08 May 1865
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Newspaper
Evansville Daily Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1865
Page
1
Mr F B Carpenter in Personal Impressions of Mr Lincoln recalls the president's somber gaze and steadfast kindness during 1862 crises. He notes Lincoln’s patient hearing of domestic troubles, mercy toward prisoners, and a pivotal pardon after a mother’s plea, aided by a gatekeeper’s memory of a baby’s cry.
A destitute mother begged the President to free her eldest son believed killed in action. The President issued the discharge, and he later chose to release a second son as well, honoring the bond between mother and country in a vivid wartime memory.
A Boston Journal correspondent recounts a Lincoln interview in which the president expresses belief he will not survive the war. He fears national division and misled public opinion, but says he trusts the people to approve truth and an honorable peace, though he may not see it.
May 5 reports from the Herald and World discuss transportation to prisoners, government aid acknowledgments to Jeff Davis and Amy, trade policy debates in Cabinet, railroad iron shipments to Richmond for repairs, national banks to be set up in Savannah Mobile and Montgomery, and possible surrender talks for Kirby Smith and Dick Taylor. The Washington conspiracy trial details and Louis Napoleon's potential alliance with Britain through Maximilian are also outlined with related telegrams and press notes.
May 6 dispatches describe Richmond Petersburg and surrounding areas saved from famine by U S Commissary supplies. Soldiers of the Army of the James under Gen Ord expected to remain in Virginia. Citizens pledge allegiance as measures ease trade restrictions and restore industry while rail and guerrilla activity persist in the region.
A Baltimore era garbled dispatch mentions urged actions against Lincoln era figures. It notes McCubbin leaving Richmond with treasure and conspirators aboard while Trenholm falls ill at Greensboro. Allegations cover Confederate exchanges and gold distributions as defense against capture. Alabama items cite mobile news of Morgan and Nashville steamers at Demopolis and Marbury guerrillas amid Mobile Demopolis proximity.
New York May 6 from the noon market report notes cotton steady for middling, flour stronger with quotes around Rowe State and Mound, corn dull and drooping, Western markets heavy, and pork futures dull with modest price levels. Trading includes references to futures, new issues, coupons, and weapon-related listings.
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Weather turns colder after yesterday's storm yet today is pleasant as the river shows activity with several arrivals and departures. The Marmots, Newburg to Nashville, Goldes Bagie, and other boats move between Memphis, Cincinnati, Nashville, and Louisville while the Morning Star and J P Webb plan swift trips and comfortable passenger service. The fleet includes the Golden Eagle, Kir, and Liberty No 2 with regular routes and expected departures to Memphis, New Orleans, and Louisville through the week.
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