Tag Archives: Judah P. Benjamin

Gunboat Diplomacy

Posted on February 16, 2013 by SUMPTER

Civil War Daily Gazette published an excellent account of the naval action off Charleston harbor on January 31, 1863. Two Confederate rams disabled a couple Union blockading ships. The Gazette pointed out that the Confederacy asserted that the action broke … Continue reading →

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Suspicions She’s a Spy

Posted on September 28, 2011 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch September 27, 1861: Patriotism and pantaloons. Subjoined is the story of a lady who could not reconcile herself, in the midst of the excitement of the war, to the passive patriotism of making shirts for … Continue reading →

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Granny to Run War Department?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by SUMPTER

LeRoy Pope Walker has stepped down as secretary of War in the CSA cabinet. A Richmond newspaper speculates on his possible replacement. Robert E.(Granny) Lee has been mentioned, although the Daily Dispatch thinks President Davis should try for more geographical … Continue reading →

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Senator Johnson Takes Aim

Posted on February 5, 2011 by admin

150 years ago today Senator Andrew Johnson from Tennessee made a fired-up speech in the U.S. Senate. His jumping off point was a response to Louisiana Senator Benjamin’s departing words as he left the Senate as a result of Louisiana’s … Continue reading →

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utroque arbitro parati

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin

February 4, 1861 was an important day. As Civil War Daily Gazette reports, the peace convention convened in Washington, D.C. while the confederacy convention of seceding states had its first meeting in Montgomery, Alabama. Also, the two U.S. senators from … Continue reading →

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More Disunion in New York

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times January 11, 1861: Disunion Agents in New-York. There are some aspects of the existing Disunion movement which it is especially painful to contemplate — but which must be looked in the face none the less. One … Continue reading →

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Running for Secession Convention in Louisiana

Posted on January 1, 2011 by admin

I found out that similar to our day politicians in 1860 bought media spots to explain their views. From The New-York Times December 1860: PROGRESS OF SECESSION.; LOUISIANA. POSITION OF HON. PIERRE SOULE. Hon. PIERRE SOULE publishes in the New-Orleans … Continue reading →

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December 31, 1860: Fiery Prognostication for the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by admin

From The New-York Times January 1, 1861: … Secession Speech by Senator Benjamin, of Louisiana. Disgraceful Scene in the Senate Galleries … WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. 31. The scene in the Senate to-day was the most intensely exciting that was ever … Continue reading →

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