Tag Archives: Slave Insurrections

arms control

Posted on April 19, 2013 by SUMPTER

Back on April 9th Seven Score and Ten published an interesting article by Frederick Douglass that encouraged black men to enlist in the Union army. Here’s part of it. From the Douglass’ Monthly April 1863: WHY SHOULD A COLORED MAN … Continue reading →

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Letter from Charleston

Posted on December 3, 2011 by SUMPTER

I’m not sure how factual this letter is, but I thought it was an interesting read, especially the two insurrectionist slaves burned to death and the southern unionist who was locked up for his beliefs and basically neglected to death. … Continue reading →

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But What About Lincoln?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by admin

From The New-York Times December 14, 1860: THE CALCULATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,; WHAT KEEPS THEIR COURAGE UP. From the Charleston Mercury ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL, NEW-YORK, Dec. 6, 1860. Have been stopping here for a number of days; entered my name … Continue reading →

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Vigilance; Commerce Slows More

Posted on December 14, 2010 by admin

From The New-York Times December 14, 1860: HANGING BY A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 13. A letter from Friar’s Point, Miss., says that the Vigilance Committee have hung three carpenters for inciting the slaves to rebellion. Other Northerners … Continue reading →

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What South Carolina Fears

Posted on December 7, 2010 by admin

From The New-York Times December 7, 1860: A CANDID VIEW OF SECESSION.; EXTRACT OF A PRIVATE LETTER FROM A LADY IN SOUTH CAROLINA RECEIVED IN THIS CITY. K_____, S.C., Saturday, Dec. 1, 1860. MY DEAR UNCLE: It is with different … Continue reading →

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Quashing Pro-Lincoln Sentiment

Posted on November 18, 2010 by admin

This paragraph from The New-York Times. on November 16, 1860 is in the news from Georgia section. If it appeared originally in any Georgia paper it would be the Savannah Republican. Exaggerated rumors were in circulation regarding a difficulty which … Continue reading →

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Election? What Election? The Prince Is in Town!

Posted on October 12, 2010 by admin

A few days ago I reviewed The New York Times The Complete Front Pages 1851-2008 for articles from 150 years ago this week. It was a bit challenging finding Civil War related articles because much of the front pages were … Continue reading →

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