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Rare CONFEDERATE Capital of the Confederacy 1864 RICHMOND VA Civil War Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 393329883593

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 19, 1864  * From the Confederate capital A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "From the Gulf" "The War News" "The New Six Per Cent Bonds" "Important Arrest of an Alleged Spy" "An Iron-Clad runs the Blockade" and more, including a brief report that: "The capture of Fort Pillow seems to be confirmed..." and also: "James Findlay, chaplain, 53 years old, was hung at Tunnel Hill to-day for encouraging mutiny & carrying on a secret correspondence with the enemy...". The back page features a very lengthy editorial beginning: "One point of contrast between these Confederates States & the invading Power has been highly gratifying to ourselves & h... See More  

Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1862 Newspaper

eBay Auction Item # 393329820365

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Aug. 9, 1862  * From the origin of the Civil War This was one of a few newspapers from the Confederacy which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline. Among the front page reports are: "From Mobile--Late News From Memphis--Probable Evacuation of the City" "the Fighting in East Tennessee" "Sale Of Negroes--High Prices" "Gen. Stuart's Cavalry Again Successful...". More war reporting inside as well. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, several creases, loss to the right margin of the front leaf only affects an item not mentioned here, some loss at the spine margin effects only a pg. 4 ad, some foxing and a printing error in the masthead.

Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1863 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373547413714

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Sept. 7, 1863  * From the origin of the American Civil War This is one of just a few newspapers which printed "Confederate States of America" in their dateline. Front page reports include: "From Richmond" "From Tennessee--Affairs In Gen. Bragg's Department" "From the West & Southwest" "Bombardment of Batteries Gregg and Wagner" "From Lee's Army" "The Sumter" and more. A few war-related items on the back page. Complete as a single sheet newspaper, various foxing and a few ink stains, some wear at the margins with a bit of an upper corner missing, minor wear at folds.

Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY Richmond VA Virginia Civil War 1862 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373530192400

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 28, 1862  * Rare rebel publication A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page has a wealth of war-related news including: "The Enemy at the White House" "Movements of the Enemy Below Richmond" "From Fredericksburg" "Promotions in the Army" which includes J.E.B. Stuart and Wade Hampton; "Proclamation from Lincoln in Regard to the Confiscation Act" "The Spirit of the North Under Her Recent Revenues---The North Acknowledges Herself Beaten In This War" "Yankee Legislation--Negro Vs. White Man" and more. The back page features a nice editorial beginning: "The successful incursion of Morgan in Kentucky affords more encouragement & confidence than any recent ev... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE Battle of Fredericksburg Union Defeat 1862 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393218187116

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, December 30, 1862  * Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia * Confederate victory from rebel capital The front page has a wealth of war-related news including items headed: "From Fredericksburg" "City Intelligence" "Communication with the North" "Forestalling and Corrupting Negro Labour" "The War In The Southwest" "The Ball Opened in the Southwest--A Battle Impending at Murfreesboro--Capture of Glasgow by Morgan--The Two Armies in Line of Battle" "From the North" "Later From Fredericksburg" "Movement Against Vicksburg--Advance & Repulse of the Enemy" "Van Dorn's Recent Exploits--Memphis Not Attacked" & other smaller items. The back page is dominated by the lengthy editorial, always inter... See More  

CONFEDERATE Very Rare MEMPHIS TN at Montgomery Alabama Civil War 1864 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373510201846

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Montgomery, Alabama, Jan. 1, 1865  * Very Rare Confederate title from the "traveling" newspaper * Memphis newspaper printed in Montgomery, Alabama * A wealth of Civil War related reporting If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War. Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the "Memphis Appeal" newspaper would not continue under Yankee control. As Wikipedia notes: "...On June 6, 1862, the presses and plates were loaded into a boxcar and moved to Grenada, Mis... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE Gen. Stonewall Jackson Death 1863 Richmond Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393158866071

