Bench. the Drury was blown up after grounding. Casualties appear limited, Blair remains in the city with unknown outcomes.
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City Point
Leonsides
Atlanta
Dames River
Renkin
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Drury
Fredericksburg
Dutch Gap
FY P Blair
Aad
Mr Blair
New York
Armistice rumors fade as Civil War news dominates
Jan 27 dispatches from Wasttxctox and Port Royal report no armistice between the Confederacy and United States. Local lines show continued fighting with Confederate river operations aiming at Yankee bridges and supplies near Deep Bottom, City Point, and Bermuda Hundred. News from Savannah, Wilmington, and London highlights market shifts, naval actions, and political debate on governance and neutrality.
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Blair
Richmond
Confederacy
United States
Deep Bottom
City Point
Bermda Yundred
Consolidation of armies and Meade’s new role amid war news
The Washington special notes purported army consolidation under Sheridan and Meade’s reassignment as peace through hard fighting looms. Richmond papers rail against disloyalists as arrests rise. U S Treasury action buys Merchant's Exchange for 1,000,000. Blockade runner captures at Cape Fear. Whiting and Lamb wounded. Paper husk uses in industry spark bids as Philadelphia workers press for better pay in government contracts. President urges fair wages for women workers and orders Q M General to pursue compliant supplies.
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Richmond
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United States
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Cape Fear Inlet
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Lamb
Reading Daily
D. N. Craiz
Associated Press
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Simon Cameron
Jno
W. Forney
Q. M. Gen. Thomas
Blair mission and peace prospects reported from Richmond
Purvaperrantra dated January 27 recounts Blair’s successful mission to Richmond and talks of three peace commissioners sent to Washington. Davis signals willingness to conclude terms satisfactory to Lincoln and Congress, while Lee favors ending the rebellion. Rebel congressmen reportedly favor abandoning hostilities and commissioners may reach Washington soon. Blair’s reception by authorities described as kind, public opinion shifting toward peace amid optimism in Richmond. New York dispatch notes guerrillas raiding Occoquan below Alexandria, looting valuables.
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Evening Telegraph
Blair
Richmond
Davia
Washington
Davis
Union
Lincoln
Congress
Gen
Lee
Fisher
Savannah petition seeks compensation for Union destruction losses
In Washington on January 27 during the XXXVII Congress twenty first session Mr Sewart and Mr Wilson presented a Savannah citizens petition demanding compensation for property losses caused by Union troops destruction. Mr Clark reported against several other petitions for compensation to individuals for losses sustained during the war.
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Sewart
Wilson
Savannah
Clark
Inquiry into Davis action at Ebenezer Creek marked
Mr. Wilson warned against a resolution to have the War Committee report on Brevet Maj. Gen. J. C. Davis for blocking negroes from crossing Ebenezer Creek near Savannah by burning the bridge on December 5. The debate included a Sherman army letter detailing the incident. Pomeroy proposed a proclamation to end Arkansas insurrection and resume interstate commerce, with seating for newly elected Arkansas senators and representatives. Laid on table. Conness offered a Treasury resolution to enforce passenger regulations between New York and San Francisco on the Atlantic side.
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Pomeroy
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United States
Congress
Conness
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New York
San Francisco
Atlantic
Bookstore highlights new titles and price listings
At E M Barger s City Bookstore two new works are offered by John Godfrey s Fortunes by Bayard Taylor with price set at $12. Diary of Kitty Trevylyan recounts the era of Whitefield and Wesley, presented by the expert Cotta Family.
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Bayard Taylor
Kitty Trevylyan
Times of Whitefield
Wesley
Bchomerg Cotta Family
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