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13 Jul 1864
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Weekly Confederate in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1864
Page
1
The Fourth of July and Its Contested Meaning Across the Nation
The excerpt discusses July Fourth as a sacred day tied to the Declaration of Independence and to loyalties, contrasting Union celebrations with Confederate grievances. It references New York’s ratification conditions, federal union tensions, and wartime dissent, including letters from Wolf Pitt and postal matters amid Morgan’s Kentucky raid with substantial prisoner and property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes Vistory
Volkoever
State of New York
New York
Wolf Pitt
Perjury charge stirs North Carolina political row
The organ of Mr Holden accuses O Churchill Benton Holand J B Long R M Sage and Silas Beckwith of perjury over a secret order. The piece urges witnesses to expose leaders and bring the ring to justice as loyal North Carolinians vow to crush the nefarious organization from Greene County to the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Holden
O. Churchill
Benton Holand
J. B. Long
R. M. Sage
Silas Beckwith
Mr. Helden
Holdee
Audge
Superior Court
Tt iv
Churchill
Long
Beckwith
Hallands
North Carolina
Greene County
Mountains
Messrs
Hellands
Leng
Suggs
Heldem
O. Chnthill
Rentos Rolland
G. H. Holland
R. M. Sugg
Helden
Grant withdrawals shift Civil War focus to Petersburg
A traveler relays that General Grant has moved his army from the south to the north side of the Appomattox, abandoning the Virginia river siege at Petersburg and aiming for a northward thrust. Heavy artillery reportedly fires northward, signaling a possible engagement as repair work begins on the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad amid Yamkee raider activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Heneke
Grant
Appomattox
Petersburg
Thchuiand
Drewry’s
Richmond
Weldon
Yamkee
Mandar
Bollidzhrask Street
Grast
Vaoer
Red
Grouisiana
Sprisnyscchusetts Republican
Menefeld
Rinsom
Renenees
Riven
Binks
Butler
Preachers and war faith split in Civil War era church defense
The article mocks rival religious and political factions as it discusses preachers and the debate over allegiance between Confederate leaders and Lincoln era figures. It notes Brigadier General Lucius Pelk being wounded in Georgia and praises his command while hoping for his quick return to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius Pelk
Georgia
Sanders-Vance contract dispute exposed in 1864 letters
A Northern Carolina public notice reproduces letters and testimony on a supposed contract between G N Sanders and Gov. Vance for Army Stores and Naval Bonds payment. John White’s reply confirms Sanders failed to furnish goods while Vance sought performance. The document also defends Gov. Vance against perjury charges and criticizes Holden's allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Vance
George N. Sanders
Sanders
Sandere
John White
Cottom Bonds
London
Warnerton
N. C
Cox
D. K. McKay
Raleigh
Serge
Axawar
G. N. Sanders
England
Nova Scotia
North Carolina
Gov. Vance
Halifax
Antwerp
Z.B Vance
Tsaw
Naval
Gov Vance
MO. White
Soldiers Vote Ordinances To Allow July Ballot Access
The notice states that on Thursday July 28 soldiers may vote for Governor and state lawmakers and sheriffs. Ordinances authorizing soldier voting will be published tomorrow.
Murder of Mr J P Woodard by deserters in Alexander
The Iredell Express reports the murder of Mr J P Woodard of Alexander County by a gang of deserters who shot him on his premises after he and others pursued deserters in Wilkes County. Woodard, a former Home Guard member, died on May 25 following the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Ladies Relief Association
Grant
Robert E. Lee
Iredell Express
J. Po Woodard
Alexander County
Wilkes County
Jo. Yuazer
Mr. Weird
Mr. Woodird
Tencee
Serter
Atlantic and North Carolina Railway elects officers and directors
At an initial meeting in Goldsboro, J D Whitford was elected president, Justice secretary and treasurer, with George Green J H Breau and J C Washington named directors of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Axp
N.C
J.D. Whitford
George Green
J H Breau
J. C. Washington
The
Atlantic
N.C Rabhour
Goldsboro
Whitford
PD Dent
Justice
Molasses in Government Prices Spar Over State Printer
The Raleigh Standard notes a heated dispute over "shade officers" around Gov. Vance and the State Printer Holden. It accuses officials of using Government pricing for molasses and alleges starvation among women and children while printing operations access cheap supplies. The piece also reports Civil War battlefield rumors, mail gaps, and a railroad reopening expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Standard
Holden
Commissary Department
Col. Russ
Breth
Shade
Gov. Vance
Halden
Speer
Jordan
Faribault
Faison
Clarke
Helden
Peer
Gad Jordan
Faribanit
Arke
Legislative Camditatas
Supreme Court Opinions Gathered Across Districts In Equity
A compilation of diverse equity decisions and judgments from multiple counties. It notes decrees for plaintiffs in Guilford Ashe and Rowan, reversals in Walton and Bradshaw matters, and various dismissals or exclusions in McDowell and McDowell related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearox
C. J
IplHaskilles
Equity
Stanly
Menden Hall
Guilford
I. Bustards
Ashe
Peeder
Barringer
Rowan
Battie
Tu Haten
Bradshaw
Carsec
Oher
McDowell
Carson
Fom
Trust
Maxty
Jo la Tarner
Kittel
Giasils
Whitaker Ra
Brown
Taker
Ra Harris
Rom Rowan
Prigment
Clive
X Leimore
Tr m
Tovelard
Advertising rates and services offered by the Confederate newspaper
The notice outlines inverted advertisement charges per square ten lines and confirms marriage notices and obituaries count as advertisements. It lists job work as available with dispatch and claims to match Southern Confederacy standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Confederacy
Graham for Gov Vance endorsed by Hon W A Graham letter
The piece reports Hon William A. Graham of North Carolina endorsing Gov. Zebulon Vance for re election. It includes Graham’s letter stating firm support for Vance due to administration abilities, energy, and state rights guardianship, and notes other conservatives’ reactions and political context of the 1864 race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Holden
A. Grahim
North Ceroiius
Res Clares
Vance
Wem
A. Grahem
Holden
William A. Gustam
Gov. Vance
Gov. Graham
Hintssone
Rfpic
General Assembly
Epast
Te . Vance
Crnell
Uur
Josjam Turner JR
Turner
Tor
Peearess
Fay
Hiden
Vorner
Hia
Turfter
Josiah Turner
Standard and Progress
Graham
Mr. Turner
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Kentucky
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Saunders
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Fountain Head
Charlotte Democrat
Supreme Court
Wit
Gov
Vaner
J. D. Hyman
Fortowee
Pullaseea
Sockun & Cs
Auguta
Boas
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