24 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Evansville Daily Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1865
Page
1
A brief notice identifies buildings on Locust Street between First and Wake as the subject of a property action. Details in the clipped item indicate an official notice of inspection or sale by local authorities.
The piece warns against bogus insurance firms exploiting farmers with low premiums and urges caution in selecting insurers. It also covers General Palmer as Kentucky’s new Department commander and impending political battles over the constitutional amendment amid a tense debate on slavery.
The article argues Kentucky should endorse the Constitutional amendment via the Legislature or face a future election battle. It warns rebels and profiteers will oppose, urges Gen. Palmer to rule firmly with loyal advisors, and predicts peace and prosperity if veterans return safely and reform is pursued.
A Civil War era dispatch describes Charleston evacuation after fires and illumination on the western horizon. Union forces under Gen. Schimmelfinning prepared to occupy, with rumors of Fort Sumter and nearby fortifications and pickets in the harbor confirming activity on James Island.
February notes report Union movements against Kin N C and on the Virginia and Tennessee railroad. Dispatch cites Wheeler not Kilpatrick leading. The Richmond Dispatch notes Sherman’s main body moving toward Charleston then Florence, with policy to keep forces together. The Tribune cites Kelet as French minister and secret rebel plans in Europe. Port Royal and Hilton Head dispatches describe Dupont's arrival and limited communications with Sherman’s army.
Rostos February 23 reports the Rostsa dry goods sale closing last night with total proceeds near 3 million dollars. The average prices were deemed satisfactory to both sellers and purchasers.
River rises steadily while favorable weather spurs more water. Levee traffic hums with arrivals including Majestic Leni Leoti Nora and two Louisville to Nashville river trips. Glendale and Clare Poe load lumber as Charner and Idebor prepare for Nashville.
Market notes describe varied activity with outsized price moves and steadier trends in flour. References to commodity prices, bonds, and exchanges hint at cautious sentiment and shifting demand, with investors watching futures and spot levels for guidance.
A damaged OCR market item mentions February notes and price shifts at a local store. It references meat prices and stalls, with unreadable vendor names and unclear locations.
Fragmentary list items include 4 6 note price entries, a crate of ebony pieces, various earrings, bundles of goods, bags, barrels and coal oil. Names such as Morten & Co, J G Veonemas, Brown D & Co appear in a dense shipment ledger style entry.
Feb 23 reports show rivers at varied levels with a 7 feet rise noted at Prevescan while atmosphere remains cloudy and mild. At Cordiseat the river stands 8 inches above forecast with molten conditions and cloudy skies. In Thermome tar area a 44 reading and weather notes accompany a garbled report mentioning Court of Cisims and a resignation in the presence of Hogbes.
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