Category Archives: Southern Society

Jackson & Lee

Posted on January 8, 2013 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 8, 1863: Testimonial to Lieut. Gen. Jackson. The citizens of the county of Augusta, in appreciation of the services of this distinguished chieftain, have presented him with an elegant horse and equipments. The following … Continue reading →

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President Home

Posted on January 7, 2013 by SUMPTER

On December 10, 1862 Confederate President Jefferson Davis left Richmond for a tour of the western states, the western seats of war. He returned to Richmond on January 5, 1863: He was weary and he looked it, and with cause, … Continue reading →

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Beware the Spinmeisters

Posted on January 2, 2013 by SUMPTER

As a new year began journalists North and South discredited each other and saw good things for 1863 if their respective peoples persevered in the war efforts. Here’s a couple excerpts. From The New-York Times January 1, 1863: The New … Continue reading →

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Licensed to Sell?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by SUMPTER

Alabama corn price controls From the Richmond Daily Dispatch December 29, 1862: Cor[n] law i[n] Alabama. –The Legislature of Alabama has passed a bill requiring that no person, except the producer and miller, shall sell corn without first obtaining a … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Succession!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by SUMPTER

About two years after the secession of South Carolina from the United States the Palmetto state changed governors: Milledge Luke Bonham replaced Francis Wilkinson Pickens. It certainly wasn’t an election in the current American sense. According to Wikipedia, “On December … Continue reading →

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Christmas Thank-offering

Posted on December 26, 2012 by SUMPTER

Fredericksburg refugees caught between plundering Yankee army of he North and the spirit of extortion in the Southern Yankee businessmen. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch December 25, 1862: Appeal for Fredericksburg. The citizens of Fredericksburg have been great sufferers by … 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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We support the troops

Posted on December 3, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch December 3, 1862: Negro Patriotism. –Benj. Marable, Esq., of Halifax county, Va. has four negro men who, for some time, have been engaged working on the fortifications at Richmond. A few days ago they came … Continue reading →

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“visited by this fiendish invasion”

Posted on November 24, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the Richmond Daily Dispatch reported on Union General Burnside’s demand that Fredericksburg, Virginia surrender or else risk being bombed. The Dispatch report stated that the Yankees lobbed a few shells toward the railroad depot where a … Continue reading →

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Branded with a ‘D’

Posted on November 21, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch November 20, 1862: A soldier branded for desertion. –The court-martial now in session recently sentenced Corporal Richard R. Poore, of company A, 15th Virginia cavalry battalion, for desertion, to be reduced to the ranks, forfeit … Continue reading →

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