Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866 People's press. (Salem, North Carolina).

Return to my Collection Search Results

The "Latest News" column provides war updates and often includes information from Europe. Reports of battles and troops describe events and local people. Several issues contain proclamations from the North Carolina governor Z.B. Vance. Many issues list the wounded and dead. The back page lists school committeemen, census figures, and rates of postage, as well as listings of congressional seats and the North Carolina state census by county. Ads often request workers for hire (both black and white). Some issues have poetry.

Issues from January to December 3, 1863. Vol. 12 nos. 37-39, 41, 46, 51; vol. 13, nos. 3, 6-8, 11-14, 16, 21, 23 and 31.

Fugitive slave ads are found on the third page of the 22 May 1863 and the 26 June 1863 issues.

GLC#
GLC05959.27-View header record
Type
Header Record
Date
January - December 1863
Author/Creator
Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866
Title
People's press. (Salem, North Carolina).
Place Written
Salem, North Carolina
Pagination
18 issues : 4 p. : Height: 59.5 cm, Width: 45 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Blum, L. V., fl. 1864-1866
Civil War
Military History
Confederate States of America

Showing 18 of 18 records

Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 37 (January 16, 1863)]

January 16, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Meeting of Brothers in the Two Armies, Lincoln's Proclamation, Battle of Nashville, Brilliant Operations of General Forrest.
A long article examines the events of the year 1862, particularly with the war. An article describes the reunion of two...

GLC05959.27.01
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 38 (January 23, 1863)]

January 23, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Message of President Jefferson Davis, Springfield Captured by Confederates.
A long message from Davis describes battles, defense efforts, and collaboration with European governments, as well as treatments of prisoners of war and items needed. An...

GLC05959.27.02
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 39 (January 30, 1863)]

January 30, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

General Bragg's Address to His Army, Stanton vs. Halleck in Fisticuffs, Proclamation of Governor Vance.
An article examines the Murfreesboro battle, comparing statistics of losses including prisoners taken, artillery, small arms, wagons, and killed...

GLC05959.27.03
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 41 (February 13, 1863)]

February 13, 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

The Magruder Fleet, France & America.
A report of the execution of 38 Native Americans in Minnesota includes details and description. A report of Yankee congressional decisions examines treatment of prisoners of war. A brief notice highlights a...

GLC05959.27.04
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 46 (March 20, 1863)]

20 March 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Secretary Seward's Plan for Restoring the Union.
An article describes a night's experience in a typical army camp, while another outlines the history of small pox. The remarks of Mr. Warren on a congressional bill are included. An article describes...

GLC05959.27.05
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 12, no. 51 (April 24, 1863)]

24 April 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Conscripting Negroes, Yankee Account of Attack on Charleston, Defeat of General Pegram.
An editorial responds to the suspension of habeas corpus and the loss of personal liberty. Minutes from an important Democratic meeting in New York include...

GLC05959.27.06
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 3 (May 22, 1863)]

22 May 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Particulars of Vallandigham's Arrest, T.J. Jackson's Last Moment, Reaction to Hooker's Retreat.
An editorial from the Richmond Enquirer examines the purpose of the war from a Northern perspective. An article describes the recusant conscription of a...

GLC05959.27.07
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 6 (June 12, 1863)]

12 June 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Yankee Slave System in Louisiana, Breakdown of Yankee Troops in the Field, Fight at Port Hudson.
A petition concerning slavery on sugar estates is printed, including statistics and letters from various plantation owners and agents. Another...

GLC05959.27.08
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 7 (June 19, 1863)]

19 June 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Vicksburg, Yankee Spy in Nassau.
Observations of a Yankee spy who traded for southern cotton are printed. Two articles discuss running the blockade, and two other articles discuss an important habeas corpus case. The minutes of a peace convention in...

GLC05959.27.09
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 8 (June 26, 1863)]

26 June 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Details from Vicksburg, The Fall of Puebla, The Battle of Chanellorsville in England.
The Confederate Treasurer sends out a circular about governmental payments and currency. An editorial expresses the idea that war is unending and true independence...

GLC05959.27.10
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 11 (July 17, 1863)]

17 July 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Great Battle at Gettysburg, Bombardment of Vicksburg.

Notes from General Toombs's state of the country report are printed. Several articles examine different facets of the Battle of Vicksburg, as well as a Confederate account of the Battle of...

GLC05959.27.11
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 12 (July 24, 1863)]

24 July 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Vice-President Stephens at Fortress Monroe, Great Riot in New York - Conscription Register, Raid on Wytheville.

An article describes a lightning incident. Several articles report war activity, and congressional election results are noted. A long...

GLC05959.27.12
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 13 (July 31, 1863)]

31 July 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Stonewall Jackson's Name and Memory, Morgan in Trouble at Ohio River, The Third Days Fight at Gettysburg.

An article describes the last battle of Stonewall Jackson. Mr. Grissom remarks in the House of Commons on habeas corpus in the Confederacy. An...

GLC05959.27.13
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 14 (August 6, 1863)]

6 August 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

The Riot in New York - How it served the Negroes, The Fall of Port Hudson, President Davis' Proclamation - Amnesty to Deserters, Important Orders from General Lee and Cooper.

Hon. C.L. Vallandigham addressed the people of Ohio. A manifesto to Mexico...

GLC05959.27.14
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]

20 August 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.

A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...

GLC05959.27.15
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 21 (September 24, 1863)]

24 September 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

The Fight in Culpepper.

An editorial examines Lincoln's comments regarding the fruitlessness of present Southern actions. An article describes the state of the Mississippi River and its ports. Statistics from the 1860 census reveal fears of...

GLC05959.27.16
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 23 (October 8, 1863)]

8 October 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Sufferings of Confederate Prisoners after Gettysburg, Yankee Planters in Louisiana, General Lee's Official Report on Invasion of Pennsylvania.

Several news briefs outline current events in North Carolina. An article describes the sufferings of...

GLC05959.27.17
Collection Item
Newspaper

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 31 (December 3, 1863)]

3 December 1863

Blum, L.V., fl. 1864-1866

Suffering of Soldiers in Bragg's Army, Chickamauga a Month After the Fight.
An editorial deplores the practice of kidnapping free white men for conscription. A brief article describes the desolation of harvest and land near Richmond. Governor Vance...

GLC05959.27.18