17 Feb 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1864
Page
1
The Confederate press laments party divisions amid Union threats, lauds North Carolina’s pro Confederacy stance, and argues for unified support of military measures. It reports on military successes, calls for extended conscription, defends leadership, critiques the Standard, and notes personal losses and local notices.
The Confederate loan rises in London amid victory reports from Vicksburg and Gettysburg. England’s press signals independence gains as Confederate bonds attract investors in gold and speculate on future exchanges. The piece condemns wartime postal mismanagement and urges Postmaster General Reagan to uncover delivery faults. It also quotes harsh Northern recruitment practices and urges rapid, universal military service while praising Confederate leadership and ongoing enlistments.
One captain and 39 privates captured at Nett's Ford by Gen Early's division. The enemy crossed Barnett's Ford early but soon re crossed again this morning.
Dispatches from February 7 to February 8 describe Union and Confederate actions across multiple theaters. Reports note Grant’s recommended merit, Hood commanding Confederate forces, Yankee advances toward Bottoms Bridge, and planned operations around the Chickahominy. The Alabama sinks the Contest, Gamble dies, Reele and Bayard succession in the Senate, and Meade’s illness delays Rapidan actions.
John A. Wilcox of Texas, a member of the House, collapsed and died in his room yesterday morning while apparently in good health. Congress adjourned without business beyond announcing his death and passing resolutions and eulogies in both chambers.
The Confederate siege around Charleston intensifies with ongoing shelling and a fifth Monitor near the coast. Reports say Knoxville endures smallpox with 70 cases, ration shortages, and a truce attempt to evacuate ladies. Brigadier General HW L Gilmor receives command, while Morton's cavalry pushes back enemy pickets near Knoxville as trains run to Strawberry Plains.
Official notices report arrival of 18 gunboats and transports at Jacksonville Florida with a large enemy force presumed to be advancing on Saturday night. General staff work described as neatly executed at this office.
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