Power of Congress to suspend habeas corpus and mobilize forces
The Confederate Constitution grants Congress sweeping powers to declare war raise armies provide for and regulate land and naval forces organize oversee conscription and suspend habeas corpus in emergencies. It frames the president as commander in chief with authority to enter treaties and act for national safety, warning against despotism and emphasizing the need for strong centralized action to defend the Confederacy.
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Congress
Confederate States
Confederate Congress
National Con Congress
Citiz Tion
Expen
Cis
A Sister's Shame
Proceedings from Savannah meeting chaired by the mayor dissolve city ties to the Confederacy and condemn disloyalty. The Augusta paper quotes harsh criticism of Savannah citizens who seek peace with national authorities, urging firm resistance and renewed military action to restore loyalty and honor amid Sherman’s march. The item also notes promotions in the 6th North Carolina Regiment and a Columbus Times barb about England, plus a patriotic relief effort by soldiers.
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Savannah
Arnold
Disgrees
Shernan
Empire State
Assas
Augusta
Sivinnah
United States
Georgia
Sherman
Argia
Confederacy
Sover
Georgia Voices for a Sovereign Convention in War Time
The piece argues for Georgia to call a sovereign convention to decide the state’s fate amid Civil War pressures. It condemns anti-convention factions as cowardly or traitorous and supports Gov. Brown urging legislative action. It notes broad endorsement of negro enlistment and urges unity to strengthen independence and reinforcements for the soldiers.
War talk and calls for slave service in the army
The piece reflects a war time mood with a pause to assess the danger and position. It notes Congress, press, and people discussing measures to extricate the country and mentions widespread debate over making slaves soldiers. It argues decisive, energetic action could hasten independence and victory despite hardship.
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Congress
Change of Schedule on the North Carolina Railroad
The schedule shows an accommodation train from Charlotte to Raleigh arriving at 11 55 p m and the mail train from Goldsboro arriving at 11 40 p m and leaving at 12 p m. The Charlotte to Raleigh mail train runs 11 a m to 11 30 a m. The Raleigh to Gaston road mail train now departs Raleigh at 11 30 a m and arrives 12 35 p m. The rest of the text declares Confederate resolve and independence.
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North Carolina Railroad
Charlotte
Raleigh
Goldsboro
Raleigh and Gastup Road
Arming the Slaves in Confederate War Debate
A Confederate opinion piece weighs arming enslaved people for military defense. It weighs moral effects, army morale, and public sentiment, arguing risks of demoralizing white troops versus potential strength. It cites General Lee and appeals to duty, liberty, and survival, urging discussion of this drastic policy. Tank. Kittreil's Springs.
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Lee
Rone
Kittreil
History Repeating in the Revolution War
In a winter North Carolina episode General Greene encounters a barefoot sep liner who endures frost. The reply notes rough conditions and hope for supplies. The man anticipates a forthcoming fight and vows to secure shoes if given power to procure footwear. The exchange underscores hardship and resilience amid conflict.
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North Carolina
Greene
Little girl quizzes mother over Mr Smith nose
A talkative child teases visitors at the house. She is cautioned to avoid mentioning a guest's flattened nose. The girl blurts out that Mr Smith has no nose, despite the mother's warning.
Darkness and destruction in Montgomery arair dispatch
From the Montgomery Arair report the city suffered extreme darkness and debris. A railroad bridge was ripped from its foundations and carried away. In Opelika a child died after being dragged hundred yards and pinned beside a fallen tree. A bedstead lodged atop a tree. Telegrams hint at harsh Yankee tactics in conquered areas. Fay Observer quotes harsh government orders and cautions against judging by manners.
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Montgomery
Sivanxnan
Sherman
Hamlet
Conscription of Negroes Debate in Confederate Press
The Wilmington Carolinian argues for conscripting Black soldiers to bolster Confederate ranks citing army shortages after defeats in Tennessee and urging swift action. It defends discipline, foresees practical postwar plans, and proposes states provide homesteads and property rights for Black soldiers. It also cites Carson and Lee as favorable factors.
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Les
Confederacy
Ivis
P Seibly Co
Queston
Fredom
Covgras
New York
Lincoln
Lee
Reports of Hood movement and Wheeler’s cavalry
Telegraphic dispatches from January 9 to 10 describe Confederate forces under General Hood moving toward the Tennessee river and Savannah gunboats and transports passing toward Eastport. Wheeler’s cavalry is declared organized into three divisions with eight brigades, amid denials of disorganization. News from Macon and Charleston adds threats along the Oloppee river and in Southwestern Georgia.
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Richmond
Macon
General S. Cooper
Hood
Tupelo
Thomas
Tennessee River
Savannnah
Eastport
G. T. Beauregard
Charleston
Jefferson Davis
Wheeler
Oloppee River
Georgia
General Hosprrcal No. 8 Raleigh Jan 9 1864
War era editorial from General Hospital No 8 Raleigh NC urging loyal citizens to suppress treason and support Confederate authority. Calls out editors and legislators, cites General Lee and sixty thousand veterans, warns traitors, and notes Governor Vance discharging Home Guard. Includes brief items on a grand review and a home guard discharge.
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Hosprrcal
Raleigh
Confederate
God of
Lincoln
Robert £. Lee
Gen Hospital
No. 8
N. C
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Jas. G. Harris
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Sam McD. Tate
Gov. Vance
Chronicle and Sentinel
Brown
Sterling Paper
Wilmington
Lord Byror
Wilmington Carolinian
O’neil
Mobile and Ohio
Egypt
O'Neil
Lsme
South
Democrat
Telegraphic
Press Association
Home Guard
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