SHERMANs MARCH Left Wing Moves Toward Charleston
A Richmond dispatch reports Confederate forces near Pocorsligo and Branchville with Braxton Bridge under skirmish. General Lee appeals citizens to surrender arms and deliver others to military officers, offering compensation and urging swift mobilization for defense. The Richmond Dispatch notes Gen. Robert E. Lee Pleased with Las nomination as Commander in Chief and calls for nationwide support and reorganization.
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Rebel News From Petersburg and Richmond Fronts
War era dispatches recount steadfast Union vigilance urged by General Wiss, belt-tightening for desertions, and raised alarms over canal work near Bermuda Hundred. Reports from Richmond and Charleston allege blockade running and cargoes, plus a plea for local arms to outfit cavalry amid ongoing campaigns.
The Petersburg Fiasco Report on Grant Testimony
The Committee on the Conduct of the War reports on the Petersburg assault failure. It cites Grant and Meade testimony on mine explosions, the debate over colored troops leading the advance, and the pivotal decision to withdraw at 9 45 A M. The record asserts that if white troops had commanded the attack and the mine plan been executed, success might have followed.
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Disastrous assault blamed on plan and generals
A committee cites faulty leadership in a July assault, blaming Bouarws and Onp for withdrawal and lack of division commander support. Spikell argues the failure stemmed from sidelining a veteran general who organized the mine plan and drilled troops, with no endorsement from the commanding officer.
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Peace Through Successful War Drives Northern Confidence
Special dispatches from Washington and New York report cabinet concurrence with the president's war strategy, asserting the peace question is settled by continued Union victory. The Richmond and Washington scenes show pressure for a pledged restoration of the Union, with leaders cautioning against concession to rebel demands as the war intensifies. Capt Hatch returns from the Peace Commissioners flight, leaving their whereabouts unclear while officials insist they are safe wherever they are. The Maine legislature receives the official copy of the constitutional amendment abolishing slavery.
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Exchange Bureau
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Fortress Monroe
City Point
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Military Confirmations and Promotions Outlined in Washington
Special Dispatch reports the Senate Committee on Military Affairs advancing a large batch of officers for confirmation, while action on paymasters and quartermasters remains pending. House debates a Gar victory bill in New York City and a Treasury debt statement is sought. Also noted are promotions for Captains to majors, a Shaman exclusions order, artillery duels near Appomattox, and new revenue amendments.
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The Bankrupt Bill and Civil War Era Debates
Proceedings in the Thirty-Eighth Congress on the bankrupt bill and related measures include nominations and credentiels for Senate seats, petitions on treaty aims with the Confederate States, calls to study compensation and enlistment policies, and debates over enforcement, exemptions, and the role of state agents in recruiting for the war effort. The record also notes actions on the enrollment act, trade permits, and proposals for constitutional amendments and overland mail protection.
Treasury Printing Division Report Reveals Workforce and Costs
The Secretary of the Treasury released a Printing Division report showing 31 subdivisions and 527 workers, including 305 women, engaged in engraving and printing United States securities and related materials. Costs up to June 77 total $660,000 with post that date excesses around $995,000.
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