Holden Defies Peace Voices Across Confederate States
A Richmond Whig and allied papers denounce Holden as disloyal to the Confederacy. They cite editorials and letters alleging his sympathy with Union aims, examplified by wartime dissension, desertion among soldiers, and hostile Yankee imports cited by men in North Carolina and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Hieblen
Holden Sportivare
Neweytper
Richmond Sea Whig
Examiner
Lyveliburg Virginian
Richmond
Chronicle and Sentinel
Angus
Solden
Prsa
Carolia
Georgia
Carolna
Fe Party
Unecota
Richmond Whig
Mr. Holden
North Carolina
Fayetteville O
Greensbury Parrot
Salisbury Watchman
Aself
People’s Press
Salem
Newbern Times
Yankee
Hote
James King
Soldeo
Beginning of Dirty Work Threats in Press Circulation
A Civil War era notice warns of secret pamphlets aimed at editors and other staff. The writer vows readiness against traitors and Liberals, hints at midwives and fathers, and asks for names of the color sergeant who saved the flag at Gettysburg. Mentions Meridian telegraph and a brigade expected to reoccupy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerge Mills
Battle of
Gettysburg
Desertion Rats: Holden's Officers and Men Turn Sides
A wartime column denounces deserters from Mr Holden and urges the Home Guard and Holden Hook Ladder Company to arrest and conscript the officers and privates who have defected to the enemy. It contrasts loyalty with traitorous flight and calls for swift punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
Napoleon
Loni
Xviii
Marshal
France
Helden Hook and Ladder Company
Newboern
Mr.Holden
Tlama
Mr Holden
Irens
Esco Pt
Mr. Holden
Holden Hook
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Funding and Bonds under the late currency Act details
The notice outlines denominations for four per cent bonds, lists values from 100 to 5000 dollars, explains how investors can verify amounts and authentication, and notes transfer rules for registered bonds. It references military officials and orders, with commentary on Polk, Sherman, and campaign movements in Mississippi and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieldyerve
Polk’s Campaign in Mississippi Department Review
The narrative recounts General Polk organizing scattered forces in Mobile and Mississippi to counter a superior Union thrust. It notes Loring French Lee and Forrest divisions, reinforcements from Mobile, guard duties, and the evacuation of Meridian’s rail centers. Polk’s cautious defense preserved supplies, allowing a planned return to regained territory within ten days.
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Mobile
War Department
Loving
French
Lee
Forrest
West Tennessee
Polk
Grieson
Sieran
Loring
Vicksburg
Jackson
Meridian
Brandon
Gal Polk
Olio
Meridian Stowe
Richmond
Missisippi
Grierson
Sherman
Memphis
Mississippi
Tunite
Congratulatory Order of General Elzey for Richmond Defense
The Major General commends the troops for defending Richmond and saving the city from invaders. Colonel Stevens and Brig. Gen. G. W. C. Lee led northern and western fronts. Special thanks to Colonel Bradley T. Johnson and officers for pursuing the enemy from Beever Dam to the Peninsula, capturing prisoners and horses. Hampton’s command is praised for cooperation at Atlee’s Station. King and Queen Home Guard and Captain McGruder’s squadron are noted for defeating retreating columns and capturing nearly one hundred prisoners. By command of Maj. Gen. Eliam T. O. Chestney, A. A. Gen. A western editor’s tangle over hogs noted.
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Richmond
Stevens
G. W. C. Lee
Bradley T. Johnson
Beever Dam
Pamonky
Hampton
Atlee’s
King and Queen’ County
McGruder
Virginia Cavalry
Fox
Pollard
Sale of Bonds in Confederate Market Report
Telegraphic report from the Press Association notes auction results for Confederate bonus eight percent due 1851 at 115 and interest bonds for a fifteen million loan registered at 122. Cotton loan bonds closed at 187 while stocks retreat and gold trades around 23. Sterling exchange quoted at 20 1/2 cents. No notable Peninsula items today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riewaosa
Late from the North and Richmond Notes
Historic telegrams recount Richmond raid results as uncertain and conflicting with claims of Sherman near Vicksburg and Meade court martial rumors. Kilpatrick expedition deemed a failure while Newbern, Charleston, and Florida actions are noted with prisoner exchanges and European financial chatter.
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Richwoxp
Manon
New York Herald
Sth
Richmond
Shernan
Sherman
Selma
sRcono Visparca
Ricawoxo
Ilinoi
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mexico
Washington
Muir
New Orleans
England
Georgia
Churburg
City Point
Vaiko Visparén
Ricken
France
House of Commons
Naga
Duppel
Congress of Settlement
London
Tuscaloosa
New York
Fayetteville paper links Fuller support to Starr’s Battery
A Fayetteville based company Starrs Battery is said to vote unanimously for Mr Fuller in Congress, a result the Standard hailed as Molden triumph but Fayetteville Observer denied. The note questions if Mr Holden still counts Fuller’s friends after this display. General Buford will command a cavalry division under Forrest.
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Votce
Gartavtus
N.C
Ware
Starr
Greenville
N. C
Jesse Slade
IL. Myraver
Nort Carolina
J. W. Fuller
IL Dathin
J. A Yarboro
D. B. Lindsay
Mayes
Robt
Landford
G. I. Myrover
W. W. Holden
Inaemach
Zebulon Vance
North Carolina
Ch'n
G. IL Mraoven
Aec
Starr's Battery
Fayetteville
Fuller
Congress
Standard
Holden
Mr. Fuller
Ryig
Buford
Cavalry
Forrest
New Publications by Branson Farear and Others
Public notices list new publications including Branson Farear titled UAL Reader with Jay and a Geographer cracy. Also announced are Jack Morgan Songster, York's English Grammar in a Southern edition, The Dixie Primer, The First Dixie Reader by Mrs. M. B. Moore, and The Dixie Spelling Book with pricing details and impending availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Cracy
Jack Morgan Songster
York
Chhildren
M. B. Moore
Price Press
Seige
Vicksburg
Hanter
Wheeler
Patten
Volunteers
School of the Guides
Smith
Bingham
Mapes
Hill
Wood
Lansdetl
Texas
Maryland
Neeley
S. W. History
Southern Literary Messenger
the Age—A New Monthly
Field and Fireside
the Confederate
Soldier Boy Songster
N. B
Pc Branson & Fabra
Raleigh
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Écles
Newbern
Geo. Mills Joy
Stmdard
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Rutherford
Carthaze
Brevard
Trans
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Lennox Castle
Greensboro
High Point
Buckhorn District
Wake
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Mr. Holiden
Daawn
Massachusetts
Holten
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Mallett
Bureau of Conscription
Gov. Vance
Sion
Richi
Resac
Livat
Shermas
Misaikiiak
Injusippi
Ealtice
Esse
Anand
Telthe
Ger
Demopolis
Montgomery Advertiser
Tennessee
Mobile and Ohio
Pasgigoula
Montgomery
Aabama
Alabama River
General Elzey
Heav Grs
Marcel
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the Press Association
J. S. Turasasa
District Court of the Confederate States
District of
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Mosby
Greenwich
Charlestowi
Linton Stephens
House of Representatives
Pesce
Charteston
Chanveston
Florida
Morris Island
Payetteville
Mayeh
Meibbon
Federa
Wasex
Raleigh Hn
J. W Rogers
Grocis
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Observer Market
Branson Farear
Theo. Sausted. Sond
Myrtle Lea
Morven
Linda
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