16 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1865
Page
1
Report outlines right wing advances along the coast with a two mile Charleston lodgment and Sherman’s forces near Salkehatchie. It cites Edisto River crossing by Gen Slocum, Orangeburg occupation, Branchville flanked, and dubious rebel preparations amid updates from Fort Monroe and port arrivals in 1865.
The report details a Union advance toward Charleston, with Seventeenth Corps crossing the Sakehatchie River and skirmishes ending in rebel dispersion. Gen Gillmore assumes command of the Department of the South, relieving Gen Foster as Charleston remains contested. A seventeen-ship cotton fleet sails from the port escorted by gunboats and revenue.cutters, with captures and dispatches from Hilton Head and Savannah. Rebel reports describe a force landing on James Island and feints at forts while Charleston remains the strategic focus.
From Charleston Courier dated Feb 8 reports Unionists moving toward Edisto Island and an intended Charleston operation. A transport and enemy barges landed at Little Britain and Secret Post, moving to King’s Creek where skirmishing occurred before withdrawal. Shells fired on Charleston. transports viewed as establishing a new base for attacks along the Charleston and Savannah Railroad with the right wing advancing.
Reports via Philadelphia confirm Surs Man’s occupation of Branchville and Orangeburg. An advance on Columbia was anticipated with cavalry actions at Grahamsville and Blackville. Beaurigard and the Army of the Tennessee are described, with Union advances across the Edisto and Beanker's Bridge. Port Royal notes uncertain corps locations and Charleston residents fleeing inland.
Richmond items relay General in Chief Lee’s 1868 order calling deserters to return within twenty days under pardon. It warns others of punishment and denies general amnesty, urging those absent to rejoin commands or face court-martial and penalties.
The Richmond Whig reports an alleged prisoner exchange deal, warning Washington to stay alert against duplicitous cartel claims. It notes distrust of Lincoln era motives and potential quibbles, urging constant vigilance by commissioners. It also covers a January raid on Jasper Alabama and rumors of Union cavalry movements toward Stafford County Virginia with large troop movements and Mobile as a potential objective.
Western Senators and Indiana delegation press Hoo McCoulton as new Secretary of the Treasury to protect Western interests against Eastern financial policy. New England also seeks a candidate from its region. Also notes on Maryland senatorial fill, Niagara canal debate, loan bill, ironclad contracts, Louisiana senators, Hancock's corps appointments, and troop payments.
The U S Senate on February 15 announced the death of Senator Hides of Maryland. Resolutions of respect were adopted and sent to the House. Senators Wrater of West Virginia and Hass of New Hampshire offered eulogies. A funeral scene followed with the corpse placed in the chamber area as a band played.
A Washington House session recalls the death of Senator Hicks with remarks honoring his public service. Attendees include President Lincoln and other high officials, as well as Maryland Governor Bunbroap and various legislators. The Senate adjourned after processing Hicks’s funeral in Congressional Cemetery.
A compiled roster of bills and actions from the New York State Legislature dated February 15, including proposals to incorporate various entities, amend charters for Rochester and Buffalo, extend boundaries, fund a paid fire department, regulate wharfage and taxation, and motions in the Assembly and Senate. The report details committee hearings on a paid fire department, adjournments, and related legislative notes plus notices of bills passed, introduced, and upcoming sessions.
A Nashville correspondent reports Tennessee’s postwar revival, noting mass Northern settlement, cotton and tobacco shifts, and rising emigration. It surveys state area, climate contrasts East vs Middle and West, mineral wealth including copper near Cleveland and extensive stone coal, and abundant springs. The piece highlights Nashville as a major prewar produce market with large 1860 shipments of cotton, tobacco, and bacon, and discusses agricultural shifts toward grain and stock.
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