5 October 1861

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 88 (October 5, 1861)]

The Confiscation Bill, Surrender of Fort Hatteras, The Affair at Hatteras. This issue includes the Confiscation Bill, an act for the sequestration of properties for the Confederacy. Reports from various regiments appear in the form of letters to the Adjutant General of North Carolina, followed by brief war notices and anecdotes. Notices both request items for soldiers and list donations. Ads list people running for office.

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26 October 1861

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 94 (October 26, 1861)]

Another Brilliant Victory of the Confederates at Leesburg. The Confiscation Bill is reprinted here. Ads request clothing donations for soldiers. A letter to the editor requests appropriate legislation to protect crops. A letter from a congressional elector apologizes to voters of the fifth congressional district. An address of the Honorable John C. Beckinridge to the people of Kentucky is printed. An editorial examines the state press.

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19 December 1862

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 12, no. 102 (December 19, 1862)]

The Battle of Kinston, The Battle of Goldsboro, The Fight at Fredericksburg, The Conscription Law. This issue contains a report of the Joint Select Committee concerning the seat of Adjutant General, Attorney General, and Solicitor of the Fourth Judicial Court. Minutes from the North Carolina Legislature are reprinted here. Battles are reported, with lists of casualties. The Conscription Law and the Military Exemption Act include explanations and instructions.

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23 December 1862

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 12, no. 103 (December 23, 1862)]

The Fights at Kinston & White Hall, The Military Exemption Act. A lengthy list of donations to North Carolina troops is printed here. A report of the North Carolina Legislature is included, with the remarks of Mr. Beall, delivered in the House of Commons. An editorial examines the writing of the Richmond Enquirer and their views on the war.

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20 April 1864

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 14, no. 18 (April 20, 1864)]

Speech of A.H. Stephens. Missing front page. A speech of the hon. Alexander H. Stephens delivered before the Georgia Legislature takes up a good portion of this selection. An article reports the distribution of secret circulars concerning the recent session of the state legislature.

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19 August 1864

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 14, no. 47 (August 19, 1864)]

Official Report by Mosby, Shelling of Atlanta, Latest News from Richmond. Missing front and back page. War news includes reports from various battle fronts. An editorial examines the local conservative paper in terms of recent election results and peace efforts. This issue contains poetry and fiction commentary. A few articles discuss results of the blockade on Southern ports.

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9 October 1861

Spelman, John, fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 90 (October 9, 1861)]

Permanent Constitution of CSA, Correspondence About Skirmish at Harper's Ferry, General Price's Official Report of the Battle of Lexington, Missouri, Capture of Steamer Fanny.

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26 October 1861

Spelman, John, fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 95 (October 26, 1861)]

The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, Letter to General Beauregard and Response from G.T. Beauregard, Battle Near Potomac, General Evans Reports Victory, Colonel Baker Killed, Colonel Cogswell and 10 Officers Captured.

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23 April 1862

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

Newspaper

Title: Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 24 (April 23, 1862)]

The Roanoke Island Defeat, News From Corinth, Huntsville & Decatur, Heavy Federal Losses at Shiloh, Death of General Buell, Evacuation of Fredericksburg, Laws of the Confederate States of America, General A.S. Johnston's Battle Order. Editorials discuss current Southern markets and prices, efforts of the Confederacy to raise money, and the lack of fighting. A long article describes the defeat at Roanoke. The laws of the Confederate states are printed. An article reports the passing of an abolition program in D.C.

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30 April 1862

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

Newspaper

Title: Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 25 (April 30, 1862)]

North Carolina State Convention, Burnside's Official Report of the Capture of Newbern, North Carolina. Several editorials attack local papers and their opinions on various topics, including war and the gubernatorial elections. Notes from North Carolina's recent state convention are included, with the state comptroller's report. A notice advertises poisoned cannonballs and the possibility of poisoning water sources. Articles discuss the Conscription Act and implications on volunteers.

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14 May 1862

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

Newspaper

Title: Weekly state journal. [Vol. 2, no. 27 (May 14, 1862)]

Victory at the Peninsula, Huntsville Recaptured, A Brilliant Victory in the Valley of Virginia, Merrimac Blown Up, Norfolk Evacuated by the Enemy, Proclamation by the President, The Fall of New Orleans, Battle of South Mills. An editorial examines the depredations caused by Yankees. Another editorial discusses various competitive papers' takes on the State Journal, particularly the Standard. A notice reports the visit of Jefferson Davis's wife and children in Raleigh. A presidential proclamation invites Confederate citizens to worship together.

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5 November 1862

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

Newspaper

Title: Weekly state journal. [Vol. 5, no. 52 (November 5, 1862)]

Stuart's Expedition Into Maryland & Pennsylvania, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Denounced in Brooklyn, Morgan's Last Raid Into Lexington. An editorial examines the duty of the states in terms of providing a certain number of troops and caring for soldiers' families. A letter to the editor discusses the value of the South and how the North has taken advantage of Southern resources. An ad gives physical descriptions of deserting soldiers. A list of the killed and wounded is printed.

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5 June 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 45 (June 5, 1861)]

The Killing of Ellsworth, Proclamation by Wilcox, The Fairfax Fight, The Fight at Aquia Creek. Important naval intelligence includes a lengthy list of dismissals and resignations from the Navy and Marine corps. An article describes the Confederate army uniform. An account of a recent flag presentation by the ladies of Raleigh includes a poem about "North Carolina's daughters."

