Election Returns Celebrate Unprecedented Governor Victory
The Confederate reports that Governor Varce gains are unprecedented and widely welcomed. It lauds unity against treason and disloyalty, calls for no further party divisions, and pledges continued support for the Confederate Government. Partial county returns for Legislature are noted as few and preliminary.
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Varce
Carolin
Trason
North Carolina
Tle
Flera
Thei
Raleigh Wake County Election Feats and Civil War Echoes
In Raleigh and Wake County a strong effort formed to oppose Governor Vance with locals boasting support. Reports note a meagre majority and hopes for broader victory as sectional tensions echo in political and military concerns, including Grant era deserter tales and One Hundred Days men coping with water scarcity near Prince George.
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Raleigh
Wake County
Vance
Friens Wal
Marri Y
Vones
D. G. Powe
Alley
Laws
Commons
Senate
Hol
Wele
Petersburg Express
Grant
Pla
Theermy
George
Sussex
Sunny
Prince George
Upper Georgia News Brings Joyful Victory Reports
The Savannah Republican reports bold success in Upper Georgia with Athuta holding position and cavalry routed. Gen Stone and five hundred officers captured, remaining forces dispersed. Stone and many officers reportedly arrived at Macon. Raddy defeats Yankees at Newnan. Sherman’s troops in retreat as dawn breaks.
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Savannah
Upper Georgia
Athuta
Stoneman
Stonesnap
Macon
Raddy
Newnan
Sherfan
Jim
Holdenites to the Legislature and wartime exchange news
The Legislature will include a limited Holdenite presence with members from Johnston Davidson Greene Randolph Guilford and Wake counties. Voters show growing opposition to Holden, while Vance alignment appears. A wartime prisoner exchange report describes North Carolina officers exposed aboard ships, kept in rough conditions, and later exchanged near Charleston with the Yankees observing Morris Island.
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Johnston
Davidson
Greene
Randolph
Guilford
Wake
Wake County
Moore
Montgomery
General Assembly
Holden
Vance
Holden É Mearbers
Wilmington Journal
W. Tennett
N.C. T
Charleston
Eschether
Col. Barber
Parsley
Major Ennett
Fort Delaware
Morris Isich
Losses at Petersburg Reported by The Express
The Petersburg engagement yields heavy casualties on both sides. Mahone's Division and detachments suffer significant losses, with about 200 killed and wounded reported among Confederate forces. Union forces capture several hundred prisoners and seize a large number of wounded. hospital totals indicate around a thousand wounded, with estimates of overall casualties around four to five thousand.
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Express
Sander
Mab
Mahone
Etlion
Lient
Matt Ransom
Clingman
Wise
Uni Faz
Wuce Mondsy
Sherman’s Loss Story Sparks War of Figures
The report accuses Sherman of false figures on the latest battle losses. It cites Macon Telegraph and cites Confederate estimates of enemy and own casualties, claiming at least ten thousand five hundred killed and far more wounded, arguing the Union count is inflated.
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Sherman
Macon
Conversation on Governor vote in Greensboro Citizen
The Greensboro Citizen notes a discussion in editorial circles about Governor race. It questions Helden’s strength after a near unanimous vote against him and suggests the Standard’s columns have shaped the issue.
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Greensboro
Helden
The
Standard
Salisbury Watchman questions Kirk prisoner report
The Salisbury Watchman doubts the claim that Colonel Kirk is a prisoner in Abingdon Virginia. He is said to be in Tennessee. The paper advises vigilance regarding travelers in the mountain counties and notes spies are often sent ahead.
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Salisbury
Colonel Kirk
Abingdon
Tennessee
Beiders
Sedition and abuse of speech in public discourse
The article denounces sedition while arguing for freedom of speech, condemns seditious publications by the Standard and Progress, and critiques officials including the Secretary of State and Governor in North Carolina. It questions patriotism and calls for public action regarding officials who use inflammatory language.
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Standard and Progress
Agi
Heiden
Pennington
Ino
J.P
The
Crown
Resa
Okoy Lasgusze
North Carolina
Neeoue
Gevy
Feniest
Gal Almiginy
Abraham Liscvmn
North Carsuits
Bay
Ziff
Wake
Reed Cloete
Lincoln
Abraham
Reyaly
Legislature and Sheriff results across multiple counties
A compilation of election tallies across Granville, Craven, Warren, and adjacent counties listing winners for Senate, Commons, and Sheriff races. Names include Vance party victories such as Albright, Geer, Lassiter, and White, along with Holden and other candidates. Local totals show cross-county majorities and notable leads for various ticket coalitions.
