North Carolina Presses Defiant in War News
The Winningta Journal and Fayetteville Telegraph publish anti Union and pro Confederacy rhetoric. The Progress criticizes Governor Ware and praises Sherman while the Raleigh journal cites Yankee views on Jeff Davis and Colonia destruction. The piece argues for loyalty amid Lincoln and Sherman criticism.
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Winningta
North Carolina
Fayetteville
Jeff. Davis
Ware
Chowas
Savanah
Retel Coma
Washington City
Hington City
Yankee Press
Jeff Davis
Gov. Vance
Chowan
Sherman
Savannah
Pesident Lincoln
Wade Hampson
Anes
Genevel Hampton
Con. Hampton
Hemptin
Columbia
Newbern
Wilmington
Charleston
Citiens
Hampton
Ciy
New York Tribune
Occupation and Destruction of Columbia Eyewitness Account
An eye witness from Columbia Describes Sherman’s advance and the burning of Columbia. The entry of Union troops, pillage, arson, and the widespread destruction of Main Street buildings, jails, and private homes. Rioting soldiers, instances of theft, and fires spread rapidly across the city as residents fled and officials attempted to restore order.
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South Carolinian
Columbia
Sherman
Ole
Corton
Cram Corps
Main Street
Washington
Lacy Streets
Fifeen
Morris
Hicks
Hell
State House
Cotton Town
Boundary Street
Confederate Senate Action on War Measures and Adjournment
Confederate Senate resumes debate on a military expansion bill limiting slave care and authorizes Treasury to borrow specie for currency reduction. Adjournment sine die set for Saturday. Senate and House approve amendments and resolutions amid updates from Georgia and northern fronts.
Bragg Engages near Kinston and Hampton Attacks Kilpatrick
Confederate dispatches report Bragg’s forces assaulting near Kinston, taking ground and capturing artillery and prisoners. Hampton attacks Kilpatrick at daylight, seizing guns wagons and horses, with several officers wounded. Breckenridge notes slow enemy retreat and disrupted ambulances. Congress moves to prolong session amid war updates.
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Lee
Richmond
Heapquartens
J. C. Breckenridge
Gen. Rosser
Harrisonburg
Waynesboro
Reede’s Hill
Hampton
Kilpatrick
B. L. King
Hume
Hayne
Harrison
Lewis, Furguson
The Negro Bill Sparks Senate and House Action
The session debated a veto message over a plan to fund officeholders while the Treasury would issue eighty million note debt to pay army and navy expenses. The bill to abolish Quartermaster Commissary offices and appoint agents was considered secret. The House passed a government expense bill and sustained the veto on officer promotions. The Richmond report notes passage of a slave conscription bill by the Senate with a proviso limiting male slave conscription to 25 percent in any state.
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Arsenal
Columbia
Sherman
James G. Gibbes
Confederate Congress
Confederate States
Congress
Confedeate States of America
Richmond
House
Senate
Wade Mampton
Steverney Stiener
Army
Verej
Quartermantene
United States News Abroad and In Washington
United States papers of the 8th arrive with little news. The Herald reports an inauguration ball in New York. New Brunswick rejects the Canadian confederacy. Hugh McCullough is confirmed as President Lincoln’s successor. A Washington excursion party of 390 visits Grant at City Point. Matamoros reports General Wegin meeting Confederate leaders in Brownsville amid a 21 gun salute. Lincoln vetoes a trade bill with the South. Gold stands at 165.
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Northern News
Richmond
United States
The
Herald
New York
Echome
New Brunswick
Hugh McCullough
Fessenden
Washington
Grant
City Point
Matanoras
Wegin
European debate on Canadian differences in Lord's chamber
European advices to the 25th are reported. Lords discuss Canadian differences with Earl Derby urging vigorous action due to American hostility. Earl De Grey backs Quebec defences, Montreal left to the Canadas. Lords Malmsbury and Lenborough complain of costs. Earl Russell criticizes the discussion. Government would help if Canada shifts stance. consul prices fell. No further news.
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Europe
Richmond
Earl Derby
Earl Degray
Quebec
Montreal
Malmsbury and
Blenborough
Earl Russell
Messare
Mexican news confirms Oaxaca capture and Maximilian in favor
Northern Mexican dispatches confirm Oaxaca taken with a 7000 man garrison. Maximilian recognized by England, Victoria’s envoy received, reports of a hopeful era for Mexico. US notices include Canby moving toward Mobile and a draft planned for the 15th. Harlan named Interior Secretary. Soule arrives in Mexico City.
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Richmond
L0th
Mexico
Oaxaca
Maximilian
England
Victoria
Charlotte
United States
the Tribune
Andy Johnston
New Orleans
Gen. Canby
Mobile
New York
Senator Harlan
Iowa
Clay Smith
Kentucky
Spain
Pierre Soule
Paris neutral stance amid America's war noted in Napoleon address
From Europe the Paris correspondent reports Napoleon wrote of sorrow at the war in America and neutrality but chose silence after Canada advices of Fortress Monroe peace talks. The yellow book indicates no renewal of efforts toward accommodation while France registers claims of subjects in the Confederate States for future enforcement.
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Richmond
Paris
London Journal
Napoleon
America
Canada
Fortress Monroe
Confederate States
South
Absentees in U S Naval Forces warned of arrest
Notice from Flag Officer Tucker dated March 2 1865 warns all absentees who report aboard the CSA steamer Patrick Henry at Richmond within twenty days from the proclamation will not be punished. Those remaining absent will be arrested as deserters. Fayetteville Observer copy three times for payment to Liew McCorkle in Fayetteville.
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Paris
Winnsboro
Kilpatrick
Dr. Gloor
Prisner
Lynch's Creek
Camden
Cheraw
Crosterfield
Blair
Cmmander
17Th Corps
Georgetown
Lancaster
H. Geo. Wheeler
Lucaser C. H
Lancaster C. H
S. C
South Carolina
Fairfield
Second
North Carolina Cavalry
N. C. Cavalry
Second North Carolina Cavalry
Pes
J. W. B. Rogers
J Gaines
Cisi
Adjt
E. M Jordan
North Carolina
Second Cavalry
North Carolia
Cye
Lee
Tuat
Rogers
W. P. Roberts
Raleigh Confederate
Raleigh Conservative
Charlotte Democrat
Cape Fear
River
U. S Naval
C.S
Patrick Henry
Richmond
J. Kk. Tucker
Fayetteville
Liew McCorkle
Fayettevile
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