06 Apr 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1864
Page
1
The notice lists subscription terms for the Daily Edition for six months and the Weekly Edition for six months, with no renewals or payments accepted for any other editions or lengths. It specifies no range beyond the stated six months and repeats the phrase regarding subscription acceptance limits.
A fiery letter raises claims about Col. Grimes and Lt. Golf, accusing the Progress and Mr Holden of extorting a dying confession and desertion. The writers defend themselves, deny disloyalty, and demand official investigations into deaths linked to alleged pernicious publication, while pledging candor and non hostility toward the paper.
A Confederate weekly urges prompt measures to resist a potential raid on Raleigh. It calls for martial law if needed, threatens harsh action against any obstruction, and notes Col. Mallett will head the military department unless superseded. It recommends vigilance and prepared defense to aid Confederate authorities.
Raleigh notes publish a speech by William J. Allen of Illinois criticizing the North’s professed aims at the outbreak of the Civil War. It argues the war became a crusade against slavery, exposes Lincoln era deception, and condemns Washington corruption and wartime plunder, including Butler’s New Orleans crimes.
The excerpt laments wartime plunder of estates and public tombs, criticizing a former general for pillage and seizing power. It denounces government suppression of investigations, hints at Lincoln reelection campaigns, and predicts social upheaval and fiscal danger from wartime costs in a charged 1860s tone.
Advertising rates are listed and obituaries charged as notices. A national debt surge is warned with figures showing six percent annual interest, totaling over 120 million, implying future financial strain. The piece discusses Georgia politics, Governor Brown, Holden’s scheme, and protest signatures against suspending habeas corpus.
A column discusses four percent bonds yielding high profits, notes the currency tax after April, and praises government funding of notes for holder profit. It also recounts Civil War era commentary by Rev Pritchard and a note on severe 1860s winter and hopes for crops in 1867.
Numerous readers allege a half sheet from the Standard office has circulated while the Iredell Express accuses Mr. Holden of seeking to win loyalties by secret circulars and letters. The piece questions suspicions of sly publication, urges denial, and pledges to publish Holden’s response.
A Raleigh scene unfolds as Gov. Vance strolls toward the railroad shops and enters a door to find candidate Holden addressing factory operatives with animated gesticulation. Readers wonder if a casual town chat counts as voting harangue and whether an editor present becomes a supporter or neutral. Also noted is an advertisement for Looms and news from Northern Virginia that Yankees retreat from the Rapidan to the Rappahannock, possibly affecting lines and actions.
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