11 May 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 76 (May 11, 1863)]

A short article, "The Death of Stonewall Jackson," reports that Jackson died of complications from his injuries, which were initially not considered severe. "The Killing of Van Dorn" includes excerpts from multiple other newspapers investigating the death. Includes two accounts of battles, entitled "The Battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, and "The Battle of Bayou Pierre or Port Gibson," which details events along the Big Black River.

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12 May 1863

Hanleiter & Adair

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 77 (May 12, 1863)]

Includes a letter, entitled "Death of Stonewall Jackson," in which the author acknowledges the tragedy of Jackson's death while offering encouragement by describing the merits of the living Confederate Generals.

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19 May 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 83 (May 19, 1863)]

Includes a list of "Killed and Wounded of the 31st Georgia Regiment, Commanded by Col. John T. Mercer, in the late Engagements on the Rappahannock," followed by excerpts from "a lengthy communication in relation to the late battles," entitle "The Battle Ground of the Late Series of Engagements on the Rappahannock."

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20 May 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 84 (May 20, 1863)]

"How the Yankees Took Marye's Heights," reprinted from the Richmond Enquirer, claims that "the Yankees were dealt rations of whiskey in order to get them up to Marye's heights, and that each most hindmost man was ordered to strike down, with the drawn bayonet, the man in his front who faltered..."

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21 May 1863

Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 85 (21 May, 1863)]

"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…

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April 19, 1864

Orme, Richard M., 1797-1869, and Denison, Henry, 1795-1819

Newspaper

Title: Southern recorder. [Vol. 45, no. 16 (April 19, 1864)]

Includes descriptions of Southern officials, including P. G. T. Beauregard as General, Robert E. Lee as General, Stonewall Jackson as General, and Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederacy. Battles of Shiloh and Murfreesboro. Excerpt from a debate over Negro equality in Congress. Includes various articles regarding food preservation and homemade medications.

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February 1861

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 19, no. 2 (February, 1861)]

Negroes & Negro Slavery, Power of the South. A prize essay on commercial manures displays the winner of the Georgia State Agricultural Fair. One article demonstrates the benefit of slave labor in analyzing crop output. One letter to the editor remarks that this journal removes existing tension between the North and the South. A lengthy editorial describes secession as seen from the North, with its consequences.

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July 1861

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 19, no. 7 (July, 1861)]

Negro Mechanics, Reform Under Our New Government, Supplies Stopped - Let Us Make Our Own, The Richmond Factory. An editorial criticizes the Yankees for not seeing the value of Southern agriculture, particularly the supply and demand of food in terms of the Southern cotton market. Another editorial examines reform under the new government, and a letter to the editor discusses "Negro mechanics." A reprinted article from the Columbia Guardian examines potential benefits of the war for Southern agriculture and economy.

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January 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 1 (January, 1862)]

The Private Soldier, Financial Crash in the North, Their Loss of National Position by the Craven Surrender of Mason & Slidell. A shift in agriculture requires corn to be an important Southern crop, while another editorial suggested that provisions be planted in place of cotton all over the South. This issue contains reports from the Southern Planters' Convention in Memphis. A number of varied responses are printed. This issue has more ads with a plea for shorter articles, with full-page spots and smaller ads.

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May & June 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 5 & 6 (May & June, 1862)]

Cattle for the South, Negro Slavery, What Shall be Done with the Contrabands, Virginia War Whiskey. A letter to the editor encourages the North to understand and support slavery due to its mild climate and uplifting work environment. An editorial encourages farmers to plant more corn. Another short editorial surmises Lincoln's debt. Ads take up the last 11 pages of this issue.

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July & August 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 7 & 8 (July & August, 1862)]

Life of an Overseer, Suppositions for the Times, Extortion & Speculation. A few articles discuss the work of Blacks, including what to do on an "off" year from cotton and the benefit of working in chain gangs, including one article about the life of an overseer. An editorial examines the past emphasis placed on cotton and encourages readers to grow other things, including rice and cattle.

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Sept. & Oct. 1862

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 7 & 8 (September & October, 1862)]

Negro Phobia at the North, Enemies Buying Our Cotton, Letter by J.P. Benjamin, What a Northern Woman Thinks, Syrup in Place of Bacon for Negroes. Articles on cotton discuss its influence in America and its "want" in Europe and the dangers of Northern "enemies" buying Southern cotton, as well as a letter from the Confederate Secretary of State about how cotton is "still king." A few brief articles refer to the status of blacks, while others refer to women and their place.

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March 1864

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 3 (March, 1864)]

Costume for Negroes, Governor Brown's Message, Pardoning Negroes. This issue contains in-depth scientific articles examining the composition of certain types of seeds, with one on the early history of cotton and its production. An editorial comments that slave dress should be regulated by law. A note from the governor warns against illegal distillation of grain into alcoholic liquid. An article encourages the development of resources.

