Yankee Nation Builds Castles in the Fire
The piece discusses Union General Leven through the kimine, Bennett's claim the Confederacy has collapsed, and Sherman Porter's actions near Wilmington and Savannah. It notes Hood, Hardee, and the Confederate defense, with Porter's gunpowder blast at Wilmington and the misreading of the blast as an ironclad. The narrative contrasts Yankee reportage with Confederate resilience and cites a Virginia speech on currency.
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Sherwan Bertman
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Savan Yasnih
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Hardee
Fitcen
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Rnder
Porter
Bey Pematar
Germany
Franer
Wilmington
Indeca Porter
Wake
Johmston
Cme Ke
Bold resolve urged in Richmond Sentinel defense debate
From the Richmond Sentinel a call to citizens and leaders to endure sacrifice for the Confederacy. The piece argues subjugation would destroy liberty, urges unity, and proposes a General-in-Chief plan with Gen. Lee to reform war effort and mobilize manpower. It warns against surrender and extols steadfast public spirit.
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Richmond Sentinel
Yankees
Louisiana
Britain
France
Spain
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Richmond
Supreme Command
Lee
Congress
Gen. Lee
Columbia Guardian
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Attack on Wilmington Abandoned sparks relief in North Carolina
The Wilmington affair ends with the fleet setback halted by delays and good defense. Observers praise Gen Whiting and Col Lamb for their fortifications at Fort Fisher, while critics urge support for leaders and warn against political faction fights. History notes harsh debates in Raleigh and stresses steadfast Confederate resolve.
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North
Carolina
Wilmington
Wilwington
Lit Fisher
Whiting
Gol. Lomb
Willington
Lamb
Confederacy
North Carolina
Fay
Fragmentary Civil War Bravery Report From Fort Fisher
The report details junior officers and cavalry units in action around Sugar Leaf and Fisher, noting endurance and general conduct. Major Reece reportedly surrendered with a detachment after being surrounded, while others resisted. The piece mentions lines held, bombardment by the enemy, and a clash with the fort’s defenses as the action unfolded near Fort Fisher.
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Inet
Gusous
Suga
Fort Fisher
Reece
Stablin
Gallant Barge Action Ends in Hazardous Sea Loss
Two barges rowed 1200 yards toward a buoy in shallow water to test a tactic. A single shot passed over the fleet and damaged one tug. The flag bearer floated ashore as the boats diverged. Some enemy were rescued, but the risky maneuver failed.
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Inter
Arden
Hog raising tips from L. B. M. on efficient pork production
L. B. M. of Pinewood Halifax County NC urges farmers to pig sows with a male after separation to ensure litters every eleven months. He recommends pasture, feeding pigs dough or soaked corn, separate rearing until five months, and fattening pigs to sixty pounds by April to boost North Carolina pork output.
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Messrs
North Carolina
Pinewood
Halifax County
N. C
Unclear legislative note on extending time for 1864 act
A fragment notes Congress considering an extension of time for the 1864 act, indicating debate over extending the period to a later date. No full details or participants are readable.
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Congress
Confederate Advertising Rates and Notices
The Confederate newspaper outlines advertising charges for marriage notices obituaries and job work. It notes insertions priced per square of top lines and promises neat execution at the office.
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