Category Archives: Confederate States of America

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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Yankees = Dishonest Romans

Posted on February 6, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the Union captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. Of course, no one in Richmond knew this as they perused their newspapers. However, readers of the February 6, 1862 edition of the Richmond Daily Dispatch would … Continue reading →

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Appealing for Press Freedom

Posted on February 2, 2012 by SUMPTER

It is said that, unlike the Lincoln administration, the CSA never suppressed dissenting opinions. The Memphis Daily Appeal says that being able to state military facts is necessary to back up its opinions and hold the Confederate leadership accountable. From … Continue reading →

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St. Benedict (Arnold)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by SUMPTER

I don’t want to minimize the Civil War, but this story reminds me of modern sports fans trying to come to grips with losses by their favorite sports teams. How could it be? Here a southern newspaper deals with the … Continue reading →

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(Get) Working on the Railroad

Posted on January 28, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 27, 1862: An important Enterprize of the Railroad companies. We are gratified to learn that a well concerted movement is on foot for a general meeting of railroad officers in Richmond on the 5th … Continue reading →

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“He fell with harness on”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States died in Richmond. Although approaching his 72nd birthday, he was still working as a representative from Virginia in the Confederate Congress. The obituary in the Richmond Daily … Continue reading →

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Lectures for the Troops

Posted on January 17, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 17, 1862: Lectures. The Hon. J. L. M. Curry, and other members of congress, are preparing a series of lectures on various subjects of interest, which will soon be delivered for the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Endorsement?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 13, 1862: Letter from Gen. Lee. Charleston. S. C., Dec. 16, 1861. Mr. G. B. Stacy, Richmond.–Dear Sir: I received your Mattress just as I was leaving Richmond, and have not yet had an … Continue reading →

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Bohemian’s Rhapsody

Posted on January 6, 2012 by SUMPTER

The Bohemian correspondent for the Richmond Daily Dispatch will apparently no longer be reporting on the Confederate Army of the Potomac under General Joseph E. Johnston. As Bohemian says his goodbyes he offers his readers a poem about highly idealized … Continue reading →

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Southern This and That

Posted on January 5, 2012 by SUMPTER

Speculators; VMI back at turning out officers; CSA $5 note From The New-York Times January 5, 1862: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. The Baton Rogue Sugar Planter has been discontinued for want of paper. Gov. LETCHER has appointed delegates to represent Virginia in … Continue reading →

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