17 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1863
Page
1
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A copy of the New York Caucasian prints John Mexeau’s March speech before the Democratic Union Association. The piece praises its style and Civil War parallels to colonial history, citing Burke Fox and Chatham to argue against the Northern war policy and Lincoln administration.
The Petersburg Express reports Mr McKeon rebutting federal overreach and arguing the 1783 Treaty acknowledges thirteen colonies as independent states. He cites Madison and ratification fears of consolidation, urging preservation of state sovereignty against federal encroachment.
A Confederate era letter from Hyde County details Yankee raids looting homes and harming residents. The text contrasts brutality with claims of civilized conduct and records other items: Dayton Ohio congenial reception for C L Vanderingham, and NC troops 48th Regiment enlistment and casualties. The piece notes river flooding threats and a parade for Vallandigham with large crowds and cannons.
A Civil War era anecdote centers on a Federal officer sick with fever who, urged by his chaplain to repent, responds with a wry remark about receiving marching orders and always being ready to act, asking how much cotton he can obtain there.
General Lee lauds soldiers in a fasting and prayer observance issued for Friday March 27 in the Army of Northern Virginia. Duties suspended except essential service as religious services are held by regimental chaplains. He thanks God for their endurance and prays for divine protection and peace.
A man in a railway car boasted of making a fortune from war profits while a woman, whose sons died in Fredericksburg and Murfreesboro, rebuked him. She slapped the speaker, prompting fellow passengers to eject him for his callous remarks. The scene shocked witnesses aboard the car.
A Washington Chronicle report on Gen. Hunter's order to draft all able bodied Negroes within his lines in South Carolina. The piece argues freedom equals the right to work and supports using Black labor to support the Union war effort, depicting idle freedom as lazy and advocating emancipation through service.
The Detroit Free Press reports another departure of drafted men on the 3d, some in chains. Authorities have grown strict over runaways, noting the detainees with wild eyes, disheveled hair, seedy clothing, and iron bracelets on their wrists.
The Virginia State Line under Maj. Gen. John B. Floyd was disbanded, the Lynchburg Republican reports on Wednesday.
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