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15 Oct 1863
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Western Sentinel in Winston, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1863
Page
1
Rates of Advertising For Various Insertion Periods
Advertising rates listed for one square copy two to twelve month insertions. Rates show first insertion and subsequent insertions with pricing details for three months four, six, eight, twelve months. Specific figures mention amounts such as $109 and $559 in unclear formatting.
Camp Harponises Foreisy. Fodder Pullin Time 1863
Fragmentary Civil War era letter notes camp life near Richmond and Alexandria, describing cavalry clashes at Gettysburg, muttered grievances about furloughs, harsh marches, and health. Writer mocks cavalry, laments missing meals, and questions logistics and leadership amid a Confederate campaign in 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorrors
No Title Provided Defiant Pro Confederate Standoff Letter
A scornful letter from Peter Jingiss Jr denounces Unionist neighbors in Yadkin and harshly mocks Reconstruction and Confederate tax policy. The author calls rivals cowards and ignorant, urges them to join the enemy or flee, and promises escort to Union lines and punishment with a Stars and Stripes rallying cry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yadkin
Rip van Winkie
Jordan
Virgiis
Peter Jingiss, Jr
Remarkable Phenomenon Reported Near Staunton
A Staunton Spectator reader in Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, Va, describes an extraordinary atmospheric display witnessed near Mrs Pearcy’s house on the 1st of the month. The scene began with vast, green-tinted rolls moving through the air above the reef of hills, followed by vast processions of humanlike figures marching up the valley and hillsides, all in orderly ranks and without weapons. The account, attributed to a credible local observer, recalls similar reports in other papers and notes the witnesses’ belief in the phenomenon’s reality despite skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton Spectator
Lewisburg
Greenbrier County
Confederate ironclad fleet rumors sweep Gulf coast
A Southern paper reports that eight to ten pickets and many residents witnessed a strange scene near Banger Mill as whispers of a Confederate ironclad fleet from Europe grow stronger. Officials say the fleet could break the blockade at Charleston, clear Ship Island, and threaten the Mississippi, with Yankee monitors likely outmatched though vessel stockpiles delay deployment. The Examiner notes time and opportunity will dictate outcomes.
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Ww. P. S
Banger Mill
Peavcy’s
Europe
Gulf
Charleston
Ship Island
Mississippi
Rich
A Gallant North Carolinian
The Atlanta Intelligencer lauds Lieutenant Colonel Frank A. Reynolds of the Thirty Ninth North Carolina for leading 288 men in a 40 minute hand to hand charge against a Yankees brigade. He routed the enemy, captured ten artillery pieces seven intact and two stands of colors, sacrificing half his force. Reynolds, a West Point graduate, is praised as a gallant officer and North Carolina’s pride, and is a son of General W A Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Intelligencer
Frank A. Reynolds
North Carolina
Col. Reynolds
Col
Onel Reynolds
West Point
W. A. , Reynolds
Vicksburg
Flag from Sumter Folly Becomes State Treasure
General Beauregard confirms the flag carried by Major Anderson at Fort Sumter in 1861 is the same banner now given to South Carolina. Governor and Legislature arrange safekeeping in the Executive Chamber. Confederates celebrate while Union plans failed and fort remains under Confederate control.
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Taz Fort Sumter Finc
Sumter
Anderson
Beauregard
South Carolina
Confederate Navy Officers Sail for Nassau and Ironclads Feared
The Fay Observer notes numerous Confederate navy officers have sailed for Nassau to command armed ships. It suggests ships recently built in England may soon reach Nassau, as Britain has shown no reason to detain them. The appearance of ironclads near New Orleans or Charleston could shift Yankee fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
England
New Orleans
Charleston
Victory at Sabine Pass announced from Houston
A Sept. 9 order from Major General to the army lauds a swift Sabine Pass victory. The garrison repelled five gunboats, captured two gunboats and fifteen heavy guns, took over two hundred prisoners including the fleet Commodore, with over fifty enemy killed or wounded and no Confederate casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapine Pass
Gro. Megroder
Sabine Pass
Houston
Texas
Savine Pass
Davis Guards
R. M. Dowling
Confederate forces totals and leaders reported by the Herald
The New York Herald estimates General Lee commands 112,452 troops with 593 guns and large cavalry and infantry contingents. It projects rising toward about 125,000. It also lists Bragg with 50,000, Beauregard 60,000, and Johnston at Mobile with 50,000.
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New York Herald
Lee
Herald
The
Bragg
Beauregard
Gen. Johnston
Mobile
Commissioner to Ireland
Richmond Enquirer says Lieut Capeal of Richmond is commissioned as Commissioner to Ireland to support the Confederate cause and counter Yankee influence. The article includes a moral on happiness found in useful work, contrasting earnest labor with leisure seekers, and ends with a tribal inquest joke about a drunk Indian who froze to death.
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Ireland
The
Richmond Enquirer
Lieut
Capeal
Richmond
Couatry
Lincoln
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