The Civil War… 150 years ago… January 25, 1862…

January 25, 2012 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment 
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Today we continue our look back on the Civil War as reported within the newspapers held by those living during the Civil War... 150 years ago to-date (of this post). While many of the issues shown below are no longer available for sale, reading a snap-shot of what was printed for the given day will hopefully provide a glimpse of life during the critical period in American history. Each link shown will take you to the full description w/ images of authentic issues which were held by those living during the Civil War. Today's selections are:
Small front page map...
THE NEW YORK HERALD, January 25, 1862 * Battle of Mill Springs, Kentucky * General George H. Thomas The first column on the front page has a very small map headed: "Sketch of the Battle Field & Its Vicinity", with related heads at the top of the column: "The Battle Of Mill Spring" "The Rebels Overcome by the Superior Fighting of the Union Troops". Plus there are other one column heads on the front page including: "The Capture of Biloxi" "News From Central Kentucky" "The Burnside Expedition" "North Carolina Rebels in a Flutter" "News From Missouri" and more.
1862 Cedar Keys, Florida...
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, NY, January 25, 1862 * Cedar Keys, Florida * General George Burnside This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: * LATE NEWS FROM SOUTHERN SOURCES * The Rebels Hear From Kentucky * THE BURNSIDE EXPEDITION * Rebel Alarm And Uncertainty * DRAFTING IN NORTH CAROLINA * Cedar Keys Captured by Union Forces and more. Complete in eight pages.
South Carolina... Civil War...
CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina, January 25, 1862 * Rare confederate issue Printed in the dateline is: "Confederate States Of America" which is rarely found on Southern newspapers. Front page war reports include: "From Richmond" "Latest Northern News--Battle Of Fishing Creek--Probable Total Failure Of The Burnside Expedition--Nine Of The Vessels Lost--700 Yankee Troops Lost" & "The War in Kentucky" "Second Great Victory--The Enemy's Entrenchments Attacked & Forced--The Stars & Stripes Waving over the Federal Fortifications--The Rebels Driven to the River--Large number of Prisoners & Heavy Losses--Zollicoffer's Body in our Possession--Bailie Peyton, Jr. Killed." Other minor war reports throughout, plus various ads and notices. The bkpg. has a war-related poem: "My Maryland".
'Little Mac Out Again' which shows McClellan on horseback...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, NY, January 25, 1862 This issue features a nice full frontpage illustration entitled 'Little Mac Out Again' which shows McClellan on horseback. A fullpage features two halfpage illustrations 'Fort Holt, Kentucky, Opposite Cairo' and 'Commodore Foote's Gun-Boate Flotilla on the Mississippi'. A fullpage "Bird's-eye View of the Vessels Composing the Burnside Expedition at Fortress Monroe, and Showing Norfolk and Its Approaches". A halfpage "Map Showing Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds, and the Approaches to Norfolk From the South". A very nice double page centerfold 'Grand Reception at the White House, January, 1862' shows Lincoln & many from the military. A half page "Embarkation of Part of General Burnside's Expedition at Annapolix, on Board the 'Hussar'" and a nearly half page "Execution of private Lanahan, of the Regular Army, for Murder, at Washington". A full page "Birds-Eye View of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Its Approaches". A 1/3 page "War Map, Showing the Theatre of Operations of the Mississippi Expedition and General Buell's Army. The back page features two political cartoons.
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The Traveler… wanted for murder… new regulations established…

January 23, 2012 by The Traveler · Leave a Comment 
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Today I journeyed to The Post Boy dated January 24, 1712 where I found there was a "wanted" man. The back page of this singlesheet newspaper was clearing the air on the false reports of the escape of Mr. Mackartney to Holland, "for he has never been on that side of the Water since the Murder he committed..." This continued with a Royal Proclamation being issued for his capture along with the a 300 pound reward as he had been found to have committed the murder of James Duke of Hamilton and Brandon, and also with aiding and assisting the Lord Mohun to commit the murder of the Duke. While researching this incident further, I found the following information through Wikipedia... "In 1712, two years after Mohun's Whig party had been heavily defeated in an election, the Duke of Hamilton was given the post of special envoy to Paris. Also at this time Mohun's legal dispute with Hamilton over his inheritance of the Macclesfield estate was going badly. Shortly before Hamilton left for France, Mohun challenged him to a duel which was fought on 15 November in Hyde Park. Hamilton was killed during the fight by Mohun's second, George MacCartney, after he had mortally wounded Mohun during the duel; Mohun died from his wounds shortly afterwards. This bloody duel was made immortal by William Makepeace Thackeray in his novel The History of Henry Esmond. The injuries suffered by the two men were so horrific that the government passed legislation banning the use of seconds in such duels. Also as a result swords were replaced as the weapons of choice in duel by the pistol, which tended to result in shorter and less bloody fights." Enjoy! ~The Traveler
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The prisoner left with them…

