Secret oath and treason debate before judge in old case
Readable fragments describe Mr. B F Moore before Judge Sam Wadres debating a secret oath in a Loyalist style society. The text cites loyalty, legality, and potential treason concerns, with vows to keep secrets and uphold the organization, referencing the Heroes of America and oath ceremonies.
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B. F. Moore
Sam Wadresa
Moore
Moorersey
Oath of History Association
North
Arelix
Controversy Over Treason and Conventions in Civil War Era
The document discusses treason laws and opposition to the war, naming Holden and Moore as figures facing legal action. It cites charges of conspiracy with the enemy, sedition, and attempts to restore the old union, with Holden’s dual positions on reconciliation and separation. Public figures are pressed to enforce the law.
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North Carolina
Holden
Wident
T. Helden
Bly Holden
Thati
Enid
Uolden
Standard
Mr. Holden
Perkins Johnson
Elizabeth
George Fisher
James James
Sarah
Thomas Fisher
Morganton
W.itness
Coust
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J.B. Kincaid
Masonry and Toryism Compared in Confederate Times
The Progress editor attacks secret orders and urges unity against threats to the Confederate cause. A lengthy readers’ letter from Thomas Settle prompts defense of Confederate leadership, condemning Union tactics and praising Confederate victories and resilience amid 1864 campaigns.
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Mr. Settle
Open Tickets Debate Sparks Voting Access Concerns
Fragmentary report notes controversy over open voting and fears of manipulation. Mentions Mr Sider and Mr Holden in a discussion about allowing or restricting open ballots and voter access in North Carolina during the election period.
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North Carolina
Sider
Holden Ion
Fall Circuit Dates and Judges Named
The Fall circuit list shows judges assigned to seven locations including Ederton Raleigh Hillstoro Wilmington Selistury Morganton Mountain and Oborne. Reports from New Orleans say troops may have crossed the Mississippi to reinforce Johnston or Lee. A Philadelphia Ledger correspondent notes Dick Taylor left western divisions for Georgia to aid Sherman. A local office notes bets on Gov Vance election reaching from one thousand to twenty thousand dollars. The Yankee Senate committee delays the Mexican question to the next Congress.
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Ederton
Howard
Newern
Shipp
Raleigh
Saunders
Hillstoro
French
Wilmington
Gilliam
Selistury
Heath
Morganton
Oborne
New Orleans
Johnston
Lee
Washington
Philasophia Ledger
Wsarc
Dick Taylor
Georgia
Sherman
Holden
Statements Worth and Edits on the Raleigh Progress
A Raleigh Progress excerpt challenges readers to judge its editorials. It cites anti Vance sentiment, calls for liberty against despotism, and notes editors’ stance on political debate. It discusses military officers in politics and election ineligibility, plus crop optimism and Trinity College honors for Rev. A G Stacy.
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Progress
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Vance
Hills
Clark
Raleigh Progress
Holden
North Carolina
Beane
Raleigh
Gov
Waver
Grant massing forces on James and Appomattox fronts
The Petersburg Express reports reliable sources that Grant is concentrating troops along the James and Appomattox rivers to move them to the current front if needed. The story describes suffering in enemy lines near City Point and notes Union forces crossing Potomac and engaging near Snicker's Ferry with reported captures and retreats.
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Grant
Richmond
Lee
Court House
Spotsylvania
City Point
Georgia
Sherman
Atlanta
Petersburg
Seige
Washington
Lincoln
Partiz
Petersburg Express
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Appomattox
Souness
Pris George
Snickel's Ferry
Cher’s Ferry
Maeviand
Potomac
London
Winchester
Leesburg
Ailso
N.Y
Macon
Montgomery
West Point
Rive
Trans- M
Wheeler
Interese
Voter Letter Supports Governor Z Bb. Vence in 1864
The writer, W. H. AlcPer, a citizen of the 28th North Carolina Temporary Troop District, states he will vote for Governor Z Bb. Vence if he lives to the election and cannot canvass due to circumstances. He notes opponents circulating slander and claims to defend property and families in the field.
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Tisanas Settle
Settle
Wentworth
Scie
Raigizh
Greensboro
Salisbury
Zanton
Mr. Settle
Conare
N.C. T
Tau
W.H. AL Spcer
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