Fort Fisher Assault Reported and Heroic Stand Noted Here
An account from Wilmington describes the Fort Fisher fighting, the landing of Confederate forces, and the costly defense by Lt. Col. Lamb and Gen. Whiting. It highlights brave actions by Major Whiting, praises Col. Lamb, and notes heavy losses for the attackers while the fort remained under Confederate control.
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Witon
Fisher
Ths
Leroisi
Raeng Lim
Ieeeneral Hoke
Confederacy
Wilmington
Lamcota
Mberne
Wilmington Falls Fisher Bragg in Defense of Courage
The Wilmington newspaper defends General Bragg after the Fort Fisher loss. It assigns blame to higher authorities and troops, notes Bragg’s sacrifices, and praises General Hoke for a reconnaissance that influenced the outcome. It calls for restraint and emphasizes justice over partisanship.
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Confederate States
Fisher
Worthy Thoughts on War and Duty in a Southern Chronicle
A late 1861 Wilmington Chronicle editorial argues Southerners should persist in war due to honor and civic duty, despite fatigue. It praises General D. H. Hill, notes skirmishes near Sagar Lee, reports wounded including John Sipe, and mentions weather, rail disruptions, and local morale.
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Ines
Sines
Characer
Yue
Wilmington
Manchester
Henry M. Drure
Hallira
Aris
John Sipe
N. C.T
N.C
General Hospital No. 4
Wilmington Journal
Tyewron
Edward Everett’s Washington Speech and Legacy Outlined
Massachusetts figure Edward Everett, recently deceased, is praised for his ornate oratory on Washington and abolitionist stance. The piece notes his support for constitutional rights of the South, wartime fervor, and enduring fame in Fourth of July commemorations. It references political figures like Pierce, Seymour, and John B. Floyd in context of his era.
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Edward Everett
Edward Evertt
Massachusetts
Washington
George Washington
Mr. Everett
Fulmors Dekizson
Dix
Pierce
Dhemas Seyrour
Presino
W Mistes
John B
Ketward Everett
George Wards
Penmine
Charleston Dispatch Briefs From Civil War Fronts and Congress
Telegraphic summaries from Charleston report Confederate forces near McTride's bridge and possible crossings at McPhersonville. In Richmond, Marshall's cotton and tobacco resolutions pass. Foote expelled from the House. Senate passes Cherokee bill and a treasury office measure. habeas corpus rejected. reserve leaps bill advances.
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Charleston
Wheeler
McTride’s Bridge
Point Royal
Confederate Congress
Richmond
Marshall
Cotton
Yeas
Senate
Steadwaite
Gana
Johns. Williams
Foote
Snead
Committee On Elections
Confederate States
House
Office of Deposit
Treasury
J. M. Leach
Richmond Notes on Secret Sessions and Fort Fisher
Richmond dispatches report secret Senate and House actions creating a commander in chief role for the Confederacy and recommending Johnston’s reinstatement. Hood reportedly relieved at his own request as Dick Taylor takes command. Fort Fisher operations and losses are detailed with the capture of the fort and prisoners, including generals Whiting and Whiting’s aide. Gold and other brief items round out the news from Northern papers.
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Hood
Thomas
Washington War Department
Kentucky
Lyon
Nashville
Army of
Richmond
Jan
Senate
Creati Fee
Confederacy
Gen
Johnston
House
Dick Taylor
Southern
Washington
Philadelphia
Blair
Kerman
Clifton
Wayne County
House of Representatives
Cox
Fort Fisher
Beaufort
Wade
Navy
Porter T
Terry
Curtis Wourt
Federel Point
Whiting
Cole
Meagher
Sataooga
Sherman
New York
iCOTCH AND WIGH-TOAST vs SNUPR Sketch Ad
An advertisement from Graham, North Carolina, markets DINES LADY Sketch Snui produced under Clark and Miller. The High-Toast, a salt sea ale, offered in half pound boxes, touts purity and expert supervision by Lovittains staff in New York City. J. B. Clark signs the notice dating, with Confederate Tobacco and CIGALS enumeration.
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Manu- Clark & Miller
Graham
N.C
New York City
J. B. Clark
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Caldwell County
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Carolina
Gnaxvire County
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James &. Lewis
Amanda
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Newton
Henry W. Berkley
Confederate
Raleigh
Weitness Anne Landis
Oxford
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School For Young Ladies
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