Confederate Peace Commissioners Arrive at Fortress Monroe
Confederate peace commissioners Caurecut Hoares and H. Sreporna Arrived at Fortress Monroe aboard the Mary Martin from City Point. Secretary Seward awaited their landing as both steamers moved to anchorage on the James River amid anxious developments and a possible close to the peace conference.
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Foxrnzia Moxton
Thorndey
Araxanver H. Sreporna
R. M. T. Hoares
Judge Caurecut
Peace Commissioners
City Point
Ges. Grant
Mary Mertin
Soarstary Banaan
River Queen
Baltimore
Conference at Fortress Monroe Ends Without Clear Outcome
Report from the extraordinary conference at Fortress Monroe states leaders Lingoun and Sswaup are en route to Washington while key figures Swereans Honris and CaMpagty have returned to rebel capital. Details remain secret, with speculation about an immediate cessation of hostilities viewed as unlikely and outcomes deemed likely fruitless.
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New-York Times
Washington
Fortress Monroe
Lingoun
Sswaup
Mesers
Srareans
Honris
CaMpagty
Cypltel
Kwill
Arrival of Rebel Peace Commissioners At City Point
From City Point Virginia Feb 1 1863 news arrives of rebel peace commissioners Alsx H Steeans James Cawpoint and R M Housten. They were escorted to headquarters then boarded the flag-boat Marian en route down the river amid public curiosity and speculation about their authority and aims. Two escapees from Columbia prison corroborate Union reports on Andersonville horrors.
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Citr Pourr
City Point
Alsx
H. Steeaens
James Cawpoint
R. M. Housten
Virginia
al Iael
Lleviensnt- General
Marian
Martin
Ong
Waal
Arszander H. Syarusya
Huwtax
Samus
Expos
Nrisons
Andersonville
Evan
Deserters and Sanitary Service Ties Amid Civil War Lines
A Civil War era letter discusses deserters, rebel conscription, and the Union’s humane treatment policy. It praises officers like Capt Haag and Capt Hagar for field relief work, notes a deserter acquittal, and highlights efforts of the United States Sanitary Commission in supplying soldiers with wagons, trains, and aid during dangerous campaigns. The writer laments prose as harsh but hopeful for improved morale and medical communications as winter recedes.
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Gaanr
Almirady
Themedyee
W. F. Swain
United States Sanitary Commission
Anax. McDowalp
Fifteenth
New- York Engineers
Inaao Hana
Dutlee
Field Relief Service
Haagz
Brandy Stade
Belle Plain
Frederickeburgh
Port Royal
White House
White Hound
Windous Point
City Point
Hagar
Mazy
Lebors
Lta
Mard I
Geo. Cosares
H. T. Coius
Wataus
Jerry
Davis
United States
Eppemra
Thia Cane
Opye
New-York
Baharu
R. Hamilton
Fox
J. R. HL
Remnant of Sherman’s Army Moves Toward Savannah
From Our Own Correspondent in Savarkag Georgia dated Friday January 27 1865 reports the aftereffects of rain on the roads a movement of the Union force left bank of the river toward Slater's Parish thirty five miles northwest with questions whether General Lincoln will cross with all forces or stage a demonstration on Augusta. The Post notes Generals Gueyve and Gneva m in command of the Second Division Nineteenth Army Corps arrived in detachments by steamer and that permits for two million dollars of supplies have been issued while civilian cargoes are restricted. A loyal meeting presided by Mayor An nolD expresses gratitude for recent contributions and supplies. Military barracks overseen by Col J Coupte Surem with Gen McCallen also mentioned.
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Any Movirg
Bherman
P Sevanneh
la Dow
Guang
Loyalty
Slater
Liocom
Portion
Augusta
Guevze
Gnovam
Itig
Annold
Cuirranpay
New York
Hrow
Boston
Vaars
Geary
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Col
J. Coupte
Congress
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Ta Eyex
Louisiana
Thal
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Wisconsin
Union
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Doouterea
Bawan
Wans
Barxs
Dooderea
Ohio
Power
Loutatans
Doottetsa
Tes
United States Army
Banns’ Laiter
Hue
Louioiuna
Gobel
Humber
Waps
Freeldeat
Dopurtiz
Romeo Maria
New Orleans
United States
Loelsiarore of
Louisiens
Atvli
Thac Siste
Free State
Wanie
Doourtir
Doourrrez
Kentucky
Powell
Friends of Freedom of the Fear
Piesicoat
Louisinet
Louisiane
Wana
Louissasa
Mgr. Deotrorex
J! Lontsane
Tennesse
Jonason
Sietea
Bomxee
Dooxtrica
Unitedateon
J. Suzamay
St. Hasate
New-York
Herena
Tenmasses
Itteweil
Tennessee
Mat
Loulajans
Doosus
Campaign Opens as Government Plans Rail Repair for War
The government signals intent to rebuild key railroads in Georgia and the Carolinas for military use. The campaign is just starting and may surpass prior efforts in scope and significance, with Gen. Sorewan poised to become a premier war hero if he succeeds at Richmond, Charleston, or Columbia.
