Richmond WHIG

Abstracts: 2

2301

Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 November 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2301 - L Nov. 30; ed:2/1 - The theory that the recent attempt to burn
New York was made by Rebel emissaries from Richmond is proved by more
recent revelations.
A few weeks ago the Richmond WIIIG suggested a scheme for burning
"one of the chief cities of America."
The WHIG wrote "Nothing could be easier"... "that the men to execute
the work are already there"..." that 20 men with plans all pre-concerted
and means provided, selecting some dry windy night, might fire Boston
in a 100 places" and that "New York is worth 20 Richmonds."
It then recommended an appropriation of $1,000,000 by the rebel author-
ities for the "hiring of a gang of trusty and intelligent incendiaries."
(6)

Wars / Civil War

Index terms:

Boston, Mass.; Chattanooga, Tenn.; New York city; Richmond Va.; Richmond WHIG

2667

Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 June 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2667 - L June 15; ed: 2/3 - The Richmond WHIG writes that the people at
home are gossiping about the drunkenness of Generals "Blank and Dash."
It seems that it is the habit of both these distinguished officers
to get drunk whenever they can procure the liquor, which they always
contrive to do on the eve of an important engagement.
"The public, seldom willing to turn a deaf ear to slanders of any
kind, seems, we regret to observe, to find a special charm in the ac-
cusations against military men." - (11)

Wars / Civil War / Receptions and Celebrations

Index terms:

Richmond Va.; Richmond WHIG