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15 December 1862
Turner, Joseph Addison, 1826-1868
The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 12 (December 15, 1862)]
Governments New Function, The Effects of Seizure, Confederate Constitution.
GLC05959.02.08
11 July 1861
Gilbert, Thomas, fl. 1861-1864
Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 297 (July 11, 1861)]
Governor Moore issues a Proclamation calling for 3,000 Volunteers, Secession in California, The Reinforcement of Ft. Pickens, The Engagement near Martinsburg, The Skirmish Near Newport News, Adjutant-Gen. of Virginia Issues Orders to Commanders to...
GLC05959.03.01
1 December 1862
Morse, N.S., fl. 1862-1864
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 25, no. 277 (December 1, 1862)]
List of Generals in Regular Confederate Army. An editorial discusses the idea that Lincoln will abandon the Emancipation Proclamation, which was designed as a military move, and another guest editorial works to define independence in terms of...
GLC05959.07.01
September 22, 1863
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 226 (September 22, 1863)]
One issue of the Daily chronicle & sentinel dated September 22, 1863. Includes articles of a letter from the newly-elected governor of Alabama who dispels rumors of his supposedly reconstructive agenda, reports from Virginia, north Georgia, trans...
GLC05959.07.02
6 December 1863
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 355 (December 6, 1863)]
Yankee Estimates of Battle of Chattanooga, Siege of Knoxville. A detailed letter from Atlanta describes the recent mayoral election. An editorial implores the Confederate Congress to improve the currency situation through taxation. An article details...
GLC05959.07.04
10 December 1863
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 27, no. 361 (December 10, 1863)]
Subjects include The Siege of Charleston-Further Shelling of the City, Yankees Have Seized All Boats Along the Tennessee River, News on the Siege of Fort Sumter. A proclamation from the governor requests citizens to join in a day of fasting, prayer...
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13 January 1864
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no.19 (January 13, 1864)]
General Morgan's Escape From Prison, The Siege of Charleston, Attack on Wilmington. Confederate congressional reports fill the front page. A lengthy account details General Morgan's escape from the Ohio Penitentiary. A city ordinance prohibits Black...
GLC05959.07.06
16 January 1864
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no.25 (January 16, 1864)]
From Charleston, Late News From Texas, Latest From the North. The results of the Edgefield District elections are listed. The Secretary of War reports the achievements of the army for 1863. The culprit who has cut the telegraph lines for the past...
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30 July 1864
Daily chronicle & sentinel. [Vol. 28, no. 193 (July 30, 1864)]
Subjects include Evacuation at Williamsburg and Yorktown Confirmed, From Charleston - Bombardment of Fort Sumter Continues, Fighting Again at Atlanta, Yankees Driven Back, Democratic Peace Meeting Held in New York. An account of peace negotiations...
GLC05959.07.08
9 June 1861
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 1, no. 100, (June 9, 1861)]
Speech of Honorable Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia in reply to Lewis D. Cambell of Ohio. This speech was delivered on January 15, 1855 in the United States House of Representatives. Includes general advertisements,
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22 August 1861
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 1, no. 161, (August 22, 1861)]
Lincoln Appoints a Day of Fasting and Prayer, Bill to Admit Missouri into Confederacy Passed by Congress, Letter from Mr.Magraw of Pennsylvania. Miscellaneous advertisements for dentistry, confectionaries, drugs and medicines, food.
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6 November 1861
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 1, No. 225, (November 6, 1861)]
Victory at Leesburg, Article on General W.H.T. Walker, Election Ticket for Jefferson Davis, Jefferson Davis as President of the Confederate States and Alexander H. Stephens as Vice-President. Miscellaneous advertisements throughout issue.
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26 April 1862
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 62, (April 26, 1862)]
Article on Speculators and Extortionists, Correspondence from the Cumberland Gap, A Conscription Bill Entitled An Act to Further Provide for the Public Defense by the Confederate Congress. Also includes exceptions to the conscription bill on the...
GLC05959.09.009
9 May 1862
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 72, (May 9, 1862)]
Subjects include the Georgia Military Institute, The Confederate Ironclad Virginia, and a Defense of President Davis Against Objections. There are miscellaneous advertisements throughout the issue, including a recruitment ad for partizan rangers...
GLC05959.09.015
circa 1865
Radical Union Ticket.
For William G. Brownlow for Governor of Tennessee. Lists John Eaton Jr. for Superintendent of Public Instruction, R.R. Butler for Congress and for State Senate, PPC Nelson. Also has blank space for Representative, and Floater.
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1861-1865
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
[Message from Confederate President Jefferson Davis]
Asks the Confederate Congress for an appropriation of one million dollars, "to be expended for floating defence on the Western Rivers" and the authority to appoint steamboat men for the necessary service.
GLC03619.02.02
13 February 1863
Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 41 (February 13, 1863)]
The Magruder Fleet, France & America. A report of the execution of 38 Native Americans in Minnesota includes details and description. A report of Yankee congressional decisions examines treatment of prisoners of war. A brief notice highlights a...
GLC05959.27.04
20 March 1863
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 46 (March 20, 1863)]
Secretary Seward's Plan for Restoring the Union. An article describes a night's experience in a typical army camp, while another outlines the history of small pox. The remarks of Mr. Warren on a congressional bill are included. An article describes...
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24 April 1863
People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 51 (April 24, 1863)]
Conscripting Negroes, Yankee Account of Attack on Charleston, Defeat of General Pegram. An editorial responds to the suspension of habeas corpus and the loss of personal liberty. Minutes from an important Democratic meeting in New York include...
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26 June 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 8 (June 26, 1863)]
Details from Vicksburg, The Fall of Puebla, The Battle of Chanellorsville in England. The Confederate Treasurer sends out a circular about governmental payments and currency. An editorial expresses the idea that war is unending and true independence...
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24 July 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 12 (July 24, 1863)]
Vice-President Stephens at Fortress Monroe, Great Riot in New York - Conscription Register, Raid on Wytheville.
An article describes a lightning incident. Several articles report war activity, and congressional election results are noted. A long...
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31 July 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 13 (July 31, 1863)]
Stonewall Jackson's Name and Memory, Morgan in Trouble at Ohio River, The Third Days Fight at Gettysburg.
An article describes the last battle of Stonewall Jackson. Mr. Grissom remarks in the House of Commons on habeas corpus in the Confederacy. An...
GLC05959.27.13
6 August 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 14 (August 6, 1863)]
The Riot in New York - How it served the Negroes, The Fall of Port Hudson, President Davis' Proclamation - Amnesty to Deserters, Important Orders from General Lee and Cooper.
Hon. C.L. Vallandigham addressed the people of Ohio. A manifesto to Mexico...
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20 August 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]
From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.
A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...
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3 December 1863
People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 31 (December 3, 1863)]
Suffering of Soldiers in Bragg's Army, Chickamauga a Month After the Fight. An editorial deplores the practice of kidnapping free white men for conscription. A brief article describes the desolation of harvest and land near Richmond. Governor Vance...
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