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 12, 1863  * Robert E. Lee on the death of Stonewall Jackson * Confederate title from the rebel capital Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital. The front page has much on the war, with items headed: "From Fredericksburg" "From The Rapidan" "Latest News From the North--More Of the Battles About Fredericksburg--Confidence of the Yankees of Victory--Full Account of Stoneman's Cavalry Raid--The Attack on Grand Gulf" with many subheads. Further on is: "Stoneman's Cavalry Raid--Full Account of His Exploits--Wholesale Destruction of Bridges, Rebel Property--Great Joy of the Negroes at the Approach of the Yankees--They Act as Spies... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393147449303

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 20, 1863  * Capital of the Confederacy  A very nice newspaper not only from the Confederacy, but from the capital of the Confederates States. Among the front page items are: "The Campaign In Mississippi", "A Rough Diamond", "From Hooker's Army", "Latest From the North" and nearly 3 columns on: "Act & Resolutions of the Congress of the Confederates States...An Act to Lay Taxes for the Common Defense & carry on the Government of the Confederates States", plus other smaller items. The back page includes the always interesting editorial, this one beginning; "What is the meaning of this cuckoo cry of the North that they are waging war to save the 'life of the nation'? Is there no life... See More  

Rare NEW ORLEANS LA Louisiana Deep South CONFEDERATE Civil War 1861 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393135675194

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 22, 1861  * Rare Confederate title * From the deep South Among the front page items are: "First Engagement In Kentucky" which includes: "An engagement took place on the 19th in Easter Kentucky between 800 Confederates and 1800 Federals, in which the Federals were completely routed." with a bit more. Also: "Norther Reports from Western Virginia" "Later From Richmond" "Gen. Buckner's Address to the People of Kentucky" & "Gen. Floyd's Engagement with Rosencranz". More war items on pages 2 & 3 along with many ads, and the bkpg. is filled with ads included one headed: "Sale of Negroes" with details. Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral F... See More  

Very Rare CONFEDERATE Columbia South Carolina Southern 1864 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393130541641

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY SOUTHERN GUARDIAN, Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 23, 1864  * Rare Confederate publication * Nearing the end of the Civil War A rather rare title and great that the title includes the word “Southern”. The front page is mostly taken up with ads. The back page includes: "The Bonham Guards" "The Georgia Militia Called Out" "War Resolution" which is from the Confederate Congress; "War News - From the Central Road" "From East Tennessee" and more. Complete as a single sheet issue with wide, untrimmed margins, a piece from near the top margin does not affect any text, a few discrete tape mends, nice condition.

Rare CAPITAL OF THE CONFEDERACY Richmond VA Virginia Civil War 1862 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373443796014

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 17, 1862  * From the capital of the Confederacy Not only is this a newspaper from the Confederacy, it is from the capital of the Confederate states. The front page includes: "From The Army Of Northern Virginia" "From Western Virginia" "Latest From the North" "Telegraphic News--From Kentucky--From Tennessee--From Florida" "Effects of the War in Europe--Great Suffering & Destitution for the Want of Cotton" and much from the: "Virginia Legislature" as well as several smaller items. The ftpg. also has: "Executor's Sale of Land and Negroes". The back page has the always-interesting editorial, this one focusing on the railway system through the South, including: "...The chief highway ... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373443795562

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 24, 1863  * Capital of the Confederacy The front page includes: "The Northern Press & the Mediation Question" "The Radicals on the War" which has several subheads including: "Re-Union--The South Independent--the Army Conservative--The Proclamation A Failure" and more. Also on the front page: "Horrible death of Confederate Prisoners" "The Yankee Settlements on the South Carolina Coast--Yankee Cabins Looming Up--Appearance of Hilton Head & Beaufort--Drilling of the Negro Regiments" "Additional From the North" "From Cairo--Arrival of Confederate Prisoners" and much more. The back page has the always interesting editorial, this one beginning: "It is difficult to decide whet... See More  

CONFEDERATE CAPITAL w/ Battle of McDowell Stonewall Jackson Civil War 1862 News

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393100483143

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, May 20, 1862 * Battle of McDowell - Virginia * General Stonewall Jackson victory * From the capital of the Confederacy Among the articles: "The Destruction of the 'Virginia' "Pryor's Brigade" "The Battle at McDowell - Interesting Details of the Fight by a Participant" "War Matters' "The War News" "From  Corinth" and much more. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various folds & creases, some rubbing & dirtiness to the front page.

