General Ewell... The Confederate version of "Harper's Weekly"...
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July 04, 1863
SOUTHERN ILLUSTRATED NEWS, Richmond, July 4, 1863 The front page features a nice print of: "Lieut. Gen. Richard S. Ewell" with most of the balance of the page taken up with a detailed biography of him, including much on his career in the Civil War up to this point. Curiously, on the date of this issue his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg would would be controversial in the Confederate loss at this significant battle.
An inside page has much on the life of recently deceased General "Stonewall" Jackson under the heading: "A Scandalous Libel" (see). This lengthy report is followed by a lengthy editorial headed "The Times" which begins: "The past week has been one of unlimited good fortune for the Confederacy...became known...that not only Winchester, but Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry had been captured by our troops..." with much more (see). The back page has a few war related items, as well as a poem titled: "The Unknown Dead".
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, scattered foxing, in very nice condition.
An inside page has much on the life of recently deceased General "Stonewall" Jackson under the heading: "A Scandalous Libel" (see). This lengthy report is followed by a lengthy editorial headed "The Times" which begins: "The past week has been one of unlimited good fortune for the Confederacy...became known...that not only Winchester, but Martinsburg and Harper's Ferry had been captured by our troops..." with much more (see). The back page has a few war related items, as well as a poem titled: "The Unknown Dead".
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, scattered foxing, in very nice condition.
Category: Confederate
