1862-1864

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

Header Record

Title: Confederate Baptist. (Columbia, SC)

Religious newspaper. Articles include military, letters from regimental chaplains, Yankee atrocities against slaves, biblical view of slavery. Correspondence from various churches, soldiers, missionaries, and chaplains. Religious poetry, children's stories, conversion experiences, revival meetings. Vol. 1 nos. 1-3, 6, 8-13, 16-28, 30-32, 34-37, 39-42, 46-48; vol. 2 nos. 3, 5-8, 11-12. 1862/10/1, 1862/10/8, 1862, 10/15, 1862/11/4, 1862/11/19, 1862/11/26, 1862/12/13, 1862/12/10, 1862/12/17, 1862/12/24; 1863/1/21, 1863/2/19, 1863/2/24, 1863/3/4, 1863/3/11, 1863/3/18,…

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24 December 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 13 (December 24, 1862)]

A plea is made for pocket bibles for soldiers in "Pocket Bibles for the Soldiers Wanted." A soldier's letter describes the Pocotaligo fight to his family. "Army Correspondence" prints another soldier's letter describing incidents on Morris Island. "Secular News" section includes the death of General Gregg at Fredericksburg, General Foster at North Carolina, and General Floyd at Prestonburg. An article in the "Family Circle" column describes youth in Washington.

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January 21, 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 16 (January 21, 1863)]

"Army Correspondence" from the front in Green Pond, South Carolina describes conditions, particularly religious implications. "Baptists and the Struggle for Independence" published in the Christian Index wishes the Confederacy victory. A letter and an article describe the distribution of the paper to soldiers, and another article describes "The Piety of the Confederates." An editorial titled "A Perverse Generation" examines the separation from the U.S. government and rejoices to no longer be responsible for their acts. An article examines the proportion of soldiers who are religious. The…

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1 October 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (October 1, 1862)]

"Salutatory" explains the purpose of this paper to advance the Baptist denomination, with support of the Confederacy, and to cultivate fraternal relations with others. Blurbs following this article invite readers to write letters, to solicit exchanges with other Southern journals, and to subscribe. A report of "Domestic and Indian Missions" is printed. An editorial encourages "Temperance in the Army." A letter from Mrs. Mary E. Savage portrays the trials of war while expressing the nobleness of Southern women. Additional articles include "The New England Puritan," "Flattery," and "Church…

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8 October 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 2 (October 8, 1862)]

"The Prison Opened" examines the arrest and imprisonment of a minister in a federal prison, while an article titled "Respect for Rulers" extols respect for rulers and "Sentimentalism" preaches the danger of sentimentalism. "Teaching Our Slaves to Read" explains that slaves should not be taught to read; rather, they should be kept in submission. "A Much-needed Reform" describes an order by the Mayor of Charleston and South Carolina Prohibiting Negroes from Riding in Carriages. An article titled "The Front Rank" compares soldiers with Christians in desire for front line action. About one-fifth…

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15 October 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 3 (October 15, 1862)]

"Mrs. Sallie Swope" describes the woman who served in army hospitals in Alabama, while another article titled "Woman in the Hospital" defines women in hospitals in general. An editorial titled "Slavery" examines the institution as the "wisest and best provision for that large class of our fellow-men, who are compelled to labor, under the guidance of their superiors." Another editorial argues that for "Religion a Civilizer," and that Northerners are uncivilized due to their lack of religion. Additional articles encourage readers to beware of extortionists ("Extortioners") and to provide the…

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4 November 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 6 (November 4, 1862)]

"Southern Resources" examines the results of the 1860 census in terms of wealth and numbers for the Confederacy. "Northern Mind," a short editorial, decries Lincoln's [preliminary] Emancipation Proclamation. "Secular News" includes reports that Union forces have taken Galveston, Texas, President Davis's promotions of General J. Johnston and others, and raids by John Hunt Morgan and his men. A section titled "Waifs" includes blurbs on Jefferson Davis' Speech Compared to the "chequered grammar and laborious obscurity" of Lincoln's Speeches, Battle of Manassas Incident, and a design of the new…

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19 November 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 8 (November 19, 1862)]

Letters to the editor include financial contributions both to the paper and to the provisions of soldiers. Reports of the "Welsh Neck Association" are included. "Natural Histoyr of Extortion" warns against the practice. Section on page 3 called "Secular News" includes news from the North about the removal of McClellan; news from Virginia announcing that Joseph E. Johnston was assigned command of the Western Department; analysis of the Impact of Democratic Elections Wins in New York; and Lincoln's Refusal to Withdraw the Emancipation Proclamation.

