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Newspaper
Weekly Confederate
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1864
Page
2
A Confederate era piece reflects on poverty and debt amid war fatigue. It laments rents, taxes, and consumer scarcity while contrasting Union victories and the impact on Southern households and leaders. The writer questions how long the nation can endure without income or support.
The writer rails against alleged telegraphs and deceit in the Grant era, citing evasive claims, praise for weapons, and misdeeds tied to the Chicago Convention. He contends truth is obscured by a web of lies and mocks the notion of independence. The piece laments manipulation and demands clear accountability.
The excerpt argues whether Lincoln’s offer would force the rebels to accept or seek peace by arms. It contends the peace party lacks options and that rejection could push the South toward Lincoln, while warning that armistice games are a dangerous political trick.
Unanimous Orange County magistrates pledge sale of grain and crops at schedule prices to aid soldiers while calling on farmers with money to contribute. The editorial criticizes slow action and urges clearer support for government finances, warning of repudiation and ruin if prices stay extreme. The piece notes editorial changes in Raleigh and reports Gen Barton’s Cavalry Brigade stationed near Stony Creek with rail transport guarded for access.
A Civil War roster recounts casualties from the August 25 assault at Reams Station. It lists color guard Deaton and several lieutenants, corporals, privates wounded or killed, naming units A through K, with notable heroism by Lieut Taylor seizing colors and Lieut Willie Jones leading a squad to capture works and prisoners.
Report of killed and wounded from the 27th North Carolina Regiment’s actions at McRae’s Bridge on August 25. Names listed include severely wounded Staff-Color Sergeant Juo R Lane and several others with amputations and mortal injuries. Also notes Company by company casualties and asks North Carolina papers to copy.
August 1864 thanks issued by Pricerew Hospitan Raneiga NC to numerous ladies and gentlemen for gifts to sick and wounded soldiers. Entries list donors with dates and items such as buttermilk melons tomatoes and squash. Also notes missionary death in Shanghai and editorial on arming the army from diverse sources.
Casualty list from Lane's North Carolina Brigade and other units detailing killed and wounded at engagements near Station on August 25 1864. Names include Nelson Best Frank Yarner and many privates with units A B C D E F G H K across regiments 287th 530 37th One and others. Total casualties tallied with killed and wounded across multiple companies and regiments. A new Methodist paper noted in Ohio.
County Court convened with sixty eight magistrates endorsing a plan to sell wheat and corn at a prescheduled price to fund soldiers and their families. Agents urged farmers to contribute grain, deposit funds, and collect payments at the wills for soldiers’ relief before October 1.
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