Tag Archives: Henry A. Wise

not a lost cause

Posted on October 25, 2016 by SUMPTER

Apparently 150 years ago a former Virginia governor and Confederate general was not buying into the Lost Cause theory. From The New-York Times on October 26, 1866: The celebration at Winchester to-day was an entire success, if a large crowd … 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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South and Souther

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

The Wise Constant: Keep Stirring Things UP The February 16, 1861 issue of The New-York Times reported some news from the Virginia Secession Convention, John Janney presiding: IMPORTANT FROM RICHMOND.; PROCEEDINGS OF THE VIRCINIA STATE CONVENTION. A DISCLAIMER FROM GOV. … Continue reading →

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Buchanan Vacillates While Wise Burns

Posted on January 29, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times January 30, 1861: WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. 29. The joint application of Gen. SCOTT and Secretary HOLT to the President, to permit three additional companies of artillery to be ordered to this city, was granted, but before … Continue reading →

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Wise Idea: “Fight in the Union”

Posted on December 21, 2010 by admin

South Carolina has voted for secession, but not all Southerners are certain to follow the Palmetto State’s lead. Henry A. Wise was Virginia’s governor from 1856 to 1860. Here the ex-governor explains his idea of fighting Black Republicanism within the … Continue reading →

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