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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1864
Page
2
A Confederate letter argues for cautious peace talks with the Union, noting wartime shifts and Lincoln's changing stance. It warns that disloyal critics push peace as a lure, and outlines a path to armistice and negotiated settlement while reaffirming Southern independence as the only acceptable outcome.
The piece urges the Legislature to purge its ranks of unduly elected members and disloyalists with open proof and investigations. It condemns support for Gov. Vance while opposing his opponent, decries deserters who switch sides, notes wartime loyalties, and reports Vallandighan’s upcoming address in Venango County, Penn., on September 10.
A senior editor objects to the North Carolina Commissioners of Appraisement fixed prices for August and September. The piece critiques the advance in costs versus Virginia, cites likely overpricing, and urges reconsideration. It notes currency depreciation, calls for prudent pricing aligned with June and July levels, and signals future discussion.
Reports detail army and citizen votes affecting Gov. Vance in Wilkes and multiple counties. Deserter Influence, precinct irregularities, and corrections follow for Gates, Mims Eure, Crav en Core Creek, Ashe, Alleghany, Hertford, Northampton, and others with candidate tallies and district results.
Reports from credible journals say Fort Morgan and Mobile River defences remain strong and capable of inflicting heavy damage on any Yankee fleet. Enemies may face tight channels and batteries as they approach Mobile by river, with cheering news from Rams losses amid hopeful outlook for operations. General Barringer’s Cavalry absentees warned to report or face arrest.
Atlanta dispatch reports minor skirmishes and artillery with Major General Bates lightly wounded. Northern and Richmond items note Union advances, fortifications, and rumors of Atlanta and Petersburg activity. Reports describe raids, railroad destruction, troop movements, and naval actions near Fort Morgan and the James River.
Petersburg reports a brief evening of musketry along the lines with limited engagement by both sides after rain. Northward, the Herald notes a mass meeting in progress for Clellan’s nomination, with large crowds and neutrality policies discussed. Reports from Richmond suggest Early’s retreat and possible armistice talks, while guerrillas stay active in Kentucky and Confederate steamers threaten coastal positions.
At night enemy tried to push through center near Atlanta but was driven back after a sharp skirmish. Desultory firing continued through the night and day with few shells. A cavalry force entered Decatur and moved toward Cobb's mills while infantry was reported there. Encouraging signs marked today as the siege persists.
Mobile Tribune describes the late Tupelo engagement with the Confederate forces under Forrest pursuing retreating Yankees. It notes 1700 killed and wounded for the Union and under 600 for the Confederates, Forrest’s several near misses including three horses killed and a toe wound, and General Lee retreating to favorable ground while Yankee columns withdrew at midnight.
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