Category Archives: Lincoln Administration

Lincoln and the federal government

“we lack enterprise …” ???

Posted on October 14, 2011 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch October 14, 1861: Fuel. –The difficulty of obtaining adequate supplies of coal would not be a source of extreme annoyance to our people, if it were possible to obtain wood in sufficient quantities to make … Continue reading →

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Salmon on the Spot***

Posted on October 6, 2011 by SUMPTER

And on his currency, too From The New-York Times October 6, 1861: The Financial Victories of Mr. Chase. Correspondence of the Baltimore Clipper. WASHINGTON, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1861. When, before the organization of the present Administration, it was understood … Continue reading →

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“preying upon the vitals of their country”

Posted on October 3, 2011 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch October 1, 1861: Gen. Washington on Arrests for treason. At the time of the revolutionary war, Gen. George Washington wrote to Gov. Trumbull, of Connecticut, in the following words. His language has been supposed by … Continue reading →

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Celebrating & Ensuring Allegiance to the Constitution

Posted on September 24, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times September 18, 1861: ANNIVERSARY OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION. PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, Sept. 17. The anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution is being duly celebrated here. Salutes were fired at sunrise and at noon. The … Continue reading →

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American Bastille?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times August 24, 1861: IMPORTANT ARRESTS.; OVER $200,000 SEIZED BY THE POLICE. A day or two ago, information was received at Police Head-quarters, that a wealthy merchant and tobacco manufacturer, residing at Petersburgh, Va., was in the … Continue reading →

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New Millennium on Hold

Posted on August 2, 2011 by SUMPTER

An editorial from a newspaper in Seneca Falls, New York that leaned toward the Democrat Party (and which must have been published about 150 years ago this week): The Fulfillment of Prophesy. Upon the eve of last Fall’s election our … Continue reading →

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Things Are Hopping at the Dead-Letter Office

Posted on June 20, 2011 by SUMPTER

Reiterating Mail Suspension To and From Rebel States From The New-York Times June 20, 1861: THE SUSPENDED MAIL SERVICE.; EXPLANATORY CIRCULAR FROM THE POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT. The following official document from the Post-office Department explains the orders for the suspension of … Continue reading →

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Your New and More Bipartisan Post Office

Posted on May 5, 2011 by admin

On May 6, 1861 The New-York Times, which was pro-Republican Party at the time, lauded the decision of the United States Post Office Department to stop patronage-based replacements within the department: JUST AND PATRIOTIC. Among other late and gratifying determinations … Continue reading →

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When the Telegraph Won’t Do

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

A Special Messenger’s Adventure in Maryland: Impersonate a Methodist Preacher From The New-York Times April 23, 1861: PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April 22. … From the Philadelphia Press of yesterday. Hon. THOMAS B. LOWRY, a prominent citizen of this State, returned last … Continue reading →

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Frontier Guards in the East Room

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

A day after the Virginia convention passed a secession ordinance there were still lots of rumors about a Confederate attack on Washington, D.C. From The New-York Times April 19, 1861: WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 18. … REPORTED ATTACK ON WASHINGTON. There … Continue reading →

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