Occupation of Columbia by Union forces and evacuation notes
Reports fromWashington relay General Grant and Major General Sherman advances with Columbia fallen to Union troops and Charleston evacuation under consideration. Details describe fords across the Congaree and Broad rivers, destruction of medical stores, and possible future moves toward Augusta and Charleston as Rebel communications warn of supply-cut risks.
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Columbia
Baegman
Braceeaaep
Gongaree River
Saluda
Bracgecarn
Congaree
Baluda
Broad
Beaceeca
Columbis
Treasury Department
Charlotte
South Carolina
Treasury
Campaign in South Carolina details Sherman movement
Correspondent of the Chicago Evening Journal reports on Sherman’s South Carolina campaign. He outlines 90,000 troops moving toward Augusta and Charleston, aims to destroy bridges over the Edisto and Santee rivers, and seize Charleston while deceiving the enemy. Rebel forces under Johnston and Longstreet loom, with Confederate militia and scattered garrisons in Georgia and Charleston joining in.
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Richmond
Washington
South Carolina
Leat Socouks
Wej
Orangeburgh
Columbia Branch
Columbia
Columbus
Branchrills
Kit- Pareidt
Alsen
Augusta
Branchville
Auguste
Stocom
Windsor
Arpen
Edisto
Harratayce
Kirrarakey
Waxrue
Siocom
Coarleston
Bunewan
Savanna
Yankees
Sapamae
Beaufort
D- Laz
Hawerom
Bourton
Wasnits
Suzanie
Hawtrom
Carousiaam
Sherman
Hic
Pino
Campaiggn—Chetdr
Nacovilis
Feo
Alabama
Sarawan
Reoellion
Fifteenth
Ifareq
Eleialiy
Port Royel
Ceraly
Elncera
Suzamam
Savannah
Cune
Santee
Wateree
Kingerilie
Brancoville
Florence
Alfama
Bavannahk
Sour Galatina
Fouros
Charleston
Wes
Bumne
Europe
Sugamam
Buaawant
Hannes
Georgia
Caroline
Wilmington
Lee
Totel
Wit Talngton
Tota
Charteston
Addi & Pernonot Hoops
Cusatasu
Meridian
Ser
Tallad
Sasewan
Haapaa
Virginia
Carolina
Handel
Evacuation reports and Confederate defense updates near Wilmington
The Richmond paper notes cannonade near the Appomattox, with limited action on the Petersburgh line. Reports claim possible Wilmington evacuation, unconfirmed by dispatches. Gen Baxter oversees Goldsboro with warnings of enemy concentrating at New Bern, while Gen Foster reportedly commands at New Bern with 2000 troops arriving. Locomotives and rail cargo said to be damaged at Morehead City, and Col Issac Joans named Commissary General. mining bureau chief by trade.
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Wilmington
Colon
Nowbern
Richmond
Hatcher
Ganr
Deep Bowom
Grawr
Orth
Tole
Petersour
Baxer
Goldsboro
War Department
Newbern
Newboro
Kinaton
Kingston
Fostertein
Poat
Kinston
Morehead City
Military and City Notices from Civil War Era Louisiana and Memphis
Gen Roberta and Caray issues dominate the Friday order docket in Louisiana with a resolution regretting the assault on Judge Keth tabled 55 to 0 in the legislature. Memphis Provost Marshal demands detailed property records from real estate owners and agents in West Tennessee within thirty days, or fines and seizures follow. The Darling brings 200 bales of cotton from Memphis, while gunfire resumes between here and Memphis. Memphis government wharf with 11 000 sacks of grain sinks, losses around 950 000. Cairo imposes 1000 license fee on substitute brokers. Leberty sails from Memphis with 80 bales to Evansville. General Wasthuxn arrives in Memphis and prepares for Army of the James counterlandings. Drafts for Memphis district quota pass quietly. 197 Bames drawn.
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Roberta, Caray
Louisiana
Fisto
Keth
Washington
Geo. Ronxznta
Memphis
District of
West Tennessee
Ana
Darling
Boata Sre
Bost
City Council of
Cairo
Casso, Sr
Leberty
Evanaville
Wasesuaxn
Wickeburgh
Army of the James
Ali
Memhis
Cannn
Reconstruction in Tennessee and deserter influx from the Confederacy
Washington dispatches report Reconstruction measures for Tennessee, allowing loyal citizens to form a state government and outlaw slavery. Deserters flood toward the Potomac and James rivers, with over 200 surrendering from Virginia, Georgia, and South Carolina regiments. Massachusetts lawmakers seek Gov Axrow’s Cabinet appointment through Sen Wagon.
