SITE OF LANCASTER TEVECAR PELUMA 1885
Dispatches announce the occupation of Charleston by our forces after heavy bombardment and the fall of the city. General Gilmore reports that Charleston and its defenses were overwhelmed, with artillery, stores, and warehouses burned, residents fleeing, and Union troops taking control under Major General Dix and General Halleck.
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Ben
Cilwore
Adiapatch
Stanton
Dix
Gilovire
Gilmore
Catantestos
S.C
Halleck
Chirleston
McBether
Navy Bulletin Dispatch Report From Portvera to Charleston
Wastiestrom February 20 dispatch received by Navy Department lists officers Penasitr Wanvest Mooy Rensinton Thorne Coanieston tHlainon Peb 16 Portvera February 20 7 PM and concludes with Tom A Dantonis signing as Rear Admiral noting Charleston was abandoned this morning and the writer is proceeding to the city in formal respectful closing to Secretary of the Navy G Welles.
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Wastiestrom
Navy Department
Penasitr Wanvest Mooy
Rensinton Thorne
Coanieston tHlainon
Yin Portvera Monron
G. Welles
Charleston
Wierebula
Tom A. Dantonis
Omichal War Bulletin van Divantarst
Woashitegton
Pab
Tebola
Welegran
Charleston Evacuated After Rebel Attack and Fire
Charleston evacuated by enemy forces after a night attack and large fires. Dispatches from General Grant and General Weitzel confirm evacuation orders and bombardment reports. The Wilmington depot explosion and city fire devastated the lower district leaving the wealthy fleeing and the poor in need. The events follow a broader political column on state finances and constitutional amendments amid wartime strain.
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Palion
Kuawliun
Port Royse
Clineleston Bar
Tom McManue Durniwholm
Charleston
Port Moultrie
Treapa
Tamee Island
Tinip
Gilmore
Schindeelfinning
Sumter
Henry ME Wea
Ald von Genwend Gilmore
Wilmington
Gan
Hateb
Ur Ory
Liquor Law Report Deliberations and Legislation Overview
In the Senate on the 16th, Mr. Gunckul from the Judiciary Committee reported that current liquor laws, if enforced, are adequate to prevent early intoxication. The university effect on election days is noted. A bill by Mr. Bradbury would elect a Clerk of the Supreme Court for three years at up to 2000 dollars annually. A senate resolution adjourned sine die on March 16. Other bills covered include pay adjustments for legislators and funding related to Morgan raid damages. The House debated legit advertising, Morgan raid appropriations, and a Martin Raid Commission report. A tax measure and a broad government bond proposal were also discussed, seeking to ease public burdens and adjust state finances.
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Brough
Iliasheeaver
Supreme Judges
Col
Connell
Thor
Ansivasst
Senate
Stevenson
Fairfiell County
Pathor Abraham
Jnido
Ambhos
Waitner's
Membors
Hamilton
Corse
United States
Mombira
Monars Converse
O'Conner
Lang
Willow
Ean
Delaware
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Eluio
Mareh
Ongneo
Bantrupt
Wal B
Davis
Bradbury
Supreme Court
Committee On Judiciary
Warrison
General Assembly
Converro
Reber
Ohio
Whart
Fadeiat Bone
Lind
Congress of the United Staten Line
Congress
Shute We Okie
Mhe
Honatort
Hhode Island
Washington
Duni Vy
Guilie
Fue
Lio
Mo Furcher
Coral
Quitas
Imhode Teland
OorColun
Tamble in Prices Predicted by New York Writer
The New York correspondent predicts an impending collapse in a consumer goods bubble, warning that merchants fear a crash despite heavy speculation. He notes imports, price drops, and aggressive sales by firms like Stewart & Co and Arnold, Cons table & Co, suggesting a coming downturn as cotton and gold rumors swirl and Jay Cooke is blamed for mismanaging government funds.
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New York
State Journal
Wml
Enin Nany
ALT Stewart & Co
Arnold, Consietable & Co
Ravan
Sherman
Alek
Jay Cooke
Fall of Columbia Reported in Confederate Telegraphs
Telegraphic dispatches from Richmond and Washington claim General Sherman entered Columbia, South Carolina, with evacuation of Charleston likely underway. Be prepared for further Confederate retreat as Union forces press toward Charleston and Augusta. The reports from Grant, Beauregard, and Stanton reference bombardment, river crossings, and medical stores destroyed.
