Suspension of Habeas Corpus Debate in Confederate North Carolina
A Confederate era discussion defends Congress suspending the writ. It argues the measure preserves safety during invasion, outlines authority, and warns against agitation, party conflicts, and violence. The piece praises leadership and urges continued unity to counter insurgent threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Ike
North Carolina
Iion
Tice
Carse
Tore
Polly
Anecdote and Application in Petersburg Visit
Fragmentary note describes a holiday visit by a country man to Petersburg with a small bag. The text is garbled and contains uneven phrases about examining and selling goods. No clear events, dates, or identifiable persons beyond generic references can be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ranaway
B. I. Hay
Lantation
Warren County
N. C
Regio
Anthony
Joseph Townes
Townesville
Joseph B. Jones
Warren Co
Controversial Habeas Corpus Case Moves Toward Supreme Court
The piece reports on Judge Pearson’s ruling that the Act making substitutes liable for military duty breaches contract with the government and that habeas corpus suspensions did not apply to substitutes. It notes related decisions in Alabama and Georgia, a Virginia Court of Appeals case, and potential transfer to the Confederate Supreme Court next June. It also covers funding of Confederate notes, currency limits, tax plans, and a critical editorial tone toward federal actions and Confederate unity.
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Pearson
Salisbury
Congrete
Alabama
Georgia
Richmond
Court of Appeals of
Virginia
Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Raleigh Progress
Raleigh
Progress
Congress
Europe
Exchequer
Engand
France
New York Tribune
Newbern
Boston Traveller
Gov. Vance
Vance
Howevr
Newbern “Times
Jefferson Davis
Jay
Debates Over Raleigh Progress Coverage and Press Suspensions
A Raleigh editor defends the Confederate’s political stance and accuses the Progress of misquoting and bias. The piece notes reactions to Newbern Times and Boston Traveler depictions of Governor Vance, reports on suspensions including the Standard and Rabas Corpus writ, and discusses Corse’s Brigade role and currency shifts amid war-time press tensions.
War News on Florida Campaign and Lincoln Plot
The article reports Confederate advances into Florida toward Lake City and claims a decisive victory by Gen Finnegan’s forces against superior numbers. It notes prisoners and trophies, cavalry pursuit, and distrust of Federal leaders. The piece ends with a Shakespearean flourish misattributed as a quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Lake City
Lincoln
Finnegan
Second North Carolina State Troops sketch and siege history
A detailed account from February 1864 outlines the formation and service of the 2d Regiment North Carolina State Troops. It covers early organization under Col. Charles C. Tew, muster at Garysburg, action around Manassas, Fredericksburg, the Potomac, Gettysburg, and Valley campaigns, and leadership changes through 1863 with emphasis on battles, losses, and loyalty to the Confederacy.
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Corse
North Carolina
Brest
Gien
Manassas
Virginia
N.C
A.M Va
Ellis
Charles C. Tew
Hillsboro’’ Military Academy
Fort Macon
Garysburg
Wm. P. Bynum
Lincoln County
Wm. R. Cox
Wake County
N. Colla Hughes
Newbern
Bynum
Alsey J. Taylor
Nash County
Richmond
Winder
Confederacy
Garge- Lurg
Richemond
Islard 3d
North Carol State
Arkasas
Holmes
S. D. Pool
Carteret County
Wayne County
G. A. Roberts
Guilford County
John J. Moreshead
Haines
Gol. J. Wallker
French
Milmington
Confedermte Point
New Sulet
Lower McClelan
Bray
Geo. Garland
D. Hi
Hil
Williamsburg Road
Ger. Geo. B. Aderson
Mechanicsville
Cold Harbor
Malvern’ Hill
Maryland
Lionsboro
Sharpsburg
Winie
Tenied
Howard
Wilson
Beari
Barker Hill
Jackson
Tew
Anderson
Starpsburg
S. D. Rancour
Malvern Lill
Buruniioppas
Fredericksburg
Valley
Port Royal
Rappahandock
Frederick
Ewell
Berryville
Afertiesburg
Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Rapid Ann River
Centerville
Rappahannock
Old Yorth
Tam
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A. Wait Waren
iStg
Standard
Pesis
Seirion
Prigand
Gulf
Gov. Vanes
Iice
Davis
United States
World
New York World
Richmond Enquirer
Confederate Congress
Confederate States
Congress of the
Lis
Confederate S
Cock Partridge
R P. Dick
D. F. Caldwell, Esquire
Guilford
Mrr. Dick
P. McGowan
Raleigh and Gaston Road
Hammeriing
Greensboro
Kinston
Standard Office
Col. Mallett
dessrPs
Richmound
Sours
Sherman
Mobile
Caesar
Cesar
Shakspeare
Carsars
Foye
Fayetteville
T. N. Cooper
Saint Martin
Sam's Martin
Salem
Orth Carolina
Curt
Equity
Fair Warnen County
Marion Sanders
Sarah N
W Green
Lucy
Wily
John de Marshy
Caroline M
Phonasston
Willian W. Alston
Frederick Ske Willione
Benjamin A. Lavender
Wm. Teel
Florence
Benj. A. Lavender, Jr
Eliza Ann Boddis
Joel Lupton
James White
Eliza Ann Boddie
Warrenton
Charles M. Conk
Isid Court
C. M. Cook
Superior Court of Law
John ¥. Cawthorn
Merry Cawthorn
David Bowden
Sand
Cy. Watness
Benjamin E. Cook
Warrinton
J. E. Cook
Hudson High, Dec'd
Leonidas High
Martha
Maleigh
Jenet R. Lewis
M. FE
Wake C
Saun
Morgan
Wrigtons
Bouke
Bit
Lamer D. Morgan
Wake
William Laws
Grits
Carolina
Wannex Coosry
GOURT
John Harrison Dawkins
James A. Egerton
Charles M. Cook
Who Iller
Winifred W. Hawkins
Jane B. Miller
John H. Hawkins
John H. Bleming
Jane Walker
Benjamin Cook
Sally H Cook
John H. Kiel
Tennessee
Fanny H. Kimball
Nancy Power
M — He
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