15 Feb 1865
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1865
Page
1
A letter argues politicians fault public praise, calling for precise accusations and refuse to generalize. It urges citizens to monitor public servants, report malfeasance, and uphold government integrity, citing a Richmond Sentinel article as guidance for responsible disclosure.
A long defense of citizen reporting on malversation argues that information from the public is essential to start inquiries. Citizens should not fear reprisals and officials must listen and investigate. delays encourage impunity amid widespread public service misconduct and weak oversight.
In Raleigh on February 15 1865 the legislature frays over a motion to reorganize the Home Guard to aid the war effort. Debates reveal calls for unconditional independence, warnings against peace on terms of submission, and fear of European pressure. The piece parallels Richmond dispatches about peace terms and urges steadfast resistance.
The Legislature awards Surgeon General Warren the rank of Brigadier General as General Robert E. Lee is named General in Chief. Col. F. M. Parker of Cox's Brigade retires wounded, to supervise Enrolling offices. Brig. Gen. Bryan Gihes becomes Major General in Rodes Division under Early’s corps. General Custis Lee promoted to Major General for a division north of the James.
Job work of free description will be executed at this office with dispatch as next as can be done anywhere in the Southern Confederacy.
At a February 1 1865 meeting of Company A 43d Regiment officers and men unanimously adopted a set of preamble and resolutions. They express unyielding support for President Davis, reject peace terms short of independence, and vow to continue fighting until the Confederacy is recognized as a free nation. They urge state legislature not to oppose the Confederate cause and to publish the proceedings in multiple papers.
The Fayetteville Observer notes the nearing end of superbundance for Treasury notes and urges restricting circulation to 150 million dollars to fund a seven hundred million dollar annual tax need. It warns of currency scarcity and currency depreciation if notes are squandered, urging support for war financing and patriotism. It also recounts General Lee advising clergy to go among soldiers to promote religious instruction.
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