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20 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 20, 1864
Page
1
Protection and peace amid civil turmoil reflection
The speaker denounces false promises of protection by self serving politicians and unaffordable peace through force. He cites crimes against women and theft as proof of chaos from both war and lax governance, urging loyalty to proper authorities and condemning deceit by rivals. Maryland and Tennessee figures are referenced to illustrate broken pledges and desolation.
Holden's shifting stance on Know Nothings and treason clues
A Raleigh Standard critique traces Mr. Holden's changing view from denouncing Know Nothings in peace to excusing or concealing secret orders during treason fears. The piece contrasts his past urging exposure with later reluctance to rebuke members, labeling him wavering and self serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Know Nothings
Union
Holden
Ralggh Standard
Troders
Know Nothing
Raleigh Standard
C. Churchill
Benton Holland
J. B. Long
R. M. Sugg
Silas Beeswith
New York
South
Hecuba
Troy
Proslavery War Department note urges loyalty to soldiers
In Raleigh on July 20 1864 a letter from John Baxter reveals disloyalty by W W Helden and cites war department files. The piece urges citizens to strengthen soldiers by filling ranks supplying needs tending wounds and showing gratitude for service. It calls for renewed protection of troops as loyal guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baxter
W. W. Helden
Gutlands
War Department
Helden
Judges as guardians of peace against crime and conspiracy
The text argues that maintaining strict criminal law is essential to protect society. It warns of secret criminal societies aiming to aid enemies, urges civil judges to detect and punish offenses, and notes North Carolina’s officers must confront conspiracies across the state during wartime. It calls for decisive judicial action to reveal hidden plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
North Carolina
Supreme Court
Congress of the
Confederate States
Controversy Over Secession and Party Split in 1860s North Carolina
A narrator recalls debates with Mr Holden on secession and Union duty from 1850 to 1869. They describe alignment with Douglas, opposition to coercion, and early preparation for war, including urging New Bern to build gunboats and opposing Holden’s later secession stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollen
Congress
Bavery
Holden
Stephen A. Douglas
North Carolina
Judgeshi
Sinesla
Biggs
United States
Douglas
Bredkinri Cizetion
South
Newbern
Wake County
Nelden
Ysoon
Riis
Governor Vances Bacon Arrives For Soldiers Families
A steamer has reached port with a large cargo of bacon imported by Governor Vance for the wives and families of soldiers and the state's destitute. The bacon will be distributed as it can be brought to depots. A large consignment of scythe blades also arrived on state account but late for harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Wilmington Soldiers Witness a Civil War Propaganda Flyer
A Confederate era column discusses Mr. Wilson and a pamphlet circulated among troops. It condemns political prints and circulars mailed to soldiers, warning they would incite desertion and undermine loyalty. The piece notes local candidates and federal anger toward party lines while detailing regionwide discontent.
Readers letter salutes soldiers neighbors and politics
A dated letter asks for space in the paper to respond to an article and defend wartime views from April 1861. The writer claims rights to publish quotations and protests misinterpretation while noting support for soldiers and a war party in the era.
Letter from E. J. Warren on political contest and party loyalties
A corrected transcription presents a letter from E. J. Warren defending his stance in the gubernatorial contest. Warren states he has not publicly advanced any position beyond his private views and claims no personal propagation of party money or influence. He emphasizes his independence from D. or Me control and declines to publicly endorse any candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach
Peae
Warren Eag
Gow
Vance
Folden
Ware Jin
J.D
Thaveleen Pheont
Maine
Supreme Court Terms Reviewed: Colonial Equity Cases Reversed
The document lists numerous equity and criminal appeals from North Carolina circuits including Durham Orange Mecklenburg Cumberland Chatham Davie Surry and others. It notes reversals affirmations demurrers dismissals injunctions and venire de nova actions across a range of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prarsox
Liord Ec
Durham
Orange
Judemant
Gaither
Fae
Dewiefron
Klenburg
Smith Ec
Equity
Duplin
Creeciiog
Reberta Ma
Eliem Cleaveland
Ty Sammey
Pate
Une
Sf Thomas Ube
Doclair
Pluintus Neteniiedis
Findi Defeotanta
Ariaing Verstan Yard
Patton Ps
Pat
Deerea
Mas
Mycon
Buneunhe
Sear Va
Smith
Mallett
Chatham
Demurier
Henson
Gaston
Ta Wikins Cs
Harris
Rutherford
Cony
Kisesil
Burke
Masty
Johnson Va
Olive Tobuscon
Iteaves
Coarhera
Oran
Woodford
State
Davie
Herbert
Sanderson
Clay
MeIver
Worthy
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