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Tag Archives: Charleston
At Ryan’s Mart
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
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
Charleston’s Lukewarm Now Fired Up; Its New Weapon
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
Fort Sumter: Cookin’ With Rubbish
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
Secession Logic: What Constitutional Convention?
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
Brooklyn Painters Impressed
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
Three Cheers for Major Anderson
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
