Recipient of the S.A. Cunningham Award for Best SCV Newsletter. General James Longstreet Born: January 8, 1821 Died: January 2, 1904

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1 Recipient of the S.A. Cunningham Award for Best SCV Newsletter General James Longstreet Born: January 8, 1821 Died: January 2, 1904 Longstreet was one of the foremost Confederate generals of the American Civil War and the principal subordinate to General Robert E. Lee, who called him his "Old War Horse." He served under Lee as a corps commander for many of the famous battles fought by the Army of Northern Virginia in the Eastern Theater, but also with Gen. Braxton Bragg in the Army of Tennessee in the Western Theater. Biographer and historian Jeffry D. Wert wrote that Longstreet, "was the finest corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia; in fact, he was arguably the best corps commander in the conflict on either side." Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans "To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish." Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee Commander General United Confederate Veterans I salute the Confederate flag with affection, reverence, & undying devotion to the Cause for which it stands. In this issue: - Updates From Headquarters - Important Messages from SCV Headquarters - Who are your Confederate Ancestors? Featuring Dennis Adams' Ancestor - Confederate Profiles - New Recipe - Essays from the Camp: Pope Pius IX and the Confederacy - A special article on Colonel James Rose NEVER STAND AND TAKE A CHARGE... CHARGE THEM TOO. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 1

2 Bradford/Rose Headquarters Camp Website: Camp Facebook: Camp Youtube: Vaughn s Brigade Website: Commander Roy S. Lovin, Jr lovinsound@frontiernet.net It was certainly great to see everyone at the meeting last Saturday. Please remember Sharon Snoe and family as they cope with the loss of compatriot Roy Snoe. As discussed in the meeting pertaining to everything going on right now across the south, we are asked to just stand down and be aware of our surroundings. Commander Patterson with the Tennessee Division has asked for everyone to lay low and follow the chain of command if you have a problem. As with what happened in 2015 with the shooting in Charleston SC, right now is the time to stay calm and do not drag our organization into the mix. If you have any questions on this please feel free to contact me. My number is (865) Please remember the next meeting will be September 16 at 6 pm at the Talley Ward building and this will be our camp elections for our officers for the next 2 years. Only members in good standings can vote and you must be present. I hope to see everyone then. Sincerely Roy S Lovin Jr Camp Commander Bradford Rose Camp 1638 WAR MEANS FIGHTING, AND FIGHTING MEANS KILLING. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 2

3 BRADFORD/ROSE HEADQUARTERS Compatriots and friends, What a great crowd we had at our last meeting this past Saturday! Thank you David Chaltas (General Lee) for bringing us some encouraging words during these troublesome times. Don't forget that camp elections will be held for the next 2year term at our September 16 meeting (Talley-Ward Building, 6pm). Only camp members in good standing (dues paid) may vote and you must be present to vote. Camp picnic to be held on September 30, start time to be announced. Thank you for all you do Lt. Commander Kevin Witherell kwitherellscv@yahoo.com Kevin 2nd Lt. Commander Jordy Barnette jbarnette1994@gmail.com It seems every time you look around something goes wrong. We have lost fellow camp members and friends recently and with all the destruction of our heritage it's hard to stay positive. The only thing I know is to keep the faith. We can't keep fighting if we just give up. Don't think for one second we are not still in this. You have to unplug and stay away from the liberal media for a while. We need clear heads. Last week I was showing my sheep at a fair when a man who knew nothing about livestock cussed me out and tried to accuse me of animal abuse. The liberals are out in full force. If you know me, then you know I love my animals and it really hurt for someone who didn't know me to just throw insults at me, but I stayed calm and after I found out that there was no talking to him I just let him continue his rant until the cops removed him. Many other people could see I was upset so I turned his ignorance into and opportunity to educate. I had many people say that they loved how I was the bigger man. Turn ignorance into education. Keep praying and keep the faith.. IT IS GOOD THAT WAR IS SO HORRIBLE, OR WE MIGHT GROW TO LIKE IT. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 3

4 Bradford/Rose Camp Calendar September 9, 2017 Camp Calendar Memorial Dedication at Bean s Station Cemetery at 1 p.m. Color Guard will be present along with community members and the Camp has been asked to have a presence. All are welcome to attend! September 9, 2017 Marker dedication for Pvt. Samuel M. Pate, honoring two other Confederate graves at Arcadia Methodist Cemetery, Kingsport. Sponsored by The Tipton Camp, Wild Mountain Roses OCR, and the Pate family. September 16, 2017 CAMP MEETING WILL BE ON THE 3RD SATURDAY THIS MONTH DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICT. AS ALWAYS WE WILL BE AT TALLEY-WARD BUILDING AT 6PM. September 18, 2017 Battle of Blountville Sign Dedication, Hwy 394 in Blountville at1:30 a.m. The Blountville Camp has been a benefactor for this project and will be in attendance. September 23, 2017 Pine Fest in White Pine, TN September 29-October 1, 2017 Battle of Blountville September 30, 2017 Camp picnic at Longstreet Museum October 7, 2017 Union County Heritage Festival in Maynardville, TN. January 20, th Anniversary Lee/Jackson Celebration hosted by Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp in Knoxville. July 2018 SCV National Reunion in Franklin, TN I AM WITH THE SOUTH IN LIFE OR DEATH, IN VICTORY OR DEFEAT. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 4

