Tag Archives: William H. Seward

“a shape more terrible”

Posted on February 18, 2013 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today a Southern editorial realized the war was far from over. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 18, 1863: A long War. The correspondence between Seward and Dayton — of which we gave an abstract yesterday — … Continue reading →

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Vulture

Posted on December 6, 2012 by SUMPTER

Vilifying the ‘virtual’ northern president, who’s actions are a stimulant to ‘determined resistance’ From the Richmond Daily Dispatch December 5, 1862: The next Yankee President. Of course-Wm. H. Seward has not sold himself to the Devil for nothing. The Presidency … Continue reading →

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Wrap it up!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch November 22, 1862: Archbishop Hughes Fears a foreign War. Under date of November 1st,Archbishop Hughes has written a letter to Secretary Seward. He reiterates the stern views he has always held of the necessities of … Continue reading →

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Union Jack Flew Over Fredericksburg

Posted on July 7, 2012 by SUMPTER

Well, leastways over one of its houses From the Richmond Daily Dispatch July 7, 1862: Seward Backed out again. –In Fredericksburg the British flag was pulled down by Lincoln’s soldiers in front of the British Vice consul’s door. The Consul, … Continue reading →

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President Seward?

Posted on March 2, 2012 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times March 1, 1862: Mr. Seward and the Next Presidency. Mr. SEWARD having been informed of the existence of a club in Philadelphia, the purpose of which was to nominate him for the next Presidency, sent the … Continue reading →

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George Jones Locked Up!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times December 21, 1861: ARREST OF SENATOR JONES.; HE IS SENT TO FOR LAFAYETTE. Detective FARLEY yesterday arrested Mr. GEORGE W. JONES, formerly a Senator of the United States, from the State of Iowa. During the Administration … Continue reading →

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19th NY Will Convert from Infantry to Artillery

Posted on December 17, 2011 by SUMPTER

It’s been almost four month since we’ve heard from the 19th NY Volunteer Infantry from the Auburn, New York area. A few things have been happening, but no fighting to speak of. Since the end of September they had been … Continue reading →

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Seminary Justice

Posted on December 14, 2011 by SUMPTER

From a Seneca County, New York newspaper December 1861: Army Correspondence FAIRFAX SEMINARY; Va., Dec. 14. The anticipations of battle soon to be fought in Virginia, which a few days since were general throughout nearly all the camps around here, … Continue reading →

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Not Exactly an Unfunded Mandate

Posted on October 17, 2011 by SUMPTER

An Unfunded Suggestion, Which Congress Will Probably Reimburse, and which the Federals will be happy to superintend From The New-York Times October 17, 1861: IMPORTANT CIRCULAR FROM SECRETARY SEWARD. The following important circular has been sent to Gov. MORGAN, and … Continue reading →

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NYPD: Sedition Squad

Posted on September 5, 2011 by SUMPTER

As early as May, 1861 pro-Union Americans in Europe sent a battery of cannon to the U.S. government. Among the several alleged anti-Union acts detailed here, a British subject living in New York City is trying to induce a ship’s … Continue reading →

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