Sherman Campaign Amid Edisto River Crossing News
Reports from Washington and Richmond detail Union movements toward Columbia South Carolina as Gen Sherman presses toward the capital while rebel forces fall back. Dispatches note rail line disruption near Branchville and potential efforts to sever connections to Charleston and Savannah, with ongoing uncertainty over Sherman's crossing prospects and Confederate responses.
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Guart
Clamont
Sozellan
Hoavia
Brancaville
Buxaman
Edisto
Columbe
South Caroline
Cgrarlotng
South Carolina
Grenoville End Co Ag
Re Iroach
Richmond
Ruckmond Dispatch
Pernon
Atlantic
Charleston
Augusta
Bowls Carolina
Edisio
Thia
Bumackers
Halman
Balkenatchie
Branchville
Sherman
Alwation
Sassuam
Georgia
Ibs Savanoak
Confederate Advance Near Richmond and Petersburg
From City Point Virginia, reports describe a renewed union of our lines and a decisive push toward Richmond and Petersburg. The narrative praises Gen Grant for strategic foresight, highlights the extension of ground toward the Southside Railroad, and notes the surrounding of Richmond by a strengthened long-range line. It mentions a great meeting in the African Canuck area with figures such as Memrz, B. M. J. Howrex, Baxzawm, and Secretary of State Bamuas, amid claims of logistical preparations and notable public interest.
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City Point
Bastle
Rapidan
Vicksburgh
Richmond
Boydton Plank Bog
Enguiline
Peterbourgh
Gusny
Gen
Gaant
Memrz
B. M. J. Howrex
Baxzawm
Bamuas
Louisiane
Fnexirer
Baw
Jauin
Confederate War Talk and Fort Fisher News Scramble
Amid Civil War discourse in Savannah crowds debate arming enslaved people while Confederate leaders echo fears of losing control. The Fort Fisher convoys bring news of exchanges, with 1100 prisoners aboard the New York and fresh troop movements. hospital updates report mounting casualties, ongoing construction, and a planned large chapel at Fortress Monroe grounds.
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United States
Ohio
Hesto
Jerry King
U. 8
Guterte
Pennsylvania
Geo
Avery
Chasles R. Abin
Massachusetts
New England
Trong
Connie
Psenoraccen Fe
E. McCartian
P. Ros
North
New-York
Brooklyn
Presidents Finance Bill and Military Confirmations Echo in Washington
Special dispatches summarize Secretary Fusselam’s bill for bonds up to 600 million dollars with interest not over six percent, and options to issue in other forms. The President and Treasury head plan changes, while Senate executives confirm numerous generals and officers, and a Norfolk prize case tests admiralty law on timing and innocence.
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New-York Times
Washington
Pesereden
Fusszepam
Ways and Messe Committee
Congress
Treasury
Freerom Municipal
Taratien
THE
Freermozn Bag
Senate
Aghoe
Congreu
Saitla
United Sates District Court
Norfolk
Secretary of the Treasury
Civil appointments favor discharged soldiers in 38th Congress
In the Senate the Military Committee reports on preferring for civil offices those honorably discharged for wounds disability or long service, urging broad use across banking, manufacturing, farming and trades, with resolutions of recognition. measures include army ration increases and political prisoners reporting.
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Senate
Wasuinorom
Solbiers
Witson
Massachusetts
Union
Military Committee
Committee On
Mitta
United States
Ufe
Nettosas
Goparansesis
United Btates
Tagla
Beth
ARMY
Mir
Witaon
Wee
Commiraary
Aubsta
Powatz
Kentucky
Secretary of War
Pouzzer
Kanana
Petereburgh
Hazars
New-York
Peterough
Davis
Beunie
O'Stock
OWIO
Luvieville
Cowan
Pennsylvania
Uno
Lourie
Steusenville
Cinclupa
Loogisville
Lteubenville
Mont Officee
Powgit
Kenarky
Dom
Woicd
Tug Obenquiaa
Micke
Oomonon
Jonkson
Hicas
Measra
Foul
Anthony
Morgad
Buckalew
Wace
Willey
Porjuvel
Sweden
Sumagg
Massachusaine
New York
Washington
Camden and
Dili
Hata
New-Hampsuire
Somaca
Congress
Legialatura
New Jersey
Camden
Amboy
Whed
Dixa
Arcumnsn
Ambdov
Tan Excx
New Jemey
Wilson
Tan E
Bustoces
Rebels Arm Negroes Propose Slavery Labor War Measure
Rebel sources report a House bill authorizing President to accept services of enslaved men for military labor during the war. The measure failed in the House by 22 to 653 and was referred to a special committee. Confederate dispatches note Union troop movements toward Alexandria and southern reinforcements altering local actions.