5 NEWS FROM THE FRONT: BRADFORD/ROSE CAMP Camp Elections in September Our Camp will hold Camp Officer Elections at our next scheduled meeting on Saturday, September 16th at Talley-Ward. Please make sure to be in attendance!! SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 5

6 NEWS FROM THE FRONT: BRADFORD/ROSE CAMP Southern Heritage Newsletter Wins S.A. Cunningham Award for Best SCV Newsletter with Over 50 Members Our Newsletter won the prestigious S.A. Cunningham Award at the 2017 National Reunion which was held in Memphis this year. CiC Strain presented the award, while the award was accepted on behalf of the Camp by Jason Boshers. S.A. Cunningham was the original editor of the Confederate Veteran magazine published from 1893 through Below is a snapshot of the judging criteria that our newsletter went through to receive this award. Editors or camp commanders who wish to enter any of these contests should set aside a minimum of 4 copies of each issue for judging. An entire year's publications should be sent for judging at one time. Combined newsletters (camp/camp, camp/brigade, camp/division, etc.) are authorized for entry, but may be entered in only one category. Combined camp/camp or camp/brigade newsletters may only be entered for the S. A. Cunningham award. All entries must contain a statement containing the following: (1) Name and location of unit, (2) Size of unit, (3) Publication schedule, (4) Editor s name and address, and (5) For which award the newsletter is being entered. When newsletter judging is opened by an announcement from GHQ, units should forward four copies of each issue to the Awards Committee. This announcement will normally be in May of each year. No entries will be returned. One copy of each newsletter will be sent to the selected judges for consideration; the 4th copy will be displayed at the General Convention. Units that send less than a full year's publication will still be eligible, but will lose points in the judging. Judging will be based on: format/design, camp news, historical content, coverage of SCV National or Division news, and editorials. CiC Strain with Jason Boshers accepting at the National Reunion. Camp Commander Lovin presenting award to Joshua Cameron at August meeting. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 6

7 NEWS FROM THE FRONT: VAUGHN S BRIGADE Message from Billie Joe Holley Men of Vaughn s Brigade, There are three important dates to schedule and participate in, if possible. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m. Marker dedication for Pvt. Samuel M. Pate, honoring two other Confederate graves at Arcadia Methodist Cemetery, Kingsport. Sponsored by The Tipton Camp, Wild Mountain Roses OCR, and the Pate family. Monday, Sept. 18, Battle of Blountville Sign Dedication, Hwy 394 in Blountville. 11:30 a.m. The Blountville Camp has been a benefactor for this project and will be in attendance. The sign is prominent entering Blountville from the north. Sept. 29- Oct. 1, Battle of Blountville. Vaughn's Brigade has been invited to set up recruiting tables, for the event (and sales, I presume). Will be checking on power requirements for Genealogy research. It's an opportunity to further our outreach in the local community as well as with the hundreds of visitors. There is also a Memorial Service for deceased SCV members being planned. Sincerely, Billie Joe Holley NEWS FROM THE FRONT: TENNESSEE DIVISION Message from James Patterson Members of the Tennessee Division, In the aftermath of the march/protest/riot in Charlottesville Virginia, the anti-confederate movement has heated back up here in Tennessee. The news coverage has been on the Forrest bust at the Tennessee State Capitol building, I am afraid there will be others that will be a target. What we need to do is have our members contact their state representatives and let them know that we do not want any monument taken down, period. Also, send letters to all of your local media in support of our Confederate monuments. Be vigilant and keep a continual watch on all monuments in your area, but mostly be safe and aware of your surroundings. A Confederate statue in North Carolina has been pulled down yesterday with a strap by a mob of protesters. In several of the recent instances, for some reason, there is no law enforcement taking action. Whatever you do, make sure that our members are not drawn in to being associated with any radical groups. The next meeting of the Tennessee Historical Commission will be on Friday October 13, 2017 at 9 AM at the McMinn Co. Living Heritage Museum, 522 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN Hopefully several of you will be able to attend. The agenda for the THC meeting has not been set, I will send it out as soon as it is available. Deo Vindice. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, James G. Patterson, Commander Tennessee Division SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 7

