Meeting on Home Guard Service Sparks Raleigh Dispute
An accidental Raleigh meeting saw the Senior Editor discuss enrollment for volunteer Home Guard duty vs exemption under Congress and Gov Bragg. The exchange touched Col Harrison, Holden, and Captain Richardson as officials blamed for prior rumors, with the paper defending its rights and opposing forced service while warning against mob action and political entanglements. The note ends with Supreme Court term appointments and a call to read to stay informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens of
Raleigh
Adjt
Gatlin
Tefi
Home Guard
Bragg
Congress
Col. Harrison
Homse Guard
Holden
Bir
Harrison
Ourself
Hayison
Irmy
Tate
Newbern
Cal
Ant Harrison
Mer. Holden
Capt. Richardson
Legro
Finch
Spelaian
Lme
Wm. Mason
Pope
Minnesota
Roasoke
Weldon
Halifax
Raleigh and Gaston
North Georgia
Fayetteville
R. F. Hoke
Georgia
Veteran Corps
Slame Guard
Braxton Bray
Johnston
Beauregard
Lee
Raleigh Defends City as Raids Threaten Confederate Rail Lines
A Confederate Raleigh paper urges local defense against potential raids from Pope and other Union forces. It calls for citizen volunteers to join local defenses, discusses exemptions, and vents political critique of leaders while praising fallen officers Lieut. Gen. Longstreet and Lt. A. H. Harris. It condemns raids, lauds patriotism, and notes ongoing public debate over mobilization and authority.
Northern Truth Teller on Grant and the Money Market
The article argues newspapers distort war news while the Money Market reflects truth. It notes Grant’s Virginia actions, Lee’s retreat, and gold prices rising from 164 to 197, asserting financiers like Grant and Butler are honored though generals suffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Virginia
Lee
Richmond
Gran
Cold Harbour
Butler
Senator from Craven Endorses Whitford for Re election
The Craven senator supports Natha Whitford for another term praising his honesty and faithful service in past legislative sessions. He expresses belief Whitford will face no opposition and asks constituents to endorse him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natha Whitford
Mr Whitford
The Peace Committee and Tax in Kind Figures
The Charlotte Bulletin reports a grand Peace committee of prominent Southern citizens, including Gen. Robt. E Lee as chairman, Morgan and Forrest as secretaries, aiming to report soon for acceptance by the United States. Capt. David Pender lists Tax in Kind collections across eight counties, noting large quantities of crops, fodder, cotton, bacon, and salt pork in the first half of the two districts.
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Charlotte Bulletin
South
Mississippi
United States
Morgan
Forrest
Taylor
Price
Smith
Johnston
Beauregard
Robt. E Lee
David Pender
Terboro
Pit
Edgecombe
Wilson
Halifax
Northampton
Hertford
Bertie
Martin
Salt Park
Disturbances Reported at Vicksburg and War News
A Canton dated letter describes a week of unrest in Vicksburg with locals clashing over insults to women, resulting in deaths and a punitive response by troops, including deserters from Banks’s command. The same message notes a Yankee paper accusing Gen Lee of falsehood, while praising his honesty. Reports from Davidson College recounts of outliers shot by militia. A private letter from Gen Kirby Smith boasts a swift campaign, capturing 14,000 enemies and 85 artillery pieces. Gen Longstreet is expected to report for duty soon, with updates on Gen Lane and his son’s injuries.
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Lrontpas Peik
Battl
Polk
A. H. Harris
Co. C
N. C
Lynchburg
Methodist Church
R. S. Webb
Nhw
Pease
Canton
Vicksburg
Vaxcer
Davidson Col Lege
Wen
Charlotte Bulletin
Longstreet
Eitht
Lane
Oscar Lane
Official Dispatch from Gen Lee Defeats the Enemy
Dispatch from Ricamonp dated June 14 reports Gen Hampton defeating the enemy’s cavalry near Trevillian’s with heavy loss and 600 prisoners captured, the foe retreating in column leaving dead and wounded. Grant’s army left the front at daylight. Lees dispatch notes skirmishers and cavalry actions near Long Bridge and Riddle’s shop, with the Cavaliers driven back two miles. Movements in Western Virginia include Lexington forces moving toward Buford’s and Amherst toward Buffalo Springs, with two artillery pieces and supplies scarce. Local residents vow to defend Lynchburg amid rumors of enemy movements and railway damage repaired in days.
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Lee
Ricamonp
Hrapqoaarras
Secretary of War
Hampton
Trevillian
Grant
Long Bridge
Riddle
Relders
Virginia
Luxenccre
Lexington
Buford’s
Tennessee
Lynchburg
Amherst
Buffalo Springs
Stohl
Orange
Arringten’s
From Johnston’s Army Gen Polk Killed in Action
Atlanta dispatch reports Lt Gen Polk killed by a cannon shot about 11 oclock while Gen Johnston Hudce and Jackson accompanied him. The enemy artillery shelled positions near Marietta as rains ceased and both armies shifted toward the right. Trains today carried few wounded, with continued bombardment through the night and into morning as operations were expected to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Marietta
Maj
Westwell
Polk
Wan
Tor
Forrest Victory Reports and Congress Adjournment
A Tupelo dispatch claims Gen Forrest with brigades and batteries defeated a 12 000 strong force with heavy losses on both sides and captured supplies. A second dispatch from Gustown says Forrest’s victory was larger than first thought with 120 killed and 450 wounded for the Union side and 1 000 killed and 8 000 captured for the enemy. Fort Pillow was the rallying cry and pursuit continued toward Memphis with thousands captured and prisoners, wagons, arms, and artillery taken. Confederate Congress adjourned amid debate over bills on Foreign Supplies and Treasury notes with resignation rumors surrounding Mr Memminger after adjournment.
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Adjt
Pope
7Th
Tennessey
King of Rice
7Th Ky.reg't
Forrest
Ripley
Mobile
Fort Pillow
Memphis
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Mont
Supreme Court
Oliver H. Perry
James Litchford
Patrick H. Winston
H C. Jones
Weekly Confederate
Brage
Mallett
War Department
D. H. Hill
Hoke
Ratsom
Gov. Vance
Everitt
State Journal
James H. Everitt
Powell
Strong
Godsboro
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Strong
Mr. Powell
Needham Smith
Mr. Smith
James H. Everritt
Needham Switch
Everritt
Rapidan
Taelne
Cn. Polk
Craven
Gen. Lee
North
Gen Lee
Davidon County
Miller
Que
Randolph
Oryx
Tans
E. Kirby Smith
Camden, Ark
Louisiana
Arkansas
Cunningham
Jones
Trever
the Press Association
J. S. Turasuta
District Court of the Confederate States
R. E. Lee
Gen. Forrest
Confederate Congress
Bureau of Foreign Supplies
Sinca
Treasury
Jonrad
Memminger
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