Conflicting Reports as Sherman Looms Over Richmond
News from the warfront depicts quieting gold markets yet rising pressure as Sherman nears Richmond. Refugees flood Wilmington while enemy lines stay active. Predictions vary on Richmond evacuation and Sherman’s possible moves toward Raleigh, with French officers hoping for continued Confederate resistance.
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Sherman
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Richmond Examiner
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Fairfield resident found dead in Chicago bed
State News notes dehy Ruse of Fairfield found dead in bed at Brigga Hall Chicago death caused by suffocation. Sree Masons of Annimoss seize City Hall reserve courtroom occupancy rights. St Dodge North West favors Tron. A W Uubberd from the House district six seeks Senate seat. Lansing Journal reports Gaerrete Riley near Rosaville Alawakee county shot neighbor Thorns Cunningham after prior family dispute. Des Moines Valley Railroad offers to finish Keokuk to Des Moines line next season if citizens subscribe 100000 in stock. Amount nearly made up.
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Punished by Sitting Between Two Girls in School Days
A reflection on school discipline describing the dreaded punishment of being seated between two girls, labeled as Ab the force of education, and the later acceptance of such practices with time.
Hogneh Experiments Compare Armstrong and Whitworth Guns
Experiments over months compare the Armstrong and Whitworth field guns. Whitworth shows range advantage while Armstrong dominates in penetration and destructive power. Firing rates reveal explosive potential, with 12 pounder breech loaders delivering devastating shells. officials justify arming with the strongest field gun.
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Armstrong
Whitworth
Speech by Andy Johnson Provokes Foreign Ministers Near Inauguration
Reporters offered up to $500 for details of Andy Johnsons speech before foreign ministers and others on inauguration day. The Globe faces refusal to print or sell and changes a censored version may appear in the London Times. A Republican in Congress mocks the event as humiliating and prefers loss in battle over such display.
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Senate
London Times
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Sumper
Washington
Fldany
Refugees flood Wilmington as Sherman's advance nears
From New York March 23 the Starlight brings little news from Beaufort and Goldsboro. refugees report rebel demoralization and supply shortages. Sherman reinforces near Goldsboro while Johnston shifts forces toward Raleigh, as Lee's army is said to reinforce Johnston. The Rebel Congress argues for continued war, while Western and Atlantic reports hint at possible evacuation of Richmond and fresh army movements.
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Trade report shows lower prices in several goods
Dry goods prices ease with lower bids on prints and brown goods. At Wilmerding & Mount sale yesterday, note prints sold at 16 and Swift River brown goods at 21, down from prior day. Foreign fabrics hold firm while amelon demand remains limited. bleached goods stay firm. Washington dispatch notes Sherman’s approach to Raleigh and a summons to surrender, with Sheridan raid denied.
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War Department
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Richmond Examiner declares Sherman routed near Raleigh
Waasatooton March 23 dispatch from the Richmond Examiner reports a brilliant victory near Raleigh with Sherman routed. Major actions around Bentonville show Johnston attacking on the 19th, driving back the enemy to a stand then resuming the offensive as fresh troops arrived. Stanton had said Sherman was advancing, Fayetteville prepared for another northward push. Washington noting the president and family may seek a slow relaxation per the physician.
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Richmond
Raleigh
North Carolina
Sherman
J.C. Breckenridge
E. Johnston
Bentonville
Stanton
Fayetteville
Johnston
Wasuivetos
Washington
Rebel deserters form army in Western North Carolina
Report from the 20th corps correspondent claims an armed and organized rebel deserter group led by a man named Kirk operates in Western North Carolina. They resist conscription officers while aiding the rebel cause and hope to hasten the war's end so troopers can return home.
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Trerntd
2D Corps
North Carolina
Kirk
Sth Corps
New & Popular Books at B M Harger's City Bookstore
Listing of recent titles and editions for sale including John Godfrey's Fortunes by himelif, Bayard Taylor’s American Life diary, Winter by the Schontarg Gotta Verily, Crowhield House and Home Papers, and other works. Describes formats, page counts, and prices for several items.
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Himelif
Bayard Taylor
Kitty Trevylyan
Wintefeht
Wesley
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