Category Archives: American Culture

“Teeth extracted by Electricity, without pain.”

Posted on May 11, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch May 12, 1862: Artificial Teeth–the Cheoplastic and Vulcanite Process. –G. W. Jones, Dentist, having the right for the above mode of making Teeth, and being satisfied of its absolute superiority over all other methods, can … Continue reading →

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Reprising John Dickenson

Posted on March 10, 2012 by SUMPTER

John Dickinson’s The Liberty Song was published in 1768 and contained this verse: Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all, By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall; In so righteous a cause let us hope to succeed, For … Continue reading →

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Blind Tom Mania

Posted on February 10, 2012 by SUMPTER

Blind Tom continues his tour of the CSA. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 10, 1862: Blind Tom. –Mr. Oliver announces three more concerts at the African Church, closing, on Wednesday night, so that those who have not yet heard … Continue reading →

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Enveloping Responsibilty

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Can’t we just let the professional politicians worry about it? _________________________________________________ The suspense was driving me crazy

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Skating

Posted on January 31, 2012 by SUMPTER

I’d honestly rather be skating (if I could), but there sure were some contrasts in the winter of 1862. Central Park and places like Hancock or Romney seem like different worlds.

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Missed Photo Op

Posted on January 26, 2012 by SUMPTER

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, this must be like War and Peace. I wish I knew about this image back in August. I copied an article from The New-York Times about Matthew Brady’s return from the Battle of … Continue reading →

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Fifth Time’s a Charm

Posted on January 24, 2012 by SUMPTER

A bit of a break from the Civil War. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 24, 1862: Serious duel –A duel was fought near New Orleans on Tuesday evening, the 14th inst., by two French gentlemen, which resulted very seriously … Continue reading →

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Janus Looking Ahead

Posted on January 1, 2012 by SUMPTER

At first I thought the following would be great to include in yesterday’s post because it referred to 1861. But really this must have been a poem filled with faith and hope for the future because the Union armies had … Continue reading →

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Janus Looking Back

Posted on December 31, 2011 by SUMPTER

I love this photo from about 1913. It could be an exercise in a creative writing class – tell a story based on the image. An old Confederate thinking about the battle from fifty years ago. Parched and scared he … Continue reading →

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Rhino on the Loose

Posted on September 8, 2011 by SUMPTER

A Little Civil War Break I’m assuming this story takes place around LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The Richmond Daily Dispatch published it 150 years ago yesterday. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch September 7, 1861: A rhinoceros at large. –He Attacks a Man. … Continue reading →

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