The Rebels and their Leader reviewed by a critic
The piece denounces Jeff Davis while praising his leadership for the Confederacy. It argues the rebellion failed due to overwhelming Northern power and potential foreign aid, and defends Davis as a capable but doomed figure amid public blame. It notes the rebels’ self-blame and calls for them to face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Davis
Dixie
Jeff. Davis
Jeff
Davis
Milton
Moloch
Mammon
Belial
Bielzebub
Anman
Reptite
Jeff Davis
Cuid
Acus
Napoleon III
Mexico
Davie
Peace proponents under fire in North Carolina war debate
The Fayetteville Observer reports Yankee critics of Confederate leadership and peace talks. A Washin gton NC Union meeting is cited supporting vigorous war aims and urging reinforcements, while local editors denounce peace negotiations as aiding Lincoln. The piece includes a mock Dutchman's tale of Banks’s defeat and calls for prompt tax in kind to feed the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville Observer
New York World
Petersbug Express
North Carolina
House of Commons
Governor’s Council
Varce
Donnell
Governor's Council
Washington, D.C
North Carolinas
Jeff Davis
Moony
Copperheadlam
Sed
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Raleigh Standard
North
Standard
Confederacy
Newbern
N. C. Union Regt
1St
Weldes
Raleigh
Fayetteville
Lincoln
General Banks
Jackson
Winchester
Martinsburg
Stonewal
Shackson
Von
Blay
Sheneral Banks
Mr. Daily
Kixsp
James L.pugh
Alabama
Paci
Huse of Representatives
Congress
The Fighting Strength of the Confederacy
Mr DeBow editor of DeBow's Review estimates the Confederate male population ages 17 to 45 at 1 181 500. After exemptions and losses he calculates about 880 000 available, with 120 000 aging into over 18 in two years. He argues Confederate strength cannot drop below 700 000 in a prolonged war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conf
DeBow
Revew
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
Virginia
Tennessee
Louisana
Arkansas
Ife
de Bow
Post Office Dept Thriving Under Reagan Management
A correspondent reports thrifty progress of the Post Office Department under Postmaster General Reagan. Government aims for self-sufficiency with revenue rising across quarters: $717,274.99 for quarter ended Sept 30, 1862. $772,820.88 for quarter ended Dec 31, 1862. $907,808.63 for quarter ended Mar 31, 1863. Total to date: $2,897,904.39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compition
Post Office Department
Atlanta Intelligencer
Reagan
Totch
Confederate Army Size Estimate Sparks Debate in News
The article notes an estimate that 515,000 soldiers are in the Confederate army and rapidly forming for the field, claiming this would not reach half of the fighting population. It asks whether anyone believes such an force could defeat the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
St. Petersburg
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J.w.alspaugh
New York Times
D&c
J. L. Pugh
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