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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1864
Page
4
The Confederate increases in subscription rates are explained as necessary due to unprecedented war-time costs. The issue outlines higher prices for daily and weekly editions and details surging prices for flour, meat, paper, and other supplies, while also recounting battles, troop movements, and notable Confederate officers reported in the latest field dispatches.
July 26 1864 Brigadier General Rufus Barking Ger authorized to take possession of cavalry arms and accoutrements from civilians or unauthorized persons in North Carolina. All arms left by troops or enemy, or sold to non military persons, are Confederate property. Officers only may dispose of arms under Ordnance rules. Citizens urged to return saddles rifles and other equipment to brigade, with receipts. Reimbursement provided for reasonable expenses. Also notices of sales and legal actions appear in the same issue.
A 25 year old enslaved woman named Lucy, belonging to Nick Davis of Richmond, is reported captured near Charlotte on the C Railroad after being persuaded away by a man named Robinson. The owner is warned to claim and prove property or she will be dealt with according to law. Sheriff KH White.
Dispatches describe cavalry actions near Charlottesville and Staunton with no serious damage or anxiety reported. Reports indicate Confederate forces following or skirmishing, with rail line damage near Christian and Staunton and movement by Hood's army anticipated but details withheld.
From Richmond reports Sept 26 27 detail Early repulsing Union forces near Port Republic and New Market while Gen Barry’s forces fall back to Harrisonburg. Wheeler’s Command claims rail destruction and Tennesseans seizing troops, with Confederate prisoners reported escaping Camp Chase amid quiet Georgia front.
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