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Newspaper

Weekly Confederate

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1864

Page

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Weekly edition subscription notice for six months

A.M ThI-WEEKLY announces a six month subscription period for a weekly edition. It states no subscriptions will be accepted beyond the six month term and uses a formal notice tone.

Rumor of Recognition and War News Across Nations

Rumors of national recognition for Pres ton in Mexico and European financial signals. Reports cover Lord Derby and D Israeli criticisms of the English government, drafts and conscription resistance, and Confederate strength. News highlights include military campaigns in Mississippi Florida Tennessee Georgia North Carolina Virginia and notable acts of individual valor.

Preston Mexico France England Lord Derby D'Israeli

Dr Leach and Desertion Sparks Political Exchange

A controversial letter attacks Dr Leach and his son in the context of Civil War desertion rumors. The writer references past campaigns in Goldsboro and accuses Leach of malign behavior while denying direct accusations of desertion. The piece ends noting Confederate bond funding totals at the city depository.

Weekly Confederate slander battle over Dr Leach in North Carolina

The periodical attacks Dr Leach citing a February 1859 Standard report of a chaotic Senate scene. It accuses Holden and Spelman of biased coverage and claims Leach’s disloyalty and disorderly conduct as a senator. The article positions Holden as defaming honest citizens and vows to publish further evidence.

Leach Wil le Turer Lach Che Senate Turner Messrs Motin Spelman Sandard Uodss North Carolina Jolden Jows Thi Cy Nation Dr. Leach Couboy

Appendix Writing and Political Libel Controversy

The piece notes Dr. Loach’s replacement by T. Hardy as Scribe and Secretary and accuses him of adopting Geo N. Sanders’ libel at Mr. Ifslden’s urging. It praises the political content of Hardy’s essay while criticizing the writer’s style and suggests the Doctor may not fully grasp what has appeared under his initials.

Dr. Loach T. Hardy Ifslden Geo N. Sanders Dictor

Praise for Gen M W Ransom and civil leaders in Suffolk

The Suffolk chronicle extols Gen M W Ransom for driving out the Yankees, noting his successful combat and captured artillery plus stores. It praises his soldierly and civilian merit and hints at promotions for Brig Gen Martin and Col Clarke, urging warranted advancement as recognition of merit.

M. W. Ransom Suffolk Iier Martin Col . J. Clarke Boyadier Geners

Andrews Mounted Artillery Drill

Col Snowden Andrews laid on our table a copy of this drill book compiled from standard military works and updated to the latest regulations. Dedicated to the great Stonewall Jackson it is published by Evans and Cogswell of Charleston and appears to be a valuable compilation for a useful service.

Andrew Liem R. Snowden Andrews Staenail Jackson Evans and Cogswell Charleston

Resignation and public fault over Col McRae letter

Raleigh editors compare Col D K McRae resignation to Gov Vance criticism. The piece defends McRae and attacks political maneuvering by Mr Holden, praising Vance's speech and asserting North Carolina loyalty while predicting Vance's re election.

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Br J T Leach is derided as a traitor and ignoramus for issuing a pamphlet criticizing the junior editor of the Confederate. The juster editor and the senior editor defend the paper and its leadership, challenging Leach to debate their editorial capacity.

The Confederate Congress Juster

Personal resolve to sue for libel against Holden and Leach

D R McKak states he consulted friends and will file libel writs against Mr Holden and Dr Leach. He cites repeated challenges and refuses to meet in person, deeming court action the proper route to clear public agent’s name and deter defamation. He declines assistance from friends traveling to Raleigh, asserting self sufficiency in defending his honor.

Holden Leach Raleigh Mr. Holden Tan D. R. McKak

Small Crumbs of Comfort in A Turbulent Election

The piece mocks supporters of the gubernatorial candidate for trusting sensational war correspondence over facts. It recounts a train vote among eighty one North Carolina soldiers from Weldon to a station, showing Vance 79 and Holden 2, with one soldier implying Holden would end the war.

Celf Hollen Weldon North Carolina Vince Vance Holden

Returned Prisoners and Charity Notes From North Carolina

Report on Colonels Boyd and Biakuall returning from Johnsons Island and awaiting exchange as tensions ease. Mention of Col Cantwell to be exchanged. Halifax correspondent praises Gen Janis Daniels low price food aid and plantation generosity to soldiers families. Presbyterians Assembly to meet in Charlotte on the 6th of next month.

Boyd Biakuall Thaze Long Johnson’s Island North Carslina Butler Col. Cantwell Paint Lookout Halifax Janis Daniel Presbyterian Church of the Confederate States Charlotte N.C

Dixie and Confederate Geography Books for Schools

Savannah area catalog advertises Southern geography and language titles for schools including Geographical Reader, Yorks English Grammar, The Dixie Primer and First Dixie Reader. Also lists Hymn poems and war era study guides with mail postage notes and Branson & Farrar Raleigh office.

May Confederacy York M. B. Moore Theo. H. Hill Morven Linda A. W. Mangum China N. B Branson & Farrar Raleigh Seige Vicksburg Her Warren Wheeler Patten Tao Bayeont Smith Bingham Hill Wesleyan Wood Langdell Sir ReAtag Marian Maurius Morgan Jis Mon Robot Harald Newley S. W Southern Literary Messenger the Age—a New Monthly N. E N.C

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