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Newspaper
Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1865
Page
2
The article reports on wartime politics and constitutional reform as Congress debates paper costs and financing, while Ohio and other states chart paths toward a constitutional amendment abolishing slavery. It notes commissioners, peace efforts, and public sentiment shaping a pivotal Union strategy amid national upheaval.
The report covers Union and Confederate prisoner movements, a rebel threat to prisoners, and strategic talks in Washington and City Point. It notes congressional debates on a Niagara canal bill, peace negotiations, and Army of the Potomac activity near the Chowan and Sherman’s advances into South Carolina, with mentions of Lincoln, Seward, Stephens, Hunter, and Grant in the diplomatic exchanges.
A summarized death notice collection lists individuals connected to Salisbury and nearby regions. The fragmentary OCR references names, locations, and dates across multiple communities, noting deaths and memorials in late autumn through early autumn. Evidence points to regional obituaries and notices mentioning persons connected to West Virginia and other locales.
Promotions in Ohio regiments are noted with several officers listed by name and rank. The text mentions 18th Infantry and various lieutenants and captains, including Bat Mont, Mik pete Uigphain, Henry Cer, and Lewin. The fragmentary OCR preserves names like McPonadd, Me Sfarusau, Sandah MW, Walhyoe U1 Bay, and David K Minoy, with Hood as lieutenant.
A notice describes a sheriff sale of land in Otion township Meigs County Ohio under a petition for sale of real estate. It outlines a tract near Shade River including about eighty acres with thirty improved, a cabin house and orchard, and lists payment terms and the sheriff’s sale process.
Fragmentary wartime notice seeks volunteers or negotiators for duty in armed forces, promising bounty payments and stating conditions for enlistment. Mentions terms, veteran status, and retirement protections, with an ominous reference to a future draft directive and honors.
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