Washington Inauguration News From The Capitol
The President sent Wah McCulloch’s nomination for Secretary of the Treasury to the Senate and he was confirmed. Gov Randall of Illinois was expected to be named Comptroller, while Vermont calls an extra session to ratify emancipation. Naval ships and deserters discussed. Weather hindered ceremonies and crowds were smaller than past inaugurations. Vice President Dolingoo took the oath in a brief Senate ceremony amid veteran troops and sparse spectators.
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Oswrea War Threat Prompts Public Meeting
Mayor Grant reports War Department in Washington has heard from Enhthx that rebels in the Provinces plan aid to Osweco and Rochester. A public meeting will be held to decide necessary action. March 1 dispatch cites impending measures.
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McCullough Nominated and War News From Carolina
Telegraphic dispatches recount NcCullogh named Secretary of the Treasury candidate and Sherman’s mudbound operations in South Carolina. Reports detail Raleigh Wilmington actions at Cape Fear river, Haaprood’s brigade captures, and skirmishes around Alligator Creek. Richmond papers predict Sherman beaten, with Gov. Vance rallying resistance and militia activity across Virginia and Western regions.
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Nomination of Jno D Defries for printing post confirmed
The President nominated Jno D Defries to supervise public printing and the Senate unanimously confirmed him. The piece notes his management of the government letterpress priming bureau and calls the appointment a deserved compliment. Citizens from afar seek influence for positions while few wholesale removals are expected. Civil officers’ terms soon expire, enabling renewal or new appointments. Congress adjournment preceded journalists praising Speaker Reed for courtesy and ability.
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Fort White Capture Report in the Highlands
March 6 dispatches describe Masisehusetty ban ar rived with reports our naval forces seized Georgetown below Georgetown. Rebels attacked. loyal forces repulsed them with several killed wounded and prisoners. Admiral Dabloreen’s Harvest Moon torpedoed and sunk with all hands saved except the wardroom steward. CEMAPATELLIA segment notes first US mail since rebellion began aboard Stasyachugetty arriving today.
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Rebel movements and exchange reports from North Carolina
Dispatches from Raleigh and surrounding areas describe Sherman’s flank move toward Fayetteville and Goldsboro, with Florence evacuated. Reports note Yankee prisoners being exchanged and the Raleigh conservative urging patience as news determines outcomes. Richmond papers mention no official war news, while Pryor and Sheridan are noted. Public celebrations in Osweep and New York report logistics and cheering, with defense measures discussed in Osweep amid rebel raids and fort patrols.
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Senate confirms captains in Revenue Cutter Service
Washington notes the Senate has confirmed nominations for captaincies in the Revenue Cutter Service including William A. Howard John Tall Wilson Dan D Tompking J M Selden Gee G Baker and Theodore W Spencer. A bill to repeal the act authorizing agents to purchase cotton from insurrectionary states did not receive the President's signature and therefore did not become law.
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Nominations Heard for New York Court Appointments
During the XXXVII Congress second session nominations were read including Hugh McCullogh for Secretary of the Treasury and Chas Benedict for judge among others for the new court in New York. All were referred to committees and to be acted upon tomorrow as the session adjourned.
Illinois Central gains war transport pay status
Reports from Washington and several cities describe legislative action and local incidents. The Illinois Central railroad wins parity with other land grant lines to receive government pay for troop and munitions transport, opposed by Washburne and supported by James C. Allen. Other items note a Nashville train delay from a freshet, guerrilla activity in Hodgeville, and weather-related suspensions in San Francisco. Oregon and Nevada back Lincoln’s second inauguration with narrow party support.
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Inauguration Day in Washington Amid Mud and Cheers
Lincoln was inaugurated at noon in Washington with a large crowd despite knee deep mud. A military escort, regiments, and civic groups paraded along Pennsylvania Avenue. The oath was administered by Chief Justice Chase. Lincoln rode in an open barouche to the White House with his family nearby. New York and other reports note ongoing gold room activity, rainy weather, and military movements across the South with strategic shifts and prisoner exchanges.
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Dispatches on Sheridan Early capture Charlottesville and updates
Reports from March 5 1865 detail Union forces under Sheridan routing Gen Early and capturing Charlottesville with 1800 men, four brigades sent to Lynchburg, and deserters corroborating a total defeat. Hancock takes command at Winchester during Sheridan’s absence. mobile garrison observations add note of Beauregard at Mobile and rumors of evacuations near Richmond Petersburg. Also mentions Wilcox tobacco factory fire destroying logs worth 12000 and the monitor Monocacy breaking free briefly.
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