13 Aug 1863
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1863
Page
1
A Civil War era proclamation urges Confederate soldiers to return to duty, pardons officers and men absent without leave, and appeals to countrywomen to support the war effort. It laments absences as risks to victory and emphasizes loyalty, duty, and the promise of amnesty for those who report within twenty days of publication.
General Orders No 17 from the Conscript Office Cane Homes August 5 1863 announce amnesty for absent soldiers and urge them to report to the Camp of Instruction to be forwarded to regiments Transportation will be provided but after President's time limit strict measures will be taken Captain James C McRae will supervise Camp Vance near Morganton starting August 10 1863 for conscripts in the 9th and 10th Districts with orders from Col Peter Mallett and Adjutant J W Maurer
The Augusta Chronicle defends the Mississippi soldiers stating they did not desert Johnston's army. Vicksburg prisoners who cannot fight until exchanged were the ones who went home. Editors spreading telegraph rumors are urged to correct false impressions. The piece notes Southern fortitude and predicts rallying, with hope for encouraging news by summer’s campaign.
The excerpt recalls British passage through the country and warns successors in tyranny to avoid degeneration of those who endured hard times. It notes an estimated 150,000 substitutes in Confederate military service as part of the historical reflection.
The editorial argues against abandoning Morris Island and Fort Sumter as Charleston’s defense. It notes Sumter controls Morris Island, cites Beauregard’s defenses in Virginia, and urges loyalty to Gen. Beauregard and Charleston, expressing resolve to stand until victory or destruction.
A Norfolk observer recalls a Civil War ploy where four African churches drew a crowd for a planned message at the Bell Church. Soldiers then surrounded the gathering and conscripted able-bodied adults for transport to northern armies, denying farewells or preparations.
The proclamation designates Friday the 21st of the month as a day of fasting humiliation and prayer. Citizens are urged to observe it sincerely abstaining from food and drink and avoiding swearing and profanity while seeking divine aid for the nation.
The Weldon movement is abandoned for now with forces returning to Suffolk and Norfolk. A cavalry expedition led by Spears and Dodges reached Suffolk Sunday and moved toward Norfolk by 8 pm. Howard's eight piece artillery went to Murfreesboro then Newbern. The expedition, deemed a failure, may reappear soon on the north side of the James River or near Meade's army as cavalry strength has diminished.
The active Mississippi campaign ends for now as Johnston cannot be moved beyond the Pearl River. He retires west of the Big Black after damaging Jackson and destroying the route, planning to fortify Mississippi points and raid. Johnston's base may be Morton or Enterprise on rail lines enabling swift movements toward Mobile, while Grant advances from Pensacola or Pascagoula are slowed.
Drewry's Blurr notes Gibraltar expanding rapidly as a quiet village. Neat log houses rise for soldiers families and refuge ladies and children from Norfolk and Portsmouth. A hotel is thriving a post office operates with Richmond mail twice daily. A neat chapel serves and ministers visit on the Sabbath. A fine market garden sustains the troops with vegetables. Pat Hupress.
The State Journal notes late promotions by the President confirming Col Lawrence S Baker of the 1st North Carolina Cavalry as Brigadier General. The move creates Lt Col J B Gordon as Colonel of the 1st and Capt The. Ruffin as Lt Colonel, with possible rearrangements if Gordon takes command of the 2nd cavalry.
A telegram dated July 2 from Washington states 11,608 wounded Yankee soldiers were sent from Gettysburg to Baltimore Philadelphia New York York Barrisburg and Annapolis, 2,500 still remained on the field. The despatch notes 3,859 rebels sent to David's Island and York Pennsylvania and that 3,500 have been buried on the field by Yankee forces.
The Treasury Department books show a July debt total of 1,097,274,366 dollars. Few in Lincoln's domains will believe the figures fully indicate the war's true financial extent.
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