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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1865
Page
4
The text argues for removing obstacles to harmony and union, urging government to act with reform, honesty, and public trust. It condemns corruption across conscription to provost marshals, calls citizens to report misconduct, and stresses high patriotism, accountability, and steadfast support for the cause amid Civil War hardships.
The Hall’s Journal of Health declares married couples should sleep in adjoining rooms, mocking kings and queens who do not share beds. It urges separation on cold nights, prompting a sharp retort calling for Mr Hall to retire.
From Charlott e and Richmond dispatches dated February 20 21 the war report says Shermans march reached Winnsboro and skirmished with our rear guard this morning. Estimated force around 32 000 across all arms. Confederate Congress debates peace terms and resolves to pursue war. Richmond notes cotton destruction would cost the city.
Yankee General Edward Johnston sent to Fortress Monroe for exchange and is nearly blind. Four hundred guerillas near Nashville on the 15th. Price reportedly to Mexico on Kirby Smith orders. Vega defeated and captured at Sonora. Northern papers praise Charleston evacuation. Pryor released on parole. Fire on Main Street Richmond destroys upper part of No. 117, five killed in Stebbin family fire. Admiral Buchanan arrives in flag of truce boat. prisoners exchanged daily. Petersburg reports heavy firing on the extreme right with no cause yet given.
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