15 April 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 25 (April 15, 1863)]

Two articles titled "Army Missions" describe several battalions and their ties to religion. "Warlike" compares religions work in the army with ancient battles. Three columns of "Secular News" include an extensive report reprinted form the Mercury, of the attack on the Forts at Charleston Harbor; news of the repeal of a Georgia law prohibiting teaching Negroes to read; news from Washington regarding a Negro draft; and an extensive section on the Batteries of Sullian's Island, amongst other news.

GLC05959.39.20

23 September 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 47 (September 23, 1863)]

"An Essay" describes the grand instrumentality of the Church and is continued in the following issue. A long letter from an army chaplain describes meeting with soldiers and preaching the gospel. An article titled "To all the Chaplains in the Confederate States" instructs chaplains. Brief didactic articles include "Blasphemy," "Chaplains," "A New Style of Christian," and "The Return of Blessings." A report of the "Edgefield Baptist Association" describes the ministry, the church buildings, and their war donations. "Notes on the Times" reports on Charleston, Union victory at Bristol, and a…

GLC05959.39.36

30 September 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 48 (September 30, 1863)]

"An Essay" continues the previous issue's essay, promoting slavery as foundational to Christianity. A few letters to the editor on page 1 describe the condition of local Baptist denominations. An editorial describes the "Supply of Food" in the Confederacy and problems with the blockade. "Notes on the Times" reports on the Confederate victory at Chickamauga and Union preparations at Charleston, amongst other news items.

GLC05959.39.37

25 November 1863

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 8 (November 25, 1863)]

"Savannah Rivet Association" describes the passage through different towns on the Grenville railroad, with Sunday services included. A long editorial titled "The Bible View of Slavery" argues that the Bible does not negate the existence of slavery. "Church and State" critiques Bishop Hopkin's "The American Citizen," including a review of the piece by A.H. Sands. The minutes of a "Public Meeting" include the constitution of the Columbia Mutual Supply Company. "Notes on the Times" reports on General James G. Blunt's death by General Quantrell in Texas, as well as news from Virginia, Knoxville,…

GLC05959.39.42

January 20, 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 15 (January 20, 1864)]

In "A Methodist Minister Hunting Snakes," a story is told of a Methodist minister visiting slaves in their cabins and discovers how one woman has learned to read the Bible and to gather snakes with another slave. "Why do we Write?" discusses the importance of writing. An open letter "To Our Soldiers" encourages them to be patient and strong. Resolutions memorializing certain Baptist leaders are included in "Tribute of Respect". An article titled "Influence of Mothers" praises motherhood and another titled "Parental Duty" examines parental duty.

GLC05959.39.46

January 27, 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 16 (January 27, 1864)]

"The New Doctrine of Church and State" notes changes made in proscribed church doctrine through a lengthy article examining the debate between church and state with particular consideration given to the Confederate Congress. An editorial titled "Constrast of Races" discusses war as a leveler of races. "Army Correspondence" presents excerpts from a soldier's letter describing winter conditions, especially sickness of the soldiers. A brief article titled "How They Reform Little White Children in New England" describes brutal ways children are punished. "Notes on the Times" includes reports on…

GLC05959.39.47

20 April 1864

Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 29 (April 20, 1864)]

An untitled letter to the editor discusses the kingdom of God. An editorial titled "Never Cease to Act" encourages patriots to act. Additional articles examine the state of the poor ("The Poor"), faith ("The Exemplar of Faith"), and prayer ("Prayer"). "Notes on the Times" reports on the capture of Fort Pillow, a Confederate Victory at Shrevenport, and General Banks' defeat at Mansfield, La in the Battle of Pleasant Hill, amongst other items.

GLC05959.39.51

5 December 1862

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 6 (December 5, 1862)]

Trouble in the Abolition Camp.

GLC05959.41.05

29 March 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Charleston mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 113 (March 29, 1861)]

News From Europe, Engalnd and the South, Slavery a Direct Source of Wealth, The Abolition Regime.

GLC05959.43.02

February 13, 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 56, no. 11, 086 (February 13, 1861)]

Governor Brown's Reprisal, Slave Trade in Southern Congress, Speech by Stephens, Affairs of Pensacola.

GLC05959.44.02

11 July 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 198 (July 11, 1861)]

Battle Near Martinsburg, Message of Abraham Lincoln, the Abolitionist President, Death of Governor Ellis of North Carolina.

