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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1865
Page
4
The Fayette Observer reprints a Fayetteville letter praising Southern independence and condemning Northern plans. It argues against further sessions of the Confederate legislature, cites costs and enemy strength, and urges steadfast support for Gov. Vance and Confederate cause. It also discusses Savannah’s capture and warns that peace requires victory.
Major Mallett of the Conscript Bureau reports that exemptions for state officers total five thousand and one hundred, far below the fourteen thousand previously claimed by Lim. The explanation details how the previous estimate was mistaken.
On January 17 1865 the North Carolina Senate opened with reading clerk Mr Badger but no quorum appeared as listed members responded. The Senate adjourned to tomorrow at noon. The House of Commons opened chaired by Speaker Donnell but again lacked a quorum as only a subset of members answered roll call and adjourned to tomorrow at 12 oclock.
The North Carolina Senate convened at noon with Speaker Merrick in the chair. Members present include Long, Lassiter, Horton, Jones, and others. nominations for Chief Clerk were made and postponed to tomorrow. Bridges bill passes through readings. messages between Senate and House exchange, with notices about the governor and a joint select committee. An editorial closes urging loyal conduct amid rumors of Union advances, warning against dissenters.
Reports describe quiet lines after flood damage and transport movements with black and white troops. Francis P Blair is said to be in Richmond area acting on his own authority while rumors swirl about prison theatricals at Libby and a potential peace offer.
From the State Journal a report of casualties in Company D, 40th Regiment NC Troops led by Capt. James S. Lane. Killed Private M P Caton. Wounded Capt. James S. Lane, Sergt. W W Briges, Jas W Dickson, L Edwards, Franklin Dunn, Alfred Baseden, Thos Bradley. Detained at Fort Holmes Lieut. J J Brabble and others. Sick Kenneth Gaither and others remain. The balance with Capt. Lane at Fort Vinker.
Richmond telegram from January 16 reports Fort Fisher subjected to furious bombardment by the enemy. Infantry assault at 4 p.m. and heavy demonstrations against our artillery at 4 p.m. Attacks claimed to have failed by 6:30 p.m. but Fort Fisher was captured around 10 p.m. with most of the garrison, per Gen. R. E. Lee.
From the Valley reports Beverly garrison captured by 300 Confederate troops on the 12th with many killed or wounded. Five hundred eighty prisoners taken. In Richmond, January 16 the Senate and House debate Currency Bill and peace talk rumors. Foote case and press clause edits discussed. Morgan death noted. various military updates through January 17.
Lincoln states foreigners bought Savannah cotton via arms sale and declares it forfeited. Generals Johnston Jackson and Smith are sent to Fort Warren. The World and England France will not recognize the Union restored before March 4, but will recognize the Confederacy. Gold faltering at 224. A North report notes Fort Smith evacuation by Federals and Confederate forces advancing between Little Rock. Confederate lines tight. Lord Russell hints recognition of the Confederacy may come. A flag of truce at Petersburg halts firing. white dogs fired at by opposing sides. Northwest crossings reported.
In the House Mr Marshall moved to reconsider the tobacco and cotton duty bill and report a measure to seize cotton and tobacco in the Confederacy for government payment at current value. Foote arrived from Fredericksburg and refused discharge. Edward A Pollard arrived by flag of truce, describing harsh confinement at Fortress Monroe under orders from Secretary Stanwn. Butler’s removal to Lowell is reported, with Ord taking command of the Army of the James. Blair mission still active and Pollard recalls northern sentiment on war, conscription, and northern draft pressures. Bridges of the Neuse River east of Richmond swept by the frechet flood.
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