30 Mar 1864
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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1864
Page
1
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A New Bern assembly urges unity in North Carolina addressing Governor Vance's re election amid war. The text pleads for peace and harmony, praising Vance’s stance while opposing opposition candidate Holden. It calls for loyalty to the Confederacy and continued support for the war effort.
In a Raleigh edition from March 29, 1864, the paper argues lawmakers should endorse President Davis and focus on Wilmington platform loyalty. It urges federation to nominate Gov. Vance and unite on fidelity to the country, avoiding partisan infighting while shaping the legislature. The piece elevates Davis as a national symbol amid war, with references to Beauregard Johnston Bragg Polk and a call to reinforce independence.
A Raleigh era letter tackles sensational rumors from the Confederacy, asserting no newspaper suppression in North Carolina and defending Gov. Z. Vance's standing. It discusses Holden, Holden's campaign, county meetings, and public sentiment, while detailing war-court orders and Habeas Corpus provisions amid civil-military friction.
Crowds crowded Rocketts and nearby piers as Confederate officers and about seven hundred prisoners arrived by boat to City Point. Governor Smith and the State Guard greeted them at the Capitol Square with a full public reception. President Lincoln met them along the line, and citizens celebrated the homecoming with cheers and refreshments.
Notice states that all job work of every description will be executed at this office with dispatch and as nearly as possible anywhere in the Southern Confederacy.
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