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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1864
Page
2
The piece discusses rising prices and newspaper ad rates in the Confederate era, noting increased costs for six and twelve month subscriptions. It also references a Plymouth expedition against the Yankees, citing the Goldsbury State Journal for additional details and promising further operation updates.
The piece recounts a dispute over the circulation of a partisan newspaper in March and April, detailing claims that a half sheet and a full sheet were sent to the army while others were withheld. It cites editor Holden and Governor Vance and notes printed material tied to Gov. Graham and Mr. Holden. It also mentions casualties in a battle and praises General Hoke and Colonel Metcalf.
The Treasury advertises sale of Six per Cent Bonds on May 12, in quantities to suit buyers. Bonds in hundreds or multiples thereof, with aim to fund government needs without overburdening currency. The move aligns with currency act aims to reduce volume and reserve capital for government borrowing.
Governor Vance speaks to a large crowd about the state of the country, urging loyalty to the Confederacy and caution against secession. He argues for peace through Article recall and warns of consequences of withdrawing, calling for legislature driven peace terms over a convention, and defends ongoing war. He criticizes opponents and defends his leadership and principles amid contested politics.
Fragmentary excerpts reveal political tension as speakers argue over secession, party allegiance, and support for different candidates. A reported speech shows shifting loyalties between Douglas Breckinridge and Fremont amid calls about war, debt, and constitutional allegiance, with a note that the speech continues in the next issue.
The article reports uncertain details about Plymouth after its fall, noting rumors of attacks on Washington and a potential evacuation of New Bern. It cites Commander Wood and lists casualties among Hoke's and Ransom's brigades, plus losses including gunboats sunk and artillery actions near the fortifications. The report describes repeated shelling, a failed Sunday assault, and a bayonet attack on Tuesday led by Hoke's brigade entering Plymouth.
Partial OCR shows scattered figures and notes on county returns. Mentions Chatham County sheriff, district totals, and references to Ramsey and Foster with unclear figures. Contents are incomplete and require source clarification for a precise summary.
A fragmentary, plain spoken excerpt of Gov. Vance's remarks at a Fayetteville textile site is presented. The paper promises a fuller contingent report within a day or two, noting the speech addresses debated questions and labels opposition as misused rhetoric.
From Florida, a great battle is said to be daily impending at Baldwin. The enemy is reported advancing on our forces in two columns about thirty thousand strong.
Report from April twenty two notes Union forces landed three hundred men at Boulevear’s wharf before burning corn stores and the farm home. Brigadier General Russell refused surrender at Plymouth as Confederate troops attacked inner works. News cites twenty five hundred troops, including a two hundred pounder cannon, in the engaged area.
From Gen Forrest reports two hundred Confederates raided Padaroah for plunder and captured horses and guns. several Fort Pillow guns were spiked before fall into enemy hands. A Mason letter notes English Association raised funds for a statue. auditors face relocation to Montgomery. Burnside may base operations at Port Royal or Tappahannock against Richmond.
From the Army of Northern Virginia an observer notes Yankee camps shifting as if preparing to advance. No immediate movement in our front. Roads are dry and hard and the weather is beautiful.
From the Trans Mississippian scene Mont April 22 Wirt Adams led a force to repulse fifteen hundred Federals near Mechanicsville Mississippi The report notes no losses but records a sharp Confederate success in the engagement
The New York Herald prints a Shreveport incident note dated April 2, noting two thousand casualties and a Yankee rout. It states full news was suppressed and the event remains partially withheld from public view.
Western and Northern news from Canton and New York report rebel cotton burning along Red and Ouachita rivers, raids on plantations near Tensas La, and attacks near Paintsville. Union actions include Corse’s victory capturing 2000 prisoners and 20 cannons, with reports of guerrilla incursions and cavalry skirmishes at various locations.
A dispatch from Brigadier General Wirt Adams dated April 22 near Yaxco city describes an artillery and sharpshooter action that captured a steamer, seized eight 24 pounders, and destroyed the vessel. Prisoners were taken and crews scattered. casualties were reported small. Another dispatch from Canon on April 22 notes Taylor capturing seven thousand prisoners, four hundred weapons and nineteen artillery pieces at Spandna, with additional captures near Fort Pillow and Jackson Florence.
A brief communique records that Butler spoke with the French steamer at City Point for ten minutes today and brought no prisoners. A French courier hurried to Richmond as anxiety rises for full details of any truce developments.
From Wilmington April 22 about 150 Yankees landed last night in seven boats at Masonboro Sound and destroyed the state lane on and carried off forty seven operatives, white.
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