Capture of Jeff Davis... The end of the Civil War...
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May 17, 1865
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, May 17, 1865
* Jefferson Davis captured
* End of the Civil War
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the press was raided by a hateful mob.
Among the ftpg. articles are: "Sermons on the Assassination" "Save Us From Our Friends" "The Conspiracy Trials" "The Slavery Question Settled in North Carolina" & more. Inside pages have a wealth of great content including: "The Tricks Of Tyrants" "A Wail From the Neglected" "Capture of Jefferson Davis" "The War News" "The Alleged Conspiracy" "The News of Lee's Surrender" "Joe Johnston's Farewell to His Army" and much more.
Complete in 8 pages and in great condition.
* Jefferson Davis captured
* End of the Civil War
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It insisted that slavery could not be prohibited by law. So obnoxious was this paper to Unionists that it was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the press was raided by a hateful mob.
Among the ftpg. articles are: "Sermons on the Assassination" "Save Us From Our Friends" "The Conspiracy Trials" "The Slavery Question Settled in North Carolina" & more. Inside pages have a wealth of great content including: "The Tricks Of Tyrants" "A Wail From the Neglected" "Capture of Jefferson Davis" "The War News" "The Alleged Conspiracy" "The News of Lee's Surrender" "Joe Johnston's Farewell to His Army" and much more.
Complete in 8 pages and in great condition.
Category: Yankee
