Failure at Petersburg June attack faulted on Burnside plan
Washington reports from the Committee on the Conduct of the War credit Gen Burnside with proposing mine explosion and heavy use of white troops in the Petersburg assault. The Meade Burnside dispute over color troops and withdrawal timing is blamed, with Meade and Grant deemed responsible for blocking a successful front offensive.
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Washington
Wade
Petersburg
Jen. Burnside
Pleasants
Meade
Burnside
Mendesb
Tox
G20
Meads
Sneccsa
Gap
Duane
Army of the Potomac
Vonsense
Burn Ride Wus
Warnside
Grout
Bueneide
Ceveral Meade
Varn
Ardird
Owl
Seavish
Grimt
la Eusulusion
Campaigns in North Carolina Reported by World
New York dispatch claims Schofield's Corps landed at Masonborough, placing Wilmington near fall and enabling a potential march up the Peninsula. Rumors of city evacuation circulate, but no confirmation yet. General Schofield’s movement signals significant Union leverage in coastal North Carolina.
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New York
Schofield
Masonaborough
Wilmington
le City
Masonbororsh
Peninbala
Bounty Bill Debated In Senate Amid Amendments
From Lansing February 22 1865 the Childs tierodnged supplementary bounty measure passed the Senate under rules suspension but stalled the House awaiting an amendment to grant drafted men the same bounty as volunteers. Debate followed as the bill returned to the Senate and was sent to committees pending the draft.
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Childs
Senate
House
Wien
Jerome
The Rebel Congress Debates Food Shortage in Virginia Valley
In the rebel Senate during a cert debate the food question surfaces as the vast yield of Virginia’s valley, once secured in former years, falls into enemy hands. Thousands of families reportedly lack bread as вой commanding armies spread, highlighting hardship and hunger amid ongoing conflict.
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New Yong
Senate
Virginia
Bresd
Atogo Athae
Columba and Charleston Evacuated in Civil War Dispatch
A dispatch reports Charleston evacuated by Confederate forces on Tuesday and Columbia captured. Sherman advances toward Florence and Wilmington as Union fleets and land forces converge. Debris, fires, and casualties noted in Wilmington and Sumter aftermath with reinforcements and reoccupation efforts ongoing.
Revelations of Corruption in Jeff Cabinet Disclosures
Late rebel papers reveal alleged corruption in Jeff Cabinet and explain its dissolution. Richmond Congress committee accuses Mr Seddon of gross swindling while Richmond journals assert his guilt. Also details Hood's Tennessee campaign with troop counts at Corinth.
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New York
Jeff
Davia
Richmond Congress
Seddon
Grosa
Richmond
Hood
Geo
Alize Jesippica
Corinth
Occupation of Columbia Reported by War Telegram
Official War Bulletins dated Feb 19 1865 announce General Sherman has occupied Columbia the capital of South Carolina and foresee Charleston's evacuation by the enemy. The note urges renewed recruitment and army filling to ensure a final blow in the spring campaign. Signed by M Stawrox Secretary of War.
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Annanyy
Joy
Fenton
Waasinserox
Clumbis
South Carolina
Sherman
Charleston
M. Stawrox
Evacuation and fall of Columbia reshape Charleston action
The telegrams report Charleston preparing to evacuate as Sherman’s forces move toward Columbia. Beaurgard confirms Columbia’s fall while Union forces crossed the Saluda and Broad rivers. Reports from Richmond Dispatch and other sources detail military shifts, transportation issues, and potential Charleston evacuation, with Generals Beauregard and Grant cited.
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Erry Point
B. M. Stanton
War Department
Richmond Dispatch
Columbia
Sherman
Beauregard
Congares River
Satuda
Saluda
Broad
Clumbia
Treasury
Charlotteville
Treasuary
Colmbia
Charleston
Alredy
Sherman Wall
Het
Iris
Lisa
Leavig Savina
Atguata
Charlotte
Charlotte and Columbia
Florence
8. C
Wilmington
Augueta
Schofield
Augusta
Richmens Whig
Clauseston Mercury
Semmes
Beets
James River
Grant
Adventures of Lieut Cushing in Civil War Action
New York correspondent reports daring exploits of Commander Cushing. On Feb 8 with about 150 men he captured Shallotte, a town held by 100 rebels, destroyed vast stores of army supplies and cotton, then escaped. On Feb 10 he reconnoitered Cape Fear River up to Wilmington wharves gaining key information. He found Chickamauga sunk in the river channel and later approached Fort Anderson to listen under its walk for more details.
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Yous
Wilmington
Daligrea
Geo. Gillmore
Schemmelfrantz
Oficer
Nassau
Sumter
J Tenry M. Bragg
D. G
Gillasore
Horch
New York
Cushing
Zerala
Fort Fister
Shallotte
Cape Fear
Ilmington
Ile
Chickamauga
Fort Anderson
Fab Hargngulns
Occupation of Branchville Reported by Dispatches
A dispatch from Herald correspondence says Union forces under Sherman captured Branchville on the 12th after three days of fighting and advanced near Augusta while Sherman’s infantry pushed toward Columbia. Reports note evacuations and near-simultaneous movements by Patrick near Augusta and a Union presence within miles of Columbia.
