06 Jul 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1864
Page
1
The Confederate announces subscription terms from A M Gorman & Co. Daily edition six months and two weekly options. Weekly edition six months. No other terms including conscriptions or longer or shorter periods will be accepted.
Col. McRae's mission to Europe arose after Major Sanders papers were seized at Halifax, forcing the move abroad. Gov. Vance defends arbitration, explains two reasons for not submitting accounts to the Auditor, and highlights a favorable rosin sale contract and inventory returns worth millions, despite Holden’s objections.
In a lengthy defense, Co McRae argues a five percent commission is fair compared with private and state rates. The piece invites Mr. Holden to donate an equivalent sum to mutilated soldiers and includes Dr Leigh’s rebuttal to prior hospital claims at Geneva Hospital Raleigh 1864.
A Raleigh reader offers a rebuttal to claims of mistreatment at Peace Institute Hospital. He testifies three weeks’ stay with good care under Surgeon Leigh, cites clean facilities and ample fare, and denounces hostile “croakers.” The letter also notes vegetable shortages and highlights local political controversy around Mr. Hanes, a Davidson county figure, amid Confederate and Reconstruction debates.
The Fayetteville Observer urges Congress issue nontransferable Confederate bonds of 500 or 1000 dollars to soldiers or their families with semiannual interest and principal at 20 years. Bonds would deter repudiation, reduce desertions, honor veterans, and be funded by future prosperity.
A reader argues for Gov Vance while condemning Holden’s past loyalties and current stance. The writer, once aligned with Johnston, supports Vance as faithful to soldiers and the Confederate cause, condemns Holden as untrustworthy, and predicts Holden will fail to win Northampton votes.
The Standard urges Gov Vance to punish Lt Howard for mob law. It calls him a noble martyr fallen defending Richmond and Holden's family, condemning attempts to punish him as sham and selfish. The piece portrays Howard as a hero killed weeks ago in action against Yankee forces.
A correspondent criticizes a wardmaster report and notes the article’s cautious style. A new mining company in South Carolina aims to operate a Cherokee county lead iron gold and silver deposit with $1,000,000 capital, surveyed by a Confederate engineer. Six hundred African Americans captured by Grant’s forces are sent to Arlington pens.
From Tupelo Mississippi a June 15 report describes Gen. Forrest’s raid into Mississippi with 6000 troops and 24 artillery pieces. The engagement near Brice's Cross Roads and Ripley include heavy fighting, rear attacks, and a retreat by Union forces under Gen. Sturgis and Grierson. Confederate losses totaled over 300, while Union casualties neared 1000 with many prisoners captured.
A battlefield dispatch describes Confederate and Union forces clashing in a wooded frontline. It notes heavy exchange with grape and musketry, heavy enemy losses, and about 100 prisoners including Lt. Col. John Baker and Lt. June H. York. One brigade commander is reported killed, and wagoners suffered severe losses.
A Secatobia dispatch notes Memphis intelligence and rumors of Union forces under Grant. Reports claim Forrest faced defeat with reinforcements. Confederate currency values and gold price in Memphis are cited. Chicago Times and St Louis Republican circles mention a postponed convention and other war chatter.
The Atlanta telegraph reports ongoing heavy fighting around Petersburg with Union gains including 22 captured guns and multiple assaults. Sherman pursues Johnston to the Chattahoochee. Polk dies, Congress adjourns, and bond bids are set. Widespread Confederate notes mention Weldon, Stanton Bridge, and local political sentiment in Holdenite areas.
The Soldiers Relief Society requests contributions of provisions or stores to the President Mrs 3 H Roouas and monetary donations to Treasurer Mrs J W Ellis. Cooked provisions vegetables or fruit may be sent to Guions Hotel between ten and two for managers to receive and distribute.
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