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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1864
Page
2
In letters from Johnston, Surry, and Cumberland counties voters discuss Holden’s decline and Favor Vance. Residents say Holden’s policies and leaked plans anger supporters and shift majorities toward Hampton and Vance as campaigns unfold.
A local controversy over Holden's alleged disclosures is examined. Gov Vance may refer confirmation to Walser of Davidson and Sherwood of Guilford as possible authorities. Capt John Berry recalls no such certificates and reports Holden made no disclosures to him.
A letter enclosed twelve dollars from Wm R D Lindsay P M directs sending the Daily Confederate to Dr P A Hay. The Madis Post office in North Carolina lacks a clear PO address, and the writer asks for a more distinct postal address for proper delivery.
Dispatch reports raids and skirmishes along the Dover road near Wise's Park and Trent Road, with Lt Kilpatrick killed and rumors of larger Yankee columns. It details Confederate reactions, traitor concerns, and a critique of peace movements and Northern political conventions as the war intensifies.
In the debate over Gov Vance, Mr Holden attacks Col McRae’s conduct while McRae’s regiment denies any political speech or coercion. The piece argues the regiment remained uninfluenced and loyal, noting disciplined leadership and limited Irish soldiers misbehavior, suggesting Holden would not replace respect soldiers hold for McRae with office.
The piece argues that criticisms of public officials are acceptable when decorous, but personal epithets undermine legitimate debate. It contends editors should seek redress only through proper channels, and that editors may defer to public opinion to maintain peace, acting when character and outraged feeling demand it.
The piece discusses a proposed test of politicians love of money by offering Holden and two others a full audit of state funds received through Europe with proceeds benefiting North Carolina soldiers, matching with a dollar-for-dollar pledge. It notes Six Per Cent Bonds sold in Columbia, SC, for $665,000 amid money shortages, and references Artemus Ward’s humorous Betsy Jane courting tale with rural ties among Ward and Teasel households.
A drunken Yankee officer fired at Andy Johnson in Nashville. the pistol ball grazed his skin and pierced his coat, narrowly avoiding injury. The incident underscores rising tensions as a reckless act targets a public figure in the city.
A May 1804 letter from Lt. G. Corbett at Fortress Monroe lists officers and men present, including Lt. Garbert, Captains Lewis and Wooten, Lieuts Lett Elkin Rowland Townseed Friv Intosh and Bullard, and Sgt Mitchell. It names W. Butler J. Pid Miker Woogcock Pigier Smith Barnhill and others. Additional rosters from Fort Delaware, New Hanover and Beauford enumerate Captains CintweI Cowan Lewis Makan Pickett McChevey Grapon Frank Mitchell Maj Ennett Lieuts St koiv King and Henderson Capt Horne Lts Matlen Anderson Capt Store Lent Barrow Greene Darden Lane Lieut Lyon Randoph Loadermik Wilmis¢ ton.
A Civil War field report notes the 51st North Carolina Brigade’s brutal May to June engagements at Swift Creek Drewry's Bluff Bermuda Hundred and Petersburg area. It lists 225 dead and 143 missing or captured among enlisted men, 22 officers killed or captured, and Major McKethan's unit cited for pivotal defense that saved Petersburg.
The piece outlines Lincoln's platform calling for unconditional surrender to suppress the rebellion by force, abolition of slavery, emancipation, black enlistment, and conservation of national debt. It notes Fremont's similar stance with a minor property confiscation difference, and criticizes Holden and his followers in North Carolina. The Wadesboro Argus endorses the policy.
The court orders public notice in the weekly Confederate for six weeks to compel defendant Ralph Blevins of Ash County to appear at the next term in Jefferson. He must plead or replevy by the fourth Monday after August’s fourth Monday, or final judgement will be entered. Clerk E. C. Bartlette signs the entry dated June 29.
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