RARE 1861 LYNCHBURG VA CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPER BULL RUN RICH MT BATTLES

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RARE 1861 LYNCHBURG VA CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPER BULL RUN RICH MT BATTLES
It is possible to find CSA newspapers from larger Southern Cities such as Richmond, Charleston, Memphis, etc.,
but papers from smaller cities are much less common.
This item is an ephemeral old paper from LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA as follows:
DAILY REPUBLICAN
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Vol. 4, No. 154
Robert H. Glass, Editor
Lynchburg, Virginia
Saturday Morning
July 27, 1861
Besides having some geographic rarity, this specific newspaper captures a rather unique TIME in the history of the Southern Confederacy. These pages were written and published during the "first flush" period of early war victory, optimism, and the pervasive hope of eventual Southern Independence as a separate Nation.
This newspaper is complete in four pages and measures about 11 ½ x 16 ½".
The paper itself has excellent rag content and is not in any way brittle. This quality of rag content means that it would not be subject to further tears, rips, etc., from being opened and read or by any normal handling / scanning.
The newspaper does however show some age damage. The worst damage consists of FOUR HOLES along the middle of the center fold line. These holes go through all pages (see scan below). There is also about a 2" separation at the middle of the spine.
With normal handling, none of the damage mentioned above will get worse.
Other than the holes, and a single horizontal and vertical fold line, the paper is in quite good condition. The edges do have some normal wear and there are a few areas where small parts of the pages are creased and folded over. These areas can be easily unfolded for reading or scanning.
Besides recording the Civil War's effects on the city of Lynchburg, Virginia, this old paper acts as an excellent TIME MACHINE into a moment in the early history of the Confederate States of America.
The pages are filled with the short-lived HOPE and OPTIMISM that the South would gain independence from the oppression and tyranny that they perceived coming from the Northern states. In this issue, the apparent extraordinary Southern military victory just achieved at the Battle of First Manassas / Bull Run has raised Southern confidence to perhaps the highest pitch it would ever reach.
A multitude of optimistic reports on the first major battle of the War fill this paper, but the front page additionally contains a detailed description of the battle of RICH MOUNTAIN in what would become the state of West Virginia. Other articles and advertisements describe the enlistment and equipage of troops, and the formation of military companies and regiments. There are many mentions of famous CSA military Generals and political leaders. There is information concerning the operation of the institution of Slavery in the area around Lynchburg (slave purchase, hires, reward, etc.).
Of additional if more specific interest, there are informative advertisements from the Lynchburg photographic galleries of N. S. Tanner and George W. Kyle, both of whom were active at this time taking Ambrotype and Tintype images of Confederate Soldiers.
There are also detailed advertisements from the ALLEGHENY SPRINGS in Montgomery County Virginia and the COYNER SPRINGS in Roanoke County, Virginia.
For a detailed (yet still quite incomplete) look into the pages of this old newspaper
an outline of some of its historical information is summarized below:
PAGE 1
BATTLE OF RICH MOUNTAIN PASS
Statement of 1st Lt. C. W. Statham of LEE BATTERY
On the morning of 11th July, . . .
2 ½ columns. A long and Vivid account of the battle
by an artillery officer
who was wounded, captured and paroled
GEN. SCOTT'S CHILDREN
"Within forty feet of one of the batteries now being erected for the defense of Richmond,
two children of Lieutenant General Winfield Scott lie buried . . ."
"A violator of his allegiance to his Native State and a betrayer of his Country. He has become a Yankee
could we say more to his disgrace?"
SOME ADVERTISEMENTS:
Oysters, Wines Liquors and Cigars at the Diamond Saloon 68 Market Street
Old Peach, Blackberry and Dewberry Brandy, Old Apple Brandy (county-made).
Notice! I will furnish No. 1 Wall Tents
Diarrhea Cordial
Sewing Machines
PAGE 2
THE GREAT BATTLE!
[Reporting on the Battle of First Manassas / Bull Run (and other recent War news) takes up 3½ of five columns on the second page.]
Some highlights follow:
"A member of the Campbell Troop, who participated in the great battle at Stone Bridge, on Sunday last, writes as follows:"
". . . we were fired on by more than seventy pieces of artillery, and such a stream of bombs and shot has been rarely seen in the world . . . We advanced under Col. Radford, with a wild shout, and poor devils, the enemy were routed, shot down and taken prisoners by score. Never was there a more complete rout. The roads were strewn with dead men, horses, wagons, and baggage . . . with 18,000 men, completely defeated 55,000 . . . But we lost many noble men . . . I believe twenty balls passed close to my head . . . Our victory is glorious!"