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Waaninoros
Orta
Indiana
Union
Military ‘Committee
Grein Bay
Lane Michioln Ship Canal
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Senate
Wisconsin
Bourgeon Bay
Green Bay
Lake Michigan
Flint
Marquette
Mcnigan
Wasematon
Pontase
Navy Department
Uniteo Saree Steinem Momticecio
Orr
Wipuinotua
N.C
Thavatne
Litle River
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Graalliown
Ali Sainte Porlen
Caroline
Charlove Inlet
C. A. Parts
Noth Atlagile
Cape Fear
Tesaroa
N. J
Beaven
Agalzo
Bueezer
Nave
Horsman
Bia
United States
Fowran
Sussex County
Joux P. Srugetos
Jauza W. Watt
Gor, Paarrn
Democrat
Joman C. Tam Evox
Repubiian
Acaclan
Barkenate
Evacuation Update on Pascagoula by Our Troops
Department of the Gulf reports Pascagoula evacuation by American troops amid conflicting claims of its burning. A steamer Missouri brought a large cargo of augur and molasses from New Orleans for St. Louis and Cincinnati. Gumboats stay off the coast. prices hold for cotton and molasses in New Orleans.
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Coline Overland
Weathera Union
Mone Taylor
Wild & Auegeon
Deadaul
Orgenization
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Rusela
Oarken Alwton Budger
Carre Isilt
Matthew Luce
Biew- Yorg
Victoris
Intermeumie Porte
Ine
Langib
Rivera
New Wealter Mor
Britten Columbia
Fort Babing
Ravine Lake
Britian Columbia
Yukao
Vola
Howeves
Orsoe
Ina
Anu
Coast Range
Asia
de Aierra Nevada
Yukon River
Ile Beach
Babine Lake
Norton Sound
Henning
Russiace
Yukoo
Prince of Wales
Ama
Denting
Alto- Reiner
Pechinak Gulf
Oxnotak Sea
Amoor
Amour
Aimoor
Yesso
Whien Ieland
Ssipar
Hakonki
Japan
Yessu
Nippro
Surais
Sanger
Nippon
Ivag- Ganki
Butarar
British Columbia
Meten
Wetr
Amati
Thestern Union Company
Weatern
New Westminister
Col. Huieter
St. Petersburgo
Pune
Pascagoula
Missouri
New Orleans
St. Louis
Cottom
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Savannah
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Virginia Cavalry
Thomas C. Devin
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United States Cavalry
Hanolda McKensie
Connecticut Artllery
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James RK. Stack
Joseph A. Haskie
United States Artillery
James D. Feasenden
Daniel D Bidwell
Stoce
Joh Ent Long
Ohio Cavalry
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Ferdinand Vanderveer
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Thomas J. Lucas
Sixteenth
Lodiage Mounted Infantry
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Fleas
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Patrick H. Jones
One Hundred
Joshua B. Howell
Chas
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William Hartcuff
Army Corps
James Gill
R. Scott
Onlo
Tolcos Ware
Charles R. Woots
John M. Corse
Ontobdar
Giles A. Smith
M. D. Legeett
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Thomas M. Hows
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Ravazor Joansom
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Josh M, Powall
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Ana Stehrice
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Richmond Sentinel
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Alexanaria
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