Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 85 (21 May, 1863)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.189 Author/Creator: Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia. Type: Newspaper Date: 21 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 55.6 x 40.5 cm. Order a Copy
"Scenes on the Rappahannock," excerpted from the Richmond Enquirer, features multiple subtopics including "Yankee Losses," "Two Years and Nine Months Men," "Demonstration in Front," "Hooker's Wound," "Drowned Yankees and Confederates," "A Desertee to the Yankees," "A Deserter from the Yankees," "Return of Citizens," "A.H.H. Bernard," "The Enemy's Wounded," "An Error," and "Facilities for Reporters." "The Affair at Jackson" details the events leading up to the Yankee capture of the city, and General Johnston's retreat. "Northern News" includes multiple sections of reports from sources in the North, including "From the Southwest," "Financial," and "Miscellaneous." "From New Orleans" describes the contents of another newspaper, the New Orleans True Delta, including an oath and a letter from Brigadier General James Bowers. "General Pemberton's Efficiency Discussed," reprinted from the Mercury, expresses doubts about Pemberton's merits as a Lieutenant General. "How Forrest Bluffed the Yankee Cavalry," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, calls Forrest's capture of Yankee "freebooters" near Rome, Georgia, "the most brilliant cavalry exploit of modern or ancient times."
This newspaper was commenced by Dr. J.P. Hambleton, on the 15th of February, 1859, and continued until May, 1861, when its title was transferred to Messrs. Hanleiter and Adair.
In March, 1861, Mr. G.W. Adair became associatd with Mr. Hanleiter in its proprietorship. In May, Dr. Hambleton having discontinued the publication of his paper and transferred its title, etc. to Messrs. Hanleiter and Adair, they adopted, as being more general and appropriate the title of The Southern Confederacy - and associated with themselveds as Co-editors, Mr. J.H. Smith, who in June, 1861, purchased Mr. Hanleiter's interest. By July 4th 1861, the paper began using a letter and telegraphic correspondant located at Mnassas Junction and other reporters at various points in Virginia.
As the Union troops stormed down towards the Chattahoochee, the paper sought quarters in Macon, georgia, however leaving a small staff in Atlanta to issue hand-bill "Extras" from proof presses.
It's last copy was issued on the day the Confederates evacuated the City. So fell the City and the newspaper.
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