Announcement from South Carolina SCP HQ-
To all memebers of the press-
You are cordially invited to attend the 1st Southern Citizens Party
onvention
tomorrow at 8:00 pm Eastern Time in Atlanta, Georgia.
The party will be adpoting its PLATFORM and nominating a few
people for Governor of their state.
Since the SCP believes that the government should be DECENTRALIZED, the
party ITSELF will also be decentralized. Every state will have its
OWN SCP Office. Currently, Offices are open in South Carolina,
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. Other state
offices are expected to open soon.
The SCP will base its platform on several key issues including-
Rights of the States vs. Rights of the National government
Returning power to the Confederate Congress and the Confederate
population
Right of States to aid in National Defense
Right of States to have more of a say so in National Policy
According to DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, the government cannot govern without
the consent of the people.
Although I hadly think the Confederate National government is very
democratic. It is more
like a monarchy then a democracy.
Write to Matthew Young at [email protected] id you wish to
be included on the SCP Convention mailing list.
There will be food, drink, and entertainment provided.
Hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Matthew Young, Chair
South Carolina SCP Chapter
Greetings Citizens of the South:
Lt General McArdle's HQ
1st Brigade
3rd Division
IX Corps
Army of Maryland
That's a mouthful
23 January, 1862
Annapolis, Maryland
To: General Linneus Ahearn, commanding
Army of the Chesapeake
I was most pleased with your departure from the grounds of my state
capital. I can see that you and your men enjoyed your stay as many windows
are broken and many goods have been reported stolen. I had to detail a
whole regiment to help townspeople take the boards off their windows and
doors.
I feel that I may have rushed you out of the city, Sir. As I was riding
through the streets with my aides, my adjutant Colonel Morris noticed some
clothing and other items heaped in a pile near a corner fountain. Upon
further inspection, we concluded that the items were those of a general
officer in the Confederate army. All items were inscribed with a label
reading: property of L. Ahearn, CSA.
Following is an inventory list of the items you so hastily left behind:
1 CSA general's field jacket
1 pair of trousers
1 yellow sash
1 checkered shirt
1 rusted sword scabbard
1 plumed hat
This last item is now displayed in my personal headquarters at:
http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Quad/1861/trophies.html
I thank you, General, for leaving these "trophies" behind. My officers
and I have had an excellent time forwarding stories of the capture to our
other comrades in the US Army. I look forward to future such surprises.
Regards,
Lt General James McArdle
Commanding, Army of Maryland
January 24th, 1862
Confederate States Navy Headquarters,
New Orleans, LA:
On a typical Louisiana winter day (sunny, hot, humid) Fleet Admiral
Pepper Bradford stood on the dock at the Port of New Orleans, watching
the giant French Frigate Versailles, sails billowing, both the French
and White Flag of Truce flying atop her masts, slowly pulled her way
into the docks.
On hand was the Confederate Naval Brass Band, Louisiana Governor Bill
Schmitt (also a Lt.Commander in the CSN Reserves), and a unit from the
famous Washington Artillery to give a 21 gun salute. Admiral Bradford,
in his best dress greys, medals shining, his precious sword (a gift from
the people of Louisiana) glinting in the sunlight, called the troops to
attention at 10:00 am, and piped to quarters.
From the deck of the Versailles came a French Foreign Legion color
guard, followed by the dignitaries, and Rear Admiral Pierre Renoir. All
were recieved by a rousing rendition of the French National Anthem,
followed by "Our Holy Father", the naval hymn, and the "Bonnie Blue
Flag".
As per the norm, Governor Schmitt did not pass this opportunity up to
make a speech. Sadly, the speech was too long and colorful to be printed
here. He then broke out into a Cajun poem, which brought everyone to
tears (everyone who could speak French that is...which excluded Admiral
Bradford).
In the next few days, several receptions are planned, with meetings
between the Admirals to discuss options for the proposed treaty
enforcement.
Dear Father,
You will have to excuse the vagueness of this letter, as I am
loathe to disclose vital military information. I arrived here, a week ago
with my command and the majority of Cobb's Legion, and I must tell you
that the scenery is breath-taking. The inhabitants of the town are very
generous in their hospitality, and generally make us feel as if we had
never left home.
We have taken up defensive positions around the town, and have
begun fortifying them in order to withstand the inevitable Yankee hordes.
The morale is quite high, and the men go about their work with the
knowledge that their tasks are for the improvement of the cause. We
received the first shipment of the Georgia state insignia, and it is
almost humorous to see the pride which my troops go about wearing them.
Prior to our departure, several ladies from the counties of our regiments
gave the men several beautiful silk flags, which the men take great pride
in, and under which surely we will acheive great things.
Tell Mother not to worry about my studies, as I have dillligently
been pursuing them when time allows. I have recruited several former
professors, who like me were at the university before the outbreak of
hostilities, and together we have started something of a large classroom
for the brigade. Many of the men from Athens and its surrounding counties
were students before the war, and have taken an interest in continuing
their studies. Every evening, before sleep, studies are held in every
company for those who are interested. Indeed, such efforts have earned us
the nickname of the "Student Brigade."
I must now end the letter as I have an early morning meeting with
one of my Colonels at a distant regiment. I leave you confident that we
will prevail in Tennessee, and before long enfore a peace with the North.
Your Son,
Brigadier General Josh Benton