The editor of this paper is indebted to his friend Mr. John G. Perry, of the Latham’s Battery for the present of a fine pistol, taken upon the battle field of Manassas on Sunday last. The Yankees lost everything in their flight.
GENERAL BEAUREGARD
[Raised to the rank of full General by President Jefferson Davis]
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
[Long article about the resignation of Robert Toombs of Georgia to become a Brigadier General in the Army, and Jefferson Davis nominating Hon. R. M. T. Hunter of Virginia for the cabinet position.]
CONFEDERATE BONDS
[Sec. Memminger announces that the Treasury Department has received impressions of the Confederate State Bonds , which would soon be issued in sums of , , and ]
THE GIGANTIC BATTERY
"Among the trophy's taken at Manassas was a battery composed of the most gigantic guns ever been on a field of battle. They were thirty-two pound rifle cannon . . . The Yankees supposed that the mere sight of these terrible rifle-looking monsters would clear the field of all enemy."
THE REMAINS OF GENERAL GARNETT
"The body of this ill-fated officer reached Baltimore last Friday . . . where it was deposited in Greenmount Cemetery . . ."
COURIER FOR FRANCE
". . . with accounts of the two victories recently achieved by the Confederate forces at Manassas."
WANTED
"I wish to employ a strong, active man to take my place in Col. Radford's Rangers, now at Manassas. Horse, saddle, and (illegible) and a liberal sum paid."
PROCLAMATION OF BRIGADIER GENERAL HENRY A. WISE
"Come to the call of the Country which owes you protection as her native sons."
PROCESSION OF STARVING WOMEN IN NEW YORK
". . . gives our readers an idea of the misery being worked upon the Northern cities by the unnatural war which Lincoln is waging upon the South . . ."
"SOUTH CAROLINA HAD SEVEN REGIMENTS INCLUDING THE HAMPTON LEGION on the battle ground near Manassas on Sunday last . . ."
WANTED
"A SUBSTITUTE for a Militia man. Apply to Geo. D. Davis, Lynchburg."
ATTENTION
"We expect to organize a volunteer company at Mt. Olive Church on . . ." (bottom of the column and the last line of newsprint is illegible)
EFFECTS OF LINCOLN’S BLOCKADE:
"The South was to be starved out . . . We are beginning to look to ourselves for the supplies heretofore brought from the North, and the more we do it, the stronger and more independent we get. We verily believe that, should Lincoln conclude at any time, to raise the blockade, it will be to the interest of the Confederate States for our own Government to renew it. It is the only way we can know our resources and be driven to their development."
DEATH OF EX GOVERNOR JAMES H. ADAMS, OF SOUTH CAROLINA
"As the leading advocate of the reopening of the African Slave Trade, General Adams had many warm friends and admirers . . ."
RELIGIOUS NOTICE:
"There will be religious services held at the School House, in Madison, Amherst County on Sabbath evening . . ."
DIED
"On Sunday . . . Willie, infant child of Leyburn and Bettie Wilkes, aged 1 year 9 months and 15 days. . ."
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
"25 ABLE BODIED NEGRO MEN to work at GLENWOOD FURNACE IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY. Jas. Boyd, Bro & Co."
REWARD
"LOST by a Negro Girl on Friday, a basket containing several valuable articles, viz: A silver fork, two silver pepper boxes, etc, a silver salt, stand, and three dinner plates. The above reward will be paid for the delivery of these articles at this office."
HOME MADE WINES:
"For sale a very superior article of Dewberry and Blackberry Wine, for medicinal purposes, made by a lady of this county. Also CATAWBA and ISABELLA WINE from Beaver Creek Nursery, made by H. M. Armistead, esq. . . . A. Cochran, 189 Main Street, Lynchburg."
MILITARY BOOKS
Army Regulations for CSA
Robert’s Handbook of Artillery
Maury’s Skirmish Drill for Troops
Hardee’s Tactics
School of the Guide
Lee’s Volunteer handbook
SWORDS WANTED
"Old or new swords wanted for which full value will be paid. Wm. L. Page"
WATERPROOF PASTE FOR SOLDIER’S BOOTS
"To prevent Pneumonia, Coughs, and Colds, and will make them wear longer . . ."
