Category Archives: Southern Society

Preacher Goes to War

Posted on March 13, 2012 by SUMPTER

With Testaments and a Sharp’s Rifle From the Richmond Daily Dispatch March 13, 1862: Patriotic letter from an Alabama Clergy-man. –The Rev. O. R. Blue, of Tuscaloosa, writes a private letter to one of his relatives at Montgomery, Alabama, which … Continue reading →

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Big Demand for Saltpetre

Posted on March 8, 2012 by SUMPTER

Here a Richmond, Virginia newspaper from 150 years ago  sees the Union blockade that is limiting Confederate access to gunpowder as another blessing in disguise because it will help the South be more self-reliant. Also, Confederate citizens will have a … Continue reading →

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“stripped off his stripes”

Posted on March 7, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch March 7, 1862: Spirited Texan ladies. –The “Bell County Rebels,” from Belton, Bell county, Texas, started for their rendezvous, Hempstead, some time ago, when one of their Lieutenants, James F. Hardin, a lawyer, deserted and … Continue reading →

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“will this do to kill a Yankee?”

Posted on March 6, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch March 6, 1862: Return of arms. –As we predicted in our notice, under the head of “Arming the People,” the Ordnance Department of Virginia. corner of 7th and Cary streets, was crowded yesterday with our … Continue reading →

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Moses Preaches in Richmond

Posted on March 3, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch March 3, 1862: An immense prayer meeting. –Never in the history of Richmond was so large an assembly convened for prayer as that which took place at the First Baptist Church Friday afternoon. By four … Continue reading →

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Contraband Needs in South Carolina

Posted on February 25, 2012 by SUMPTER

Overseers and Durable Clothing Union military success along the South Carolina coast created a logistics problem for General Thomas W. Sherman and Commodore Samuel F. Du Pont – as plantation owners have fled, thousands of slaves are looking for help … Continue reading →

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Defend the Home of the Blues!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

And Earn 50 Dollars Confederate From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 25, 1862: R. L. I. Blues. Rally! men of Richmond, to your country’s call. One hundred men are wanted, at once, to fill up this glorious command, and to … Continue reading →

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Father of His Countries

Posted on February 22, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today there were celebrations throughout the Union (including the Border States) to honor the 130th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Many localities featured the public reading of Washington’s Farewell Address per a proclamation by President Lincoln. Part … Continue reading →

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Provisional No More

Posted on February 18, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the first elected Confederate Congress convened in Richmond, Va. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 19, 1862: Confederate Congress. first session. Yesterday along before the hour arrived, a large crowd had assembled at the Capitol to … Continue reading →

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Blind Tom Mania

Posted on February 10, 2012 by SUMPTER

Blind Tom continues his tour of the CSA. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch February 10, 1862: Blind Tom. –Mr. Oliver announces three more concerts at the African Church, closing, on Wednesday night, so that those who have not yet heard … Continue reading →

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