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28 August 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 69 (August 28, 1861)]

The British Press on the Battle of Manassas, The Arrest of Pierce Butler, Letter from Myra Clark Gaines. A poem commemorates the battle of Manassas, and subsequent articles include British views on the battle. An editorial reports the recent state conventions and legislature. A couple of articles warn of an adventurous possum wandering through town.

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31 August 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 70 (August 31, 1861)]

Battle Near Springfield, Proclamation of Gneral Ben McCulloch. The battle of Missouri, including battles in Springfield and nearby, is reported by several different participants. An article reports Confederate prisoners in Baltimore. A ladies society in Raleigh has been established to contribute articles to soldiers. An anti-convention bill passed in the House of Commons.

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7 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 72 (September 7, 1861)]

Federal Account of the Capture of Fort Clark & Hatteras, General Butler's Report to General Wool, The Fight at Cross Lanes. General G.T. Beauregard's official report of the Battle of Bull Run is printed here. An article complains of the poor quality of tents at Kittrell's Springs. An article examines military hospitals in Virginia, particularly financial support.

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14 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 74 (September 14, 1861)]

Correspondence Between President Lincoln & Governor Magoffin of Kentucky, Paducah Occupied by Federal Troops, Proclamation by General Grant, Bad News From Hatteras. This issue contains correspondence between Lincoln and General Magoffin of Kentucky. A speech to the Senate by Mr. Turner describes the death of Hon. Willie P. Mangum, and a lengthy obituary details his biography. A female poet describes the battle of Manassas.

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21 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 76 (September 21, 1861)]

The Capture of Fort Hatteras, The Statement of General Walter Gwynn, Wreck of the Privateer Sumter, General Polk's Proclamation, Cox Surrounded by Wise, Floyd & Loring, Report from Leesburg, Proclamation of the Governor of Kentucky, General Jeff Thompson's Proclamation, General Floyd's Engagement & Retreat. An article outlines the Confederate coast defenses. The election of senators is listed by ballot. Several news items are reprinted from Richmond papers.

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25 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 77 (September 25, 1861)]

Lincoln's Instructions to Fremont, Retreat of the 1st Georgia Regiment, from Carrick's Ford, Speech by President Davis. Several letters from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, in regards to the contest for a state convention seat involving Rufus K. Speed reveal slander and lies. Actions and resolutions legislated during the 1861 state General Assembly are printed. Brief notices describe communications cut off by the North.

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28 September 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 78 (September 28, 1861)]

The Kentucky Feud, Correspondence Between State & Confederate Authorities. Correspondence between Kentucky state officials and Confederate leaders is printed here, with letters describing the relationship between Tennessee and Kentucky. Two articles describe the seizure of shipments including sugar, salt, and clothing, in effort to protect against speculation, while another article examines domestic manufacture and another suggests substitutes for coffee.

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2 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 79 (October 2, 1861)]

Proclamation by Ben McCulloch, Lord Palmerston on the Battle of Bull Run, Glorious Victory in Missouri, Battle at Hand on the Potomac, Recall of General Wise. An article details Northern enlistments. An official letter from the Confederate War Department is included. Articles about Great Britain and its attitudes regarding the war are printed. A column of war highlights from Missouri is included.

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9 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 81 (October 9, 1861)]

The Rebels have Completely Closed the Navigation of the Potomac, General Price's Official Report of the Battle of Lexington, Indiana Regiment Landed on Roanoke Island - Nearly an Offset to the Hatteras Affairs, A Glorious Victory at Cheat Mountain, From the Kanawha Valley - Pate's Mounted Rangers and Caskie's, Richmond Sharp Shooters Doing Good Service in the West - an Entire Union Camp Captured. An article details the various styles of soldier uniforms. A letter describes the taking of an entire Union camp taken as prisoners of war. Governor Isham G. Harris of Tennessee prints his address…

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12 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 82 (October 12, 1861)]

The Battle of Lexington - Official Report of General Price, Extraordinary Escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander, The Exploit at Chickamacomaco, Yankee Encampment at Chickamacomack - Broken up and Dispersed. A long article examines the commercial and financial independence of the Confederacy with statistics. The battle of Lexington is reported in depth. An article describes the extraordinary escape of Adjutant George W. Alexander at Fort McHenry. Ads for the Confederacy elections are printed here, as are congressional elections. The full particulars of the Yankee encampment at…

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16 October 1861

Syme, John W., fl. 1861

Newspaper

Title: Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 83 (October 16, 1861)]

Engagement on Cape Henry Beach, The Retreat of Rosecrans, Naval Engagements Reported From New Orleans, Removal of Fremont. Two poems describe the current difficulties faced. An article examines the cotton question in connection with Great Britain. An article suggests the use of wooden shoes for slaves because of durability and cost, while another article pleads for shoes for soldiers for the winter. Another article describes the aid and comfort provided to soldiers.

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January 16, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Newspaper

Title: People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]

Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest. A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two brothers at a prisoner of war camp. A presidential proclamation by Lincoln outlines slave holding. An editorial praises Davis for protecting North Carolina. A lengthy letter to the editor examines the state of North Carolina. Gubernatorial proclamations outline efforts to counter speculation and exportation of certain items.

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