Petersburg Defeat Routs Rebels and Northern Victory Celebrated
The London Gazette style dispatch reports Lee’s army driven from Petersburg with heavy losses. Grant’s forces press the retreat as Hood’s and Thomas’s troops consolidate, while Union celebrations erupt across cities from Atlantic to Pacific. Legislation at Ohio’s legislature follows with funding, penitentiary and tax measures, and a resumption of public notices.
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Paina
Grant
Petersburg
Howover
Poster
Saxonia
Fall of Petersburg and Richmond Reported by Lincoln
President Lincoln reports Petersburg evacuated and Grant pursuing the fleeing Rebels toward Richmond. Official bulletins from War Secretary Stanton confirm Richmond’s capture, with Weitzel’s forces in Richmond burning debris and taking guns as might be expected. General Grant moves toward the Danville road to block Loo retreat as Lincoln goes to the front.
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Thole Bone
Iehmond
Richmond
Jor Jouxeran
North Carolina
Crankla
Stoneman
West Virginia
Bristol
Boong
Waautauga County
N. C
Wautauga
Raleigh
Niles
New York
Lincoln
Petersburg
Grant
Alka
Warrenton
Weituel
J. M. Stanvor
Dix
B. M.stanton
Stanton
Weitzel
Danville Road
Loo
Lincoln Haa
Grant Telegrams Report Major Victory at Five Forks
Civil War dispatches from Washington and Curr Pow describe Grant’s forces gaining ground after attacks on Dabney’s Dabney and Boydtown plank road. Sheridan and Warren push the enemy from Five Forks, capturing brigades, wagon trains, and artillery. immense prisoner totals expected.
Battle Rages as Telegram Reveals Frontline Intelligence
A telegram from the President at 830 A M reports intense fighting on the front with continued success for our side, according to the message from J M Srantow. The wording suggests major military updates and ongoing battles.
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Darcareees Waurtuursn
Dix
Tyae
Tront
Apni
J. M. Srantow
Siege era reports from Petersburg fronts and naval actions
Dispatches recount General Grant’s lines tightening around Petersburg as Sheridan and the Sth and 2d corps push from the west. Reports note captured forts, thousands of prisoners, and advancing infantry while James River fleet and ironclads bolster Union positions. editorials warn of harsher war aims and urge broader mobilization and negro troop enlistment.
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von Apel
Hon
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Sheridan
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Wright
Parke
Tod Miles
Ord
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Din
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Grant Tlegrapla
Fallowa
Ur Corps
Bub
Cand
Prine
Swovka
Petersburg
Gondral Sheridan
Last squeak of the Richmond Press
Extracts from Richmond evacuation notes show Union plans in April likely deciding the fate of Grant’s campaign. Editorial previews foretell advances by Sheridan, Stoneman, Thomas, and Sherman with Richmond facing surrender or renewed fighting as Confederate hopes dim.
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Highmond Pres
Examiner
Grant
Ohirenomy
Hoenaad
Confederacy
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Stoneman
Thoma
West Virginia
Lynchburg
Burkenville
Lee
Richmond
Thomis
Sheridan
Sherman
Johnston
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Washington dispatch on Richmond fall rumors and public mood
The item reports frenetic Washington reaction to alleged fall of Richmond, with crowds in government buildings cheering and singling out Stanton and secretary offices. Notes Charleston Mercury evacuation losses and a fire list, plus insurance figures for New York fires and a Kentucky dealer moving stock.
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City of
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Fragmented 19th Century News Snatches and Notes
A jumble of items notes coal deliveries in iron boxes causing cellar confusion, Governor Bratnlette’s slaves given free papers, the death of Anthony Walke of Ros county Ohio, and bold claims about world politics and American remedies. A reader recalls travels in China and mentions Dr. Ayer and Sarsaparilla as notable exports.
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Ros County
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Websters
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Gortachaofs
Mettersiohs
Garibaldis
China
Honest
Tia
Ayer
America
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