27 Apr 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1864
Page
1
The Confederate catalog lists Tri-Weekly and Weekly editions from Me Gorman & Co. for six months. Subscription rates and acceptance of longer or shorter terms are noted, with emphasis on official pricing and format options.
A Georgia legislative reading of Mr Stephens's late speech provokes strong reactions from Confederate supporters and opponents alike. The piece argues Stephens’ wartime ultimatum on slavery and union policy shows a bias toward the Confederacy. It notes criticism by Holden and North Carolina agitators, and contends Stephens aligns with Governor Brown and Conservative factions while opposing the Progress’s stance on currency, military acts, and the tithe law. The article questions Holden's motives and accuses him of exploiting Stephens's name to advance his own political aims.
The piece lambastes Mr. Holden and the Raleigh Progress for their stance on the Georgia platform and Mr. Stephens. It argues the Georgia platform represents independence while North Carolina calls for illegal negotiation. It notes Stephens’ stance on habeas corpus and presses for punishment of traitors, then reports Polignac’s raid near Lake Providence and a Yankee missionary jail sentence in Beaufort.
The Raleigh Semi-weekly Standard of April 20 discusses Vice President Stephens speech, editorial debates on the Standard and secret circulars, and a Wake county Conservative meeting. It notes the spring campaign, Fort Pillow and Shreveport, and includes a brief defense of the Standard while recounting Gov. Holden and W. W. Holden candidacy remarks and a London peace society circular.
The soldiers’ vote yields additional returns for the Seventh District race, reflecting support and turnout from military camps. Details show who won in each camp and how it affects overall results.
The Raleigh Progress comments on Mr. Holden’s stance and charges he edits phrases to fit a pro war position. It notes the editor’s possible assistance and urges that if he truly supports a vigorous prosecution of the war he should also stand and fight for his own property. It mentions receiving papers from Kinston and New Bern and thanking friends for them.
A heated House discussion in Washington last week centered on expelling Maryland member Mr Harris after he endorsed remarks by Mr Long supporting peace with the Confederacy. The expulsion motion failed 81 to 80, but Harris was censured 92 to 18.
Job work of every description will be vacated at this office with dispatch and as nearly as can be done anywhere in the Southern Confederacy.
fifty dollar reward offered for recovery of an iron-gray stallion stolen from RebBen Perry with description included. Also notices of a taken Negro man named Pleasant claimed by Georgia owners, a Washington described runaway from Mrs. Emily Williams, and public sale interest in Wythe Lead Mine Company.
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