Democrat and Planter [Columbia, TX], August 13, 1861 We see very much in the Northern prints, says the Montgomery Advertiser, about the flag of the Union. The speeches of northern orators are full of allusions to the starry banner, and the people are appealed to by all the sacred memories that cluster about that banner, [...]

This battle, fought on the 10th of August, was, in some respects, the severest thus far in the present war, and one which, though resulting in the loss of one of our ablest generals, and the subsequent withdrawal of our troops to a position of greater safety, had yet the moral effect of a victory. [...]

Daily Times [Leavenworth, Ks], August 10, 1861 The German refugees who were driven from near Liberty, some time ago, and who have been stopping in this city, of late, have succeeded in bringing away their families and household goods. One of the wives, after having been driven from home, was compelled to take refuge in [...]

Standard [Clarksville], Tx, August 10, 1861 Our observation has taught us that, since hostilities began between the North and the South, the foreign population in our midst have done as much, in proportion to numbers and wealth, to sustain the cause of the South, as the native population have. These people came from the land [...]

Austin State Gazette, August 10, 1861 The ladies of Rusk have formed themselves into a “Female Army Aid Society,” for the purpose of making clothing and raising money for the support of the soldiers. The Enquirer, speaking of the slow movements of some of the citizens of Cherokee, and the necessity for organization and drill, [...]

Austin State Gazette, August 10, 1861 Before leaving our post for a short time, we must impress upon our people the necessity of providing clothing for our troops in the battle field. It is true that the Confederate Government has this duty to discharge to a portion of our sons. But we must not depend [...]

Southern Confederacy [Atlanta, Ga], August 10, 1861 A lady friend in this city has favored us with the perusal of a letter written by her sister residing in Texas.   We have read but few letters since this war commenced, from which we have derived such pleasure as this one, and we appreciate the privilege [...]

Arkansas True Democrat [Little Rock], August 8, 1861 There are three or four cotton factories in this State, but we do not know of the number of spindles driven, or their capacity for turning out thread and cloth. If not now in operation, we hope to hear soon that they are under full headway. If [...]

Daily Chronicle & Sentinel [Augusta, GA], August 8, 1861 Those who have relatives or dear friends in the army ought not to write gloomy or discouraging letters to camp. The soldier has food for sad and gloomy fits, in his own quiet meditations, without being assisted by despondent missives from home. Write the soldiers cheerful [...]

Bellville [Tx] Countryman, August 7, 1861 The Stars and Bars are now floating over our office. For this present we are indebted to Mrs. Jane Railey, of this place. The flag is a neat one, of medium size, and has a star for each Confederate State. We had thought of publishing a speech that might [...]

Daily Chronicle & Sentinel [Augusta, GA], August 7, 1861 A correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, writing from Western Virginia, says: “A female spy has been discovered in the first Kentucky regiment. She is from Georgia, and enlisted at Cincinnati. She was detected by writing information in regard to the movements of our troops to the [...]

Daily Times [Leavenworth, Ks], August 4, 1861 The Louisville Journal publishes a complete exposition of the objects and rites of the Knights of the Golden Circle, taken from their secret documents. Of these documents, the Journal says: “That they are authentic, we give our solemn assurance as an editor and as a man.” It appears [...]

Daily Chronicle & Sentinel [Augusta, GA], August 4, 1861 Capt. Fremaux and Wm. S. Read, of the 8th Louisiana Regiment, arrived on Wednesday evening, with the first female prisoner, a Mrs. Curtis, who was captured at Fall’s Church on Sunday last, dressed in military clothes. She belongs, it appears, to the 2d N. Y. Regiment. [...]

Standard [Clarksville], Tx, August 3, 1861 We are not likely to suffer for good sweet bread. Mr. Williams, from near Bonham, Texas, arrived in this place last Saturday evening, who informs us that he has 17 wagons heavily loaded with flour, which are expected to arrive during the present week. If Mr. W. does not [...]

Daily Times [Leavenworth, Ks], August 1, 1861 The Capt. McCook who was killed at the battle of Bull’s Run, on Sunday, 21st of July, at the age of eighteen years, was Charles McCook, son of Judge McCook, now of Illinois. His family have distinguished themselves in the public service. His brother, G. W. McCook, of [...]

From Service Afloat: Or, The Remarkable Career of the Confederate Cruisers Sumter and Alabama, During the War Between the States, by Rafael Semmes

From Service Afloat: Or, The Remarkable Career of the Confederate Cruisers Sumter and Alabama, During the War Between the States, by Rafael Semmes, beginning on page 116. Here the conversation dropped, for an officer now came to report to me that a boat had just shoved off from the pilots’ station, evidently with a pilot [...]

The Great Comet of 1861 formally designated C/1861 J1 and 1861 II, is a long-period comet that was visible to the naked eye for approximately 3 months. It was categorized as a Great Comet, one of the eight greatest comets of the 19th century, according to Donald Yeomans. On June 30, 1861, the comet made [...]

(from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War…, edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895)

The Fight at Philippi, Va., June 3d, 1861—The United States Troops under Command of Colonel Dumont, Supported by Colonels Kelley and Lander, and the Confederates under Colonel Porterfield (from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War…, edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895) _______ Special handed-tinted off-prints were [...]

The Fight at Philippi, Va., June 3d, 1861—The United States Troops under Command of Colonel Dumont, Supported by Colonels Kelley and Lander, and the Confederates under Colonel Porterfield (from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War…, edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895) “Acting under instructions from Brigadier [...]

National Gallery of Art, Washinton, D.C. Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions overall: 59 x 91.2 cm (23 1/4 x 35 7/8 in.) framed: 69.9 x 101.6 x 7 cm (27 1/2 x 40 x 2 3/4 in.) Credit Line: Gift of Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch Accession Number: 1967.20.2 Artists/Makers: Fritz Müller (painter) American, [...]

(from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War…, edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie, New York, 1895) “On May 31st Captain Ward, in command on board of the Thomas Freeborn, and assisted by two more of his gunboats, the Resolute and the Anacosta, began the attack on the Confederate batteries, [...]

(from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated History of the Civil War…, edited by Louis Shepheard Moat, Published by Mrs. Frank Leslie,New York, 1895) “On June 1st, 1861, there was a smart skirmish between B Company, U. S. Dragoons, under Lieutenant Tompkins, and a body of 1,500 Confederates, at Fairfax Courthouse, Va. The Federal cavalry charged into the [...]