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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1865
Page
4
In a column from Orange, the Confederate denounces Sam F Phillips as pro Union and disloyal, cites past 1861 speeches to raise volunteers, and condemns the governor and allies. It condemns threats against Yankee officers and honors Captain John Y. Beall as a martyr amid wartime tensions.
The New York Herald recounts Charleston’s occupation on February 18 1865. Colonel Bennett demands surrender from Mayor Macbeth and rebels evacuate. Fires devastate downtown, powder trains ignite a massive explosion, many killed or wounded. Union forces capture cotton rice tobacco locomotives and rails. over two hundred guns found spiked in fortifications.
Describes Fort Sumter’s strong armament and defensive layout with nine guns and multiple casemates. Notes media changes as Courier and Charleston Mercury shift allegiance, with Courier becoming a loyal paper under new editors Whittemore and Johnson while Mercury relocates to Cheraw. Also outlines Lincoln cabinet changes and a planned Mobile-Selma-Montgomery expedition to seize Mobile and advance toward Alabama river cities.
A march 5 1865 letter from Camp Near Kinston acknowledges Franklin county residents generosity to Co A 1st Reg Reserves N C. Miss Calipsa Cop pedge is praised for securing an over supply of clothing with help from county ladies and Dr N H Murphy.
Letter discusses supplying the Confederate army via government assurances and tax-equivalent certificates, argues for state and national tax relief. Reports 15 Yankee deserters surrendering arms in Norfolk area. Richmond front dispatch notes no major battle yet and Sherman targeting Wilmington for supply base.
The letters discuss foraging wars between Union General Sherman and Confederate General Hampton. Sherman warns of retribution for forager murders and demands protection of civilians, while Hampton denounces forager crimes, cites Columbia burning, and holds hostages. The report also notes a liquor robbery near Wilmington Street and the Daily South Carolinian’s move to Charlotte.
Richmond reports detail Senate and House actions on the Tax-In-Kind assessment bill, a resolution adjournment, and a plan to muster negro troops. The exchange of Confederate officers and men is announced, with additional notes on Savannah Charleston and Columbia. From Mobile, ships and troops signal potential early action near Mobile.
A large crowd gathered in Taladega for a wartime rally with Hon A W Hill speaking for three and a half hours and Capt Beard delivering a two and a half hour address. The audience expressed strong enthusiasm and the group pledged vigorous war efforts. The event closed with a grand national air performed by local ladies.
Northern papers report Lincoln’s inaugural remarks as brief and noncommittal about the future. The Washington procession and calls to finish the work of the Union are noted alongside an Augusta county meeting in Staunton pledging substantial military aid and funds for the Confederate government.
The New York Tribune editorial argues the rebel majority will back arming enslaved people and notes Lee’s rise as General in Chief signals support. It cites reports of a Confederate negro army drilling to aid Sherman, aiming to threaten Richmond and Petersburg, with uncertainty about the tale’s truth. Also reported: rebels under Lieutenant Taylor Wood attempt to raid Smith's Island to destroy light boats as Yankee gunboats pursue.
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