Loyalty and Treason in North Carolina Confederacy
The Confederate argues oath violations by civic leaders and secret Tory links to the Heroes of America. It warns treason or high misdemeanor actions for aiding the enemy, urges grand jurors to investigate leaders, and condemns seditious speech and writings fueling desertion and war prolongation. It notes suppression via law, churches, and state authority, ending with praise for Salisbury Watchman and repudiation of Nathaniel Boyden over taxation and Nullification.
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Tory
Heroes of
America
Anglis
Confederate States
North Carolina
Desperate naval clash near Mobile and Fort Powell
Telegraphic dispatches describe a night battle after Morgan’s fleet, with Buchanan aboard the Cumberland sunk and Selma captured. The Confederate defenses at Mobile Bay, Fort Gaines, and Fort Powell are praised as stout, while promises of renewed resistance and a stronger defense are voiced despite losses.
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Fort Morgan
Buchanan
Merrimac
Cumberland
Congress
Tennessee
Seima
Selma
Fort Mergin
Fort Powell
Mobile
Pat
Morgan
Pune
Bay of
Charleston
Petersburg
Wiliams
Fort Gaines
Murphy
Burnett
Navy
Deserters urged to return to duty and aid the cause
A wartime admonition warns deserters that their crime endangers the state and promises pursuit and severe consequences. It calls for conscription or home service if unfit for front duty, urging voluntary surrender, return to duty, and securing a safer future by aiding the national cause. Strong emphasis on unity and swift peace.
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Holm
Arres
Stoneman claims surrender details from interview
Gen Stoneman says 260 men remained with him at surrender while 1500 fled earlier. Officers reported ammunition exhausted, and he notes 600 men brought in with 350 captured after surrender. He adds that Confederate troops would have preferred killing raiders to taking prisoners.
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Wrart Stonewax
Stoneman
Richimony and Local Legislative Returns Across Counties
Election results show Capt. B. F. Little winning the Commons by 54 votes over O. H. Dockery. In Burke-Senate Pae 310, Patterson 172 with Patterson elected in the district. J. J. Erwin elected in Commose. Ambrose Costner to the Commons in LincoLN. Shipp named in Gastron Commons. McCorkle elected to the Senate in Gastron-Leach. Rutherford and Polek elect D. W. Miller to the Senate. Sampson-Serete-W Kirby in commission. In Greene, Best and Freeman race for Commons, Speight elected Senator from Greene and Leach. Stabbe elected in Maxtin Senate. W. Gutterbridge wins in Greene district by 6. Alexander Senate sees Bogle elected. Carson elected in Commons. Washington Martin-J. R. Stubbs to Senate. Sheriff Dar eted. Wason claims barner county with Vance 338, Heuleen none. Franklin-Senate W. Parris. Commons W. K. Devis. Holden narrows to 17 votes. Cyowan-Vance 250, Hilden 8. Ewe elected to Senate and Benbury to Commons. Moore-Commone: Harrington polled Hanington 559, Ritter 492. Moore-Mont: McCramp 545, Bright 457. Davis 256, Jordan 293 in Commons. Nast votes split Senate and Commons. Helen candidates under 50 in county. Anson-Senate Smith 564, Walkup 156. Commons Dargan 413, Liles 281, Coraway 188, Polk 280, Harlie 66, Barnes 150. Sheriff Fields 484, Pope 159.
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D. W.T. Miller
Senate
Sampson
Serete
Kirby
L. A. Piwell
Patrick Murphy
Biapes
Brenswick
ColcumBuUs
Winstead
Holeman
Walker
Commers—Cunningham
Wilkerson
Sheriff—Smith
Greexx
Best
Freeman
Speight
Rom Greene
Leach
Maxtin
Servate
Stabbe
Commons
S. W. Gutterbridge
Feaxkiixn
W. Parris
W. K. Devis
Holden
Cyowan
Vance
Hilden
Ewe
Benbury
Moore
Commone
E. J. Harrington
Hanington
T. W. Ritter
Moone
de. J. McCramp
Bright
Holdenite
Davis
Jordan
Sheif. McAuly
Lander
Andrews
Lassiter
Nast —Varin
Harr
Helen
Anson
Smith
Walkup
Dargan
Liles
Coraway
Polk
Harlie
Barnes
Sheriff
Fields
Pope
General Hardee and the Army of Tennessee leadership debate
From the Virginia correspondence of P. W. A. the piece argues General Hardee declined command of the Army of Tennessee after Missionary Ridge, favoring Johnston or Beauregard. It defends Hardee, praising his selfless motive, noting Bragg’s removal led to Johnston’s appointment, and claims his restraint restored morale and confidence in the army and country.
