11 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Evansville Daily Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1865
Page
1
The Evansville Journal Company references its buildings on Locust Street between First and Water. F M Thayer and A Morley are noted in relation to the property.
The Indianapolis Journal reports Confederate and Union movements, troop drafts, and prison exchanges at Camp Chase in Ohio. It notes frauds in quota filling, battles around Petersburg, and a forecast that the next major clash may occur in South Carolina, with commentary on education and philosophical debates.
A grim warning amid collapsed governance portrays locals united by anxiety over incursions and punitive aims. The text emphasizes collective hostility toward any outsiders found within the disputed borders, foreseeing retaliation and escalating danger for residents and travelers alike.
The dispatch outlines General Lee’s report on the latest engagement, Grant’s hold on his new position, and Jefferson Davis’s message. It notes peace commissioner talks, New Year weathered by Washington reports, and testimony plans before the War Conduct Committee. Ensuing notes describe Confederate and Union troop movements near Armstrong’s Mills, with Hill’s corps and Malone’s brigade referenced and sharp artillery exchanges. Prisoners claim anticipation of further assaults.
Major General How ter Heidzeltsan and Corney with Brigadier Generale Carrington Harrow and Me Jotesh Col Cornell and Judge Advocate Dunn form the General Court-Martial. Major General Mayor has not arrived yet. Delayed military movement. locals report looting and business disruption as troops pass through the city. Amsterdam latest reports arrival of the Westerdam from Liverpool and Queenstown. UK lacks American news. Supreme Court handling prize case on vessel capture involving a neutral port cargo bound for the rebel.
Feb 7 dispatches report the Quartermaster General warning disbursing officers against pay ing a voucher issued by Col Crane captured by the rebels. Reports note gunboats patrolling beyond our lines and rebels sinking torpedoes along the shore. Confederate forces concentrate near Wilmington.
Confederate envoys Bowres and Cameron report a February 1865 conference aboard a steamer in Hampton Roads with Abraham Lincoln and W H Seward. Lincoln’s message rejects recognizing Confederate statehood and hints at amnesty for some offenses if peace is reached. They note the proposed constitutional amendment to end slavery within federal jurisdiction.
A Richmond Dispatch summary describes Governor Smith's reception of peace hopes and Davis's speech pledging effort for a favorable settlement. It notes Lincoln’s terms, Confederate resolve, and calls for a war meeting with Davis, Stephens, and Hunter. The report covers Johnston and Lee battle updates near Petersburg with Pegram killed and Gordon aiding, signaling Confederate gains despite losses.
Dispatches describe Union advances on the Boynton Plank Road to reach the Southside Railroad. Wounded include Gen. Aversa and Gen. Gwyre while entrenching tools and rations move up. The gain places artillery range on the railroad as Lee's lines are described as outgenerared.
The House rejects limits on conscription and keeps Gen. Johnston in a key post while Breckinridge is confirmed. Reports from New Orleans and Key West note captured blockade runners and supply movements to Texas camps. Overland mail line reopening is delayed as Holloway reports destroyed stations and scarce forage.
Feb 10 notices show mixed commodity prices including cotton, whiskey, and other goods. Entries mention cash and various futures, with references to bonds, certificates, and price points across several items and vendors.
Scrambled OCR fragment lists merchants and items with partial names and figures. Mentions firms such as Wheeler & at, Brandies, and others, plus scattered quantities and dates, including February. Content resembles a local commerce record with incomplete entries and vendor markers.
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