01 Jun 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1864
Page
1
A Raleigh era editorial urges unity and swift service for all able-bodied men to defend state and nation against invasion. It warns against self interest among legislators and backs Gov. Vance for decisive exemption rulings while praising Sheriff candidate Alex C. Latham for his prior service and leadership in La tham's Battery.
The article recounts heated North Carolina political clashes in 1853 and 1864, focusing on caucus power, party loyalty, and Mr Holden’s movement toward a state convention. It criticizes treasonous agitation, defends habeas corpus suspension, and urges legislators to reinforce Confederate war effort with more troops.
The piece notes a striking coincidence in press and generals all claiming Meade and Grant are pursuing Richmond while Holden insists otherwise. It highlights contrary views from the North and suggests Holden’s stance would align with theirs if he were on the other side, presenting a satirical critique of the conflicting reports.
Gov Vance charged in Smithfield that Holden sought a State Convention to secede North Carolina from the Confederacy and make terms with the enemy. The claim appears backed by Holden's writings. Avera of Johnston heard of it after May 12. Also notes a long list of wounded and sick in Petersburg hospitals available at the office.
A Confederate prisoner detained in Tarboro engages Edgecomb county residents in a dialogue about Mr. Holder, editor of the Standard, labeling him a traitor and a union man based on rumors from Raleigh and Plymouth. The report also notes a postponement of the public sale of Government Six Per Cent Bonds to June 8.
A Confederate officer recounts the May 1864 actions around Chancellorsville including the 4th to 12th engagements with Union forces under Grant. The narrative details repeated assaults, heavy casualties, and tactical movements of Longstreet, Ewell, and Johnston as they defend a V shaped line and attempt to repel Union breakthroughs amid extreme heat and fog of war.
A correspondent describes a brutal twenty hour battle where Remscar's brigade endured heavy losses and repelled a major assault. He notes enormous Confederate gains, the enemy retreating left flanks, and mentions Johnstons division and several fallen officers including Colonel Garrett Colonel Brabble and General Daniels. The writer confirms Confederate morale and asks for publication caution.
A catalog of novels and school books published across the Confederacy names titles such as Lady Audley's Secret Silas Marner and The Battle of the Bards along with military manuals and catechisms. It lists publishers Branson and Fari and notes an extra ten cents for postage along with a Raleigh imprint and date.
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