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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1864
Page
3
Fragment from a Civil War era item discusses apprehensions of raids by deserters and “tories and yankees” within North Carolina. It urges readiness, defense plans, and political resolve to protect polling places, calling for organized force and honest voting.
Excerpts from the Raleigh Standard and related columns mention persistent Blue Tarn episodes preceding elections, with critique of candidates Gilmer Bragg Dockery Caldwell and reactions from Black Republicans and Know Nothings. The texts urge mobilization, voting integrity, and loyalty to the Union amid sectional tensions.
The text depicts a dispute over slander involving McRae and Holden. It notes McRae’s intention to sue, Holden’s claims about McRae being driven to action, and a proposed private clarification by Aylien. It mentions a hypothetical army draft moment and praises Holden’s noncombat stance during an attack on his home, framing him as a protective figure.
A historical notice argues that hospital based soldiers should be allowed to vote despite legal wording. It urges liberal interpretation and suggests the post commandant open polls in hospitals with final legality resolved by the Legislature and sheriffs.
The Senior Editor of the Progress defends courteous treatment of editor Pennington and recounts a dispute over a letter signed Stam. He notes misattribution to Col Harris and reports on two Progress articles that offend personal rights and threaten public shaming by Frank J. Wilson.
The Progress of Saturday labels Rev O Churchill as a tool of the Confederate and fires harsh language at him. Our editors recall a prior meeting where Churchill and others were dismissed as a dangerous band and warned the law should act. The piece contrasts our stance on crime with the Progress stance on criminals.
A heated exchange accuses a self made censorate of stirring panic over Vance and a feared despotism. The piece defends Holden against accusations, condemns arrest threats, and asserts the law will protect innocent North Carolinians from secret groups and political persecution.
A public defense by a Mason denounces the Tory League as criminally linked to Masonry and refutes claims of mutual protection. The writer, not a Mason, asserts Masonry promotes virtue and charity and condemns any ties to criminal plots.
The Fayetterville Observer reports two packages of N. C. Standard Extra from July 12 1864 sent to Barclayville addressed to John Deane and David Tucker. Each package held five copies with Holden Governor tickets and a readers reading demand. Postage prepaid, two letters claim Holden must read to his colored brethren and readers wonder about subscriber counts and scale of extras.
Letter cites a Confederate officer Hauser from Forsyth and a deserter from the 48th North Carolina to challenge a Progress and Standard witness. The document notes Hauser's desertion and hospital discharge details, questioning witness credibility and requesting copying by other parties.
A Stokes county correspondent criticizes a soldierLewis and others for desertion and alleged manipulation of votes in Gov Vince support. He cites families and names amid accusations of witness treachery. The Salisbury Watchman reports Kirk Morgan ton raider captured by Morgan men.
Telegraphic dispatch from Petersburg July 21 claims no Yankee evacuation progress. Rebels are said to hold larger front lines and reinforce positions. Lees artillery is described as more active. A Flag of Truce boat arrives at Varina with ten citizen prisoners.
Georgia dispatch reports enemy demonstrations along our right toward Decatur with Union forces under Hooker and Wheeler counterattacks at Peach Tree Creek. Casualties include Brigadier General and Major General wounded. about 300 prisoners from the 33d New Jersey captured.
Brick artillery firing continued through the night with heavy mortar actions reported. Morning skirmishing waned and by noon the lines held with minimal losses on our side.
Richmond reports on possible general attack preparations and troop redeployments including Hunter seeking relief from command in West Virginia, Wright taking over his forces, and rumors of Stanton resigning after a Blair quarrel. Also mentions Confederate notes, gold price, and a victory over Lee in the Valley with updates on prisoners.
European advices to the 10th spark a heated Commons debate on d Israeli’s censure motion with Layard’s garbled papers claim and Pal merston rebukes. Malmsbury’s Lords move winds up with a nine vote majority. Danish ministry resigns. Confederate loan quoted at 70.
Atlanta July 22. About two o'clock this evening the enemy attacked our left under Stuart with vigor. Our artillery and infantry fire drove them from two entrenchments. We charged with gallantry, captured many prisoners and twenty guns. Killed include Gen. McPherson Brig. Gen. Giles A Smith and Yankee Gen Hood. Gen. Gresham lost a leg. Gen. Hardee routed the enemy and is in their rear. The fighting continues.
War department dispatches detail Confederate maneuvers near Richmond and Atlanta with corps movements and artillery captures. Reports cite Wheeler’s raid, James and Hood actions, prisoner totals, and mounted partisan notes. Washington sources discuss Stanton Blair friction and possible resignations amid troop recalls.
Northern News reports Sanders and Greely dispute a Lincoln document offering safe conduct to peace negotiators. Lincoln declares any proposal embracing restoration of peace signals a policy shift, but negotiators find the paper limits terms and cannot be transmitted. Indignation and speculation follow about Confederate suitors and troop movements in the Trans Mississippi region.
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