Fascinating video, as usual. I'm delighted to have found your channel, with all it's "you are there" details. I hear "calvary" and "cavalry" often used interchangeably these days. Has this usage become a part of the modern lexicon? I've heard many military men using calvary that way, as well. Thanks. I really appreciate your work.
This story reminds me of how my Grandmother's father was killed. During a 1908 rabbit hunting trip, a hunter tripped and his shotgun went off and blasted him in the heart ripped out the left side of his chest. I have the newspaper story from 1908, it states "he fell forward, without uttering a sound, and everyone present knew that life was extinct". My Grandma was only 1 year old when she lost her Dad. (Andersonville, Indiana, 1908)
I assume the news was carried by wire in Morse code. Was the article sent in its entirety or written on the receiving end the after receiving key words or facts?
The whole incident is a study in perspective and proves that victors write the history books. Ellsworth invaded a private residence with a group of armed Zoaves to impose his will and ego on the occupants. Lost his life to hubris. Far easier to walk past that flag but he just couldn't and so he paid the price, as did the owner of the house who did not leave his residence to attack Ellsworth. I am curious as to how the southern papers explain the whole thing.
The only ego and hubris which had anything to do with Ellsworth's death was the ego of the Confederacy's leaders and the self-destructive hubris which underlay the Confederate revolt. The flag on the hotel was the banner of an illegal government in rebellion against the United States. Ellsworth was an officer of the United States Army, sworn to uphold the laws and the Constitution which the Confederacy was rebelling against. Ellsworth and the other Federal troops present would have been remiss in their sworn duty if they had not taken the flag down.
@@TerryDowne The ego and hubris existed on both sides with the only difference being the north had more of it. Did the Constitution allow for free speech in 1861? I think it did. Ellsworth invaded a private residence to impose his will and found out that he met someone who was willing to die for his principles. Fkd around and found out as the kids say today.
@@npdcpa Flying the flag of an illegal and hostile government cannot be considered a legitimate expression of free speech during wartime. We did not allow the Nazi flag to be flown here during WWII. Did the Confederacy allow the loyal East Tennesseans to display the Stars and Stripes? And you cannot have it both ways. As Ben Butler pointed out, If the Confederacy was indeed an independent nation, as it claimed to be, then none of the laws or constitutional protections of the United States applied to it, so there was no basis for complaint.
If my memory serves me right, and it may not be, Ellsworth was a friend to President Lincoln (?)
Fascinating video, as usual. I'm delighted to have found your channel, with all it's "you are there" details. I hear "calvary" and "cavalry" often used interchangeably these days. Has this usage become a part of the modern lexicon? I've heard many military men using calvary that way, as well. Thanks. I really appreciate your work.
Yeah, that drives me a little crazy. Two distinct words.
only buffoons say "calvary"@@dadsongs
I suspect you'll find those misspeaking are coming from a religious background. Sounds to me like a Southern Baptist...heh.
@@thomashazlewood4658 Yeah. Kinda fits. "Calvary to the rescue!"
The telegraph allowed the account of the event to travel faster than the story of the event could be set and printed up.
This kind always dies fast. Impulsive........
Thanks for the interesting video.
Kate Hewitt, who was engaged to Major General John Fulton Reynolds, was a cousin to Elmer Ellsworth.
This story reminds me of how my Grandmother's father was killed. During a 1908 rabbit hunting trip, a hunter tripped and his shotgun went off and blasted him in the heart ripped out the left side of his chest. I have the newspaper story from 1908, it states "he fell forward, without uttering a sound, and everyone present knew that life was extinct". My Grandma was only 1 year old when she lost her Dad. (Andersonville, Indiana, 1908)
Only person of "our side"
Com' on man!
I recall seeing a painting that depicts this incident.
I assume the news was carried by wire in Morse code. Was the article sent in its entirety or written on the receiving end the after receiving key words or facts?
Good question. This information was not included in the article. Do you know what the common practice was during this period?
Walt Whitman one worked for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle prior to the war.
The whole incident is a study in perspective and proves that victors write the history books. Ellsworth invaded a private residence with a group of armed Zoaves to impose his will and ego on the occupants. Lost his life to hubris. Far easier to walk past that flag but he just couldn't and so he paid the price, as did the owner of the house who did not leave his residence to attack Ellsworth. I am curious as to how the southern papers explain the whole thing.
The only ego and hubris which had anything to do with Ellsworth's death was the ego of the Confederacy's leaders and the self-destructive hubris which underlay the Confederate revolt. The flag on the hotel was the banner of an illegal government in rebellion against the United States. Ellsworth was an officer of the United States Army, sworn to uphold the laws and the Constitution which the Confederacy was rebelling against. Ellsworth and the other Federal troops present would have been remiss in their sworn duty if they had not taken the flag down.
@@TerryDowne The ego and hubris existed on both sides with the only difference being the north had more of it. Did the Constitution allow for free speech in 1861? I think it did. Ellsworth invaded a private residence to impose his will and found out that he met someone who was willing to die for his principles. Fkd around and found out as the kids say today.
@@npdcpa Flying the flag of an illegal and hostile government cannot be considered a legitimate expression of free speech during wartime. We did not allow the Nazi flag to be flown here during WWII. Did the Confederacy allow the loyal East Tennesseans to display the Stars and Stripes? And you cannot have it both ways. As Ben Butler pointed out, If the Confederacy was indeed an independent nation, as it claimed to be, then none of the laws or constitutional protections of the United States applied to it, so there was no basis for complaint.
@@TerryDowne yooo, context? when did ben butler say that
Dang you write as if you lost your slaves. Completely overlooking traitors to the United States. Why wouldn’t the military take action?
Get to the STORY
I feel it is important to set up the narrative and provide context so that the story is more meaningful.
The city of Alexandria Va. has removed all plaques and markers pertaining to this incident.
Of course, erasing of our history is in vogue.
Someday there won't even be any record of this war remaining. Anyone tell me why?