CONFEDERATE 1864 William T. Sherman SAVANNAH GA Georgia Fall Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373432156836

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Dec. 23, 1864  * General William T. Sherman * March to the sea coming to an end * Savannah GA Georgia Falling A newspaper not only from the Confederate state, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The War News" "New Year's Dinner to General Lee's Army" "A Present For General Lee" "From Wilmington" and other smaller items in addition to a wealth of advertisements. The back page has a notable report concerning Sherman's eminent capture of Savannah, with: "From Sherman's Army--The Situation At Savannah--Its Capitulation Expected" with the report giving the hopeless situation of this Georgia city. Also on the back page: "From Grant's Army" "Miscellaneous" and a le... See More  

Rare 1864 CONFEDERATE Newspaper w/ William T. Sherman's Georgia March to Sea

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393085320957

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY PROGRESS, Raleigh, North Carolina, Nov. 29, 1864  * General William T. Sherman  * March to the sea - Georgia * In a rare Confederate title Raleigh was one of the last major cities of the South to fall into the hands of Sherman, surrendering on April 13, 1865, just one day before Lincoln was assassinated. This rare Confederate title is from the latter months of the Civil War. The front page has reports headed: "Legislative Proceedings" "Congressional" and smaller items: "The London Times on the Seizure of the Florida" "From Richmond" plus a full list of the "North Carolina Legislature--Session 1864". The back page has much on the war, with over 3 columns on: "From Georgia--Sherman's Movements--Preparation... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL Richmond Virginia Civil War Confederacy 1863 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373417683191

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, February 10, 1863  * Capital of the Confederacy The ftpg. includes: "From Fredericksburg" which begins: "The path to Heaven is not more straight & narrow than that of a correspondent from the seat of war...The indications of activity in the Yankee army still continue..." and much more. Also on the ftpg: "City Intelligence" "Additional From The North with subheads: "The Great Impending Battle at Vicksburg--The Strength of the two Armies--The Plan of Attack--The Chances of Success". Also: "Notes Of The War with subheads: "Discontent & Disaffection in the Federal Army in Louisiana--Movements of the Enemy About Vicksburg--The Defences of Savannah" and more. One of the subheads is: "General M... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE Port City of Wilmington NC CIVIL WAR 1st Year 1861 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373374211724

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE DAILY JOURNAL, Wilmington, North Carolina, Aug. 2, 1861 * Rare Confederate publication This is one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States of America" in their dateline. While the ftpg. is taken up with ads, inside has some war content as well as: "The Utley Gun" "The Condition of St. Louis" "The Rush For Home" "Confederate Congress" Four pages, nice condition.

Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1862 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373372530775

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 23, 1863  * From the origin of the Civil War Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States of America", this being one of only a few such newspapers which did so. Among ftpg. column heads are: "Official Dispatch from Gen. Bragg--More Brilliant Exploits of Gens. Wheeler and Forrest" which is signed in type: Braxton Bragg; "From Tullahoma, Tenn. - Another Account of Our Cavalry Exploits" "From Wilmington, N.C. - Affairs in North Carolina" "From Petersburg, Va. - More Northern News" & more. Pg. 2 has "Gen. Bragg's Army" and a bit on General Forrest (see). Pg. 4 has: "Our Army Correspondence" "The American Question - Gen. Burnside's Defeat" and the "Message of Governor Bonha... See More  

Confederate States of America CHARLESTON South Carolina Civil War 1864 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393015710585

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, June 28, 1864  * From the origin of the Civil War * Siege of Petersburg begins A nice issue from the hotbed of the Confederacy. Much front page war reporting including: "From Gen. Johnston's Army" "Desperate Attack on Our Left" "Enemy Drives Back With Heavy Loss" "Capture of Prisoners" "Yankee General Kimball Killed" "The Operations Before Petersburg" "Yankee Newspaper Correspondents" "Latest Yankee News" "Lt. General Longstreet" and more. The back page is mostly taken up with ads and legal notices. Single sheet, folio size, minor margin wear, nice condition.

