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Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 191 (September 28, 1862)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.09.075 Author/Creator: Adair & Smith (1861-1864) Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia. Type: Newspaper Date: 28 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 55.5 x 40.6 cm. Order a Copy

A battlefied report written from Sharpsburg on Sept. 17, 1862 titled "The Battle of Sharpsburg -- Terrible Conflict -- The Enemy Repulsed" lists those killed and wounded. An article, "Martial Law and Military Usurpations: Important Letter from Vice President Stephens," features a letter written to James M. Calhoun, who had been appointed Military Governor of Chattanooga by General Bragg. Stephens explains that Bragg did not have the power to declare martial law or make any such appointments. Includes accounts of troop movements and battle reports, advertisements, and local news.

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.

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876
Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883

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