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News from 150 years ago

Holt Resists “Arsonists and Mutilators”

Posted on June 14, 2011 by SUMPTER

No Neutrality for This Kentuckian On June 13, 1861 The New-York Times published a very long letter from Joseph Holt, a Kentuckian who had most recently served as President Buchanan’s Secretary of War during the last couple months of that … Continue reading →

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Pygmy Squadron Blocking Crescent City

Posted on June 13, 2011 by SUMPTER

Apparently the federal blockade of southern ports is having some effect. From The New-York Times June 13, 1861: Tantalizing. The people of Louisiana are particularly enraged about the blockade. That “LINCOLN, SEWARD & CO.’s pigmy squadron” should flout the Star-spangled … Continue reading →

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Aiming His Guns at Baltimore

Posted on June 11, 2011 by SUMPTER

From the June 12, 1861 edition of The New-York Times: GEN. BANKS AT BALTIMORE. BALTIMORE, Monday, June 10. Maj. Gen. BANK was at Fort McHenry this afternoon. He assumes command of this military district to-morrow, making the fort his head-quarters. … Continue reading →

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Perpetual Union

Posted on June 10, 2011 by SUMPTER

Perpetual Does Not = 1778-1860 From The New-York Times June 10 1861 The Union not a League. To the Editor of the New-York Times: SIR: Allow me to throw out this idea on the subject of Secession. Perhaps it is … Continue reading →

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John Bell, Martyr, Mercury, Spy

Posted on June 9, 2011 by SUMPTER

Four quick takes – all from the June 9, 1861 edition of The New-York Times: 1. The Times castigates the 1860 nominee of the Constitutional Union Party for not supporting said Union: Where is John Bell? During the Presidential campaign … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Expatriate

Posted on June 8, 2011 by SUMPTER

Patriotic, but hopes both sides “will pause and reflect ere they enter directly into the contest.” From The New-York Times June 9, 1861: THE FEELING ABROAD. The following is an extract from a letter received in this City from a … Continue reading →

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With Bayonets Fixed!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by SUMPTER

Deja Vu All Over Again?* 150 years ago today the 19th New York Volunteers traveled from Harrisburg to Washington, D.C. by rail. At least, by rail most of the way. In order to change trains in Baltimore the regiment had … Continue reading →

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“With Pockets Crammed”

Posted on June 6, 2011 by SUMPTER

Williamsport, Pa – Wonderful Break from Mush and Machine Made Hash Since the end of April the 19th NY Volunteer Infantry has been organizing and drilling in Elmira, NY. There have been some challenges, but things are starting to look … Continue reading →

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Beauty and Booty

Posted on June 4, 2011 by SUMPTER

Ah, June in Northern Virginia, and a young Yankee’s fancy turns to “beauty and booty” – at least that’s what General P.G.T. Beauregard is selling. After having forced the North to surrender Fort Sumter in April, Beauregard has recently (and … Continue reading →

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Death of a (Union) Patriot

Posted on June 3, 2011 by SUMPTER

The Little Giant Has Died From The New-York Times June 4, 1861: DEATH OF SENATOR DOUGLAS.; His Remains to be taken to Washington. THE NEWS IN CANAIDAGUA. THE NEWS IN ALBANY. THIS NEWS IN POUGHKEEPSIE. … CHICAGO, Monday, June 3. … Continue reading →

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