Tag Archives: Christopher G. Memminger

thanks for the work

Posted on August 19, 2014 by SUMPTER

On July 18, 1864 Confederate Treasury Secretary Christopher Memminger resigned and headed back home to South Carolina. 150 years ago this month some Virginia women presented him with a cane to thank him for the jobs he provided at the … Continue reading →

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job security

Posted on October 10, 2013 by SUMPTER

According to a chart published in the October 5, 2013 issue of The Economist, 80% of the U.S. Treasury workforce was furloughed during the government shutdown in 2013. However, “Money printers/engravers” were kept hard at it. We sure can relate … Continue reading →

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Alms for the Poor, Poor CSA

Posted on August 8, 2011 by SUMPTER

“Mister, can you spare half a dime?” From The New-York Times August 8, 1861: A NEW DODGE. The Louisville Journal of Aug. 3 says: “It is a fact that genteel little girls in this city, nine or ten years old, … Continue reading →

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Convention Power

Posted on December 28, 2010 by admin

From The New-York Times December 29, 1860: THE SECESSION MOVEMENT.; THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION. CHARLESTON, Friday, Dec. 28. An Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance to amend the Constitution of South Carolina in respect to the Executive Department,” was passed in the … Continue reading →

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