Category Archives: After Fort Sumter

Aiming His Guns at Baltimore

Posted on June 11, 2011 by SUMPTER

From the June 12, 1861 edition of The New-York Times: GEN. BANKS AT BALTIMORE. BALTIMORE, Monday, June 10. Maj. Gen. BANK was at Fort McHenry this afternoon. He assumes command of this military district to-morrow, making the fort his head-quarters. … Continue reading →

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Perpetual Union

Posted on June 10, 2011 by SUMPTER

Perpetual Does Not = 1778-1860 From The New-York Times June 10 1861 The Union not a League. To the Editor of the New-York Times: SIR: Allow me to throw out this idea on the subject of Secession. Perhaps it is … Continue reading →

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John Bell, Martyr, Mercury, Spy

Posted on June 9, 2011 by SUMPTER

Four quick takes – all from the June 9, 1861 edition of The New-York Times: 1. The Times castigates the 1860 nominee of the Constitutional Union Party for not supporting said Union: Where is John Bell? During the Presidential campaign … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Expatriate

Posted on June 8, 2011 by SUMPTER

Patriotic, but hopes both sides “will pause and reflect ere they enter directly into the contest.” From The New-York Times June 9, 1861: THE FEELING ABROAD. The following is an extract from a letter received in this City from a … Continue reading →

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With Bayonets Fixed!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by SUMPTER

Deja Vu All Over Again?* 150 years ago today the 19th New York Volunteers traveled from Harrisburg to Washington, D.C. by rail. At least, by rail most of the way. In order to change trains in Baltimore the regiment had … Continue reading →

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“With Pockets Crammed”

Posted on June 6, 2011 by SUMPTER

Williamsport, Pa – Wonderful Break from Mush and Machine Made Hash Since the end of April the 19th NY Volunteer Infantry has been organizing and drilling in Elmira, NY. There have been some challenges, but things are starting to look … Continue reading →

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Calling All Marksmen!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by SUMPTER

Pro-Union Marksmen, That Is From The New-York Times June 2, 1861: THE SHARP-SHOOTERS. As will be seen from the following card, Mr. H. BERDEN, who has made the best rifle shot on record, so far as can be ascertained, has … Continue reading →

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Bright Light On the Point

Posted on June 1, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times June 1, 1861: THE CALCIUM LIGHT. This powerful light, now on trial at Old Point Comfort, is an improvement on the old Drummond light. It is produced by the combustion of pure lime — oxyde of … Continue reading →

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Drinking Swamp-Water at the Race Track

Posted on May 31, 2011 by SUMPTER

On May 31, 1861 The New-York Times reported on the observations of RICHARD FAIRCHILD, a British subject who had lived for several years in St. Mary’s Parish, Louisiana. Because he was British Louisiana authorities allowed him to leave the Bayou … Continue reading →

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Fighting Words On A Cake

Posted on May 30, 2011 by SUMPTER

We’ve been following the 19th New York Volunteer Infantry as it drills in Elmira, New York. The regiment has had to persevere through some difficult circumstances, but things aren’t all bad. For example, the volunteers believed they had the support … Continue reading →

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