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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1865
Page
3
A Confederate article argues peace negotiations may begin through European mediation as British and French interest grows. It cites Union actions, Lincoln era politics, and reports from Richmond, while urging perseverance and continued resistance to maintain leverage and independence.
A Civil War era update discusses political moves in Wake county led by Senator Wiley D. Jones, plus reports of military actions near Fort Fisher. It lists wounded from General Hospital No. 4 including Capt James S. Lane and several NC and GA regiments, and notes seventeen gunboats in the river backing Fort Fisher.
The 1865 North Carolina Senate and House proceedings discuss magistrate nominations in Wake County, questions about impressment and conscription, resignations of the engrossing clerk, and resolutions proposing a state convention to amend the Confederate Constitution. Debates center on impressment laws, militia measures, and Governor demands as Civil War stresses rise.
The House debates approving a journal and calls for a General Convention seeking state conventions including North Carolina. McGhee wins leave to change his vote as members record their stands. A later order about clerical appointments and a request to report on Justices of the Peace is postponed to a future session.
The North Carolina Senate, opened by prayer, debated measures including tax relief for counties and road projects. A contentious line centered on emancipation policy for public services as Mr. Dick and supporters argued against slave use in the army while others pressed for broader reforms.
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