The Last Days at Petersburg and Nearby Fronts
Reports describe Friday to Sunday battles around Petersburg and Peebles farm with heavy losses on both sides. About 1,700 prisoners taken, including Fifth and Ninth corps, plus key Union officers killed. Weather and reinforcements influenced a tense standoff as Confederate and Union forces traded ground near the Southside railroad and Staunton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Peterstrart
Otober
Win
Tarvel
Numara
Fort McRae
J.jisseau
Pegram
Bonwell
Jones’ Farme
Rattle
Peebles’ Farm
Lampton
Discoverisy
Dronvant
South Carolina
Butler
Bookter
McCrary
Dr. Loisseau
Oacar Pegram
Peeble
Southside
Death of Gen Dunovant at Peebles Farm in Civil War action
Lieutenant-General and commander of a new department with power to raise a large force, dies in action near Peebles Farm during the Petersburg campaign. Gen. Dunovant, brother of Col. BR. G., had just been made Brigadier General and led South Carolina troops against Union forces. His body was brought to his home district of Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunovant
Orr
Peebles Farm
Wear Petersburg
Towneman
BR. G
Denovant
Berzer
South Carollina
Wantros
Dexovant
Caroliniens
Cheeter
Edgefield Female College Reopens Amid Hopeful Return
After eighteen months, Edgefield Female College resumes activities with girls walking to school daily. The first week sees sixty to sixty five pupils under Tay Marion Lasrg, whose refined manners support the college’s restored reputation. If interest holds, enrollment may reach about one hundred by month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgefield Female College
Rchool
Tay
Marion Lasrg
Edgefield
Relief for Morris Island Prisoners Appeals for Aid
A Southern appeal copied from the Guardian urges relief for Confederate prisoners in the Morris Island stockade. It calls for cooking food and supplies such as sweet potatoes corn bread syrup and tobacco, to be sent via the Central Association or Capt. A. J. Lewis Morris Island care of Provost Marshal for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Island
Suurdey
Morrie Island
Point Lookout
de, LaBorpe
Central Association
Guardian
Cayz
Charleston
Sant
A. J. Lewis
Capture of Capt A P Butler amid Petersburg action
Town reports Capt A P Butler an Ald-de-Camp to Gen Duxovaxt captured by Union forces near Peebles Farm beside Petersburg on Friday September 30. Weather notes harsh early week then clear with Frost warnings and Legislative race mood. ten of sixteen candidates may see delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Butler
A. P. Butten
Ald-de-Camp
Duxovaxt
Peebles’ Farm
Petersurg
Jack Froet
Jack
Jack Frost
Soldiers at Home Visit From Georgia Troop
Soldiers at Home describes Mr. William W. Ware visiting his mother Mrs. S. Waite in town. Ware serves with the 15th Georgia Regiment near Petersburg, active since the war’s start. Urrssen Brooke, son of Capt. James Co. Brooks, has returned with General Dunovaxr’s marked death transport. Oxey is praised amid combat wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylliam W. Ware
S. Waite
15Th Georgia Regiment
Petersburg
Urrssen Brooke
Grant
James Co. Brooks
South Carolina
Gen
Dunovaxr
Oxey
Cox
Baptist Banner Advertisement and Publicity Note
The Baptist Banner is described as a religious weekly paper published each Saturday in Augusta Georgia. It is owned and edited by Mr Ja Nargin Evws. The notice praises its recent quality and price, inviting readers to subscribe and offering cordial recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Banner
Rertiser
Auta
Ja Nargin
October Brightens Confederate War Fronts Across Virginia
Report from Richmond and Petersburg describes heavy fighting around Petersburg and near Fort Morrison north of the James. Grant suffers losses and difficulties in Virginia while Confederate forces gain in the Shenandoah Valley and push toward Lynchburg. Sherman’s operations in Tennessee and the Mississippi bar the Yankees along rail lines as Missouri and Missouri River fronts shift in the broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Petersburg
Grant
Bootteylvania Court House
Hichmond
the James
Fort Morrison
Shenandoah Valley
Shotdlaw
Yankeeland
Potomac
Early
Virginia
Richesond
Sheridan
Lynchburg
Sherman
Chattanooga
Nashville
Moon
Waeenen
Rome
Fonnesz
Tennersee
Abraham Lipcoli
Ohio
Dad Price
Marmanduke
Trans
Miceissippi
Mississippi
Arkansas
Lottum
Georgia
Trans-Mississippi
Not a Candidate Declines Nomination for Legislature
A brief note reports Maj A L Dranixe declined his friends nomination for the Legislature. It mentions Suj Desiine also withdrawing as a candidate, and criticizes Georgia missiles for late publication. The piece then reviews a historical novel about Maria Theresa and European rulers by Muacuau, translated by Madame Chaudron, praising its depth and scope.
