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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1864
Page
3
The piece condemns recent Congress votes on currency, monetary, and tax bills, arguing they aim to stabilize and absorb currency surplus while fearing repudiation. It praises soldiers and officials loyal to the nation, warns against traitors and enemies, and urges immediate prayers to rescue liberties from a perceived despot.
Controversy over deserter claims targets the Standard and Progress papers. Editors quote officers and letters while denouncing each other’s neutrality and urging public duty amid Confederate state politics and Georgia sentiment.
The Richmond Sentinel notes a joint committee report from both Houses defending Navy Secretary Mallory against hostile critics. It lauds his vigilant, industrious work to purchase and build the navy despite extraordinary difficulties, and hopes naval triumphs will rival land victories.
The piece defends Congress that suspends Habeas Corpus in certain cases and warns traitors they have reason to fear legal action. It lists treasonous acts, spying, aiding the enemy, desertion, and interference with the government, urging loyalty to the Confederate cause. It asserts law protects true friends and threatens punishments for the corrupt.
The article reports Confederate Congress suspending the writ of habeas corpus for security during invasion. It lists grounds including treason conspiracies aiding the enemy and destroying railway lines. The act authorizes detention under President or War Secretary and lasts for ninety days after the next Congress session.
A historical editorial fragment discusses the Carolina Standard circulating locally yesterday evening. It notes the paper’s publication is suspended temporarily and promises updates on publication resumption and the controller’s report. It contrasts past revolutionary resistance with current political pressures and warns against dissension.
A Civil War era brief notes the second Annis inauguration of the Confederate, a suspension of various public offices, and financial notices about deposits and bonds. It mentions Meade and Grant political actions, Mosby’s cavalry actions near Paris and Upperville, and treasury circulars offering exchange of Treasury notes for bonds before March end.
A correction note defends Col Edwards intelligence and patriotism after a misplacement in a debate. The editors express regret for the misapprehension and pledge to amend the record and discuss the subject with him.
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