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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1865
Page
2
A Confederate critique argues Lincoln’s war strategy remains unyielding and peace talks are futile while Confederate envoys to Washington, led by Hunter Campbell and Stephens, press for negotiated terms. It warns North Carolina to pause calls for a convention to avoid undermining peace commissioners and potential foreign intervention.
Delegation Pool Carter Person and Hall met President Davis in Richmond amid illness. Virginia officials offered honors and confidential peace talk was reported as frank and hopeful. Legislature and Governor hosted sessions, with aim to keep states united and avoid secession. Report of conferences expected to reveal progress and shared goodwill.
A visiting Confederate soldier denounces Reconstruction and attacks Raleigh newspapers for promoting peace with the Union. He warns that negotiation with the enemy would prolong the war, betray the Confederacy, and force a political reorganization under Yankee rule, urging steadfast resistance and pledging continued struggle.
A stark call echoes through the piece as widows and orphans cry out against a grave wrong. Soldiers driven by duty and outrage vow to resist, with bayonet point and cannons as the implied threat backing their resolve.
Despatches report Confederate forces at Braxton Bridge and McBride's Bridge under pressure from Union cavalry. Enemy movements threaten Branchville and Young's Island as two gunboats shell Fort Anderson with no serious Confederate casualties reported yet. Monitors in the river engage. one fort shot a gunboat to force withdrawal.
A Confederate newspaper note from the South West reports a large Yankee force approaching Mississippi, with 15 000 troops fitting out in New Orleans and aiming for Pascagoula to land at Mobile. Citizens are urged to stay alert as Mobile is seen as a likely target, with calls to unite and resist. War news from the Army of Tennessee notes many reinforcements and stragglers returning to their commands, preparing clothing and supplies for winter, while few intend to remain in Union lines.
A veteran correspondent notes no firm detail from War Department on Sherman. It is thought part of his force may cross the Saltketchie, seven miles above the North road bridge. The fourteenth corps still crosses at Sister's Ferry while reconnoissance of the enemy toward Fredericksburg is described.
Arrangement of the Spring Circuit places judges by town and court order. Edenton Newbern Raleigh Hillsboro Wilmington Salisbury Morganton Bamcombe and others listed amid exchanges and 4th 6th dockets. The fragment shows circuit names and assignments under Judge Read with multiple towns and exchanges.
In Richmond on Feb 1 the Senate approved a bill to abolish quartermaster and commissary offices at posts and depots and appoint bonded agents in their places. It also repeals authority to detail ages 18 to 45 in those departments before going into secret session. In the House Mr. Gholton urged ready peace terms but warned to strengthen arms and energy in the army, oppose negro troops, and support General Lee with capable generals. He praised the Press for aiding the war effort. the currency bill awaited conference, then the House also moved to secret session.
A Georgia dispatch reports Confederate forces at Rica's Bluff on the Apalacheola River repelled a raid after seizing a lieutenant and forty enslaved people on the 25th. The following day additional enemy movements were seen toward Rica's Bluff with unknown numbers.
Confederate Senate debated House changes on hiring free people of color to fortify works as secret session followed. The Richmond report notes the House approved pay and office salaries and expressed Congress’s wartime patriotism. Northern dispatches discuss Blair’s mission, Lincoln peace talks, and Confederate stories from Charleston to Maximilian.
Richmond correspondent reports conflicting notices as Seward and Union officials discuss Fort Monroe negotiations. Rebels’ commissioners and Lincoln aides meet, with peace only possible through constitutional submission and abolition acts. Commissions returned to Richmond after briefing. fires in Savannah and cotton exports noted alongside Brazil Paraguay hostilities.
From Petersburg Feb 5 the report claims Union pressure on Gen Gordons front, with enemy forces reaching Vaughan road and Hatcher's Run. Skirmishing occurs but no full engagement yet. Enemy trains move troops, while heavy cannonading on the left at Chesterfield works causes no casualties among Confederates.
Richmond February reports the New York War of the 31st page detailing board of supervisors speeches about the draft. City quota rises from four to twenty one thousand, with riot feared if draft proceeds on February 15. A committee is sent to Washington urging quota reduction and urging calm from the excited public.
Lynn Adam2 announces candidacy for Wake County trustee. If elected he pledges to attend to the duties of the office and serve with diligence and faith. February date unclear in source text.
Wake County announces candidate J F Hutchins for reelection as County Trustee at the February term of the Wake County Court. Public notice dated February 4.
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