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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1864
Page
3
A harsh political missive from the Civil War era describes a heated dispute over Mr Holden and the State Printer. It portrays accusations of secret orders, loyalty conflicts, and control of newspapers like the Standard and Advance, with implied threats against critics and calls for fiscal support for officers and families amid wartime strain.
The piece contrasts July 1863 era gold prices with Confederate and Union war reporting. It argues that gold reflects truth more reliably than press accounts of Lincoln's victory, citing Wall Street fluctuations from 210 to 250 and the costly losses of Grant and Sherman. It urges continued faith and divine aid as deliverance nears.
The report highlights strong prospects for the Chatham Railroad and Deep River resources. Subscriptions include $109,000 by a single investor and a $300,000 authorized follow up by Raleigh & Gaston Railroad stockholders. Deep River coal and iron ore are praised for quality and potential industrial expansion with plans for furnaces and rolling mills. Government aid for the Chatham line is noted as a catalyst for cheaper fuel and regional factories. A Caswell speech by Bedford Brown lauds Gov. Vance’s administration, prompting questions about Conservative party loyalties.
The Raleigh Standard reports on alleged collusion among Mr Bragg and Governor Vance, with Rev Mr Bragg and Rev Holden tied to appointments and political machinations. It accuses plots to influence troops, discredit President Davis, and concealment through secret embraces of power.
W N Bragg issues a public statement denying links to any secret political organization in the state. He explains funds raised were to purchase a license for divine worship and defends his actions as for his family and soldiers. He rejects accusations of aiding enemies or disseminating political doctrine.
An 1861 letter from James H. Everitt accuses Everett and Holden of treason, treachery, and aiding the enemy. It urges legal action, public censure, and tests of law while accusing them of disloyalty and taking oaths to the Confederate cause. The piece mocks the current government and calls for loyalty to North Carolina.
Sworn statements from July 1863 describe John H Powell delivering a December letter containing five dollars for posting. The letter allegedly written entirely by James H Everett and marked treasonous was copied and forwarded, with officials urged to pursue treason charges.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a city area and a sequence of misread names and terms. It references possible individuals, places, and events with unclear context, including a quoted segment and a listlike string of tokens. The legible bits point to a historical newspaper snippet lacking coherent narrative.
The document records sworn statements by George V. Strong and others in Wayne County North Carolina regarding H Everitt’s alleged involvement with letters during the Civil War era. It notes Everitt denying parentage of a letter and discusses who published Everitt’s communications and the influence of Jeff Davis.
The court’s decision upholds the power of government to compel substitutes and protect subjects. Justice Jude Bittle’s reasoning cites established authorities and supports sovereignty. A State Council meeting is noted for the 194 inst.
A long dispatch digest covers Civil War actions including a naval clash near Cherbourg between the Alabama and Kersage, passenger ship damage, and a U S raid context. It notes Lincoln’s proclamations, martial law in Kentucky, and reports of raids from Braddock to Chambersburg, with ongoing excitement around Fredericksburg and Martinsburg.
Jackson reports a sharp fight at Colemans Crossroads ten miles south of Port Gibson as forces from Kodnes and Vicksburg clash with Adams brigade units led by Colonel Wood. Union troops repulse the enemy, with 47 killed and many wounded, while recapturing horses and arms. Clinton, La. reports Little Rock captured by Gen Price and Steele’s supplies seized as Fort Smith advances. Kirby Smith orders impressment of half the Trans Mississippi cotton for military needs.
Northern News from Richmond notes Union forces under Hunter approaching Harper's Ferry to seize Siegle on Maryland heights. Ewell's corps reportedly along the upper Potomac. Semmes challenges Kearsage. the Kearsage takes thirty hits, thirteen penetrating hull. a 100 pounder shell remains lodged in the stern post. Liverpool funds accrue for a sword gifted to aristocratic families.
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