January 21, 2012 by TimHughes · Leave a Comment 
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An interesting legal case reported in the "Harper's Weekly" issue of May 7, 1859:
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The Civil War… 150 years ago… January 18, 1862…

January 18, 2012 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment 
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Today we continue our look back on the Civil War as reported within the newspapers held by those living during the Civil War... 150 years ago to-date (of this post). While many of the issues shown below are no longer available for sale, reading a snap-shot of what was printed for the given day will hopefully provide a glimpse of life during the critical period in American history. Each link shown will take you to the full description w/ images of authentic issues which were held by those living during the Civil War. Today's selections are:
Rare Confederate title...
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, January 18, 1862 Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital. The Front page has: "The War In South Carolina" and: "Notes Of The War--The North Growing Sick of the War--The New York Tribune Thinks it Time the War Were Brought to a Close" with other subheads including: "Great Battles" "The Northern War Patriots..." "The War in Kentucky--Plans of the enemy..." "The War In Missouri--The Situation". War-related coverage continues to page 2 with : "The Latest Northern News--Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Northern Congress--Discussion on the Negro Question--Lovejoy's Declaration of War Against Great Britain" "Revocation of Commissions in the Army" "Appointment of Brigadier-Generals" and other items. Page 3 has reports from the Virginia Legislature and "The Cores", "City Intelligence", a few small war-related items, and some ads. Page 2 also features some nice editorial content, always interesting reading in this newspaper as the editor was rabidly anti-North. He begins with: "The resignation & honorable exile of Cameron, that synonym of corruption, is a significant event. It is the signal of the open disruption of the united North into two factions..." with more...
From Confederate New Orleans...
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 18, 1862 * Rare confederate title from the deep South Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city which surrendered without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans are limited to those published between Louisiana's secession from the Union on January 26, 1861 and the end of April, 1862, just a brief 15 month period. Front page war-related item include: "What the Morning Journals Say" which begins: "The Crescent speaks of the many theories put forth by the Lincolnites to account for their defeats in the present war--every one as far from the truth as the North will ever be from conquering the South if the war should last a century...". Also: "Letters From Baton Rouge" which takes over a full column. And: "From The Seat of War In Virginia". There are additional war-related items on pages 2 & 3 also with most of the bkpg. taken up with ads. Among the ftpg. ads is an illustrated one for; "Negroes For Sale"...
A rare Confederate title...
WESTERN SENTINEL, Winston, North Carolina, January 18, 1862 This is a very rare title from the Confederacy. According to Brigham only four institutions in the United States have any holdings of this title from the Civil War, most just a few scattered issues. The American Antiquarian Society has no issues recorded from this era. Nice content in this issue, as the ftpg. has: "Letter from G. W. Brownlow--His Treatment" while in prison (see photos). Also: "The Missouri Swamp Fox which is on General M. Jeff. Thompson; plus: "Bishop Hughes in Favor of the Confederate States". Pg. 2 has more Civil War news with: "The Election: "Departure of Troops" "The News" which has many war reports; also: "Northern News" "Then and Now" "Re-Enlistment" and "Drafting Soldiers". The war reporting continues on pg. 3 with: "Latest News--Suspension of Yankee Banks" "French Man of War Fired Into" "From the West" "The Financial Bull Run" "A Consoling Belief" "Prosperity of the South" "A Yankee Sermon" and more. The war coverage continues on the bkpg. as well with: "Why the Federals do not Advance in South Carolina" among other items. Ads on the bkpg. as well. Complete in 4 pages, scattered foxing throughout, a minor pg. 2 archival mend near the bottom, generally quite nice. Measures about 11 1/2 by 17 1/2 inches. An opportunity for not only a very rare Confederate title, but one with extensive war content.
1862 New York City Newspaper... General Burnside... General Doubleday...
THE EVENING POST, New York, January 18, 1862 * Major Abner Doubleday made General - General Burnside and much more * Original Civil War era complete issue on cotton & rag paper * The War Against Slavery, Abraham Lincoln's War, the 2nd War For Independence This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition (except for little margin wear & tear) due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is very large in size (unusual). It measures 30 x 26 inches and loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported.
Winslow Homer...  Burnside's Expedition...
Harper's WEEKLY, Jan. 18, 1862 Ftpg. shows; 'Fort Royal Ferry, Scene of the Battle of First Jan.' & 'Scene in the Parlor of Mr. Barnwell's House at Beaufort, S.C.' shows a Black family lounging & playing the piano. Fullpg: 'The Vessels of Gen. Burnside's Expedition at Annapolis' halfpg: 'The War In Va.--A Reconnaissance in a Laurel Brake' ' & 'Bringing In Rebel Prisoners' & 'The Union Prisoners at Richmond, Va.'dblpgctrfld: 'The City of Richmond, Va.' fullpg. by Winslow Homer: 'The Skating Season'
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One collector’s passion…