Rare CONFEDERATE Richmond w/ Battle of Fort Henry Tennessee Civil War 1862 News

eBay Fixed Price Item # 393000033262

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 7, 1862  * Battle of Fort Henry, Tennessee * In a Confederate - rebel title Half of the front page is taken up with ads with the other half having various news items including: "Interesting From the North--Notes On The War" with various subheads. Also reports on: "American Affairs In Europe" "The Grand Army to Advance" "The Burnside Expedition--The Design of its Operations" "An Abolition Story--Negro Officers in the Southern Army" "The Cost of the War" and more. Over two columns on pg. 2 are taken up with the editorial, followed by: "The Latest Northern News--Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Grand Union Army--The Yankees Blowing Their Trumpets" "The Sinews of the War--Trouble... See More  

Very Rare CONFEDERATE West Baton Rouge LA Louisiana CIVIL WAR 1861 Old Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373284470238

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SUGAR PLANTER, West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, August 31, 1861  * Very rare Confederate title Here is an uncommon title from Louisiana during the first year of the Civil War. The front page is filled with ads, and among the reports inside are: "Keep on Giving" "The Truth" which includes a bit: "...Mr. Lincoln has unwittingly been a benefactor to the South. He has taught us the inestimable blessings of self-reliance and independence. He has compelled us to look to ourselves..." with more (see); "A Word to Subscribers" "Suppressing the Tribune & News" "The Army McCulloch Has Beaten" and more. Four pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, very nice, clean condition.

1862 CONFEDERATE w/ Benjamin "Beast" Butler RICHMOND VA Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373225975090

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, May 30, 1862  * General Benjamin 'Beast' Butler in Orleans * Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy, through which all important war information flowed. The front page includes: "The Lines About Richmond" 'The Potomac Crossed" "The Suffering Wounded" "Military Display on the Square" "Cheering Indications" "Coming Through the Yankee Lines" which is a full column; "Good Work" "Movements And Spirit of the War" which has subheads: "Later from New Orleans--The City Under Butler's Despotism--Newspapers Suppressed..." which includes three of Butler's "General Orders". Also on the ftpg: "The ... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE Charleston Mercury SC Civil War Atlanta Campaign 1864 Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373198502403

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 20, 1864  * Rare publicaton from the origin of the Civil War * General William T. Sherman & the Atlanta campaign Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Important From Hood--Our Army on the Outskirts of Chattanooga" "Successful Skirmishing In Florida" "Yankee Reports from Louisiana" "From the Trans-Mississippi" "The Yankee Prisoners at Florence" "From the Georgia Front" "Sherman's Report on the Atlanta Campaign" and more. Some war items on the back page but mostly taken up with ads. Complete as a single sheet issue, full banner masthead, nice condition. From the closing months of the Civil War. Charleston was a hotbed of secession, with S.C. being the firs... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE CAPITAL w/ Jefferson Davis & Shiloh Civil War 1862 VA Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 373153544418

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 11, 1862 * From the capital of the Confederacy The front page is completely filled with ads while much of pages 2 & 3 have war-related reports. Included is the always interesting editorial, which begins: "From every quarter comes the same news. The enemy are drawing their troops from the counties they have overrun...They are concentrating every regiment they can command on two points--Corinth and Richmond--and hope to decide the war by two stunning blows..." with much more. Other items include a letter signed in type by: G. T. Beauregard, "The Fort Donelson Prisoners in the North--List of Killed, Wounded & Sick" which takes 1 1/2 columns; "The Official Report of Flag Officer Buch... See More  

Rare CONFEDERATE Columbus GA Muscogee County Georgia 1862 Civil War Newspaper

eBay Fixed Price Item # 392879968117

Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Oct. 30, 1862 * Very rare Confederate title * J.E.B. Stuart's raid on Chambersburg Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery. Among the various reports inside are: "Interesting from New Orleans" "The Recognition of the Confederate States by Europe" "General Review" and more. The best item is on page 3 headed: "Stuart's Official Report of his Expedition into Pennsylvania" which takes nearly 1 1/2 columns and is signed by him in type: J.E.B. Stuart. Most of the back page is taken up with the: "Constitution of the State of Georgia, Ratified July 2, 1861". Four pages, even to... See More