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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1864
Page
2
A Confederate publication denounces Holden for promoting peace talks with the enemy, encouraging disaffection, and pushing for a constitutional convention. It links his meetings and Raleigh Standard articles to desertions, calls for gubernatorial opposition, and warns that agitation risks the war effort and state sovereignty.
Publication decries Yankee Raiders plan to burn Richmond and kill officials as captured papers from Colonel Dahlmeen reveal the enemy’s brutal design. It applauds Col. Bradley T. Johnston and the Maryland Line for defending the state, notes NC Troops surrounded and forced to surrender, and urges immediate levy of men from home to fill the army.
The governor may call an extra session to address currency and tax measures while avoiding a revival of convention agitation. The convention is dormant, with only a ghostly candidate for governor lingering. The legislature has limited time and will focus on its own fiscal duties, while an Awicus editorial from legacy files argues against calling a convention by majority vote.
Twenty two prisoners escaped from the train Sunday night en route from Richmond South. They may pose as Union emissaries and the loyal public is urged to beware. Authorities expect the fugitives to cause mischief and call for prompt arrest.
A curt proclamation from Holden announces his run for Governor of the Carolinas against Governor Vance. He offers no accusations or self-plaudits, asserting only his Conservative principles as the straitest sect known to the people, while warning against further political agitation and party strife.
A critique questions gubernatorial candidate William W Holden’s declared principles as mere repetition of past positions. The piece lampoons the idea of fixed views, likening it to an indecent spectacle and contrasting it with Holden’s long political behavior. It ends by noting distrust and accusations of negotiation with the federal government.
A partisan tract warns Holden and his co adjutors may face a strong government case. It accuses them of denouncing the war and government to soldiers, urging peace by illegitimate means, supporting secession, and tempting disunion in Kentucky, Missouri, and West Virginia. It asks for calm reflection, information, and a withdrawal if the policy proves harmful to the national cause.
Notice announces a 15 percent dividend payable in the new currency on the 15th of the month by the Bank of Cape Fest. The dividend seems timed to help stockholders fund a 4 percent bond purchase to pay the tax on shares in banks and all incorporated companies under the Tax Bill. It urges other joint stock companies to similarly provide dividends to cover their taxed shares.
The press prints sentiments on Governor Vance from Fayetteville Observer Greensboro Patriot and Wilmington Journal. Observers praise Vance as Confederate loyalist while noting the Confederate party will judge loyalties amid the war era. The Wilmington Journal calls the opposing Destructive party elements, urging patriotism and unity for the Confederacy.
A late European arrival reports Lord Derby attacking the policy of Earl Russell over ironclads and Yankee threats. The piece sees possible British opposition as favorable, notes sympathetic Pontiff letters, and predicts the Alexandra case siding with the ship. It urges enlisting all available soldiers to secure recognition and avert disaster by June.
The future Emperor of Mexico moves to end the war by immediate action, planning departure by month’s end to meet Mr. Preston. Europe’s powers push to halt the Duchies conflict while the Derby and D'Israll blows topple the Russell ministry. The Alabama’s voyage includes burning ships near Malacca, challenging travel to Amoy in nine days amid monsoon.
Telegraphic report notes 121 prisoners captured by General Forrest's command above Okolona and brought to a location in the Northern District. The dispatch dates to March 6 and references Confederate States authorities and Alabama notes appear in the brief item.
Reports from Canton and Atlanta detail heavy cannonade as Sherman’s forces press through the region. Cavalry under Holses’ brigade engages near twelve miles south of Atlanta, driving Yankees from position with few losses. Telecommunication repairs extend west as depots, rail lines, and cotton seizures characterize the campaign.
A Confederate digest counters Yankee journals of ab Slvist. claiming Custer's feats are exaggerated. The true events: three flour mills burned, Char utasville bridges blown, one caisson, not six, damaged. cavalry camp not surprised. Brailwall's battery repelled, horse artillery unsupported. About Sty. in Willd, twelve wounded. roughly 390 horses taken from non combatants, none from soldiers in arms. All quiet.
From Richmond and Suffolk reports March 7 note bond auctions with Confederate year bonds opening at 1135 closing 102 and large quantities withdrawn. Five hundred dollar bonds and one hundred million loan due 1881 brought 120. Gold 23 for one. Treasury Secretary declares specie tax in kind five percent. Habeas corpus decision upholds conservation acts and exemptions abolishing substitutes. Cavalry captures two Yankee steamers. Suffolk occupation reported by Petersburg Express.
Wilmington March 7 A blockade steamer was sunk off Cape Fear near Bald Head early yesterday morning No further news from her Our batteries fired on a blockader Saturday evening three times—thought to be the same vessel.
Ricunoxp March 6 reports prisoners brought to City Point this afternoon. About forty Yankee officers and six hundred privates will be sent back tomorrow, continuing in the same proportion as Yankee authorities return our men. Another flag of truce boat with returned prisoners is expected. Col. Cook of Dahlgren's command was brought to the Libby last night.
Court orders publication in the Weekly Confederate Raleigh for six weeks to notify Thoms N Rowlins Land levy case and to warn appearance or judgment. Witness James M Grizzard Clerk Halifax office. Also announces six weeks ad in Raleigh for John Jones and Jesse Jones in a dower petition in the February 1864 term. if they fail to appear, petition may be confessed and heard ex parte.
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