Official Report of Admiral Porter on Wilmington Evacuation
From Wilmington the fleet operated on the Cape Fear River reporting two hundred rebel torpedoes sunk by picket boats and musketry after Fort Strong fell. Admiral Porter notes the evacuation of Wilmington, Union gunboats forced past obstructions, and capture of the fort with action near Big Island and along the river. General Auge moved close to the fort with his division while Taney’s force engaged rebels. a sunset salute marked Washeerson’s birthday.
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Uniten Starss
Marrzas
Wilmington
Fort Anderson
Soundiog
Big Island
Fort Strong
Spewan
Auge
Tanay
Wasatheron
D. D. Porter
Gipgos Wariee
the Navy
Rebels Capture Boat on Cape Fear River Patrol
During a Cape Fear River patrol on February 10, the U S steamer Pequot under Acting Ensign Lawa seized a rebel boat carrying two officers and four sailors. In a recent Fort Anderson assault, a Senepec bass capsized causing four drownings.
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U.S
Lawa
Cape Fear
Fort Anderson
Exchange of Prisoners and Rebel Deserters at Aiken's Landing
From City Point reports describe 1500 Union prisoners from Libby Prison arriving at Aiken's Landing and being returned to Federal lines aboard transports. The scene features relief aid, kindness from the US Sanitary Commission, and notes on prisoner condition, coughing, and clothing. A long list of exchanged officers is provided, alongside commentary on Confederate leadership and imminent decisive action as Union and Confederate forces maneuver.
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Cirr
Moarday
Fad
Aiken’s Landing
Libby
Tor Spot
Tam Frea
George Wandington
Georges Leary
George Weems
Winenad
New York
United States Sanitary Commission
G. A. Wrettang
Isaso Hanns
Pstomac
City Point
Avery
Columbia
Charleston
Suseaxan
Richmond
War Department
South Carolina
Davin
Satan
Hell
Neil
J. W. Barclar
Co. C
Penn, Civalry
Cérs
Damian Poxer
Gaamam
Leesburg
Chisken
Louisiana State Government and Civil Authority Debate
In the Senate the Louisiana state government question dominates the day with a substitute urging a republican government reestablishment and consent of the governed as the basis for state readmission, warning against military rule. Debates on civil authority vs military power span resolutions and amendments as lawmakers press for constitutional guarantees and equal rights.
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Bumxge
Judiciary Committee
United States
Congress
Bari
Mansea
Thertuf
China
Jonson
Maryland
Denn
Howson
Committee On the Judiciary
Hunpshes
Coun & Co
Indiane
Hay
Ohio River
Sasamay
Onto
Senate
Onlo
Tacmartt
Sherman
Fostas
Court of Claims
Taumsul1
Sumnce
Judiciary
Bia
X. Bomanx
Barpissos
Joanson
Susan
Sumner
Sommam
Jonxson
Massachusette
Buran
Wane
Pryor Exchange Ordered in Rebel General Case
From Washington dispatches report President Lincoln ordering the exchange of ex-General Rooms A. Paro. Gen. Saxtow named Superintendent of Recruiting Services in the Department of the South. Weekly deserters show 624 rebels received at Col. Ixcascim's office from City Polit.
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Wasuroron
Roger A. Pryor
Lico.y
Rooms A. Paro
Guam
City Polot
INH
Saxtow
Aervics
Bravet-Gan
Sirruayrac
Department of the South
Eehel
Descriste
Col
Ixcascim
Chy Polet
Indications of Sherman's Movements and Martial Law News
From the South Charlotte under martial law as Union forces approach. Gen Johnston restored to command with Gen Lee overseeing. editorials debate arming slaves and Confederate strategy. Reports from Richmond and Richmond newspapers recount rumors, deployments, and military actions including Mosby’s raids and Grant’s reinforcements, with Admiral Buchanan and negro soldiers discussed.
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Charlotte
B.C
Richmond Whig
N. C
Butleau
Wight
Charlotta Ia
Enya
Colombia
Mara
Thom Emermar
Richmond Dispatch
Segaman
Columbia
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