Tag Archives: Richmond

Monday Holiday

Posted on February 23, 2013 by SUMPTER

150 years ago yesterday President Lincoln thought it propitious that Washington’s Birthday coincided with the Christian sabbath. This article encourages Gothamites to make it a long weekend – despite the snowstorm. From The New-York Times February 23, 1863: LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.; … Continue reading →

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A cold night in Richmond

Posted on February 6, 2013 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 5, 1863: The coldest night. –Tuesday night was the coldest one since 1857. This fact was ascertained by a comparison of the thermometer at the City Water Works, where the mercury in the tube … Continue reading →

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Melonicious

Posted on September 6, 2012 by SUMPTER

Having a little trouble getting my notes together again today. … (And besides this produce looks delectable!) Here’s a market scene (at least its in Richmond) from about 1908: Here’s another view: \

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Not even good for cannon fodder?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by SUMPTER

The South doesn’t much cotton to dissenting opinions either. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch August 22, 1862: Arrival of Domestic Traitors. Fifteen citizens of Green county, Va., arrived here yesterday, guarded by soldiers, and were consigned to quarters in Greanor’s … Continue reading →

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Counterfeit

Posted on August 6, 2012 by SUMPTER

Beet vendors beware Before the Civil War banks could issue their own notes redeemable in specie. The National Banking Acts of 1863 and 1864 in the North changed that. One of the legislation’s goals was to create a national, less … Continue reading →

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Jailers sure must be exempt

Posted on July 17, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch July 17, 1862: Show Your passes. –Citizens as well as soldiers must now show their passes, if they wish to avoid getting into trouble. Squads detailed for the purpose are patrolling the streets daily to … Continue reading →

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Pep talk from General Longstreet

Posted on June 22, 2012 by SUMPTER

Battle sounds worse than it is. “Keep cool, obey orders, and aim low” From the Richmond Daily Dispatch June 23, 1862: Gen. Longstreet’s address. The following address has been issued to the men of his division by Gen. Longstreet. It … Continue reading →

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Viva La Vega

Posted on June 21, 2012 by SUMPTER

Like Napoleon at Elba Even with over 100,000 Yankees a few miles away, it wasn’t all war news in the Confederate capital. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch June 21, 1862: Illustrating the Benefits of advertising. –Mr. George Horton, who lives … Continue reading →

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Richmond Racket

Posted on June 20, 2012 by SUMPTER

Arrest a substitute because he’s probably a deserter, and shoot a few to cut down on the nefarious practice. Well, I guess that would be an advantage of martial law. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch June 20, 1862: The substitute … Continue reading →

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(Our) jobs depend on it!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by SUMPTER

Rags for Rags? From the Richmond Daily Dispatch June 18, 1862: Rags and raw cotton Wanted. The paper mill in this city, now our sole dependence for a supply of printing paper, is very much in want of material for … Continue reading →

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