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Mr. Seymour, Black Slave Owner

Posted on March 7, 2011 by admin

On March 4, 1861 The New-York Times published a report by JASPER, the Charleston correspondent for The Times Here’s an excerpt (The New York Times Archive): CHARLESTON, C.S.A., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1861. … There is a famous old darkey here, … Continue reading →

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At Ryan’s Mart

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

On February 26, 1861 The New-York Times published an article by JASPER, a Charleston, South Carolina correspondent. Here’s an excerpt: There is a place in Chalmers-street, with a neat iron open-work railing, protecting quite a graceful looking building. There was … Continue reading →

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A Coincidence

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

From an article in The New-York Times February 26, 1861 denying a rumor that Major Anderson was sick with fever (The New York Times Archive): A letter from a brother of Major ANDERSON to a gentleman in this City, mentions … Continue reading →

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Charleston’s Lukewarm Now Fired Up; Its New Weapon

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times February 23, 1861: CHARLESTON, Monday, Feb. 18, 1861. … During my two weeks’ absence I find there has been a change, both in the hopes and fears of the community. The formation of the Provisional Government … Continue reading →

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Fort Sumter: Cookin’ With Rubbish

Posted on January 18, 2011 by admin

Major Anderson “Patient” during Star of the West incident; South Carolina decides against Commandeering the Marion (After Starting to Saw It Up; but It Was Refurbished) From The New-York Times January 19, 1861: THE CONDITION OF FORT SUMTER. The steamer … Continue reading →

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Secession Logic: What Constitutional Convention?

Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

85 Years of Sovereign Independence? From The New-York Times January 18, 1861: HOW VESSELS ARE CLEARED AT THE CHARLESTON CUSTOM-HOUSE. Some curiosity exists as to the forms at present adopted at the Charleston Custom-House for clearing vessels. We have been … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Painters Impressed

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

Into South Carolina’s Army Folks, there is so much going on (150 years ago) – I’m glad the “Daily News” sites are teaching us so much about the events in January 1861. From The New-York Times January 12, 1861: EXPERIENCES … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Major Anderson

Posted on December 29, 2010 by admin

Some takes on Major Anderson removing his force from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter in Charleston’s harbor (from The New-York Times December 29, 1860): WHAT IS THOUGHT OF MAJ. ANDERSON’S MOVEMENT.; A SALUTE IN WILMINGTON, DEL. WILMINGTON, Friday, Dec. 28. … Continue reading →

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