January 16, 2012 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment 
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Old newspapers are not only great "stand alone" collectibles, but many collect them to be used as companion pieces to a separate primary interest.  A fellow collector recently obtained what would normally have been considered a rather nondescript issue of Harper's Weekly.  However, after reading his note, I was reminded of the breadth of our favorite pass-time... rare & early newspapers.  Please enjoy his story:

Hello, Guy…

I received the above order this past Saturday [a Harper's Weekly, November 12, 1904, from New York, with "A Bird's-Eye View of New York's Rapid Transit Plans for the Future" by H. M. Pettit].  Ordinarily, I would not go to this length to confirm receipt of your fine products, but this is about a unique affair…something very different for me, and one – quite honestly – I never imagined would “come true”.

As you know, I’ve been studying the history of New York’s original Pennsylvania Station for many years now, and these studies have taken me on some incredible “journeys” through the land of (original) archival documents that have, some how, survived the “test of time”.  I purchased one of your portfolios because what I recently acquired is so exceptional, it deserves a special place to reside in my archive.

Earlier this month, I inadvertently came upon an issued/cancelled stock certificate that is directly related to the construction of Pennsylvania Station…undeniably the most distinctive “find” I’ve made since I first pursued this subject years ago.  What I actually found was a PDF link to the pages of a Spink Smythe auction catalog (pictured below, as Lot #516), the event having taken place in February 2010…Spink, with offices worldwide, specializes in rare stocks, bonds, and paper currency.

The significance of this document is that the Pennsylvania, New York & Long Island Rail Road was one of two “pioneering” ventures (the other being the Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York Railroad) created in 1902 by the Pennsylvania Railroad to basically enact the provisions of its franchise agreement with the City of New York to build Penn Station and its sub-river tunnels, uniting Manhattan (by rail) with mainland America.  These two small railroads – with a combined length of less than 20 miles – were consolidated in 1907 to form one operating authority, the Pennsylvania Tunnel & Terminal Railroad.  Given the short “lifespan” and relatively low profile of these two railroads during the years of Penn Station’s construction, any documents pertaining to their existence (that have survived to this day) are very scarce.

I’ve had previous – though limited – experience with the Spink auction house, so I immediately “launched” an investigation into this document, and learned it did not sell at this February 2010 auction!  Within a week or so, I made contact with a Spink official (in London, their corporate location) who not only confirmed the status of this item at that auction, but referred me to its consignee, to whom Spink returned the unsold certificate.

Not knowing what I was “in for” from this point onward, I telephoned the consignee, only to discover he is a reputable vendor of stock certificates and bank notes in New Hampshire…extremely knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to do business with.  I’m sure – privately – he couldn’t believe somebody was calling him (from California, no less!) about a certificate that didn’t sell at auction so long ago, but we, nonetheless, had a wonderful conversation.  Lo and behold, after briefly searching his inventory (of Spink returns), he called me back to say he found the certificate I was interested in.  He offered it to me at a good price, and I now have this most incredible document (previously, a “distant”, digitized image from a nearly two-year-old catalog) in my possession.

