1
Progress Of The War
Summarizes the movements from 1864 to the latest news. The author predicts
that while Grant holds Richmond, Sherman will strike Lee's lines of
communication and supplies at Burksville and Lynchburg.
2
Legislative Corruption
Describes an attempted case of bribery. The legislature considered a bill
involving the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Company. The author suggests
that outside European creditors of the railroad instructed the company to pay
legislators $25,000 in bribes. Despite the uncovering of the plot, the
legislature passed the bill. The Repository expresses faith in the honesty of
legislature.
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2
The Retiring Senators
Discusses the likely outcome of the next election. The author predicts a
Union majority of 19 to 14 Democrats.
3
Eyster
Capt.
Complains about the status of 1864 commutations. Men who paid in 1863 are
exempt from the present draft. Washington authorities have not decided whether
men who paid in 1864 should be held for service in the present draft. Both Major
Dodge and his successor Gen. Hicks believe the men liable to the draft. Provost
Marshal Eyster grants furloughs until Washington reaches a decision. The author
of the article believes that the 1864 commutatios should be exempt just like the
1863 commutations.
4
Washington. Army News--What will Lee Do--Rebel Desertions--The President Gone
to the Front--Arrests for Frauds--Money Sent Home by Ohio Volunteers--Gen.
Hancock's Corps--Moseby--Refugees from the South--Severe Gale.
"S. C."
Predicts the evacuation of Richmond, reports the arrest of eight people for
the fraudulent sale of transportation tickets over the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, describes the movements of Hancock as he left Winchester, and details
the status of Moseby guerilla troops in Loudon and Prince William counties.
4
Harrisburg. A Legislative Sensation--$25,000 on hand to Pass a Bill--The
Legislature counted out in the Transaction--The Money Refunded--The Adjournment
"Horace"
Describes the attempted case of bribery in the Pennsylvania legislature
over a bill involving the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Company.
5
Summary Of News
Summarizes the positions of Sheridan, Sherman, Schofield, and Wilson.
5
Personal
Reports the return of Gen. Banks to his command in Louisiana, the command
of Major Gen. Emory over the army of the Shenandoah, and Maj. Gen. Crook's
resumption of his command.
6
Our Released Prisoners
The Press
"'You see men whose toes have been eaten into by disease and maggots till
the joints have dropped off.'"
Describes the horrible condition of many Union prisoners released from
Southern prisons.
6
The State Bounty Law
Details the new bounty law for Pennsylvania and explains its significance.
7
Good News From Gen. Grant! A Brilliant Affair on Saturday! Rebels Capture Fort
Steadman! It Is Retaken by Gen. Hartrauft! 2,875 Rebels Captured! Heavy Rebel
Loss In Killed & Wounded! Union Loss Less Than 800! News From Gen.
Sherman! Severe Fighting! Capture Of Over 2,000 Rebels!
Describes the recapture of Fort Steadman.