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W. A
Virginia
Johnston
Army of Tennessee
Gould Har Ae
Geeors
Oue Lins
Hardee
Deleston
Geo
Brege
Ima
Missionary Ride
Bragg
Beauregard
Nevar Hardee
Hospital Ladies Aid Earnest in Support at General Hospital Raleigh
A soldier writes from General Hospital Raleigh praising the hospital and the Raleigh ladies for their generous visits and provisions. The writer commends Dr. H. A. Bay and staff for skilled care, noting weekly outreach and orderly wards, with excellent meals and humane treatment for wounded and ill soldiers.
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Kirreed Sturses
General Hospital
Raleigh
Feei
I Pale &S
Althous
Feeding Chinese Sugar Cane to Cattle Sparks Debates
A letter from a Clinton, Sampson County farmer argues that feeding wet green Chinese sugar cane to cattle is dangerous, while another voice claims it becomes harmless after sun exposure. The exchange notes past warnings by Southern Cultivator and seeks safe cattle feeding practices amid Civil War era tensions.
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Ville
Clinton
Sampson
W. F. Leax
Fort Gaines Surrender and Mobile Bombardment Report
Telegraphic dispatches from Petersburg Richmond and Mobile note continued shelling and picket fire with no major gains. Fort Gaines falls after a flag of truce. Page battles confusion over surrender while Mobile lines brace for action as Fort Powell evacuates.
Confederate War News From Atlanta And Mobile
From Atlanta reports no major demonstrations by the enemy last night or this morning with only a few shell impacts causing no damage. An incident near Campleton road shows the enemy seeking to push further. A deserter from McCook's raiders was captured yesterday. Mobile notes a train derailment in a landslide between Pollard and Montgomery killing twelve and wounding fifty seven. Two whites and one negro arrested for telegraph wire cutting. Federal vessels cruising Bay. Fort Morgan garrison in fine spirits. all quiet below.
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Atlanta
Campelton Road
McCook
Mobile
Pollard
Montgomery
Fort Morgan
Rebels retreat and Union forces advance in Potomac area
Richmond August 10 A flag of truce arrives at Varina with thirty surgeons and two chaplains. The Baltimore American reports rebels retreating from Maryland as Union forces threaten their rear. Early’s main force reported withdrawing toward Winchester. Sherridan briefly in command of the Shenandoah department. Averill reportedly captured five hundred prisoners and artillery at Moorefield. Telegraphs note limited grant news and a Confederate loan firming.
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Richmond
Varina
Baltimore American
Upper
Potomac
Maryland
Early
Winchester
Sherridan
Department of the Shenandoah
New York
Democrats Drift Toward Peace Platform at Chicago
The Alexandria Gazette notes a convergence of War and Peace Democrats. Both New York papers advocate a peace friendly candidate ready to negotiate armistice and a national convention of all states. A likely Democratic platform may center on an armistice and nationwide convention at Chicago starting August 29.
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Alexandria
North
New York World (War
Chicago
N. Y. News
Ths
Publication Notice in Ashe County Court
In the 1864 Ashe County Superior Court term John C. Plumer files attachment against Ralph Blevins. The court declares the defendant out of jurisdiction and orders six weeks of publication in the Confederate to compel appearance at the next term in Jefferson on the fourth Monday after August. If he fails to appear, judgment will be rendered. Clerk L. C. Bartlette records the notice dated February 4th, 1864.
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Trinity College
W.T. Gannaway
Perkins Johnson
Elizabeth
George Fisher
James James
Sarah
Thomas Fisher
Morganton
W. Ilness
J. B. Kincaid
J.B. Kincaid
C.C. G
Jos
Ralph Blevins
County of
Ashe
Jefferson
Lh. C
Public book sale offers diverse titles and prices
A Raleigh dealer lists new and popular publications from Johnson's Common School Arithmet ic to novels and military books. Prices are shown for school texts, literature, and Bibles with bulk discounts and mail remittance charges. The catalog includes geography, grammar, spelling, readers, poetry, histories and military manuals.
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Johnson’s Common School Arithutetic
Dixie
Jack Morgan
York
L Branson
Theo H Hill
Morven
Linda
Rev A W Mangum
Lansdell
Joseph Cross
Stonewall Jackson
E H Pollard
Neeley
Deems
The
Ace
Southern Literary Messenger
Grote
Greece
Bancroft
United States
Abbot
Kev T M Baker
Charles
B Manly
H F Buckner
Robert Cushman
Uncle Charles
T C Wimberly
Uncle Char
Hearren
School of the Guides
Aster
Sam Mitten
Udge
Longsi
Duncan Adair
Lady Audrey
M & Braddon
Robert and
Harold
K F Goulding
Eleanor
St. Dennis
Jean Valjeau
Morgan
M. Field
Silas Marner
Miss Evans
Barnson & Farrar
Raleigh, N
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Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Henry Sheppard
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