North Carolina Tithe Law and Vance Holden Faction Debates
The Confederate urges scrutiny of tithes and food supplies across ten counties including Carteret Craven Onslow and Duplin. It condemns Mr Holden’s faction as agitators and argues for unity to reelect Gov. Vance, warning against multiple candidates and stressing loyal, fearless leaders. Judge Pearson’s letter is discussed with cautious praise for judiciary and wartime patriotism.
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Western Democrat
Carteret
Craven
Onslow
Duplin
Sampson
Wayne
Johnston
Jones, Lenoir
Greene
Our Necessities and Duties in the Confederate Crisis
The piece urges unity for 1864, stating our strength and prospects are bright, and the people favor sustaining the Confederacy to avoid dissensions with the State and Confederation. It calls for harmony and a united front to resist enemies and preserve the life of the States.
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Negister
Setion
Noble Deed By James M. Parrott Of Lenoir
A local gentleman James M. Parrott buys corn for his own use then gifts thirty barrels to a poor widow with six daughters and husbands in the army. He is praised as generous and an unstinting wartime supporter known for fair prices and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Parrott
Lenoir
Parrott
Correspondence on Invalid Corps Act and private letters
The paper recalls its earlier note that the Congress Act applies to disabled and discharged soldiers from before its passage. It thanks readers for private letters from soldiers to friends in Lome but rejects public airing of disparaging private remarks about individuals.
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Macon
Lome
More Underhand Work in North Carolina Election
The Raleigh Standard is accused of secret circulars and surreptitious publications meant to sway voters. Citizens are urged to reveal truth as a public canvass proceeds. If verified, such actions would mark a final example of “ankeeisms” in the South and test the people of North Carolina.
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Standard Or Progress Office
North Carolina
South
Beautiful 1862 63 General Orders book for Confederate Army
A publisher notes receipt of a 276 page volume titled General Orders from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office Confederate States Army covering January 1862 to December 1863. Evans & Cogswell of Columbia South Carolina offers the work as invaluable to officers, price not stated.
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Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office
Confederate States
Army
Evans & Cogswell
Columbia
C. Price
Bobbing Around Headline Quips At Mr Leach’s Dodges
In Raleigh Standard gossiping prose, Mr Leach once dodged almost five hundred ayes and woes in a single session, a feat Holden notes as remarkable. The piece praises his mental agility and mocks the idea any bullet could strike such a head.
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Mr. Leach
Kirkland
Holden
Circular No 18 revoked and conscription notes in Georgia
The Charleston Courier notes the revocation by a new circular of the Bureau of Conscription issued on April 5. It instructs conscripts to retain reserve class members for camp guards and organize into companies by April 16, with rendezvous announcements and officer elections. A governor seeks powers beyond constitutional limits, including seizures and railroad control. DeBow's Review announced for July from Evans & Cogswell, Columbia, S C, with subscription terms and discounts offered to booksellers.
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Bureau of Conscription
Charleston Courier
Georgia
Brown
DeBow
Evans & Cogswell
Columbia
S. C
B. F. DeBow
J.D. B. DeBow
Columbus
Miss
The
Confederacy
Culumbia
Open Voting Sparks Soldier Open Ticket Debate
The piece notes soldiers may vote open tickets on the second Thursday of April to reveal loyalties, mocking Lt. Colonel Kirkland and urging the public exposure of sympathizers. It also mentions Joseph Barker's conversion to Christianity as reported by an English paper.
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Leach
Kirkland
Joseph Barker
Atlantic
Washington Arsenal destruction claim surfaces in Union report
The Rochester Daily Union asserts orders to blow up Washington Arsenal and destroy war materiel to prevent rebel capture, claiming authority from high government officials. The piece warns committees would prove such testimony, while noting Confederate Methodist Bishops' gathering in Montgomery and related church actions.
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Npal
Washington
Rochester Daily Union
Congress
Army News Inneser Confederate Campaign Rehearsal
Reports from the army of Tennessee praise Johnston and describe Ringgold gap defenses as rugged. Forrest wins at Union City after a surrender demand. Price takes command in Arkansas amid Missouri demonstrations. Longstreet movements unrevealed as East Tennessee endures harsh treatment and Confederate railways are repaired swiftly.
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Athanta
Georgia State Road
East Tennessee
Longstreet
Themelves
Frac or Trace Boats Arrived at City Point
The U S steamers New York and Express docked at City Point from Fortress Monroe yesterday carrying Col Fry Capt Buckner Capt Wilson Lieut Breckinridge Italian Vice Consul and nineteen ladies plus fifteen tons of flight and despatches for Judge Ould Agent of Exchange They will return with several hundred convalescent Yankee prisoners to City Point tomorrow.
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U. S
New York and
Express
City Point
Fortress Monroe
Col. Fry
Buckner
Wilson
Breckinridge
Monsieur van Grooving
Judge Ould
Nquirer
Confederate urges militia officers to influence governor vote
A correspondent in The Confederate urges Gov. Vance to appoint all militia officers, constables, and magistrates before the election. They claim the 55th North Carolina regiment would back him, and that keeping these officers at home hurts his support. The writer predicts nine tenths of the 36th Regiment would vote for him if acted.
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Merch
North Caroe
Holden
North Carolina
Bcung
Vance
uNo
Mr. Holden
Gov. Vance
Davis
James M. Leach
Kirkland
Booge
Cutra
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Boone
Suez
Knoxville
Cumberland Mountains
Union
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