April 4, 1865, Chicago Tribune.
The news was met with equal measure on the streets of Chicago. Businesses closed, and spontaneous processions marched down the main thoroughfare of Lake Street. "The news... caused the people of Chicago with one consent, or rather with one wild furor of enthusiastic joy, to give the day to the country.
"No sooner had the good news spread from our bulletins through the city than business in great degree suspended. Within half an hour the city was ablaze with the banner of beauty and symbol of freedom waving from every available staff, from the spires of our vessels, from all the principal public buildings, mercantile houses and private residences. ...Certainly yesterday has no rival in the history of Chicago."
Even so, the fighting wasn't over. Lee's Army, though beaten, was still a dangerous force. Lee had managed miracles before.
The Tribune asked, "The problem -- Can Lee escape?"
--Old Secesh
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