Today is a Sunday. Countless sermons North and South mention the war, whether directly or indirectly. Both sides evoke God’s favor over the other, with black slaves in the South praying that their nation will be conquered by the United States, their only hope for freedom. At the same time, some special events take place…
Henry Clay Fish (1820-1877) is an American (Northern) Baptist clergyman who has pastored in New Jersey since 1846. He has ardently supported the Union effort since the beginning of the great conflict. According to one account, “At the beginning of the civil war he actively supported the National government, spread the flag of the United…
The critical battle for control of Petersburg rages on. Union forces continue expanding their lines, placing greater pressure on Confederate defenders. The trench warfare that is now taking place, a newer development in the war, is becoming an important battlefield strategy for the Union. By pinning down the enemy, the Federals can continue their war…