The Ground He Stands On His Principles and Views
The piece critiques Holden and his allies for proposing a state convention to resist Confederate authority, potentially undermining the Confederacy by seeking separate terms with the enemy. It warns such moves would amount to treason, urging voters to reject Holden as governor and to recognize the dangers of his agitation.
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Johnston
Holden
North Carolina
North “Carolina
Richmond
Washington
Congress
Lay
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
West Vi Ia
South
Howe
Confederacy
Virginia
Helden
North
Goverment
England
Mr. Helden
Hardihood
Mr. Holden
Wilmington Journal
The 12th North Carolina Johnsons Brigade Re-enlists
The 12th North Carolina Johnsons Brigade receives high praise for re-enlisting early in the war. The veterans of the 5th, 12th, 20th and 23rd North Carolina regiments are lauded for stern service and laurels earned, with their names deemed immortal.
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Johnson
North Carolina
Refugees, raids, and political cautions in the North Carolina theater
From Portsmouth the Old Dominion reports a Plymouth correspondent noting over one hundred refugees, including forty three white men fleeing the draft, and about forty five enslaved people enlisting. A Union gunboat captured fifty rebel arms and two officers near Fairfield Hyde County. Guerrilla raids on a Union barge at New Inlet resulted in one crew member killed and others released. Governor Vance summoned the state council to Raleigh to discuss currency and possibly Legislature convening, but secession is not intended. Johnston’s army remains in Dalton with reinforcements forthcoming.
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Portsmouth
Old Dominion
North Carolina
Plymouth
N. C
Bertie
Foster
Helen
Penn. Wels
Fairfield
Hyde County
Newbery
New Inlet
Raleigh
Vance
Council of State
North Carolina Convention The Union War and Treason
The Confederate voice warns loyal North Carolina of dangers from calls for a State convention. It argues such moves threaten secession from the Confederacy, risk insurrection, and invite federal intervention, urging interposition to prevent bloodshed and preserve Confederate unity.
State Rights Message Amid Confederate Debate
A fragmented tract defends preserving North Carolina’s Constitution and denounces coercion by the Confederate government. It proclaims allegiance to state sovereignty, warns against consolidating power, and condemns threats to rights, naming factions and uncertain allegiances.
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North Carolina
Faeric
Amicus
Congratulatory Orders of Gen Polk
The generals praise the firm conduct of troops and officers for delaying the enemy and securing stores. Cavalry concentration near West Virginia turning point, routing the foe as their columns retreat. Lt Gen Poe expresses gratitude and looks to future successes. By command of Lieut Gen Poe. THOS. J. JACK, A. A. Gen. Wy
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West Veressee
New Sear
Poe
Jack
Important Decision on Conscription Substitutes in Virginia
The Richmond Sentinel reports Judge Robertson's unanimous ruling upholding the Confederate and federal conscription laws. The court found substituting substitutes a grace not a contract, repealable by Congress, and held habeas corpus suspensions irrelevant to these cases. The decision aims to quiet doubts about the laws' constitutionality and ends debate in Virginia.
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FB. Barrorgises
T. ¢ Pe Yians
L. P
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William J. Robertson
Congress
Messrs
Humphrey Marshall
John H. Gilmer
Syrus A. Branch
W. W. Jump
G. W. Randolph
T. P. August
Allen, Daniel
Moncure
Robertson
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Srom
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Gen- Polk
Hicapguvantris Demoroiis
Ala
T. N. Cooper
Sam’ Martin
Sam’s Martin
Salem
J. M. Little
Lexington
Rales
W. W. Peirce
Fayetteville Observer
Raleigh Standard and Petersburg Register
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J. McBoyle
Wlm
David Outlaw
Geo
C. Sugg
Joyner
Wilson, Co
M. C
Carolina
Superior Court of Law
Halifax County
Daniel and Hervey
Bowihit M. Grizzard
C. S.C
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Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
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Teel
Benj A. Lavender
Eidie
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Kaleich
Jam White
Warrenton
Charles M. Cook
Ofice
Tae C. Mod
Northy Carolina
Las Warnes County
John V. Cawthorn
Home
Cawthorn
Daniel Bowden
Witner Benjamin BE
Sta. Corr
Equity
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Druise Ton
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Hudson High
Leonidas High
Marélia
R. J. Lewis
Ralijch
Dee Oe
Warren County
Jourt
Harrison Hawkins
James A. Egerton
Cook
John E. Mill
Winifred W. Hawking
Jane B. Miller
Agquinet
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Jo Aene Hawking
John AL. Wlenia
Merry Orneary
Benjamin
John HW. Kimball
Fanny H. Kimball
Neney Power
Mississippi
Allidavi Aid Court
John MH
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Nancy Power
Raleigh Confederate
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Lesxorn County
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