While the “railroad-related” signatures and seals on the certificate are “chock-full” of history (and worth everything to me), an unexpected “bonus” surfaced when the vendor made note of the individual to whom this stock was issued…Clement A. Griscom.  He suggested this person might be worth researching, so – while I awaited the certificate’s arrival – I did just that!  Born 1841 in Philadelphia (died in 1912), Clement Griscom – pictured in his

1899 portrait above – was not your “everyday” stockholder, but, rather, a prominent shipping magnate…President of the International Navigation (steamship) Company.  In 1902, he engaged Pierpont (J.P.) Morgan to finance the merger of International Navigation with five additional steamship lines, including a portion of Holland America, and the White Star Line (of Titanic fame).  The Pennsylvania Railroad also retained Mr. Griscom as a director in their Northeast region for many years.

To set this monumental document before you is nothing short of dazzling…printed on watermarked (almost parchment-like) paper, the graphics are precise and impeccably executed.  Handwritten inscriptions, such as Clement Griscom’s name and a date (July 1, 1902) – presumably entered by a secretary – and two signatures along the bottom, are all in black (fountain pen) ink, and very legible.  The legendary Vice President of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Samuel Rea, signed the certificate to the right, and a very curious Treasurer’s signature – that of eminent 50-year PRR veteran “T {Taber} Ashton – pictured below, graces the left hand corner.

Adjacent to Mr. Ashton’s signature is the “wonder of it all”…a perfectly-embossed seal of the Pennsylvania, New York & Long Island Rail Road, whose name encircles the words, “New York 1902”.  On the reverse side of this certificate [IMG 0095] is another set (“trio”) of beautiful graphics that were intended to be “showcased” when the document was folded in “thirds”.  Fortunately, it was never folded, which certainly enhances its value and charm.  The certificate looks wonderful in the portfolio…a perfect place to keep it for future reference, and to ensure its posterity.

As always…many thanks…

Ed

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A suggestion by young men…

January 14, 2012 by TimHughes · Leave a Comment 
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The following items from the March 21, 1874 issue of "Harper's Weekly" is self-explanatory:
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The Civil War… 150 years ago… January 11, 1862…

January 11, 2012 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment 
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Today we look back on the Civil War as reported within the newspapers held by those living during the Civil War... 150 years ago to-date (of this post). While many of the issues shown below are no longer available for sale, reading a snap-shot of what was printed for the given day will hopefully provide a glimpse of life during the critical period in American history. Each link shown will take you to the full description w/ images of authentic issues which were held by those living during the Civil War. Today's selections are:

Very large Civil War map show the Beaufort vicinity... THE NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 11, 1862 Most of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map headed: "The Scene Of Operations at Port Royal Ferry..." with a subhead. The map shows much detail of  the Beaufort vicinity. There are also first column heads: "Additional Details of the Affair at Port Royal Ferry" and "Our Map of the Scene of General Stevens' Operations" & others (see images).

Lincoln compares unfavorably to King George III... DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, January 11, 1862 Page two includes the always interesting editorial which focuses in part on a comparison of King George III of England and Abraham Lincoln, one part noting: "George III is dead and gone. He was probably a bad man, as he certainly was a mistaken one; but it is a gross insult to his memory to compare such a person as Lincoln to him. He was a gentleman and a king; Lincoln is an upstart, buffoon and boor. To say that Lincoln is a second edition of George III is to dignify him unworthily, and to slander the dead..." with more. Also on page 2 is: "The Latest Northern News--Movements and Spirit of the War" "The Northern Congress--Discussion Of The War" "The Case of Mr. Hinrich" "The City Fortifications Again" "Legislature of Virginia" 'The Mississippi Sound--Biloxi" "Surveillance Over the Newspapers".

1862 Port Royal, South Carolina... THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 11, 1862 This 8 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes the following headlines: "IMPORTANT FROM PORT ROYAL", "Full Details of the Late Battle at the Ferry", "Valuable Information Obtained from the Negroes", "Three Thousand Additional Troops Sent to Tybee Island", "The Mississippi Expedition Moving", "Important From Missouri", and more.

Union Officers Hanged 1862 Civil War... BOSTON SUNDAY HERALD, MA, January 11, 1862 This 4 page issue is in somewhat damaged condition with irregular spine with some text loss and some margin tears. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports: "THE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS OF WAR" "20,000 Of Our Paroled Prisoners Restored to Active Service" "Ten Union Officers Hung In Arkansas" "Latest From Burnside's Army" "LATEST FROM VICKSBURG" "GEN. SHERMAN SUPERSEDED IN COMMAND !" & much more.

