Toward the Last a Raleigh Stand on Gov Ellis Valor
A Raleigh newspaper defends Gov Ellis against Mr Holden by detailing Ellis military appointments and leadership during the Civil War. It rebukes Holden for slander and asserts Ellis displayed duty under hardship, dying resolutely at his post. The piece contrasts Ellis with Holden and predicts memorial honor for Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Gov. Avillis
Pnnd
Priot
Hillis
Ounees
Elis
Ellis
Govwernor
Sohn W. Ellis
Raleigh Standard
Norond
Tolden
Lincoln
Gov. Ellis
Messrs, Vy, Badger
Reade
Mr. Holden
Secord
Tully
Military Board
A.J. Bradford
Haywood W. Guion
Warren Winslow
Bradford
Guion
Nion Mas
Gov. Winslow
D. H. Hill
Ellie
Hill
Gen. Hill
Winder
Col. Stokes
Tew
Meares
Anderson
Campbell
Robt. Ransom
Col. Fisher
Eliia
Col. Shaw
E. Bynum
Lee
Young
Jones
Lightfoot
Rogers
Cam Philosphy
Held
Desperate H O A threats alleged in Green Level district
A citizen claims an Esquire from Green Level threatened to murder all secessionists starting with Jesse Howell and to use sixteen pounds of powder. The notice urges arrest and court action, naming potential witnesses and calling for thorough probing of treasonous plots. It also notes Lieut. Colonel Nethercutt alive despite rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquire
Green Level
Jesse Howell
Howell
William Williams
Secession Debate Highlights Molden and North Carolina Vote
A correspondent argues Molden bears blame for secession and NC departure from the old government while editors and Gov. Vance are urged to address the issue. The piece cites Holdein's secessionist record and repeats claims of his anti Union stance and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molden
North Carolina
Maere
Lieldem
Vance
Celanie
W. Holdein
Ss Uia
Caroline
Standard
United States
Old Union
County Candidates in Wake County Debate Draws Dull Support
The writer dismisses candidates Mr. Rogers and Mr. Fowle while favoring Green Alford. They recall Holden as a former Democrat and secessionist and sketch Richardson as an ally of Bragg and others. They question Richardson on enfranchising Black people and warn against party loyalties among old Whigs and conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Fowle
Richardson
Wake County
Green Alford
Holden
Alford
Mr. Alford
Guy, Bragg
Mr. Courts
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Holden
Laws
Utley
Fatal Collision on North Carolina Railroad Kills Woman
A Sunday wreck on the North Carolina Railroad killed Mrs. Alsten of Chatham, daughter of Mr. Hill of Greensboro, and severely injured seven other passengers. The conductor, Robison, searched for his hat after the crash and vanished, firing up train crews with reckless behavior cited by witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Robinson
Alsten
Chatham
Hill
Greensboro
Secret Society in Rowan County draws rebuke and confession
The Salisbury Watchman reports a letter from Mr. T. H. Eanes exposing an oath bound group called Heroes of America in Rowan. The piece urges members to resign and warns of the enemy's influence among local conservatives. It also notes a second item: Home Guard officer Mr. Glasscock shot near Mocksville, suspected deserters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Watchmen
Rowan County
T. H. Eans
America
Raleigh
Rowan
Hans
Watchman
Rowan, Co
Ms. Brauner
Conservative
Heroes of America
Confederacy
Holden
Yankees
The
Timac
Dring
O. Churchill
North Carolina
Blair H. Eanes
Salisbury Watchman
Moxrpea
Davie
Confederate News Summary From Richmond and Atlanta Dispatches
From Richmond and Atlanta reports dated July 15 to 18 describe Yankee cavalry actions along the Chattahoochee, bridges burned, artillery fire across the river, and Confederate authorities in Georgia enforcing ages for military service. A July 18 dispatch notes Gov. Brown’s orders to arrest military-age men not reporting to defend the state and to send them to Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlantas
Chattahoochee
Moore
Newton
Armstrong
Atlanta
Gov. Brown
Rebellious Action Reported Near Baltimore and Washington
The Chronicle of July 12 details rebel incursions from Monocacy to Baltimore and Washington with fires at Bradford's residence and the gunpowder bridge. Reports say Union forces fall back, telegraph and rail links are cut, and fleets move to save archives while battles flare near Blair's Farm and Tenally Town road.
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Petersburg
Bradford
Baltimore
Charles Street
Harry Dilmore
Gunpowder Bridge
Philadelphia
Bush River
Stemner River
Warrington
Monocacy
Jey Johnson
Letcher
Cockrant
Washington
Banka
Insurance
Cherland
Annapolis
Magalia
Pranklin
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
South Mountain Pas
Baltimore City
Harry Gilmore
Tyler
Grant
Richmond
Toll
7Th Street Road
Tenally Town Road
Lincoln
Stanton
Blair
Silver Spring
the Chronicle
Capitol
Chronicle
America
Maryland
Lee
Florida
Cape Heary
Rebels pressing toward Washington amid front-line fighting
Dispatches from Baltimore report quiet city defenses and arrests of secessionists while rebel forces near the capital stage skirmishes. Gen Tyler is said killed or captured, and Confederate troops are said to threaten Washington as lines of communication fail between Washington and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Chronicle of the 15Th
Baltimore
Toegsilmores
Hoffmans
Tyler
Couch
Washington
Chanice
Seventh Street
Harper’s Ferry
Lincoln
Congress
Hunter
Frederick
South Mountain
Laurel and Paint
Rebels Burned Rail Lines Near Leadev and Washington
The report says Isridgas on the Washington and Baltimore railway were burned by rebels at Leadev, with the railroad cut in five places. The Chronicle notes repair will take time. Generals and skirmishes are described around Washington, Baltimore, and Petersburg with various troop movements and telegraph interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isridgas
Washington and Baltimors
Leadev
Chronicle
Sumner
Mascachnachts
Franlin
Miravide
Herrifies
Washington
Nashville
Atlanta
Johnston
Sterman
Baltinsore
Edward Jehnson
G .T. Stewart
Frank Gardner
J J. Archer
JeGoreon Thompson
Freip
Charleston
Florida
Appointment News and Civil War Dispatches
Richmond reports Gen Julistt moves to command of Army of Tennessee and Gen Hood named in his place. G A Trenholm becomes Secretary of the Treasury. Petersburg notes Northern dates and dispatches on Sherman’s advances after Johnston’s retreat, with commentary on potential captures of Washington and Atlanta area. Gold 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Julistt
Army of Tennessee
Gen. Hood
G. A. Trenholm
the Treasury
Petersburg
Nashville
Jolnteon
Kennesaw Mountain
Sherman
Chronicle of the 16Th
Washington
Chronicle
Baltimore
the Chronicle
Chattahoochee
Jolmeton
At- Tanta
Johnston
Johnson
Augusta
Savanpub
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Gow Ellis
Jane
Gov
Geldsburo’ State Journal
Nethercutt
Telegraphiic
the Press Association
S. Tanssnen
Cerk’s
Dist
Court of the Confederate State
Trace Boet
Varina
Baylor
Coker
S.C
Mississippi
Smith
Pontotec
Tupelo
Washington Star
Fort Stevens
de Russy
Here
Baltanore
Mobile
Tenern Maney
Turelo
Ripley
Forrest
Morgan
Kentucky
Washington Chronicle
Frank Blair
Breckinridge
Virginia
Nelands
Bladensburg
Gen
Rich Roxd
New York
Sith
Lith
Potomac
Independajes Square
Fih Corns
Poolsville
Franklin
Rectortown
West Point
Col
Celemen
Nownan
Ricamond
War Department
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