150 Years Ago In Middletown
The Constitution was a weekly newspaper in Middletown, Connecticut, published by Abner Newton. The paper was solidly Republican, although the city was largely Democratic.
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, we have created this blog with excerpts from The Constitution to give a taste of the concerns and preoccupations of Middletown residents during this critical period in history.
Square brackets indicate additions that we have made. ‘This city’ refers to Middletown.
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 31, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 31, 1865 (volume 28, number 1431) The War Ended. It is hardly possible to feel, but nevertheless it is true, that the war is over. The
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 24, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 24, 1865 (volume 28, number 1430) Trial of the Assassins. The evidence taken before the military court, now in session at Washington, for the trial of
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 17, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 17, 1865 (volume 28, number 1429) War News. A dispatch from Gen. Canby says that Dick Taylor surrendered on the 6th inst., with the forces under
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 10, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 10, 1865 (volume 28, number 1428) War News. An order from Gen. Halleck, issued at Richmond, allows all persons, without regard to rank or employment, in
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of May 3, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, May 3, 1865 (volume 28, number 1427) War News. Gen. Halleck, under date April 26, writes that Gens. Meade, Sheridan and Wright are acting under orders to
150 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut … Week of April 26, 1865
From The Constitution, Wednesday, April 26, 1865 (volume 28, number 1426) War News. The rumors which have been circulating for some days about negotiations between Sherman and Johnston have at length