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A LaMaNce
Senate
Mebane
Black
Commons
McAden
Faucett
Holt
Albright
Sheriff
Murray
Vance
Hertrosp
Wyats
Tayloe
House
Vane
Sheriff Hare
Parker
Johnston
Snead
Senders
W. A. Smith
Basics
Hinnant
S. A. Smith
Lane
Cullom
Holden
Wayne
Aycock
Uommena
Crawford
Ciho
Borden
Sherif
Greenke—Swight
Best
Lexor
Speight
Woden
Vence
Rockingham
D. W. Courts
Burton
Gommeng—Strong
Boyd
Watkins
Ragland
Kieg
Sheriff Smith
J. L Brown
B C. Grier
Alexander
Whitley
R. M. White
Vaice
Carawba
M L. McCorkle
Colimons
W P Reinhardt
Johns Cline
Rawapunru —Black
Oblen
Alamance
Waxke
Ganmons
Messrs
Wm. Lane
Thomas Gaskins
A. C. Latham
Rham Svones
Leach
McQueen
Commone
Little
Long
McNeill
Melvin
Brusswick
CuatHsu—erate
Sirandan
Camonne-Jus Aileades
Wa J Beadten
Wa P Malley
M Donald
Worble
Parken
Sheriff Paschal
May
Terry
T Wiliams
Eles
Nicholson
Irepert
Nichols
Bagte
Martin
Rheim
Allison
Sharpe
Gaither
Gay
Bills
Sherif—Wason
Warren
Thomas J. Pitchford
Camasus
Thomas I. Judkins
William T. Alstun
Lea Henderson
Fheriff
Nat R. Jones
Caspasius
Hidden
Senste—McEichen
Alison
Commons—Harris
Sarth
J. M. Long
Sherif N. Slough
Rowann
Senste
Boyden
Fo. Conmons—Crawfeed
Shober
Fuard
Iolmes
Fleming
Granville
Halden
Taylor
Lassiter
Cormmons—Hargrove
Cheatham
Peace
Amis
Grissom
Edwards
Onance
Stipe
Kerner
Hester
Cole
Masten
Terchman
Ccumpertanp
Harnett
W. B. Wright
J.G. Sheppard
A D. McLean
Julio McCormick
Relief for the Destitute of Petersburg
Charitably disposed persons in North Carolina and other states can aid the poor encamped around Petersburg driven from their homes by wartime disruption. Contributions may be sent to W. W. Townes, mayor, for food and clothing, or to P. F. Pescud, or the Bank of Petersburg in Raleigh, with funds directed for relief. Dr. Hawkins of the Asterzgh and Gaston Railroad plans to fund a car to Petersburg with a messenger aboard.
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Petersburg
North Carolina
Ruifields and Express Companies
W. W. Townes
P. F. Pescud
Ralegh
R Ragland
Hawkins
Asterzgh and Gaston Railroad Company
The Result and Confederate Morale in Petersburg Excerpt
The Petersburg Express reprints John W Forney's Union paper critique of Southern troops and morale. It praises Yankee manpower while denouncing Southern caste and prisoners. The piece emphasizes desperate, brutal fighting and assigns blame for the war’s outcomes.
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John W Forney
Richmond
Virginia
Thorougly
Lee
Bart
Wade
John W. Vorney
Forney
Gen. Lee
Petersburg
Yankee
Trish
Lincely
Petersburg Express
Stoneman Raid Detailed Through Confederate Lines
A Civil War era account describes promotions within the 4th North Carolina and captures the Stoneman raid clashes near Covington to Monticello. Generals Wheeler and Allen engage Stoneman with forces including Crews brigade and various regiments. Union commander surrenders after a drawn skirmish and heavy Confederate assault.
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Macon Corrades
de Browning
Stoneman
Jeff Sherman
Wheeler
H. Orderet
Verson
Martin
Covington
Monticello
Clintos
Tintos
Allen
Georgia
Crews
Col. Crews
Burning of Chambersburg sparks national debate by Union observers
National Intelligencer reports outrage at the Union burning of Chambersburg by McCausland’s Confederate force. It contrasts earlier Southern burnings and warns such barbarism stains the national character, detailing the town’s destruction, casualties, and pursuit by Averill.
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United States
Chambersburg
National Intelligencer
Opr
Chamberburg
McConeland
Balton
South Caroles
Darieol
Georgia
al Xandria
Washington Noc
Confederate States
Guan Sersburg
Harrisburg
McCansaid
Sue
McCausland
Averill
St. Thomas
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Eigecombe
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Hyde
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Pasquotank
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