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Maj. A. L. Dranixe
Thia
Georgia
Suj. Desiine
Legislatura
Josipn II
Austria
Maria Tagnesa
Marine Antoinette
France
Muucuacu
Madame Chaudron
Louisiana
Mobile
Maris
Mara Theresse
Frederic the Great
Prussia
Catharine of
Ruaric
Louis XV
Louis XVI
Kaunsitz
Potemkin
Voltaire and
Rousseat
Mesner
Mesmeriem
Casualties in Co 1 24th 8 C V August 3rd
A C Tucker wounded severely face August II Al Cox wounded severely arm August 17 P & B Mallett killed August 1% Thos T Calhoun wounded severely neck August $1 Corp J S Nepnlde wounded hip slightly Jun EB Bush bond slight Sept Ist Captured John B Bush Exchanged on 19 and now on duty with his Company d A Tillman Lieut Comm g Co
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The
Advertiser
C. V
A C Tucker
al Cox
P & B Mallett
Thos T Calhoun
Corp
JS Nepnolde
EB Bush
Bond
John B Bush
D. A. Tillman
Military exemptions spark edgefield dispute over fraud
In Edgefield a sworn attack denounces false exemption claims under the 1864 act, urging Enrolling Office review and revocation of fraudulent exemptions. Peter the Vermit accuses local men and officers of deliberate perjury and evasion, calling for stern justice to defend the war effort.
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Congress
Itm
Anid
Edgefield
Edgefeld
War Department
Cny
Peter the Vermit
Week’s grateful donations listed for relief end of October
Acknowledgments note numerous patrons contributing food and goods for the week ending October. Individuals named include Mrs. John Grice Mrs. Wm Gregg Sr Lieut F J Muses and Maj J Hugher with varied donations of flour syrup bread lard and beans plus numerous household items. Community groups Evuent Burn Society and Troas also listed as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grice
Wm.Gregg, Sr
J. Gomillion
F. J. Muses
W. F. Durisoo
Gwaltney
Dnnorout
M. C. Butler
J. Schirmer
J. Hugher
Susan Bronson
Wm. Mose
J. M. Witt
John Hurdt
Charlton
Wim. Adams
T. Watson
J. Ready
Dr. Ready
Allen Dozier
L. K H. Twaltney
G. A. Addison
J. C. Brooke
J. Day
Robt. Watson
Hollingaworth
Benj. Mays
F. W. Pickens
Katy Wright
Lewis Jones
Fragmented Civil War Rhetoric Amid Peace Talk
The text argues that denial fuels resolve and that armies act as pacifiers. It notes peaceful negotiations advancing on the other side and cautions against forming a peace party here, suggesting prudent actions by leaders Early Mood Kirby Smith and others to navigate the tense situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
Kirby Smith
Tribute of Respect for Lieut Col J D Twiggs
A Civil War era meeting of officers on September 20 1864 at James Island honors Lieut Col J D Twiggs of the 1st South Carolina Cavalry. The resolutions praise his bravery loyalty and fairness and express condolences to his family. Copies will be sent to the deceased’s family and for publication in Augusta and Edgefield papers. C J Ragdale Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tixap Quantens
James Island
C Cavatrs
J.D. Twigbs
W. A. Wanker
Ailst
Ragspace
T. W. Waartey
J.D. Twiggs
S.C. Cavalry
Esteen
Augusta
Edgefield Advertiser
C. JI. Ragsdale
Eidson
Edgefield
Mathis Road
Lott
P. D
Marriage Binds Joseph Stinson to Mary E. Bortes
In a ceremony conducted at the residence of Mr. Christopher Burkey on the 25th ult by Mahlon M. Patget Req Joseph Stinson of Company M 7th Regiment S C V and Miss Mary E daughter of Mr John Bortes both of this district wed in the district within the same locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maarinen
Christopher Burkey
Mahlon M. Patget
Joseph Stinson
7th’Regiment
Fliss Mary E
Joux Bortes
Obituary notices honor fallen Confederate soldiers in Edgefield district
The obituary records the death of John K. Abney, a Methodist Church leader from Shijub, Edgefield District, who served in Co. A Trenholm’s Squadron and Virginia campaigns until his death from measles in 1863 at age 43. It also notes Franklin A. Timmerman, aged 33, killed June 24 near Petersburg after three years of service, leaving a widow and three children, praising his Bible reading and prayers for protection and victory. The piece laments the Confederate losses and calls for peace under God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghrid
Co. A. Trenholu
Virginia
Jie
Stewart's Hospital
Richmond
Noree
Confederacy
Church
Auch
Franklin A. Timmerman
Petershurz
Thia
Ilia
Atep
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Gels Erbertiser
Durisos, Kesse
Sarwan
Esily
Qar
Sherida
Harters Ferry
the Advertiser
James T. Bacch
Hymeneas
Munkis Callusam
William Graham
An- Ua
Torso Creek
L Hall
Willis Satcher
Y. B. Asbill
E. Bowers
M. W. Sam
Our
Graniteville Depot
F. Goode
Eugene Burt
Cort
Advertiser Ofice
M. Long
Edgefield District
4. C
Mead-Quarteqa
F. J. Moses, Jr
iState
Equity
Caroline McDaniel Et A
B. Glauton
A. Uole P
Edgefield C
E. R. Jcdaniel
Jesup Bailey
W. L. Hawee
Shade Holms
Charion Paghman
Shade Holmes
D. L. Bussey
Z. W. Carwi
7Th Regiment
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