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26 November 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 9 (November 26, 1862)]

"Secession" examines secession in a religious context. Another "Welsh Neck Association" report is included. "How Can Pastors Live?" explains how pastors live based on their salaries. About half of page 3 called "Secular News" is devoted to war news -- topics in this section include the Battle of Suffolk, President Davis' Order to the Trans-Mississippi Department, Destruction of St. Mary's, Ga. by Federal Gunboats, Arrival of Rosecrans at Murfreesboro, Yankee Defeat at Suffolk, Lee Refuses to Surrender Petersburg, Action at Fredericksburg, Admiral Porter to Attack Vicksburg.

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3 December 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 10 (December 3, 1862)]

An article titled "On Dueling" examines the dangers of dueling with a religious context. A brief comment encourages the patriotism and responsibility of participating in the war, while another one promotes peace. A treatise on "Truth" is based on the essays of Lord Bacon. An article (title missing) about baptism of infants draws a reply, concurring that babies do not need baptism. Other articles include a sarcastic joke regarding Lincoln's [preliminary] Emancipation Proclamation, report of Yankees "butchering" slave children, and an essay called "Morally Blind" vilifying Benjamin Butler.…

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10 December 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 11 (December 10, 1862)]

An essay on Christian duties is printed on the front page. Section called "Army Correspondence" prints a letter from a soldier at Morris Island describes receiving the Confederate Baptist on the line. Other printings of correspondence include a letter by Governor Pickens of South Carolina and an excerpt from a Speech by New York Governor Horatio Seymour. A discussion of devotion to church and to state ensues under the title "Indirect Influence." About one-fifth of page 3, the section called "Secular News" is devoted to war and foreign news, including information about the government of South…

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17 December 1862

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 12 (December 17, 1862)]

A letter to the editor titled "A Man for the Times" describes the value of an upright citizen-neighbor. An article titled "Desire of Riches" warns about the danger of wealth, while another article extols "Christian Diplomacy," especially in light of war. "Our Soldiers" examines the dangers of war on soldiers' morality. Section called "Secular News" covers war news, including The Battle of Fredericksburg, The Battle at Kinston, and a dispatch from General Robert E. Lee. A description of a "Negro Burial" is used as an example of how much better off Negroes are in the South than the North.

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February 24, 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 18 (February 24, 1863)]

Several letters from soldiers and others on the front line are reprinted. Letters from contributors, titled "Reedy River Association" and "Colportage in the Army," outline funds for soldiers and for newspapers to be distributed to soldiers. An article reports the pocket Bible of a fallen soldier. An article titled "Grace Among the Soldiers" combines the comments of many different chaplains expressing religious conditions of their soldiers. A short "Secular News" section reports on an imminent attack on Charleston.

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4 March 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 19 (March 4, 1863)]

"Army Correspondence" pritns a letter from a soldier near Charleston, South Carolina. An editorial titled "Our Church" commemorates the Baptist church as "the most grand fabric of life and joy in the world." Brief editorials examine "Proselytism" and the work of ministers throughout the war crisis ("Ministers and the Crisis"), as well as achieving and maintaining peace ("Peace"). "Secular News" reports on threats on Charleston and Vicksburg. An article titled "A Word of Advice to Girls" makes suggestions for young girls to support soldiers.

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11 March 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (March 11, 1863)]

An editorial titled "Are You Ready?" implores readers to examine their own readiness for final judgment. An article mourns the passing of "The Late Mrs. Catherine E. Maner," termed "a great affliction to the church," and includes a long biographical sketch, continued through two more issues. "The Battle-Field" describes a battlefield after the fight at Murfreesboro. An article examines "Relief for the Poor." Editorials titled "Go and Pray" and "Earnestness in Prayer" encourage readers to make wills and to pray. About a third of page 3 is dedicated to Secular News" from Vicksburg, the West,…

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18 March 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 21 (March 18, 1863)]

An editorial examines the difference between "Heavenly Ignorance versus Heavenly Recognition," with connections to Lincoln and the war. Another editorial titled "Heavenly Recognition" deals with the same topic. A letter to the editor explains the perception of "Northern Southerners." "Proclamation" sets aside a day of fasting and prayer for the Confederacy. A soldier's letter titled "A Pleasing Sight in Camp" reports conditions of war hospitals. "Secular News" reports on the victory at Port Hudson, bridges in Koxville, and attacks at Newbern, amongst other items.

