Farmers urged to grow Chinese sugar cane for self sufficiency
In a Marshall Statesman appeal to farmers, readers are urged to economize amid wartime costs by producing maple sugar and exploring Chinese sugar cane cultivation. The piece cites reports from the U.S. Africainist Society and testimonies from Joseph Coit and W. Kerr, arguing sugar cane can yield up to 200 gallons per acre and reduce reliance on imports, potentially saving tens of thousands yearly. It cites a hypothetical plan for 1500 farmers, each cultivating half an acre, projecting about 120000 gallons of syrup valued around 75,000 dollars. It ends with obituaries for Pennington and Appleton and news of Savannah’s fall to Dupont.
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New York
St. Louis
Chines
U.S Africalinist Society
Joseph Coit
Pensiong
Win
IL. Kere
Tekgnaba
Kerr
Agricultural Society
Fruits of the Great Victory at Fort Donelson
The report claims the storming of Fort Donelson marked a turning point in the war. It describes a Confederate fortress capture as opening key western lines and a path toward Tennessee and beyond. The narrative hints at strategic moves toward North Carolina and shifts in rebel defense and morale.
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Tennessee
Milne
Zallienfer
Knoxville
North Carolina
Golub
Will Atrigken
Mackinaw Fortifications and Northwest Defence Plan
Reports from New York state select Committee on defenses urge fortifications at Mackinaw to secure the Northwest frontier. Proposals include a Naval depot on Lake Michigan near Chicago, a military road to Marquette, and a ship canal from Chicago to the Mississippi. Population, trade and naval strength are cited to justify rapid preparations. General McClellan is said to approve the plan.
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Mackinaw
New York
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Lay
Passamaquadly
Florida Capes
Lakes
Northwest
Manamonée River
Babenoquet
Marquette
Lake Superior
Mississippi River
McClellag
Bewl ing Green River Crossing Reported By General McClellan
Dispatch from Bowling Green dated February 15 reports Mitchell’s division marching to the river in force and preparing a crossing. The enemy withdrew from Lotclock as he arrived, evacuating the position.
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Louisville
Buel
McClellan
Nitchell
Bowling Green
Lotclock
Baltimore Monuments and Cemeteries Bring Reflections of War
War correspondence describes Baltimore sights including the Washington Monument and Green Mount Cemetery. The writer praises the city’s good sense, notes the shot tower and Fort McHenry views, and observes fine schools like the Hester Female High School with about two hundred pupils under Mr Thayer.
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Washington Monument
Constanca de Bowerly
Sir Walter Scott
Warrington Monument
Poteti
Comstock
Green Mount Cemetery
Mourter
Emnbellish
Baltiante
Hastero Female High School
Thayer Ao
Korrog
Union navy victory at Roanoke Island announced
A naval expedition of about 60 vessels attacked Roanoke Island. The Federals captured roughly 8,000 prisoners and destroyed most rebel gunboats. Losses were light on the Union side. rebels suffered heavier casualties. Reports describe the landing and seizure of the island with the Union flag raised.
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Forrema Mostox
Stite and Stripes
Hurngitle
Catteras
Stumpy Point
Croatan Sound
Chaffian Henr
Tre Meag
Maseachusetts
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Cam
Jennings Wire
Col. Russell
Copueveliont
Gul
D. Motreile
D Bjtui
Mena
Elizabeth City
Kvanolke Island
Mun
Wise
Nag’s Head
Norfolk
Jennings Wise
Pele Senl
Cominglare
Golisborough
Blenton
Gom
Fort Donelson Falls to Union Forces in 1862 Bridgehead
Washington reports confirm Fort Donelson surrendered to Union General Grant with about 15,000 prisoners, including Pillow and Buckner. Dispatches note heavy losses and full breach of Confederate defense, while fighting continues near Savannah as Washington notes likely capture of the city. Casualties include sailors on the fort’s gunboats and several officers wounded or killed. Fortunes shift as Union forces appear to gain the upper hand in the Tennessee theater.
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Moby Point
J. BM. Coats
Tippy
Lahall
J.C. Rowand
Gen. Burnside
Putaverpina
Figzsiver
Burnsite
Wise
Fill
Shaw
Gordon
Greenwees
Com. Perry
Cam
Lynels
Anit
Latem
Rehal
Commalory Tyneb
Killal
Mur
Montor
Nur
Torr
Paken
Garritivk-Court
Hemera
Roanoke
Thureday
Furt Dourtsan
Sturn Boies Phonan
Fort” Donelson
Washington
McClehar
Fort Donelson
St. Louis
Grant
Nallack
Fort Donulson
Johnsten
Pillow
Buck Her
D.spatelus
Fort Dupelson
Biuyd
Hin
Cawan
Eigor
Ty Lewis
Fort Donglsen
St. Boule
Cincinnati
Kendall
Louisville
Springfield News on Price Evacuation and Pursuit
Springfeld reports Price evacuated Springfield on the night of the 12th, Gen Curtis pursuing with Union forces as rebels pulled back toward Fayetteville. Cavalry and infantry guard the road, with captured stores and wagons, while Missouri’s rebel cause weakens without Price and money.
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Spfingfeld
St. Louis
Springfeld
Prica
Springfield
Gen. Curtis
Fayettville
Misaouri
St. Lore
Heyograntes
Comes Howe
Tha Enamy
Cen
Pest
Mont
Mont Tetrernlteen
Price
Springield
Folant Orny
Prices Ating
Cram Creek
Mikean Ely
Forsyth
Olivers
Cal Freon
Dorey Iheletinip
MeLvide
Dickitsen
Chit Enginser
Deane .T
Queterormupster
Mysterious affair and Stone's actions raise treason suspicions
Reports on Gen Stone actions near the Potomac describe arrests of a rebel spy, surveillance of partisans, and military rounds against rebels. The disclosures affect Gen McClellan and provoke questions about treasonous complicity and high-quarter involvement. Public attention centers on Gar Stone’s career and the political fallout.
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Stone
Col. Gorman
Edward's Ferry
Gar
Conger
Gen. McClellan
Jed
Council Minutes Report License Delays and Tax Petitions
The council, with present members Mayor, Recorder, Alds Benedict Baker Spaulding Kingsbury and Johnson, adjourned/ Minutes read and approved. Baker reported licensing delays. city attorney communications on Kipp petition and Lugersoll guardianship tax. Kingsbury proposed tax resolution. Levediet announced a property tax veto. session set to address non resident taxes and annual city gate funds. Unfinished business included bills from Houston and Ellwood. resignation of Ald Johnson discussed and withdrawn.
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Ald
Benedict
Baker
Spaulding
Kingsbury
Johnson
Digin
Aml Baker
Ces
Gap
Geore Lugersoll
Lerche
Ais. Wningsbury
Marea
Gutire
Lae
J. D. Ellwood
New Businzeh
Pri
Kiva B. Gayl
Egine
Aid Druying
Coteases
Plaintery
Move
James
Ald. Johnson
Alderwan
Qotiva
Benedict Iu
J. D. el ‘Wood
Rob
Houston
Ellwood
Bireelz
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Ately
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Eastin
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Gen. Slone
Chicago Tribene
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Stowe
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