In this blog, I shall compare and contrast two newspapers from the 1860s, from North and South. The weekly Carlisle Herald was a Republican newspaper from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The Democratic, and Southern, counterpart in this study is The Carolina Spartan, of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The purpose of this study is to view the Civil War as it happened through the eyes of the Herald's and the Spartan's readers.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Sorry!
I'm very sorry about the long delay in posts. Things have been very busy with the holidays, grad school applications, and getting sick! More to follow soon!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Friday December 13, 1861
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| Carlisle, PA |
News from the Front!
Report from the Secretary of War!
For these and other exciting headlines, read the December 13, 1861 edition of The Carlisle Herald.
There will be more news from Spartanburg next week!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Friday, December 6, 1861
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| Libby Prison, in Richmond Virginia, ca. 1865 |
"Sambo, as Seen From the War Standpoint"
News from General Cameron!
For these and other exciting headlines, read the December 6, 1861 edition of The Carlisle Herald.
Unfortunately, the December 5, 1861 edition of The Carolina Spartan no longer exists; however, it will make an appearance on December 19.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Friday November 29, 1861
St. John's Episcopal Church Almost Complete!
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| St. John's Episcopal Church, ca. 1861 |
Message from Jeff Davis!
Thanksgiving Dinner at Carlisle Barracks!
Unfortunately, the last two weeks editions of The Carolina Spartan no longer exist. Check back next week for more news from Spartanburg!
I apologize for not posting last week; Thanksgiving plans got in the way!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
November 15, 1861
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| Ball's Bluff Battle Map |
Carlisle Herald Headlines:
Naval Expedition!
The Rebels Reinforced!
Unfortunately, there no longer exists a copy of the Carolina Spartan for this week. Also, I apologize for the absence of a post last week; I had to buy a new car which took up all of my blogging time.
However, if you would like to read last week's newspaper entries please click on the following:
*This week's edition of The Carolina Spartan is a little larger than normal, and you must download a pdf at the link in order to view the edition.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Friday November 1, 1862
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| Romney, Virginia |
The Great Naval Expedition at Fort Monroe!
Fight at Romney Virginia!
For more on these and other exciting headlines read the November 1, 1861 edition of The Carlisle Herald.
Unfortunately, the Carolina Spartan's October 31, 1861 edition no longer exists. More from Spartanburg next week!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October 24-25, 1861
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| Fortress Monroe, VA |
Carolina Spartan Headlines:
Fair Grounds Hospital in Columbia!
News From Fortress Monroe!
New Volunteer Company Raised in Batesville!
Read about these exciting headlines and more in the October 24, 1861 edition of The Carolina Spartan.
Carlisle Herald Headlines:
Senator Edwin Baker Killed!
News from Our Correspondent in Washington!
Woman Hidden as Male Soldier!
Read about these exciting headlines and more in the October 25, 1861 edition of The Carlisle Herald.
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