The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
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December 13, 1862
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, Dec. 13, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Nathan George Evans
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "General Nathan George Evans" with a biography of him on the front page as well. Almost half of page 2 is taken up with: "The Times" which has much reporting on the latest events of the Civil War. Portions include: "The two hosts still confront each other on the Rappahannock, that river flowing between them. Every day rumors of skirmishes...The immediate capture of Richmond, it says, is a political necessity, and it must be taken...People, it says, appear to think that the capture of outposts like Port Royal, New Orleans, Newbern and Galveston, forms so many steps in the progress of annihilating the rebellion...It seems very probably that old Fredericksburg, the most thoroughly Virginia town in the state, will be burnt down...The villain Butler is still proceeding with the work of destruction in New Orleans...His employer, Lincoln, was included in the same denunciation...There are liars among all people; but with most a liar is an exception. With the Yankee, it is the general rule & a truth-telling man is the exception..." and much more.
There is also a short item headed: "Gen. Robert E. Lee" noting: "...we take pleasure in informing the readers of the 'News' that our artists are now engaged on a magnificent full page picture of this great Captain which will be published in a short time...". Also: "Chances and Changes" concerning what the war is doing to other aspects of life (takes nearly a column), and also small items: "Camp Chase, Ohio" and also: "Gen. Jack Morgan and His Staff" (see).
There are also two literary items with a war theme: "A Night's Experience In Camp" and: "A Soldier's Memory". Also two poems with a military theme: "The Empty Sleeve" and; "Stonewall Jackson's Way".
A very unusual feature of this issue is the back page illustration of: "Camp Chase, Ohio", as military-themed prints outside of the front page military leader are very rare in this newspaper.
Begun on September 13, 1862 the "Southern Illustrated News" sought to fill the void left when the Southern States lost access to Harper’s Weekly and other illustrated newspapers from the North. In its “Salutatory,” in the first issue the editors state: "...We propose to issue an Illustrated Family Newspaper…devoted to literature, to public instruction and amusement, to general news, and to the cause of our country in this trying hour when she is engaged in a terrible, but resolute and hopeful struggle for her liberty and independence..." Although it could be argued it never lived up to all of these goals as reports from the war were very limited, it was an important publication nonetheless. At its peak boasting as many subscribers as the largest daily paper in Richmond. As with all Southern publications it suffered from lack of supplies, reporters, artists and engravers as many had been drafted either into the military or into the service of the Confederate administration to engrave paper money and stamps. The engravings were crude when compared to Yankee publications.
Eight pages, various light foxing, in very nice condition. There is more war content in this issue than typically found in this title.
* Very rare Confederate title
* General Nathan George Evans
A very rare publication from the Confederacy, only a few issues of which having come into our inventory over the past 35 years. Although much of the content was literary in nature, there are news reports and a few illustrations.
The front page features a nice print of: "General Nathan George Evans" with a biography of him on the front page as well. Almost half of page 2 is taken up with: "The Times" which has much reporting on the latest events of the Civil War. Portions include: "The two hosts still confront each other on the Rappahannock, that river flowing between them. Every day rumors of skirmishes...The immediate capture of Richmond, it says, is a political necessity, and it must be taken...People, it says, appear to think that the capture of outposts like Port Royal, New Orleans, Newbern and Galveston, forms so many steps in the progress of annihilating the rebellion...It seems very probably that old Fredericksburg, the most thoroughly Virginia town in the state, will be burnt down...The villain Butler is still proceeding with the work of destruction in New Orleans...His employer, Lincoln, was included in the same denunciation...There are liars among all people; but with most a liar is an exception. With the Yankee, it is the general rule & a truth-telling man is the exception..." and much more.
There is also a short item headed: "Gen. Robert E. Lee" noting: "...we take pleasure in informing the readers of the 'News' that our artists are now engaged on a magnificent full page picture of this great Captain which will be published in a short time...". Also: "Chances and Changes" concerning what the war is doing to other aspects of life (takes nearly a column), and also small items: "Camp Chase, Ohio" and also: "Gen. Jack Morgan and His Staff" (see).
There are also two literary items with a war theme: "A Night's Experience In Camp" and: "A Soldier's Memory". Also two poems with a military theme: "The Empty Sleeve" and; "Stonewall Jackson's Way".
A very unusual feature of this issue is the back page illustration of: "Camp Chase, Ohio", as military-themed prints outside of the front page military leader are very rare in this newspaper.
Begun on September 13, 1862 the "Southern Illustrated News" sought to fill the void left when the Southern States lost access to Harper’s Weekly and other illustrated newspapers from the North. In its “Salutatory,” in the first issue the editors state: "...We propose to issue an Illustrated Family Newspaper…devoted to literature, to public instruction and amusement, to general news, and to the cause of our country in this trying hour when she is engaged in a terrible, but resolute and hopeful struggle for her liberty and independence..." Although it could be argued it never lived up to all of these goals as reports from the war were very limited, it was an important publication nonetheless. At its peak boasting as many subscribers as the largest daily paper in Richmond. As with all Southern publications it suffered from lack of supplies, reporters, artists and engravers as many had been drafted either into the military or into the service of the Confederate administration to engrave paper money and stamps. The engravings were crude when compared to Yankee publications.
Eight pages, various light foxing, in very nice condition. There is more war content in this issue than typically found in this title.
Category: Confederate
