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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7 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 290 (September 7, 1863)]

Latest News From Charleston, Siege Progressing Favorable, Knoxville Captured, Kentucky Again Invaded by Rebels. This issue contains the same front page articles as the previous paper, with an additional column of ads. A political editorial about the Speaker of the house supports a Democratic candidate. The entire back page of this issue is filled with ads.

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9 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 292 (September 9, 1863)]

Capture of Knoxville, General Pleasanton's official report, Rebel Movements at Bayou Meteor, Guerrilla Warfare Along River, Skrimishing Near Rappahannock, East Tennessee Valley Cleared of Rebels, Bragg's HQ at Shelbyville, News from Charleston, Situation near Chattanooga. An article from the London Times describes the battle of Gettysburg as a barbaric war. A letter from Lincoln to James C. Conklin and the "Mass convention of the unconventional union men" of Illinois is reprinted here. An editorial examines the use of artillery in battle. A notice of a brutal mass murder by Black soldiers…

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10 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 293 (September 10, 1863)]

Chattanooga Evacuated by Rebels, Our Troops in Possession, REbels Retreating Towards Atlanta - Pursued by Federals, Latest Rebel News from Charleston, Firing on Fort Wagner & Sumter, Quantrell Near Kansas Border, Rebels Evacuation of Morris Island, General Magruder Shot. An account of ex-Governor James F. Robison's return home is detailed and includes the governor's speech. An editorial from the Richmond Whig examines the consequences of the next "Yankee" congress and the war. A reprinted letter from James B. Fry explains draft needs and action. Reports from Germany and Austria fill in…

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11 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 294 (September 11, 1863)]

Burnside at Cumberland Gap - Unconditional Surrender Thereof, Crittenden Occupies Chattanooga, Glorious News From Charleston, Fall of Fort Wagner & Fort Gregg, Rebels to Make Stand at Rome, Georgia, Rebels Evacuate Little Rock, Arkansas. This issue reports a sword presentation, with printed speeches made by Jacob Tilford and Lieutenant W.H. Brown. A notice to Louisville property owners lists areas for work on pavement, curbs, and sidewalks, and a monthly auditor's report records expenditures for the city for August. An article reports the surrender of Cumberland Gap to loyalist hands.…

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12 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 295 (September 12, 1863)]

Enemy at Work Vacating Little Rock, Lee Reinforces Beauregard & Bragg, Official Report from General Burnside, Resignation of General Burnside. Correspondence between Lincoln and Fernando Wood is reprinted here. A detailed article describes the siege of Charleston. Minutes from the Board of Aldermen are included, listing allowed claims. An editorial criticizes Lincoln's analysis of the peace problem, lacking the need to promise returning rebels protection. An article as well as ads point to the upcoming state fair. Several ads list fugitive slaves and the sale of slaves.

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13 September 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 296 (September 13, 1863)]

Arrival of Grant in New Orleans, General Longstreet in North Carolina, Fort Sumter not yet Surrendered, Preparations to Shell Charleston, News from Charleston, Bombardment of Fort Moultrie, News from Richmond. A letter from the Rebel Col. J.A. Poindexter imprisoned in Missouri is reprinted here, as are resolutions of the Massachusetts Democratic Convention, opposing secession. Minutes from the Board of Common Council are printed. Dr. Strew's speech upon the raising of an American flag at a hospital is also printed in this issue. A lengthy article describes the death of Schiller in 1805 and…

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