ATTENTION OFFICERS!
"Superior Camp Cots for Sale."
Miscellaneous advertisements for :
Sugar, Coffee, Whiskey, Kegs of Nails, Dry Goods, Hats, Boots, Shoes, Cigars, French Butter, Summer Coats, Shirts, Hosiery, Carriages, Buggies, Saddles, Bridles, Harness, Cognac, Brandy, Port Wine, Paraffin Candles, Bitters, Shoe Sole Leathers, Seed Oats, Family Roe Herrings, Garden Seeds, Combs, AND MORE
PAGE 3
LOCAL ITEMS
- "Col. Roger A. Pryor has been advanced to a Brigadier Generalship."
- "Lieut William Patton of the Rockbridge Greys, died in Winchester on the 16th inst."
- "We suggest the Bull Run be changed to a more classical name. Would not YANKEE RUN sound better?"
- "We regret to see announced the death of Isaac Irvine Hite, a member of the Clarke Cavalry, and formerly a resident of Amherst, Virginia."
- "Governor Jackson of Missouri, passed through here yesterday morning on route for Richmond. He says he had 50,000 troops in the field, and intends to fight the Battle through triumphantly."
- LEE BATTERY
"Our Citizens will be called upon today by Mr. Geo. M. Bruce to solicit subscriptions to aid in uniforming the Lee Battery, who lost all their clothing in the battle of Rich Mountain. We hope our citizens will contribute liberally to the cause."
- "One of the 30,000 HANDCUFFS, taken from the Lincolnites on Sunday last, in their retreat from Manassas can be seen at our Office. The wristlet was sent over by our friend William P. Taliaferro, a member of the Latham Battery, who says we secured thousands of them."
- CAPT. FRENCH’S COMPANY
"Killed and wounded of Capt. James H. French’s Company, from the County of Giles, Va, 7th Regiment . . ." [lists names of one killed and seven wounded].
- Announcement concerning the schedule for the SOUTHSIDE RAILROAD Mail Train
THE GREAT FIGHT ON SUNDAY:
- Evacuation of Alexandria
- Losses in a North Carolina Regiment
- Hampton Legion losses 30 killed, 250 wounded.
- "Thomas Francis Meagher commander of the Union Irish Brigade reported killed at Manassas . . .
We rejoice to hear it!"
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Captain William B. Rector’s Company
WASHINGTON JULY 24:
- "Gen. McClellan arrived here today. The War Department is engaged in a thorough reorganization of the Army."
- "Pickets at Falls Church driven in on Wednesday. Federal pickets have been withdrawn to within two miles of Alexandria."
- "80,000 volunteers through out the North have been accepted by the War Department (this is only reported)"
- "Mr. Breckinridge has visited the Confederate prisoners in Washington and offered them his sympathies."
- "It is reported here that Gen. Lee has come to Lynchburg to intercept Gen McClellan."
- "Dr. Bell has been arrested for uttering treasonable sentiments. He was saved from the mob by the interference of officers."
- "The Federals are throwing up entrenchments at Centreville."
- "President Lincoln and Secretary Seward visited the Virginia side of the Potomac today."
FORTRESS MONROE July 24:
"The important movement expected to be made at Old Point has been postponed in consequence of the defeat of the Federal troops near Manassas on Sunday."
THE BLOCKADE RUN:
"A schooner from Norfolk, heavily laden, and probably with cannon, bound for Richmond, has run the Blockade at Newport News and run up safely into James River. Only six shots were fired at her."
A DUEL ENDING IN WASHINGTON:
"Between Messers Burnett and Richardson. Friends are trying to effect an honorable adjustment."
LINCOLN GETTING UNEASY:
"The Confederate pickets extend to Falls Church. This is about four miles from Alexandria."
FROM MISSOURI:
- "A large body of Missourians marching from Smith in East Missouri . . . Gen. Brand a Federal commander is stationed there, and has issued a call for reinforcements . . ."
- "Four men shot at Danville, MO by the Federals for hanging Col. Shark and Lieu. Jaiger . . ."
- "Gen. Jeigle at Springfield with 8,000 men . . ."
- "Gen. Ben McCulloch at Camp Walker in Arkansas with 5,000 men well armed . . ."