GLC05959.44.08

circa 1861

Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861

Sheet music

Title: A Voice from Ellsworth

Dedicated to the New-York Fire-Zouaves. Published by H. De Marsan at 54 Chatham Street, New York. Has same image of flags drapping the sides as well as an image of a Zouave and a black slave that is at GLC03617.05, except this version is not hand-colored (the song at .05 is different). Includes seven stanza song. First stanza says: "A patriot's name will never die . . / the flame will ever burn . . / The last heard moan, the dying sigh / Is calling from the tomb."

GLC03617.08

circa 1861

Hudson, A.L., fl. 1861

Sheet music

Title: Ellsworth's Avengers

Published by J. Wrigley at 27 Chatham Street in New York. Marked No. 844 at the top. Sung to the tune of "Annie Lisle." That song is an 1857 ballad by Boston, Massachusetts songwriter H. S. Thompson. The song is about the death of a young maiden, by what some have speculated to be tuberculosis, an awful circumstance which mirrors the tragic death of the young Colonel Ellsworth in Alexandria, Virginia. Six stanza song, which includes the chorus: "Strike, freemen, for the Union! / Sheathe your swords no more, / While remains in arms a traitor / On Columbia's shore." Framed by several images…

GLC03617.10

13 May 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 25, whole no. 3678 (May 13, 1863)]

Letters from Shreveport, Galveston. Raid on the Southern Railroad. Yankee conscript acts. Prisoners of Camp Douglas. Fugitive slave ad.

GLC05959.51.071

15 May 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 26, whole no. 3679 (May 15, 1863)]

Letter to the editor questions who is responsible for the depreciation of currency. Reoccupation of the Rio Grande. News from the North, with an editorial about Northern appreciation. The Louisiana retreat. Fugitive slave ad.

GLC05959.51.072

18 May 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 27, whole no. 3680 (May 18, 1863)]

News from Beaumont, Louisiana. Battle of the Teche. Editorial on the federal raid in Mississippi. Judge Cleary of California. Free Negroes. Letter from Brownsville.

GLC05959.51.073

25 May 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 30, whole no. 3683 (May 25, 1863)]

News from Louisiana about the enemy evacuating. Letters from Shreveport, Gen. Henry E. McCulloch. The Constitution versus expediency. The new tax bill. Slave for sale ads.

GLC05959.51.074

29 June 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 45, whole no. 3698 (June 29, 1863)]

Letter defending abolition. Letter from P. Murrah, candidate for Texas governor. Yankees at Yazoo City. Ad for slave sales. Support for Honorable Peter W. Gray, candidate for Congress. Fund for Hood's brigade. General Pemberton.

GLC05959.51.081

6 July 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 48, whole no. 3701 (July 6, 1863)]

Details of execution at Franklin. Poem to Stonewall Jackson. List of casualties in the 17th Texas Volunteer Infantry. Ad for slave sales. Editorial on the affairs at Vicksburg. General Taylor's victories.

GLC05959.51.082

30 September 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 83 (September 30, 1863)]

Circular, office of quartermaster. Fugitive slave ad. The Russio-Lincoln alliance. Letter from the Rangers. General Wharton and his officers. Some of the beauties of subjugation. On necessity paper.

GLC05959.51.088

2 October 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 84 (October 2, 1863)]

Letter to the editor on opening the courts. Mr. Toombs on currency. Fugitive slave ads. Editorial on more tax instructions. Mexico and Texas. Late reconnaissance up the James River. Feeling in New Orleans. On necessity paper.

GLC05959.51.089

14 October 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 89, whole no. 3744 (October 14, 1863)]

Ads for conscription substitutes. Notice on transmission of mail across the Mississippi. The Fordoche fight. Judge Oldham's speech. Editorial on finances, including discussion of cotton. Letter to the sheep farmers of Texas. Fugitive slave ad.

GLC05959.51.090

21 October 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 92, whole no. 3747 (October 21, 1863)]

General orders from Texas state headquarters. Deserter notices. Fugitive slave ads. Slave sale ads. Resolutions from a barbecue honoring Hon. A.M. Branch in Huntsville. Relations with France. News from the battlefield.

GLC05959.51.091

9 November 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 100, whole no. 3755 (November 9, 1863)]

Victory at Alexandria, with 600 prisoners captured. Message of Gov. Lubbock about the military board, the frontier, the penitentiary, government officials, the impressment law, refugees with slaves, various state asylums, state finances, with an editorial examining the speech. Phillips' regiment.

GLC05959.51.093

27 November 1863

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Newspaper

Title: The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 29, no. 108, whole no. 3763 (November 27, 1863)]

Circular to Texas citizens. Letter from the Rangers. Editorial on trans-Mississippi couriers. News from Alexandria, the West, and the legislature. Ads for slave sales.

GLC05959.51.095