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June 1864

Redmond, Dennis, fl. 1856-1865

Newspaper

Title: Southern cultivator. [Vol. 22, no. 6 (June, 1864)]

Cotton of the South. An editorial from the Richmond Enquirer laments the unlearned lessons of war, namely the need for agricultural independence. An editorial on marriage is printed in this issue, encouraging readers not to pursue marital relationships too early. Articles on physical education, youthful industry, and smoke for the cure of wounds also fill this issue in addition to the typical articles on manure, corn, and gardening.

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13 July 1861

Haldeman, Walter N., 1821-1902

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily courier. [ Vol. 33, no. 12 (July 13, 1861)]

Engagement Expected, Fight at Rich Mt., Va.

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27 July 1861

Haldeman, Walter N., 1821-1902

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily courier. [ Vol. 33, no. 24 (July 27, 1861)]

Great Battle in Va., Special Accounts From Richmond, Message of President Davis, Dispatch from President Davis - announcing victory, The Abolition of Slavery, A Word to Non-Slave Holders, Details of the Battle.

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4 November 1861

Haldeman, Walter N., 1821-1902

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily courier. [no. 19 (November 4, 1861)]

New series. Recognition of the CSA, Southern Conference at Russellville.

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10 July 1862

W.G., Overton, & Co., fl. 1862

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily express. [Vol. 1, no. 16 (July 10, 1862)]

Mentions Battle of Malvern Hill, Battle of White Oak Swamp, Burnside Advancing, attempted shelling of Harrison Landing. Miscellaneous advertisements, including for a sewing machine. Section on commercial affairs in Louisville, New York, and abroad. Issue is laminated.

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27 July 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 248 (July 27, 1863)]

Morgan's Movements, Lee's Army Reported Retreating, General Blunt Fights Reb. General Cooper, Johston Retreats, Bragg's Army Mostly at Chattanooga. The front page is filled with lengthy reports from the Army of the Cumberland, the Twentieth Army Corps, as well as brief reports about the draft, Vicksburg, and other human interest stories. Three letters to the editor extol the need for good Union leaders in the upcoming Kentucky Legislative elections, and the Union State Ticket is included as an ad. A long editorial on Kentucky examines the differences between the Union Party and the…

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28 July 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 249 (July 28, 1863)]

900 of Morgan's Men in Camp Chase Until Officers of Straight Expedition are Released. A lengthy letter to the editor examines the relationship between the three branches of government. An article on the "Secession Ticket" exposes Union foibles, while another promotes the Union ticket. An editorial encourages vigilance in the upcoming election, and another article surmises the vote of expatriated rebels. Judge Thomas A. Marshall's acceptance speech of the legislative district in Louisville is printed, promoting Constitutional rights. Several letters refer to a previous article entitled "…

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9 August 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 261 (August 9, 1863)]

Fight at Brandy Station, Stuart's Cavalry Engaged, Compelled to Fall Back. A letter from a farmer extols the problems associated with rebels overtaking the State, including his farm, and not being compensated. An article describes the status of Charleston. News articles about Vicksburg come from Paris. An editorial compares English and Japanese revolutions with the present conflict. A lengthy discourse by the chaplain is also included. Several poems are printed in this issue. This issue also contains notices of fugitive slaves and slave sales. Several human interest stories on habits of…

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10 August 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 262 (August 10, 1863)]

News From Charleston. This issue's front page is the same as the previous issue, with the addition of ads in the right column. Several reactions to the elections discuss Union and anti-Union sentiments in Kentucky. The Journal prints a competing paper's intention not to publish on Monday to allow employees to maintain Sabbath worship, and the Journal decides to follow all other national papers in publishing a Monday paper. The last page contains stories.

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11 August 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 263 (August 11, 1863)]

Bragg at Chattanooga, Charleston Papers Despondent, War Between Lee & Jeff Davis, Preparation for Defense of Mobile. This issue includes lengthy articles from other papers about Morgan's operations and an update on the Cumberland army and action in Danville, Kentucky. An editorial describes the treatment of prisoners. A poem celebrating and mourning Crittenden is in this issue. An article contains instructions for paving military roads.

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14 August 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 266 (August 14, 1863)]

Fed. Reinforced at Charleston, Official Report from General Grant on Vicksburg, Large Numbers of Rebel Prisoners at Camp Chase, Removal of the Dead from Gettysburg, News From Charleston. A bitter diatribe on Jefferson Davis from the Mississippi Examiner is reprinted in this issue. Another article describes the government's attempt to take over the Almaden Mines in California. Several short articles criticize secession, and a longer editorial examines the practicality of union of freedom and slavery at this point, criticizing Lincoln. Articles about the upcoming state fair, fashions in…

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6 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 289 (September 6, 1863)]

John Morgan and His Followers, Latest from Charleston, Monitors Engage Fort Moultrie, Another Attack to be made on Fort Wagner, Secretary Chase's Proposition Accepted, General Carr in Command at Corinth. War events in Tennessee are outlined in a long article, followed by a report of the war from Cumberland. This issue prints a July 1863 letter from Lincoln to Grant with apologies. An editorial examines foreign events, particularly in France, Russia, and Austria. A historical note describes scenes from the Revolution. A lengthy sermon by C. Van Santvoord, U.S. chaplain of hospitals, is…

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