Dampers from foreign news dampen Confederate hopes
The Progress and allied voices doubt recognition by Mexico and snub Maximilian. The writer denounces London Globe and Yankee duplicity, urges North Carolina loyalty against Holden, and praises State Journal of Goldsboro for strong, tasteful reporting and broad coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Maximilian
Slidell
North Carolina
Holden
Confederacy
London Globe
Alams
Dayton
Juarez
Republic
Washington
Federal House of Representatives
Con
Lin
House of Representatives
Wake County meal allowance for a grown woman sparks inquiry
Public notice questions the basis of an Executive Committee set by the Wake County Court for an allowance of twenty pounds of meal per month for a grown woman. The piece urges transparency, argues for better support to soldiers' families, and criticizes perceived patronage and political stances. It references local figures and media, contrasts editorials, and reports on related political and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake
Messrs
W. N. Hood
Nathan Ivey
James Adams
M. B. Royster
Henderson Hodges
Iannot
W. W. Helen
Standard
Duor
Wake County
House of Commons
North Carolina
Lincoln
Guarain
Ian
Rome
Gov. Vance
Carolina
Joan W, Page
M.D
Extracts of Letters Reflect North Carolina Confederate Sentiment
A collection of letter excerpts from Gaston Walnut Cove Monroe and Lumberton relay Confederate and Holden era views. Soldiers praise Vance while opposing Holdenism. Georgia legislators denounce Holden and defend secession and Confederate aims. Concerns about loyalty and political controversy across counties and newspapers are cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Will
Johnson County
Holden
Gaston County
Walnut Cove
Stokes County
Texas and Mexico war updates with shifting fronts
The report outlines the Mexican and Texan situation with Juarez and Vidaurri raising armies, French influence, and expected marches on San Antonio and Houston. Garrison movements, Confederate victories at Shreveport, and Union setbacks are reported alongside currency shifts, crop delays, and naval incidents.
Great Battle at Shreveport Yankees Badly Beaten
Advices from the Mississippi report a great battle near Shreveport where Kirby Smith and Banks clashed. Banks was defeated with about fourteen thousand casualties as Yankee hospitals fill. Riots erupt at Jonesboro Illinois over a citizen’s shooting as troops intervene. Pennsylvania Senate moves government seat to Philadelphia Meade stays on Potomac. Petersburg papers note Yankee advances causing local excitement in the Blackwater region with several skirmishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Dayton
Maximilian
Juarez
Washington
Richmond Sentinel
Vance
Charles Henry Fuster
North Carolina
Butler
Fuster
United States Congress
Hatteras
Congress
Carpenter
Fost
New York Times
Arious Points
Letts
Oster
Committee of
United States House of Representatives
Mmittee
Foster
Associated Press
South
Hahn
Louisiana
Andy Johnn
Tennessee
Lincoln
New York
Maple Leaf
Philadelphia
Jacksonville
Eagle Passe
Brownsville
Matamoras
Cortinas
Rio Grande
Duppe
Liverpool
Song
Ohio
Arris
Maryland
Harris
Mississippi
Kirby Smith
Banks
Shreveport
Baton Rouge
Richmond
Riouxonp
Jonesboro
Illinois
Pennsylvania Senate
Meade
Potomac
Ricnyono
Petersburg
Blackwater
East Tennessee
Knoxville
Tom Wilson
Jeff Davis
William Heickel
Daniel Trueheart
Andrew Johnson
New Orleans
Galveston
Bishop MevUlosky
Baulding
Baltimore
Virginia
Loveston
Long
Fernando Wood
City
Queenstown Harbor
Forrest
Paducth
Mayfield
Desertion trials and naval notices in Richmond dispatch
Reports from Richmond and nearby points detail reprieves for five Alabama deserters, troop movements, and prisoner exchanges. News covers treasury bond auctions, consular activity, office relocations to Columbia, and northern wartime developments including Grant’s advances and fortifications. Obituary notes honor Col William T Williams, a Nash County officer with a long Confederate service record.
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THE
Progress
Mr. Holden
Joshua
Jericho
State Journal
Goldsboro
Bolcher
Granville
Eee
Tarboro
Cartore
Burranot
Nonta Carolina
Richmond Enquirer
Bower
62D
Georgia Infantry
Bertie County
N. C
Windsor
Danville
Hogard
Jackson
Harnett
Somerville
Cumberland
Fayetteville
Chatham
Egypt
Lincolnton
Surfock
Norfolk and Petersburg
Suffolk
Col
Spear
Petersburg Express
Florida
Lumberton
Robeson
Georgia
Iloldep
Battlefeld
Troy
Raxeias
Heaven
TELEGRAPHIC. _REPORTS OF THE PRESS ASSOCIATION
J.S. Tuyasuen
District Court of the Confederate States
Texas
Howstox
Scumitz
Vidaurri
Colomela
Pedrou
Nevizar
Vidayrri
Hamilton
J. B. McFarland
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Houston
Laredo
Benaido
Indianola
Fort Esperazo
Peebles
Raborn
Baldune
Senmia
Supreme Court
Alexandria
Sherman
Steele
Little Rock
Alabama
Mosite
Chalmers
Fort Pillow
Waltony
Cleveland
McPherson
Huntsville
Trans-Mississippi Department
Plains’ Store
Woodville
John Scott
Burnside
Portsmouth
Johnston
Ricna Mono
Thg Treasury
Grant
Monseur
Paul
United States
City Point
Treasury Department
Columbia
Montgomery
Selma
Reezee Luzo
Tappahannock
Charleston
Wilmington, &c
C. H
Ghase
London
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Detroit
Kun
General Forrest
Henry G. Williams
Nash County
William T. Williams
Williams
C. 8. Navy
Bawitzer
Sith
Rewben Perry
Y.N Thornton
Nashounty
Sestak
Kent
Geo
W. Westray
N.C
Orange C. H.va
Navy
Buanrav
Warrenton
A.B. Fatefax
Cs. N
Fetter
W. W. Peirce
Raleigh
Wines Observer
Charlotte Democrat
Wilmington Journal
Catawba
Hugh Carlyle
Geo. Henderson
A. J. Helten
Newton N.C
Ailor
Chatham County
Emily Williams
New Hanover County
W. Hanks
Jaron
T. N. Cooper
Law'l Martin
Sam's Martin
Salem
Q. M. FB
Fayetteville Observer
Raleigh Standard and Petersburg Register
Mai Peirce
Wythe Union Lead Mine Company
Capital
Wm. Kohler
Hickory Grove
Poplar Camp
Wythe County
A. N. Chaffin
Anaway
Knap of Reeds
Tally Ho
Granville County
Sarah K. Roes
Darhamg Station
Woodward
Confederate States
Confederate
J. Robt. Jeffreys
J. J. Perkins
Wilson
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