Share This Article 1. John Pemberton, the Confederate commander of Vicksburg was from this state. Pennsylvania South Carolina Ohio Missouri 2. The first purpose-built military railroad started to operate in this year. 1859 1863 1877 1862 3. This legal case established the “actual malice” standard for libel against public officials or public figures. Washington Post v. Agnew Pile v. Fisher Penthouse v. Falwell New York Times v. Sullivan Loading …