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Georgia
Carolina
Sunawan
Richmond
Charleston
Thia Istter Oly
Columbia
Sorewan
Generals Chalmers Morrow and Roddy Quit Rebel Cause
Paducah correspondent reports Gen Cuathras in Corinth declares Confederacy collapsed and urges withdrawal from rebels. Gen Morrow reportedly sent word to Union contact that he distrusts rebel leaders and seeks terms to surrender. Gen Roddy allegedly seeks pardon while awaiting federal terms for a returning officer.
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St. Louis
Paducah
Anya Gen. Cuathras
Corinth
Hoop
Klameg
Morrow
DRAFT AND NEW YORK DISPATCHES IN WASHINGTON
Washington dispatch reports New York supervisors securing a 25 percent state reduction on the draft with calls for further cuts. Senate to likely approve Wilson amendments to conscription. Kelley and Field inquiry adjourned. Treasury clerks pay cut. Petroleum tax kept. leaf tobacco untaxed. Albany Bridge case delayed two weeks. Official war department fees total 23,500 include several defense attorneys. captured rebel officers from Savannah arrive for confinement.
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New-York Times
Washinaton
New-York
Wer
Senate
Wilson
Gurdied
Kelley and Field
Tike
Kelley
Feld
Zgalo
Treasury
Hiouer
Donate Finance Committee
Ways and Meaos Committee
Thay
House Post-office
Albany
Feneral
Associated Prone
Wassiacos
War Department
Mnce
D.L
Kinole
Browning & Bushnell
Grimahaw & Williams
John Blackburn
Ewing & Hunter
Edeom B. Oldava
Tod
Thoms J. Alexander
Gen. Cameron
B. F. Hoffman
Henry F. Page
United Staten
G. P. Hawitton
Caplio
Niagara Ship Canal and Electoral Votes Battle
The Thirty-Eighth Congress sessions discuss a Niagara Falls ship canal bill referred to Military Affairs, a Revolutionary pension gratuity bill, Enrollment Act actions, Ohio River bridge bills, and army chaplain pay. Debates on electoral votes in rebellion states with Louisiana and Tennessee unfold, including arguments on civil government and presidential proclamations. House Navy bill hearings consider establishing an Admiralty Board amid naval reforms and wartime lessons from the Monitor and Merrimac.
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Waaninaroo
Niagara Ship Canal
Niagara Falla
Committee On
House
Committee On Pensions
Wilson
Massachusetts
Senate
Taquard
Maois
Winor
Hampaicns
Missouri
Union
Wirgon
Ohio Bridge
Powett
Kentucky
Dem
Ohio River
Loulaville
Cotten
Vermont
Iis
Cincinnati
Army Chaplaine
Monai1t
Maine
Army Chaplains
Ratification of the Depatriational Amendment in New York
The Assembly debates ratifying Congress's slavery abolition amendment. Names listed show multiple members voting yes and no, with 72 in the Assembly and 40 in the Senate as reported. A 100 gun salute followed the approval, by order of the Adjutant General.
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New-York
Avzaar
Congress
Messrs
Andrus
Angel
Bemis
Biddlecom
Borbatu
Brandreth
A. &. Brown
J. W. Brown
Brunson
Carpenter
Cole
Gellind N. Clerk
Close
Crandell
Crowe
Edgerton
Edwards
Godiie Glewen
Greco
Hasbrouck
Dollis
Howard
Hulse
Yinsa
Hrey
Hoogeryford
Kellogg
Lapham
Lee
Lewisford
Call
Murray
Wicot
Oliver
Ratener G
Parker
Q. le Parker
Pendlett
Perry
Putt
Rankin
Heddington
Heed
Richardson
Casey Eae
Tanford
Beverahoe
Sumner
Shaw
Shepard
Bheramac
Speaker
Smith
Spear
Squires
Stafford
Stanford
Stew Strong
Tillinghast
Tollman
Topliff
van Buren
Wabater
Wilbur
Ward
Worth
Nozg
Messra
Hockataver
Hlauvait
Burdit
Burnt
Cooper
Cutting
Chapman
Cramer
Eldridge
Hallenbeck
Nungerford
Reegan
Languer
Lautrel Lyons
Malloy
Oem
Maryland and
Pessoyivanta Legtaiororee
Rattmors
Senate of Maryland
House
Haxxigsveen
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