UNPLEASANT INFORMATION FOR LINCOLN:
"Gen. Wadsworth has just arrived from Fairfax C. H. He reports that the Confederate Army is coming on."
SUMMER RESORTS
Large Ads for:
ALLEGHENY SPRINGS, Montgomery County, VA "Passengers leave RR at Shawsville and will be carried in 4 horse omnibuses over a fine road to the Springs . . . Vollandt’s celebrated Brass Band has been engaged for the season . . . Board Reduced: for one week"
COYNER’S WHITE AND BLACK SULPHUR AND CHALYBEATE SPRINGS "On the VA & TENN RR about a half a mile from Bonsack’s Depot, Roanoke, VA , at which said Depot, an Omnibus will always be found waiting" [Lists various cures by White & Black Sulphur waters] "The accommodations are equal to any to be found in the mountains of Virginia [ad is intruded upon by the damaged section of the newspaper]
VIRGINIA & TENNESSEE RAILROAD COMPANY
"IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PASSENGERS Going West and Northwest, arrangements have been made to sell through tickets via Orange & Alexandria and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads from Lynchburg to . . ." (various listed cities)
ARTILLERY SERVICE:
"The subscriber has been authorized by Gen Beauregard to raise and organize an Artillery Company. All who want to join this brilliant arm of the service will please call on him at the store of Mesrrs John T. Davis & Co."
BUSINESS CARDS:
For various Lynchburg Doctors, Lawyer’s, Bankers, Grocers and Commission Merchants, Tobacco Agency, Dentists, Wool Carding, Whiskey Distilling, Stoves, Sugar & Syrup Bushels of White Corn, A BILLIARDS SALOON, and MORE!
NEGROES WANTED:
"The subscriber continues in market for negroes of both sexes from ten to thirty years of age, also women and children. The highest prices will be paid in CASH and persons attended to at their houses by giving description, naming price and addressing me at Lynchburg. Wm H. Mountcastle"
PAGE 4
A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
"To enable the People of Virginia to contribute a proper share of their militia strength for the exigencies of the public defense . . . It is proposed to mobilize the Militia by accepting from the mass Volunteers for twelve months from each County and City equal to ten per cent of the entire white population, as ascertained by the Census of 1860 . . . When the complement of any county or city is completed, the residue of the regulation subject to military duty will remain enrolled for home defense and police."
19th day of July, 1861 JOHN LETCHER
Calhoun and Company Hardware Store advertises:
"Guns, Pistols, Huntsman Knives, Powder Flasks, Shot Belts"
MULES HORSES WAGONS AND GEAR WANTED FOR THE ARMY Bruce’s Stables, Lynchburg
RECRUITS WANTED
"One Thousand men wanted to form a Regiment of Mounted Riflemen. Every man is expected to furnish his own horse. EDGAR WHITEHEAD Recruiting Officer"
N. S. TANNER PORTRAITS
Melaineotype Gallery 124 Main St. Lynchburg. Ambrotypes, Melaineotypes (Tintypes), and Photographs. Pictures from Seventy-Five Cents to One Hundred Dollars (more info in the ad)
ATTENTION SOLDIERS AND SOUTHERN CITIZENS GENERALLY
"Call at KYLE'S SOUTHERN PORTRAIT GALLERY 132 Main Street, Lynchburg. Have your Pictures put up by SOUTHERN Artists. Stock . . . just purchased in the Southern Confederacy GEORGE W. KYLE"
A Fresh Supply of the VOLUNTEER'S HAND BOOK At J. J. Creed, 122 Main St.
Brief Announcement concerning the ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA Mail Train
LYNCHBURG HOUSE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
"SLAVES employed in ordinary occupations will be insured on reasonable terms. THE Company will also take Insurance Risks from any and to any of the Northern or Southern Ports."
A YOUNG LADY, A VIRGINIAN,
"Compelled by the TROUBLES OF THE COUNTRY to leave her home, desires a situation as teacher in a family or school. She would accept her board as her only salary."
GREAT SOUTHERN HAT AND CAP MANUFACTORY of Richmond, Virginia
"I also manufacture largely MILITARY Hats and Caps. I am now supplying a great part of Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee with Military goods."
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!
"Prepared to furnish to order TENTS of the most approved styles. No. 172 Main Street, Lynchburg"
THE SCANS BELOW SHOW ALL FOUR PAGES OF THE NEWSPAPER.
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