Confed erate currency and prices spark debate in North Carolina
The piece laments wartime prices and currency, criticizes the Confederacy’s financial strategy, and urges citizens to support the government by lowering prices to match value. It highlights Secretary Trenholm’s memo urging public resolve and notes Virginia’s successful price reductions as a model for North Carolina farmers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Gov. Bonham
South Carolina
Congress
North Carolin
Virginia
North Carolina
Pawer
Mecklenburg
Guilford
Warren
Granville
Caswell
Motio
Trenholm
Petersburg and Weldon Road action reported with prisoners
Our Petersburg dispatches describe a fierce engagement on the Petersburg and Weldon Road with many prisoners captured and the enemy driven westward. Reports note conflicting dates and praise our advances while urging caution until official word arrives. Brig. Gen. J G Martin now commands the District of Western North Carolina. A general pardon is promised to deserters who surrender by September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ri. E. Lee
State Journal
Lee
Gen
Hineci
Homer
Mercy
Virginia
Petersburg
Weldon
Siordy
Pnday
Memphis
New Orleans
Lincolp
Sherman
Lincoln
J. G. Martin
Carlina
Sptember
Weldon Road
Yellow Tavern
Dinwiddie
Charleston
J. M. Jackson
Lake City
Jones
Gainesville
Anu
Dickenson
Sia
Kos McCormick
Atlanta
Wulrburn
Olecs
Maton Road
Lovensy’s
Point Kilpaty
Macon Road
Lorejoy
Jofaatey
Armstrong
Kilpatrick
Ensme
Shew G the Cie
Gararey
Decatur
Wheeler
Ram Albemarle Drives Gunboat Ceres From Roanoke Mouth
From Newbern Times August 9 reports the Albemarle ram descended from Plymouth to the Roanoke river mouth and forced the Ceres from her anchorage by taking the cable and returning without firing a gun. It also notes twenty five people arrested at Kinston for voting for W. W Holden for Governor.
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Noreth Carolina
The
Newbern Times
Plymouth
Roanoke
Ceres
Kinston
W. W Holden
Glorious News From Petersburg Drive Back Union Forces
Reports from Richmond and Petersburg describe a heavy clash on the Weldon railroad near Yellow Tavern and Davis’ house. Confederate Mahone and Heth divisions attacked and forced back the Union line, taking about eight hundred prisoners in one assault and claiming thousands more captured overall.
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C. E Dann
Richmond
Gurney's Fatima
Yellow Tavers
Dearing
Davis IM
Ciy
Davis
Cavsa
Warren
Petersburg
Weldon
A. P. Hill
Mahone
Heth
Ger
Walker
Archer
Phtrrabu Tits
Modall AL
Hill
Truway
Otierrs
Confederate Messrs Borrena Tax Confusion Debate
A letter questions which Revenue Law applies to in kind growth and delivery duties under 1865 and 1868 acts. It cites 40 percent assessed value charges for undelivered goods and references delinquency penalties, asking for an authenticated reply to the political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrena
Obituary and notices from 19th century Carolina issues
Obituary for Rogers family member and memorial verses. probate and court notices about Henry Burr will. medical and draft directives. Trinity College notice of term starting September. jail commit notice for Sally Bryant from Wake County with description and owner’s claim call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Hupter
Kinston
Wake County
Asa
Sally Bryant
Jones County
Jo. Finch
W. . High
Reports on Civil War actions from the South and Mobile
Telegraphed dispatches describe heavy skirmishing near Atlanta and Mobile, captures of cattle at Kiteston, raids and rail disruption along Ackworth to Etowah river, and exchanges of prisoners. Updates mention Gainesville engagements, Oxford occupation, and rail and telegraph cut actions with varying outcomes and multiple Confederate commands involved.
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Atlanta
Stuart
Kiteston
Ackwort
Etowah
Octanoia River
Kilpatrick
Sweetwater
Hich
Texas Cavalry
Wheeler
Basel
Macon
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Gov. Vance
Dave
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Manchester
Lyons
A. J. Partin
Planter’s Hotel
J. R. Williams, Jr
Southern Telegraph Company
Seary
Hyde County
Vance
Halden
Mr. Mann
Senate
Gibbs
Weston
Credle
Montgomery County
Holden
Stanly
James Robinson
Rath
the News
Messine
Ger. Mahone
Cingman
Colquit
Davis Faria
Clingman
Euter
Warrenu
Sth
Guar
Lil
Ilere
Ve. Crawlora
Nays
Massacinnets
Colouc Sane
Grant
Gineer
Rogers
Jesus
Aghan
Rowe Cargeas A
Medical Directors Office
Gexenal Hospitans
N.C. Raleigh
Evrotlinu
Hines
Med
Trinity College
W.T. Gannaway
Telegraphic
Phi Kess Association
Mobile
Frank Garsiee
Montrose
Enews
Carrel
Dauphin Island
Mobile Bay
Florida
Orleans
Jas
Mobile Register
Dateoa i
Savas
Oxford
Jackson
Canky
Ept
Terest
Fiewy
Yarkos
Crawford
Priewnere
Gulpsboro
Col. Keane
Lins
Goldsboro
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