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Armica
Potomac
James
Virginia
Georgia
South Caroline
RELIEF FOR LOYAL TEXANS AND REVENUE BILL TALKS
A detailed set of House and Senate actions from a February 18 session cover bills to aid loyal Texans displaced by the war, extend bounties for veterans, and fund indigent refugees. The Internal Revenue Bill is debated with amendments on railroads, tobacco taxes, bullion licensing, and other revenue measures, including Indian affairs and military pay adjustments.
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Vartivieros
Moroan
New-York
Union
Sisaata
Rhodessland
Texas
United States
Matamoras
Meztec
United
Wn Ie Committee
Saraman
Ohio
Tne Secretary of the Treasury
Conskys
California
Tocera
Pacific States
Susewan
Connasa
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific Stalag
Suerman
Stewart
Nevada
Aucn
Comasa
Chang
New Hamopshire
Quire Algg
Mrr
Sunaman
Bil Ameneay
Howary
Michigan
Walon
Ata. L. Wrigurt
Brehmann
Banda
Anthony
Anoude Island
Uiwn
Pontiig
Jonnson
Maryland
Dem
Hicks
Caanpita
Brown
Missouri
Doowrrreg
Wiscoosip
Caanpisn
Foarrg
Connecticut
Bay Bil
Shell
Congress
Wilcox
Massachusetts
Haxpersos
Wicconsin
Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
Cowan
Sexauan
House OF Representatives
Ingxrsol
Internal Revenue
Alaie Bank Seald
FIG
Arnold
Ashley
Baxter
Itwell
Boyd
Hrac
Agos
Fably Cole
Reawell
Davie
Dizon
Driggy Ekay
Farnsworth
Gatfield
Gooch
Higby
Hooper
Hubvard of Love
Huboard Couns Teut
Jogerson
Jehoks
Juline Kasson
Kelly
Alloxg
Michizap
Kellagg
Siar
Thayer
Sraco
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Waahburte
Mitools
Wasnburn
Masachusetts
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Whiner
Woodbridge
Nave
Messie
Jame
Men
Ancor
Bailey
Tinta
Wear Virginie
Chandler
Chat
Edin
Fogertan
Odell O Neil
Pendeton
Vomeroy
Provo
Ate
Rolling
Yuse-Messrs
Allison
Beaman
Alaine
Blow
B.roomall Freeman
Clark
Stevens
Stayzne
Vrat
Nocara
Anderson
Ashley, Bailey
Dexter
Reaman
Blow, Boyd
Bratdaxes
Cobb Jimse Fenley Sigby
Mubbard
Iowa
Hubbard
Ingersol Kally
Kellogg
New York
Knox
Lattlegoon
Long
Lov Yyear
Marvin McCurg
Moorhead
Mortis
New- York
Amos Myers
Leona Myers
Norton
O'Neil
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Rice
Herrick
Hooper Pubber
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Jjoke
Jaborop
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Julia Mobfesch
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Acy
McAllater
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Miller
Pennsylvania
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Uaell
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Rike
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Starr
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Tracy
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Ind
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Northern Cape Ratio
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Sia
Taowad
Marytari
Stary Isnd
Supreme Court
Uniteg Merce
Northern Central Railroad
Bastimoré and Union Railroad
Kenanes
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8. C
Beauregard
General Grant
Orriotal
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Waewington
Rae
3. C
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Department
Gaunt
Eowin M. Stanton
E. M. Stanton
Breaman
Sarguan
Charlotte and
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Whig
Charleston Mercury
Acilibien
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Ation
Bewnes
James River
A. S. Grant
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Caro- Vines
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Warrington
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Ceimabia
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Antea
Teenee
Pedeees
Ingion
Vabka
News From
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D. C
Eherman
Richmond Examiner
Inot
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Tennebeer
Tanneases
Tanneaate
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Renate
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Stangus
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Ill
Upton
Delaware
Albert G. Birows
Braxton
Nice
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Lincoln
Staunton
Mr. Brown
Baven
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Menate
Stanton
We Old Cape
Sécension
Mirassippi
Knowns
Senate
Baown
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Yuve
Freedman Clark
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Diooen
Conductilebird
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Easton
Eltogg
Litteyoho
Loan
Longyest
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Moreead
Morrie
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Natgox
Yeas
Scagneer
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Cymmittee
United Staten Arsenal
St. Louis
Ag Eesant
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Winnicen & Scorr
Broadway and
Coll-atreet
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Hae Recoper Heyer Witte
Britah Conaua Buffalo
St. David
Pontiann
Saurosy
Davad
Papaparpats
Baturasy
Jay Coorr
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