08 May 1863
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1863
Page
1
The notice lists subscription rates for 1 copy per year and discounts for larger bundles. It mentions payment is required in advance and that income from advance payments funds the paper. The text reflects a historic Boh article style and mentions J Walspaugh as publisher.
Classified ad rates outlined for a single square space and multiple insertions. First insertion costs S100 with subsequent insertions at reduced rates. Rates shown include three months, six months, and twelve months contracts, with discounts and special notations indicated.
A London Times letter from Augusta Georgia reports Confederate powder production starting with a government mill at Augusta and another at Columbia. Col. Raines, ex US Army, leads the Augusta project producing about 5000 pounds daily, costing around £20,000, with saltpetre largely imported via blockade. The article notes Randolph’s government support contrasts with insufficient Northern powder mills and private wartime drives.
General Hill issues a congratulatory order from Goldsborough on April 24 1863 praising North Carolina troops for courage and endurance in battle. He denounces “exempts” and lists misdeeds by a few cavalry and militia officers while lauding the rest for holding Washington and repelling Union gunboats. He asserts future respect for soldiers over shirkers.
The Mississippian questions the batteries at Vicksburg after recent attempts by Farragut’s fleet. It notes only two of five transports and one gunboat were disabled and warns a stronger force could threaten the river to Port Hudson, urging better service to prevent further passages.
The Memphis Appeal records shifts in Northern opinion amid talk of Lincoln's war policy. A North and West observer cites stronger antiwar sentiment, warning Southern readers not to overestimate Northern conservatism. He describes resistance to conscription and possible new Congress action, while noting scattered violence and a marked unrest in New York and among peace advocates.
George W. Kendall reports a deadly encounter in Gillipsie Texas where H Anberger was killed while hunting cattle. Rangers found Anberger’s body with arrows pierced, his right hand shattered by arrows and gripping a six shooter. One Indian lay dead. blood trails showed attackers wounded and eighty three arrows were found along the tracks.
The text notes Congress adjourned on May 1 to reconvene in December and lists six major laws: Taxation Act for government and army funding, Currency Act to fund Confederate notes with bonds, an impressment act for wartime requisition, an amended impressment act with price appeal, a General Staff organization act, and an tax assessment act. It emphasizes sustaining the war effort and urges soldiers to remain at their posts, stand by the flag, and avoid desertion, warning of enemy advances toward Wilmington and Goldsborough.
A late 19th century editorial extols a pure white flag with no blue bar or red border. The piece lauds the banner as noble and divine and urges guarding it in liberty's cause until death or victory. It contrasts righteous use with wicked unrolling and cites patriotic zeal.
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