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25 March 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 22 (March 25, 1863)]

"Army Correspondence" includes several letters from soldiers. An editorial examines the topic of "Death," while another short article titled "Last Words" discusses a soldier's last words and actions. "Secular News" includes a report that 200 Negro soldiers were hung by Confederate troops: the editors comment, "Better hang the white officers and put the negroes to work." Additional reports in this section include a skirmish at Culpepper Court House and developments at Port Hudson amongst others.

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1 April 1863

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

Newspaper

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

"'Heavenly Recognition' Again" responds to an article in the previous issue. An article written by a woman describes the local "Flowers." An article encourages the "Support of Ministers." Part of an editorial titled "Our Olio" states that slaves have been trained into insubordination and that they should be kept in their place "as an inferior race." "Secular News" includes reports that Europe will not recoignize the Confederacy, whites are rioting against Negroes in Detroit and other cities, and Penscola is being evacuated by Yankees "and their sable comrades," amongst other reports.

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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.

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13 July 1864

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 2, no. 40 (July 13, 1864)]

Several letters to the editor on page 1 mark conversions and religious undertakings for soldiers. An editorial proclaims Jesus "Christ as a Reformer." An article examines the revolutionary heroine "Molly Stark," compared to brave Civil War women. "Secular News" reports updates on Charleston, Washington, Harpers Ferry, and more. This section also includes a report of the Battle Between the CSS Alabama and USS Kearsage, with the Sinking of the Former.

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8 April 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 24 (April 8, 1863)]

An untitled letter to the editor implores readers to truly examine the cause of the war with respect to the Bible. An article describes "Prayer-Meeting in Camp," while another examines the "Destitution of Preaching among the Soldiers." "Secular News" reports on an imminent attack on Charleston, Captain Mosby being attacked in Drainesville, and gunboats on the Tennessee amongst other news.

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22 April 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 26 (April 22, 1863)]

An untitled discourse by Rev. J.F. Morrall includes his views on the needs of the armies. "To the Poor Boys" laments the difficulties faced by poor boys in a world where wealth is value. "Hospital for Women" advertises a new hospital for women in Atlanta. A couple of letters not intended for publication, in regard to subscribing to the paper, are printed here. A blurb titled "Baptize the Whole Army" regards General Havelock's army. "Secular News" includesreports from Suffolk, West Point, Blackwater, Port Hudson, and Jackson, amongst other places.

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29 April 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 27 (April 29, 1863)]

"A Visit to Bethel Graveyard" emotionally describes different graves. Brief blurbs including "My Mother's Prayer," "Infidelity," "Prosperity and Adversity," and "Why the Answer to Prayer is Delayed" are printed. An article titled "Southernism" compares Southern nature to "Northernism." A letter to the editor titled "The Body and the Soul" describes a fast day collection gathering funds for sick soldiers. "No Chaplains" describes a chaplain with the 46th and 48th North Carolina Regiment.

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6 May 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 28 (May 6, 1863)]

"Beautiful Passages" examines different excerpts from works of literature about change, including day to night, life to death, and summer to fall. Letters to the editor make suggestions about how to distribute the paper to soldiers. A woman writes an epistle titled "Prayer." A letter is printed from the "Educational Association of the Confederate States." "Secular News" includes Union forces at Vicksburg; skirmish between General Robert E. Lee and the Union army, resulting in Union losses; General Forrest repulsing Union forces at Danville, amongst other news.

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20 May 1863

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

Newspaper

Title: Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 30 (May 20, 1863)]

"An Essay" on the safety of the church is published on request of the Union, continued in the next issue. An article examines "The Nobility in Human Character." A letter to the editor describes "Indigenous Medicinal Plants." "Southern Baptist Convention" describes the reorganization of the group. An editorial titled "A Word to the Wise" addresses a query about the paper's being sufficiently Baptist. "Secular News" includes another attack on Port Hudson and Union victory in Jackson, Mississippi, amongst other news.

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