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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1865
Page
2
A Confederate-era reflection on ironclads and the Olinde saga. The piece mocks Yankee fears, recounts Danish and French dealings, and critiques Northern diplomacy. It notes a Richmond fire death, slave impressments, and political controversy around General Pemberton and northern visitors to Richmond while signaling ongoing wartime tensions.
City anticipates rapid campaign onset and possible heavy casualty arrivals. Medical leaders will assign unoccupied, least useful buildings for hospitals including liquor stores, churches, hotels, schools, and private homes, with families urged to assist and prepare. Journal announces earlier press by 9 p.m. and warns on dangerous pistol practice near the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Asylum. Generals Johnston and Bragg were in the city yesterday.
A Confederate era notice calls for unity and harsh penalties against enemies within the state. It recounts Washington’s caution toward tories, urges suppression of treason, and supports forced silence of dissent to defend the Confederacy. Deserter actions, stagecoach attacks, and civil officer expansions are also described as signs of wartime disorder. Governor Vance is expected to speak at a Warren county mass meeting on March 11.
The Adjutant General issues orders making all reserve forces active for enforcing the conscript law. Reserves to arrest deserters, organize units, and report bi monthly arrest numbers to the Adjutant General. Generals commanding armies to release nonessential reserves from field duties. Includes cautions about guard duties on railroad bridges.
A Southern lady writes Congress, honoring her fallen son and urging steadfastness for independence. She laments Reconstruction and vows vengeance for the loss, claiming noble sacrifice and resolve to prevail, urging fellow Southerners to enlist and defend their country.
Citizens of Nash gather at Arlington's on February 11 with George Gardner Sr presiding and N M Harris as secretary. A five member committee drafts resolutions rejecting Lincoln's terms and affirming support for independence, honoring Confederate soldiers, and urging the government to use every resource for peace and freedom. The secretary is asked to send proceedings to the Confederate and Conservative for publication.
The distinguished officer Major Wilcox, commander of a gallant division, is spending a few days in Raleigh on leave. He is a North Carolinian and urges the people to remain cheerful as his brigades, including Bramch and Scales, stand high on the roll of honor. The Houston papers report Texas sugar crops smaller than expected, with hundreds of hogsheads instead of thousands.
Telegraphic dispatches from Fayetteville and Cheraw describe General Sherman advancing with three army corps split at Lynche's Creek toward Cheraw. Skirmishing 4 miles from Thompson's Creek continued. prisoners taken, cavalry in contact, reinforcements dispatched.
From Petersburg March 3 there are no new movements. Ground conditions hinder an early action though the enemy may try a move at any moment. Three days of unbroken quiet have passed.
Richmond March 3 The Senate approved House measures altering vacancy filling methods for army units and officers to be promoted for valor merit or competence. It also backed a bill to relieve from hospital duty all male hospital staff aged 14 to 45 not disqualified. The adjournment resolution was adopted for Wednesday the 8th, with 31 years and 26 nays. The currency bill conference committee was discharged, effectively rejecting the measure.
Richmond reports a letter from Iatcher's Run indicates troops ready to march at a moment's notice and expected heavy action over the South Side Railroad. Meade returns to the front. Tennessee ratifies a new constitution. Varina letter defends Singleton. Intelligencer suggests peace efforts in Richmond. Confederate Olinde last reported at Ferrie Spain. London loan quoted. Petersbug quiet. mud blocks artillery transport. Robbery of an elderly citizen yields $1000 and a gold watch. suspect arrested and loot recovered.
In Richmond on March 4 the Senate barely met due to missing members, passing a Hospitals bill after quorum was restored and approving a minor tax amendment before adjourning to a secret session. March 5 dispatches report the siege of Cazaca ending with 7,000 republican troops surrender to Imperial forces, Gen. Dias slain, and Northern papers noting New Jersey’s tied constitutional amendment vote and Charleston artillery claims.
The report questions Yankee claims about Lee's movement and recounts Virginia and Confederate commentary on arming civilians, drafts, and European aid. It cites Savannah cotton hoarding, 15,000 bales hidden in Wilmington, and a Virginia legislature decision to hold congressional elections on the first Wednesday in November.
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