Duty Upon Paper War Tax Eased by Congress
A heavy wartime paper duty prompted a price rise by manufacturers forming a cartel, burdening readers and publishers. A large Washington delegation of paper makers lobbied against the tariff, with supporters citing public benefit and disinterested advocacy. The House passed a bill to cut the duty to three percent ad valorem by a 97 to 40 vote.
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Congress
Phila
Washington
P.S
House of Representatives
Yeas
Tunya
Monk Taxes Cry in New York Letter to Tax Reform
A quoted protest decries a twenty five percent income tax and a sweeping inquiry into personal finances. The author questions taxing luxuries and urges drastic measures, even seizure of property, as a response to burdens on the taxed populace.
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New York
Tri- Ryne
Thas
No Peace Rumors From Richmond War News
The New York Journal reports Mr Francis Blair Sr has returned to Washington from Richmond where his peace mission failed and no negotiated peace seems possible now. Rebels plan one more desperate effort by enlisting negroes and pressing white men while naval raids near James River fail and Union forces strengthen defenses.
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New York
Francis P. Blair
Washington
Secord
Richmond
James River
Varrar's Island
The
James
Charles City
City Point
Turkey Bend
Richmoed
Terry
Batley
Forts Fall to Navy After Fisher Surrender Report
Rear Admiral Porter’s dispatch from Wilmington cites rapid Union success after Fort Fisher. Forts Caswell Campbell and Shay fall to Union forces within twenty four hours, with Smithville and Reeves Point secured. Navy list counts one hundred sixty eight guns captured, plus armstrong rifles and stores, as blockade runners are pursued.
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Syaves
Mabyeny
Smithville
N C
Fort Caswell
Port Pisher
Port Shay
Hus
Fisher
Whiting
Fort Fisher
Armstrong
Lee
Mashen
Charlotte
Bermuda
Maluera
Cushing
Fort Fishler
Che Stay
Sam
Daviy D. Porter
Gideon Wriles
Washington
D. C
Smith's Island
General Orders on Raising Fifty Companies for War Effort
War Department orders authorize recruitment of fifty volunteer infantry companies under the December 19 1864 call for three hundred thousand to be raised quickly. Recruiting officers must report to Camp Curtin or Camp Cadwalder, with transport and lodging expenses funded and mustered by Feb 7. Service terms range one to three years with paid per diem.
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Penn
Mirrrra
Rannissuna
War Department
United States
Camp Curtin
Tarrisburg
Camp Cadwalader
Philadelphia
Oder
Peace Negotiations Rumors Weakened by Davis Remarks
Richmond reports Blair's mission to Richmond yielded cautious progress with hopes for a peace basis. Davis stated the administration would receive Confederate commissioners if invited, but warned no authority to treat without constitutional terms, while urging restraint amid uncertain prospects.
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Idgton
Davis
Whanever
United States
Confederate States
Blair
Lincoln
Richmond
Recruit Enlists in Army for Two Years Under Governor
By order of A G Cartey Governor and Commander in Chief AL Russert Adjutant General Penns. Recruit enlists in the army for two years amid formal notice from state authorities.
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A. G. Cartey
AL. Russert
Penn's
Authority to Raised Volunteers in Civil War Era
Government grants special authority to raise fifty companies for the western and eastern divisions. Recruits may join for one to three years and will be mustered by February. Commands report to Camp Carlisle in Harrisburg or Cape Cadwalader in Philadelphia. Transportation via rail available upon officer request.
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Hanispune
Gov. Curtin
Hastorday
Volpatetr Infantry
Cergatter
Cape Cadwalader
Philadelphia
State militia bill aims to reorganize defense corps
A southern state House bill proposes amending militia duties to reflect General Todd's views and earlier military authorities. It outlines a plan to raise and deploy units for defense, arguing a formal agency can mobilize forces efficiently, with debate over legal powers and timing ongoing.
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Harriscure
J of Representatives
Todd
Dank Robbery in Crawford County Bonds Stolen
A Crawford county bank was robbed of one hundred fifty thousand dollars in states bonds. Two men concealed in the back room fled with the loot. The crime caused intense excitement. a reward of one thousand dollars is offered for the recovery of the bonds.
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Crawford County
Auditor's Notice on Administration Account of Ayers estate
Auditor G ingeroll announces appointment to pass upon exceptions and distribute funds from the J W Ayers estate. He will attend at his Indiana borough office on Wednesday March 1 to hear all interested parties and proceed with duties.
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Joseph Ow
Hermanng ‘Ow
Orphan's Court of
Indians County
hy.AudHor
Hig Pric Ts
Tadisua
Jos. M. Thompson
Robert Park
Dé Bonignon
J. W. Ayers
Ravidg
Indiana
Borough of
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