Charleston Harbor...  The Battle at Green River, Kentucky... HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 11, 1862 The ftpg has print: "Sinking the Stone Fleet in Charleston Harbor". Fullpg prints include: "The Battle of Dranesville", "In and About Port Royal, South Carolina", "The Defences of Washington--Fort Lyon and Fort Ellsworth" and "The Battle at Green River, Kentucky". Doublepg centerfold is of "Fairy Tales Told By The Little Folks". 1/3 pg: " The Landing of Ohio Troops at Louisville, Kentucky". 1/2 pg: "Gen. Bruell's Body Guard".

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The Traveler… seeking Governor Wilson… the cats meow…

January 9, 2012 by The Traveler · Leave a Comment 
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Today I traveled to January 9, 1912.  While reading The Christian Science Monitor, Boston, Massachusetts I discovered that not unlike many in 2012,  scores of citizens were also looking for the right man to run in opposition of the President in the upcoming presidential election. The headline read "Democrats Turn To Gov. Wilson As Man to Defeat Mr. Taft", with the subheads, "Decide They Must Nominate Radical to Oppose president, as Conservative, and Thus Avert a Third Party", "Find Him Popular" and "National Committeemen Surprised to Discover Sentiment Among Rank and File for New Jersey Candidate".  It is interesting to see history playing out many of the same themes over time. I realize that Christmas has passed, but a small article on "Presents Given To Cats and Dogs" caught my eye. I know that pampering of four-legged friends is very trendy now, but I did not know that it was "cats meow" then as well! ~The Traveler
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Be careful what you print…

January 7, 2012 by TimHughes · Leave a Comment 
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"The Norwich Gazette" newspaper from England, May 24, 1729, includes the sentences for several people involved in publishing a certainly issue of "Mist's Journal" which apparently had content unfavorable to the authorities. Once defendant was sentenced: "...to walk round the four courts in Westminster Hall with a paper on his forehead denoting his offence, and to suffer one month's imprisonment...". See the other sentences as well:
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The Civil War… 150 years ago… January 4, 1862…

January 4, 2012 by GuyHeilenman · Leave a Comment 
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We continue our weekly series of reflections on the Civil War with a new twist for 2012.  Each week we will provide access to descriptions and images of newspapers (and occasionally other periodicals) printed exactly 150 years ago... to-date.  While many are no longer available for sale, reading a snap-shot of what was printed for the given day will hopefully provide a glimpse of life during the critical period in American history.  Each link shown will take you to the full description w/ images of authentic issues which were held by those living during the Civil War.  Today's selections are:

HARPER'S WEEKLY, January 4, 1862 Full front page by Homer: "Christmas Boxes in Camp, 1861" does show some mild wear, as this was the first page in the volume. Fullpg. with 3 scenes of "Ship Island". Fullpg: "Bird's-eye View of the Coast from Savannah, Ga. to Beaufort, S.C." Nice dblpgctrfld. is a large: "General Bird's-Eye View of Washington & Vicinity". Small print of: "Green River Bridge, Kentucky" & a fullpg. with 2 scenes of: "Gen. Burnside's Expedition" showing many ships.  This issue also contains  "Charles Dickens' New Christmas Stories - 1. Picking Up Evening Shadows, and 2. Picking Up A Pocket-Book", by Charles Dickens, taking nearly 5 entire pages of text.

Billiards... Boxing...
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 25, 1862 Page five of this issue includes a rather lengthy article concerning boxing entitled:  "Great Fight...Between Rob Brettle and Jack Rooke".  Another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" includes a "problem of the week" and the answer to the previous weeks' problem.  This 16 page issue also includes some Civil War reports as well as other sports items, including billiards and horse racing.
Fort Pickens... BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, MA, January 4, 1862 * Fort Pickens Florida FL - Prestonburg, Kentucky... and much more.  This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history.
1862 Charles Dickens Magazine...
ALL THE YEAR ROUND, January 4, 1862 This 24 page issue is in great condition and measures 6 x 9 inches. This was a weekly journal which was conducted by Charles Dickens as noted in the masthead. This magazine has mainly literary reading (stories, poems etc.), some by Charles Dickens himself.
Guerilla Warfare near Port Royal, South Carolina...
THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York, January 4, 1862 This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported...
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