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Branchville
Sherman
Herald
Fisher
Smithville
Wilmington
Monil
War Department
Orangeburg
Columbia
Timt
Titpatrick
Augugla
Wheeler
Augusta
Wiey Seny
Congaree
Fiien
Sherman in South Carolina reports from Aiken action
Gen Sherman forces in the Carolina theater are described amid conflicting reports. Dispatches claim Patrick Kilpatrick’s cavalry engagement near Aiken on the railroad from Branchville to Augusta, about 18 miles from the latter, with contested figures on casualties and captures. The War Department is not confirming a defeat, and total Union strength in the interior of South Carolina is estimated around 4000.
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New York
Sherman
Hielmond
War Department
Kilpatrick
Vle
South Carolina
Richmond Whig
Atlundite
Rebel Newspapers Describe Grant Era War News
The Willing ton Cheaadia intimates that an important move is under way as Thee tam. The VANE and others discuss military strategy, praising courage and leadership. Gen. Johnson and Gen. Lampton are cited as key figures, with Gen. W. Martin replacing Gen. Gardiner in the Mississippi and East Louisiana command.
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Pwl
Willington Cheaadia
Lésamtacy Foyce
Dundee
Newbern
Ategiater
Young
Hais
Virginia
Lampton
Gen
Johnson
W. Alartin
Gardiner
Department of Mishissippi
East Louisiana
European News and US Bond Markets Report
From New York February 19 reports Theo steamer Saxonia arriving from Southampton with Parliament opening on February 7. Royal favor for Canada conference at Quebec and central governance reforms discussed. US credit, bonds, and Erie shares noted with prices near five percent above New York prices amid Confederate rumor.
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New York
Theo
Southampton
America
Canada
Quebec
Frankfort
United States
Bonda Aloguodd
Erie
Pepey Confir
Oliver
Pygee
One Chicago Conspirator Shoots Self in Barracks
Deb Cinotsnari reports that Col. Benjamin M. Anderson, a Chicago conspirator confined in the militia barracks, shot himself in an attempted act of suicide. A guard saved him from fatal injury. Anderson claimed motive was fear of a tainted trial and denied Chicago conspiracy links, admitting foolish conduct.
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Cinotsnari
Col. Anderson
Chicago
Thia
Molean
Anterada
I. L. Burnett
Andérson
Ilo
Cologel
Benjamin M. Anderson
Louisville
Anderson
Walsh
Renfell
Morris
The Apprentice System Letter to The Printer in 1864
A 1864 correspondence to printers criticizes apprentice hiring, arguing boys aged twelve to sixteen with little schooling degrade the trade. It urges selecting well-educated youths from notable publishers and reforming the office system to ensure skilled, honest, valued printers and moral conduct.
Mail steamer service approved to connect San Francisco and ports in China
The president has approved a bill establishing a monthly first class steamship line from San Francisco to ports in the Chinese Empire with stops at Honolulu and Japanese ports, making 12 round trips yearly. The Postmaster General may contract with the lowest responsible bidder for up to ten years, with no bid exceeding half a million dollars per year.
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Wasuanatoa
San Francisco
Porta
Honolulu
Japan
Postmaster ‘Genéralla
Death of an Editor Louteviruz Feb 18 Gol
James Wallace Gol, former editor and longtime writer for the city journal, died this morning from paralysis after years of service. He was a noted figure in local journalism and editorial circles.
Unclaimed Letters and Notices at Marshall Post Office
A list of names appears for unclaimed letters and state notices from Marshall Michigan dated February 1865. Instructions demand applicants present the duplicate list and pay one cent for advertising. uncalled letters are sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed within a month.
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Omer
Marshall
State of Michigan
Jaockeon
Chancy Jones
Anna Johnson
Mandy Kinman
Nancy Kane
Cherie Kinley
John King
Theday Kibler
Jaci Lyor
Martin Landeperg
Albert Lyi
Mrg HU Lytle
A Moiney
C Yarlen Musa
Ida 3 McCready
Surnhee
O'Nead
Alice Patterson
Shilo Varmeter
William Phelps
Smre
Mary Preston
Mias
Fragmented notes on medical devices and public land lots
The text outlines a physician revolved around consumption studies and early diagnostic tools, mentions a hyprometer and chest measurements, and shifts to a property subdivision with lot lists in Michigan, citing streets and blocks, owners and trustees, with dated references and legal descriptions. It blends medical history context with a real estate survey and civic records.
A Dangerous Patent Tonic Promoting Consumption Cure
An extended OCR fragment describes a medicinal tincture marketed as a cure for consumption with claims of mucus dissolution and appetite restoration. It praises seaweed tonics and syrups, notes whisky as a danger, and lists alleged patient experiences and dosages, framing the product as a life-saving remedy despite chaotic wording.
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