Consolidation bill sparks North Carolina military debate
The piece argues that many regiments and companies fall below minimum strength, forcing consolidations that sever units from their soldiers, officers, and comrades. It laments lost flags and valor, urges preserving veterans, and appeals to North Carolina lawmakers to avoid distressing consolidations by using available resources.
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Forest of Congress
Congress
Puraberos
North Carolna
North Carolina
North Car
Readings from Davis and Sherman Stir Southern Resolve
The Columbia Guardian notes dispatches from President Davis pledging defense of South Carolina and praises unity with Richmond. Wilmington Journal suggests Sherman movements from Port Royal and possible threats toward Augusta and Columbia, while freshets may hinder action. The Daily Telegraph from Fayetteville is welcomed to the corps editorial.
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Daily Telegraph
Fayetteville
W.H. Bernard
Corps
Opposition to negro troops in the Confederate debate
The Weekly Confederate reports Mr. Dick’s harsh opposition to using negro soldiers while contrasting his stance on white conscription and enemy use of black troops. It notes speculation about peace overtures from F. P. Blair and Singleton in Richmond, and warns of arson attempts in the city as citizens stay vigilant.
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North Carolina
South
Gen. Lee
Mr. Dick
Congress
Lee
Carter
Richmond
F. P. Blair
Singleton
Blair
Savannah
Andrew
Massachusetts
National Army
Secretary of War
The Right Spirit in the Draft Controversy
A citizen claims patriotic duty in support of independence and urges conscripts to act faithfully. He asserts personal readiness to serve not for gain but for the greater cause, expresses faith that independence will come with collective effort, and calls for disciplined, timely action under God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mon Ox
Inactivity of Grant's Forces Noted by Petersburg Scouts
Reliable scouts report no enemy movement near Grant lines with only constant drilling observed. The piece urges lessons in discipline, notes minimal artillery fire, and counters Northern reports of city shelling. A corporal and four men escaped prisoners were captured near Elizabethtown and turned over to Wilmington authorities.
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Petersburg
Grant
Carrarep
Florence
D. C
Elizabethtown
Bladen County
Cape Fear
Newbern
Begro
Wilmington
State Journal
Debate on arming slaves and independence in Confederate states
A Confederate-era letter argues against arming enslaved people, urging Congress to maximize white conscription and win independence without Black troops. It warns a Lincoln proclamation would prompt desertions and suggests England or France as options. Mentions Palms and proposed ministers.
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Messrs
Confederacy
Congress
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Abraham Lincoln
England
France
Messrs. Editors
Veritas
Lines of General Lee and Confederate Valor
Features poetry praising General Lee and Confederate resolve, followed by commentary on war’s moral effects and a Virginia news roundup. It notes a reporter killed in action, George C. Steadman of Steadmansville, Kentucky, and details his service and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lee
George C. Steadman
Steadmansville
Kentucky
Adam Johnson
Morganfield
Steadman
Richmond Press
Beall
Chespeake
Richmond
Second Attack Upon Wilmington Reported By Journal
The Journal details the Confederate defense during the second Wilmington assault. It notes a large landing force under General Terry, heavy Friday bombardment of Fort Fisher, and rising casualties. Reports say Fort Fisher eventually fell after a two hour hand to hand fight, with General Whiting among the defenders, and Union control near the fort earlier described as uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Terry
Fort Fisher
Thomas E. King
Southerlan
J. James A. Miller
Smithville
Craig’s
Fort Fiser
Sugar Loaf
Bragg
Wilmington and
Weldon
Latham and
Gillispie
Adams
Carter
Vowell
Jas. Miller
Whiting
Sugar
Fisher
Braxton Bragg
P.S
Port Fisher
Fort Fieher Fel
Goldsboro
Liue
Battery Gatlin
Confederate Advertisement Rates and Lincoln Era Job Notice
The Confederate advertises advertising rates at ten dollars per ten lines for each insertion. It notes marriage notices and obituaries as advertisable items and offers job work to be executed at the office with dispatch and neatness deemed possible anywhere in the Southern Confederacy.
Battle Report with Casualties and Heavy Enemy Losses
A correspondent notes that several were wounded, including a colonel, and estimates 500 to 600 enemy casualties. Our side suffered light losses with few deaths, while the attackers were repelled seven times from our works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colone Lamb
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Prings
Asheville
Nome
Famors
Hannibal Hamlin
Fine
John P. Hale
New Hampshire
Samuel M. Harrington, Jr
Delaware
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Prussia
J. KE. Miller
Greece
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Sapphira
Argusta Chronicle
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Siegel
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New Hope
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Military Institute
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Times
Washington
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Army and Navy Herald
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Dan Six
Americ
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America
Luis Tecan
UeTerTea
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Sam
Geor Washington
Gatlin
Stokes
Yadkin
Davie
Rowan
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Lincoln
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C. Leventhorpe
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Gov. Vance
R.C Gatlin
Trenholm
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