Monthly Archives: August 2011

Confederate Deterrence Along the Potomac

Posted on August 5, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times August 6, 1861: THE GREAT REBELLION.; IMPORTANT NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. … WASHINGTON, Monday, Aug. 5. … DANGERS OF NAVIGATION. The city is now with the mercury at 95°, nearly out of ice — the scarcity being … Continue reading →

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Fort Ellsworth: Death and (Un)Discipline

Posted on August 3, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times August 3, 1861: REPORTS FROM ALEXANDRIA. ALEXANDRIA, Friday, Aug. 2. The execution of private WM. MURRAY, of Company F, Second New-Hampshire Regiment, for the murder of MARY BUTLER, on Saturday last, took place this afternoon. In … Continue reading →

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New Millennium on Hold

Posted on August 2, 2011 by SUMPTER

An editorial from a newspaper in Seneca Falls, New York that leaned toward the Democrat Party (and which must have been published about 150 years ago this week): The Fulfillment of Prophesy. Upon the eve of last Fall’s election our … Continue reading →

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Orders from General Scott

Posted on August 1, 2011 by SUMPTER

From The New-York Times August 2, 1861: THE GREAT REBELLION. … Important Orders Issued by General Scott. More Caution to be Observed in Searching for Arms and Making Arrests. The Rebels Desecrating Mount Vernon. … WASHINGTON, Thursday, Aug. 1. The … Continue reading →

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