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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1864
Page
4
A Raleigh editor denounces Holden’s portrayal in the Confederate as inaccurate and defamatory. The piece defends itself as a candid rebuttal, rejects personal attacks, and asserts loyalty to North Carolina while condemning Holden’s journalism and public conduct.
The writer frets over meeting Mr Settle and accuses supporters of Mr Holden and Mr Lettis of fear and manipulation. They warn that Settle could defeat Holden and imply Governor Vance would back him. The piece casts Settle as a peril to principles amid a heated political struggle.
A damaged fragment from Cary County reports a notice involving Mounderstound and Mr Stonetig in a renunciation case with references to Wm Cox and HO. The text is garbled but indicates awaiting a reply from Mr orons or related party.
Readable fragments describe a Massnic Fraternity incident involving a goat and a clash with an I Q A society. The text notes strong reactions from the Progress and others involved in stigmatizing and condemning actions amid bitter terms.
An 1804 political appeal from Robesvierrre urging supporters of Vance and Davis against Heldem. The missive urges a united, decisive vote to elevate Vance as governor, calling Heldem a peace hypocrite and promising glory for their cause.
A Civil War era letter from Bermuda Hundred, Virginia, dated July 21, reports a rare period of quiet along the lines, with artillery practice halted and observers noting a potential upcoming surge. The piece mentions Appomattox and Swothey’s observatory, reflections on morale, and references to Morgan’s men and Col. Kirk.
A Raleigh report celebrates the Ladies Relief Association for active service aiding wounded soldiers in area hospitals. Delegations bring diverse supplies and comforting care, with thanks from veterans and praise for city and Wake County supporters contributing funds and provisions.
A July 26 dispatch from Richmond reports a Captain and 69 men of the 102d New York captured near Deep Bottom after their landing. Other items note Early routing Crook near Winchester, Gen. Millegan mortally wounded, and a Confederate force under Averill active near Bermuda Hundred. From Louisiana, Baton Rouge garrison withdrawn, negroes adopt a constitution, and Banks issues a gold sale order. Petersburg reports near-term Union activity and a silent front, while Crook and Averill allegedly win near Winchester and Atlanta reports mixed results. A conspiracy in St Louis concerns Western railroad interests. Gen W H Walter dies in Atlanta. Confederate morale remains resilient amid casualties.
A brief note indicates the proprietor mends or cures diseases through remedies offered in the advertisement. The fragment suggests a commercial claim of health benefits but provides no specifics on treatment or efficacy.
A damaged wartime notice states a Black man was taken up and committed to the Jail of Catawba described as the property of Carlyle and Geo Henderson of Georiz. Jailer A J Uelten signs the notice from Newton, North Carolina, dated April 13 1864.
It appearing Ralph Blevins is outside the court's jurisdiction. A notice is to be published weekly for six weeks in the Ashe County Superior Court to compel his appearance at the next term in Jefferson on the fourth Monday after the fourth Monday in August, 1864. Clerk B C Bartlette signs the order.
A cataloged list of books available for mail order from Barnson & Farrar Raleigh North Carolina. Includes histories biographies poetry fiction religious works and school texts with prices and notices for postage.
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