Category Archives: Southern Society

Yankees = Dishonest Romans

Posted on February 6, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today the Union captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River. Of course, no one in Richmond knew this as they perused their newspapers. However, readers of the February 6, 1862 edition of the Richmond Daily Dispatch would … Continue reading →

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Appealing for Press Freedom

Posted on February 2, 2012 by SUMPTER

It is said that, unlike the Lincoln administration, the CSA never suppressed dissenting opinions. The Memphis Daily Appeal says that being able to state military facts is necessary to back up its opinions and hold the Confederate leadership accountable. From … Continue reading →

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St. Benedict (Arnold)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by SUMPTER

I don’t want to minimize the Civil War, but this story reminds me of modern sports fans trying to come to grips with losses by their favorite sports teams. How could it be? Here a southern newspaper deals with the … Continue reading →

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(Get) Working on the Railroad

Posted on January 28, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 27, 1862: An important Enterprize of the Railroad companies. We are gratified to learn that a well concerted movement is on foot for a general meeting of railroad officers in Richmond on the 5th … Continue reading →

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Fifth Time’s a Charm

Posted on January 24, 2012 by SUMPTER

A bit of a break from the Civil War. From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 24, 1862: Serious duel –A duel was fought near New Orleans on Tuesday evening, the 14th inst., by two French gentlemen, which resulted very seriously … Continue reading →

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“He fell with harness on”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by SUMPTER

150 years ago today John Tyler, the tenth president of the United States died in Richmond. Although approaching his 72nd birthday, he was still working as a representative from Virginia in the Confederate Congress. The obituary in the Richmond Daily … Continue reading →

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Lectures for the Troops

Posted on January 17, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 17, 1862: Lectures. The Hon. J. L. M. Curry, and other members of congress, are preparing a series of lectures on various subjects of interest, which will soon be delivered for the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Endorsement?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by SUMPTER

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch January 13, 1862: Letter from Gen. Lee. Charleston. S. C., Dec. 16, 1861. Mr. G. B. Stacy, Richmond.–Dear Sir: I received your Mattress just as I was leaving Richmond, and have not yet had an … Continue reading →

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Loose Lips Help Sink a Bishop’s Career

Posted on January 12, 2012 by SUMPTER

From The New-York TimesFrom The New-York Times January 12, 1862: THE DEFENCES OF COLUMBUS. Correspondence of the Cincinnati Commercial. LOUSVILLE, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1861. The Catholic Bishop of Nashville has arrived here. He states that drafting in Tennessee proved a … Continue reading →

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Bennett and Brannan

Posted on January 11, 2012 by SUMPTER

No, not a Law Firm In a war of words with James Gordon Bennett, Sr. and his New York Herald even the Richmond Dispatch is giving Union General-in Chief McClellan some guff about the apparent inactivity of the U.S. Army … Continue reading →

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