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Dix
Columbia
South Carolina
Sherman
Charkiston
Grant
Stavrox
Cirr Porst
Dion
BE. M. Stanton
Richmond
Charleston
Gnawr
City Port
Hon
E.M. Stanton
Lina Tallen
Beauregard
Contarce
Salada
Broad
Bonnregard
Cowontee
Hroad
Hesurey
Columbian
Treasury Department
Cohumlin
Treasury
Han
Savannah
Calnbia
Charlotte
Charlotte & Columbia
Blorenws
Columbia & Wilmington
Wilmington
Edie
Henry
jSchofield
Charleston Mercury
Piper
Lynne
Ubemail
Wade
Riter
Signo
B. Gnas
Bounty Jumpers Parade Sparks Racial Tension
A crowd in a southern city forms a tense parade involving enslaved or forced labor imagery as two rope linked lines bearing placards march through main streets. The scene, amid Civil War reporting, reflects wartime unrest and federal responses to desertions and quota disputes.
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Tito
Rozuo
Draft orders issued for Columbus area mobilization
Colonel Wilcox issues today a draft order directing the Lith district to begin recruitment on Thursday the 2d inst. The Provost Marshal office for the bith district moves from Ironton to Portsmouth. Attorney General Richardson resigns and Chancy N Olds of this city is appointed to Militia. Col Richardson remains at Camp Clio. Judge Rufus P Ranney resigns from the Supreme Court, with no successor yet announced.
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Wilcox
Ironton
Portsmouth
Richardon
Chavncey N. Olds
Milte Eas
Richwedson
Camp Clio
Olds
Rufus PO Ranney
Suepreme Court
British Parliament Debates American Affairs and War Outlook
Discussion followed the Queen's speech on the 6th as the English Parliament held a lively debate on American affairs. The Ministry and opposition showed a shifting stance, with Karl Russell acknowledging justified complaints against England over naval actions and Canada raiding, and support for expanding naval force on the northern lakes. Other members echoed similar views.
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Uie
United States
Karl Russell
Engand
Nobel
Canada
Ohio Prisoners Released Arrive at Annapolia
About 400 men freed from rebel ranks arrive in Annapolia after exchanges. An Ohio State agent under Governor Brough oversight ensures their needs are met. Those deemed fit for travel may be allowed temporary leave to visit home.
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Ohio
Annapolia
Brough
Desperate suicide attempt by Colonel Anderson in Chicago barracks
The Chicago conspiracy trial records Colonel Anderson attempting to shoot himself in his barracks cell. A fellow prisoner tried to intervene as the pistol discharged, injuring Anderson in the stomach. Major Burnett visited, Anderson denied full guilt but admitted imprudent acts, claiming no intent to join rebels. He defended some letters as jest or drunken writings and spoke of potential Mexico service. The wounded officer showed no contrition. other defendants remain in or out of custody as cases proceed.
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Sforanda
Benjamin L
Maiwan Warriors
Chicago
Anderson
Maney
J. L. Burnett
Department
Military Commission
Tin
Puderas
Mexico
Burnett
Ito
Col
Ane Depon
Lewas
Kentucky
Missouri Cavalry
Withers
Maurice Langehorne
Louisville
Canteill
Daniels
Marmaduke
Semmex
Buckner
Morris
Charlen Walsi
Col. G. St. Leger
Shonmer Sailings and Olinde Ram Distress
New York report cites a London dispatch on a shonmer sailing from London with arms for the ironclad ram Olinde, seized by rebel agents. The Olinde hoisted the rebel flag, sailed toward Charlaxton, stopped at Corunna in distress, while Paris notes French efforts to ease tensions with the United States Army.
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New York
Tripune
London
Boand
Charlaxton
Corunna
Spain
Times
Paria
United States Army
Greenfield spelling challenge announced by McGuffey district
Stevenson announces a spelling contest challenge issued to Greenfield Township and District No 9 in Farrfeld equity. The event seeks a meet at Richland Township District No 7 schoolroom with Spalin as judge, dated February 23, 1921.
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Inotice
Epiron Gaxerrs
Inet
Greenfield T
Farrfeld
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