The Confederate Congress's chapter in the Civil War era
Edward Pollard surveys two Confederate Congresses the Provisional and the permanent, detailing their origins in Montgomery and Richmond, the mix of leaders, the politics under Davis, and the near collapse as McClellan approached Richmond. He notes cowardice, adjournments, and public ridicule, yet also legal and wartime measures, including conscription and resolutions shaping the war effort.
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Confederate Congress
Galaxy
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Richmond
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South
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Providency
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Legislative Assembly
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Wil Lorethet
McGlutton
State House
Senate
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Arkwisns
Louisiana
Vale
Virginia
Kamething
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Darke
May
Graniar
Yancey
Alabama
Wigtall
Texas
Suath
Carolina
Hill
Georgia
Nice
Lymerlian
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County papers praised as lifeblood of community press
The Wilmington Daily Star extols North and South Carolina country papers urging every county to sustain a local weekly. It decries apathy, urges subscriptions, and warns that neglect hurts liberty. A separate note lauds James O Meredith’s railroad work and the Blue Ridge line’s progress.
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Wilmington
Daily Star
North and
South Carolina
Teneo
Ana Wlould
Ana Mapier
Tayor
Lin Journal
Capolinas
United States
Abysinnia
Wis
Sven
Carolinas
Walhalla
Aragtayh
Greenville
Columbia
Bye Ridge
James O. Meredith
Meredith
Bandits seize town as mob violence erupts in Celitie Paint
A hostile group claiming military status seized Lie town, firing on a crowd and detaining residents including Hester Anderson and Gilbert. Citizens from the surrounding county gathered in response, while the attackers held the town and proceeded to march toward an outlying field before dawn.
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Lie
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Anderson
Gilbert
Meinottes
Affairs in Columbia Ties to Late 18th Century Political Shifts
Colum bia dispatches describe reshuffles and resignations in the state government. Ruben Tomlinzan resigns as Solicitor General. William White Cline to take a seat in the House of Representatives. Rumors circle about suspensions and potential rescission as state officials plan for elections, taxation, and militia organization amid postwar tensions.
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Charleston
Ruben Tomlinzan Hias
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Lomlingan
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Tessie
New York
Jinlgt
Muses
Learn
Washington
Corpies
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Democrats
Board of State
Tinstee
Penson
Neil
Annie
Shicuman
Edgeheld
Ablnville
Newberry
United States Army
House of Representatives
Senate
The Iron Clad Oath and Juror Selection Debate
The piece discusses reactions to a proposed oath for jurors that aims to prevent aid to rebellion. Chief Justice Chise addresses the idea of dispensing with the oath while judges note many are close to taking it. The discussion covers its impact on justice, with supporters urging Congress to decide, and critics fearing perjury or bias.
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Martin
Ranulph
Mosars
Moore
Ilunse
Jules Martin
Umendimsit
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Agua
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Martine
Abbeville
Julien Astin
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Joan B. Moort
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Senate
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Chase
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Altowetlich
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Congress
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Air York
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