27 Jul 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1864
Page
1
Classified notice from Gorman & Co offering daily and weekly editions of the Mill Confederate newspaper. Includes subscription prices for 60 3 ALM and 6 month periods. Mentions subscriptions received starting on a specified date and standard term lengths.
A North Carolina column argues Masonry opposes espionage and treason as the H O A clause links to Yankee spies. The piece condemns efforts to equate Masonry with treason, cites the Progress and Joy’s papers, and warns of criminal liability for aiding the invader.
A Raleigh citizen offers refuge near Warren North Carolina at Jones Springs for Petersburg refugees. J M Sleck owns the property and plans to house thirty to forty families, who must supply their own furniture. Sleck is praised as a businesslike, Christian gentleman who has previously employed locals in factory work and supplied ordnance materials.
The letter argues Major Latta as the better Vance ally and military candidate over Mr. Phillips, citing Latta’s three wartime commands and Phillips’ Raleigh service. It notes Orange residents should decide, criticizes Holden’s handling of tickets on yellow and buff paper, and reports Gen Bragg’s arrival at Atlanta boosting Army of Tennessee morale.
The piece condemns Major Peirce for using McGowan as the army transport agent and for McGowan’s role with the post office. It accuses the Progress and Standard of steering soldiers away from the papers and questions the motives of Helden and another defender. It ends by asserting the two defenders care only to use McGowan.
The piece rails at Governor Brown over conscripts and exempts amid Confederate defense worries. It warns North Carolina voters about a Peace party and separate peace plans, denounces deserters and conservatives, and argues unity with the Confederacy is essential despite pressures from neighboring states and internal dissent. It closes with casualty lists from North Carolina regiments.
Harvey of the Appeal reports Bragg’s arrival in Atlanta on July 14 1864. The general deems health and leadership improved and his presence signals favorable developments around Richmond and Petersburg. Pieces note Martinburg spoil and Franklin escape, with Tyler and staff fleeing to Baltimore.
A Confederate newspaper notice invites advertising and job work, stating insertions will be charged as advertisements and printed neatly. It emphasizes careful engraving and neat presentation for each entry.
The report lists multiple companies with Killed and Wounded figures amid a battle. Key names include Lt TP Seeds Wy, Sergi L Berty, Peter Moore, JC Hughes, Wm Gallop, and Lt SF McMeely among others. Totals show 5 killed, 14 wounded, 15 missing, overall 90 men affected.
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