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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1864
Page
2
A Confederate editorial argues over a habeas corpus controversy and Mr Boyden’s bill. It analyzes state sovereignty, civil liberty, and potential clashes with Confederate authority, asserting the safer path is awaiting Supreme Court ruling and using Confederate commissioners. It critiques Holden and mocks political bravado while defending state judiciary deference.
The Raleigh paper confirms Lt. St Sidonius Lemay killed in Virginia and Capt. John C. Gorman wounded and captured. It notes Gorman’s bravery and writing skill, plus news that Lougee, son of W J Lougee, was captured but not killed, alleviating fears of his death and condemning conscription into frontline duty.
The piece extols promotions including Brigadier Generals Briga dier General Mameen and Col. Grimes praised for merit. It notes Gen. Ransom and others in Tee's and Johnston's commands earned honors for North Carolina. Mentions Plymouth victory and general esteem for military worth amid war efforts.
A Richmond telegram delay enrages the Press Association as dispatches from New Hope and Atlanta dated June 2 are received late, while earlier reports from Petersburg and other cities were not sent. The writer questions membership status and demands timely news, citing repeated hourly requests during working hours and urging Mr. Thrasher to address the delinquency.
The Richmond Examiner describes a Saturday dispatch from the front reporting a great battle. It notes heavy artillery, thunder of guns, and a public clash around Cold Harbor and Turkey Ehu with Anderson Hoke and Hill’s commands repelling repeated Union assaults. Casualty estimates vary from five hundred to several thousand, and generals Lane Kirkland Finnegan and others are listed among the wounded. It also reports captures, 700 plus prisoners, and a heavy enemy loss contrasted with relatively light Confederate casualties.
Morning columns carry bold dispatches claiming General Lee’s army near Richmond has nearly destroyed Grant’s forces and that Johnston battles Sherman and Butler in Georgia. The report promises decisive action as daylight expands.
The Progress and Standard editors are reproached for hollow compassion toward the poor. The piece questions the sincerity of their relief efforts and accuses them of pharisaical display. It suggests public virtue may be a vehicle for political gain and mocks the motives of key figures.
An Asheville News excerpt attacks governor hopeful Holden, labeling his bid for office as futile. It cites Henderson Times editor William L. Love backing Gov. Vance and asserts Holden will face a crushing defeat, portraying Holden as untrustworthy and isolated in the Conservative district.
Public Treasurer Jonathan Worth announces that taxes for state counties schools and the poor may be paid in Confederate Treasury notes under five dollars or new Confederate issues up to fifty dollars with a 33 1 3 percent deduction. The act reiterates prior rulings on accepting Confederate notes and outlines exchange of small denomination notes for North Carolina Treasury notes or state bond coupons through Southern Express Co.
Compiled casualty list for the 830th NC with field and staff killed none. Wounded numerous including BM Parker Adj Arrington, J Kurtler, WS McLemore, J Miles, J M Kelly. missing Capt Williams, JD Sueariu, Ishain Riggan, S Aligzau. Killed three, wounded five, missing twenty. Further notices list B-W and C- divisions with numerous names, severities, and captures. FRANK M. FITTS, Act'g Adjt 30th NCT.
A fragmentary 19th century page reports Civil War action near Spotyslvania Germanna Ford with Ramseur's remnants and Burnside forces, noting exhausted troops, regimental colors, captured works, and officer casualties including Capt. Whitfield killed. Also a legal notice and executor appointment for Edwin S. Sanders estate, plus a sale notice for a lead mine interest in Wythe County and a jail notice in Catawba.
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