The Confederacy - Reporting History

October 12, 1861 – The Rebel Agents in Europe

The Southern Secessionists and rebel agents who have been lately traveling or employed in the different countries of Europe, finding it impossible to get home, owing to me vigilance of…

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August 18, 1861 – Flour for the Army

We desire to call the attention of planters to the importance of an early subscription of flour and corn meal for the use of our army. The Confederate government purchased…

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May 19, 1861 – England and the Confederate States

There are strong indications that England will very soon recognize the independence of the Confederate States. The debates in Parliament, the declarations of her ministers and the tone of her…

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April 17, 1861 – A Prediction Verified

It will be remembered that our distinguished Secretary of War, in his speech from the balcony of the Exchange Hotel on Friday night last, predicted that the flag of the…

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April 5, 1861 – Regulations of the Southern Confederacy for Vessels Navigating the Mississippi

As many rumors are afloat in reference to boats navigating the Mississippi, we publish the following extract in relation to the action of the Confederate States in reference to listing…

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March 23, 1861 – Military Organization of the Confederate States

Three military bills have passed the Southern Congress. The first authorizes the raising of one hundred thousand volunteers, when deemed necessary by the President. The second provides for the provisional…

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March 7, 1861 – The Flag of the Confederate States

Montgomery, March 4.—A flag has been unanimously adopted. The upper and lower sections are red, and the middle white, with blue union, containing a circle of seven stars, the union…

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February 23, 1861 – The Inauguration Ceremonies at Montgomery, Alabama

The inauguration of Messrs. Davis and Stephens, the President and Vice President of the Southern Confederacy, at Montgomery, Ala , was witnessed by about 5,000 persons, amidst the firing of…

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Protesting Slave Holders Exemption

The enrolling officers all over the State, says the Raleigh Progress of the 4th, are picking up conscripts, and we are glad to see the people yield obedience to the…

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February 15, 1861 – Southern Republic Formed

The new republic at the South has started off a little ahead of time. Jeff Davis of Mississippi, is chosen president and Alexander H. Stevens of Georgia, vice president. The…