8 NEWS FROM THE FRONT: ARMY OF TENNESSEE Message from AoT Commander Larry McCluney Army of Tennessee General Order #1 Larry McCluney, AoT Commander August 21, 2017 To All Division Commanders of the Army of Tennessee, As you know with the past two weeks, our heritage, monuments, and symbols have been under attack, but its not just that, it is the very cultural, historical, and political foundations that this nation was built upon is actually under attack. This past weekend, the GEC met to discuss a plan of action how we as an organization should move forward under these new circumstances that has led to attacks upon our heritage. By the end of the week, Commander-in-Chief Strain will send out a General Order that will be the culmination of that meeting. For now I am asking you to put into action the following request in anticipation of the General Order: #1 Every Division WILL appoint an Public Relations/Communications Officer who will speak on behalf of that Division with the Press. Whether that person is the Division Commander or has the authority to speak for that Division. Commanders please choose this person wisely. He should be well spoken, presentable to the press, can think on his feet for the surprising questions, and intelligent to present a proper message to the press that will not bring shame to the organization. There should also be a back-up person as well. #2 Follow the chain of command ask all your camps to go through the chain of command instead of going straight to the top. The CIC s phone is flooded with calls from our members and YOU as Division Commanders were not even contacted first and are left out of the loop. #3 Ask members not to be confrontational after Charlottesville, VA, our beloved symbols are being dragged through the mud and high jacked by these extremist groups. We do not want our organization to be associated with such activities that will bring shame and dishonor to our organization and our ancestors. #4 Start establishing grassroots connections with our veterans groups, community groups, and historical societies because this is not an attack on just Confederate monuments and memorials, but theirs as well as can be seen from recent actions in Washington DC and other parts of the nation #5 Be prepared to give as we all know everyone s finances are strained, but can you not give a little to your organization to defend our ancestor s good name? Remember they gave all for us. #6 Recruit/ Retain It is time for renewals we need everyone on board and more. #7 Please use common sense on Social Media Loose Lips Sinks Ships they use to say in World War II. Our enemies are watching and are very sophisticated in social media and the internet. In other words, they are watching us on the Camp, Brigade, Division, Army, and Organization level pages. They are preparing to counter every move we are making. Think before you hit that button to post. Once its out there, you cannot take it back and it will cause irreparable damage to our Cause if not cost us the battle. Do not let the enemy know in advance what we are planning to do. #8 Lines of Communication If your division does not already have a line of communication to disseminate to the Brigades and Camps quickly, please create one NOW! #9 Pray Pray for the leaders of our organization and the organization itself as well as for our nation itself that the right decisions are being made and that sense will be made of this chaos. Deo Vindice, Larry McCluney, AoT Commander SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 8

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12 THIS MONTH IN THE WAR FOR SOUTHERN INDEPENDENCE HISTORY September 2 September 1 September 1 September 3-4 Battle of Dry Wood Creek Battle of Chantilly Battle of Devil s Backbone Battle of Berryville Missouri Virginia Arkansas Virginia September 10 September September 3-5 September 19 Battle of Carnifex Ferry Battle of Harper s Ferry Battle of Whitestone Hill Battle of Opequon West Virginia West Virginia North Dakota Virginia September Battle of Cheat Mountain West Viriginia September Battle of Munfordville Kentucky September 8 Second Battle of Sabine Pass Texas September 10 September 2-22 Battle of Fisher s Hill Virginia September 27 September Battle of Lexington September 14 Battle of South Mountain Battle of Bayou Fourche Arkansas Battle of Fort Davidson Missouri Missouri September 17 Battle of Liberty Missouri September 19 Battle of Barbourville Maryland September 17 Battle of Sharpsburg Maryland September Battle of Shepherdstown September Battle of Davis s Crossroads Georgia September Battle of Chickamauga Georgia/Tennessee September Battle of Chaffin s Farm Virginia September 30- Oct. 2 Battle of Peeble s Farm Virginia Kentucky West Virginia September 22 September 19 Battle of Iuka Mississippi Battle of Blountville Tennessee September 29 Battle of Stirling s Plantation September 23 Louisiana Battle of Wood Lake Minnesota September 24 Battle of Sabine Pass Texas September 30 Battle of Newtonia Missouri SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 12

13 FACES AND PLACES: COLONEL JAMES G. ROSE Original article by Howard Hill, Morristown Daily Gazette Mail, July 18, 1972 Reprinted with permission from the Hamblen Heritage published by the Hamblen County Genealogical Society Judge Rose was born in Tazewell, TN, September 1, There and in the small town of Sneedville, he spent his childhood. In his teens, he attended Emory and Henry College, but in 1858 he left to enter the Tennessee Legislature, taking the oath of office for two years and then resigned to study Law with his uncle, Gen. Arnold in Greeneville, TN. He was admitted to the Bar before the beginning of the War Between the States. Immediately at the beginning of the war, young Rose organized the first Company from Hancock County and became Captain of the 29th Tennessee Cavalry. He served in this capacity for one year and then became a Colonel in the 61st Tennessee Infantry. He served with distinction at the Battle of Fishing Creek and other engagements and was wounded at the siege of Vicksburg. While recovering, Vicksburg fell to the Union forces. Shortly afterwards, Col. Rose was out on parole until an exchange of officers held as prisoners could be arranged between the two opposing armies. He then resumed command of his regiment, part of Gen. Carter s Division. His leadership and extreme bravery merited the respect, and love of his entire Company, evidenced by excerpts from a poem written by one of his men and published following the conferring of the first Cross of Honor bestowed upon him and his Company: An Honor to all this Cross will be; But Honor and more it means to me; A son of the South, my dearest boast; It s just that I fought, though all was lost; As one of that glorious gallant host; That marched with Lee; My friend, Jim Rose, was Colonel then; A comrade and friend to all his men; And many a time the Rebel yell; Was shouted above the battle s hell; As wavering ranks before us fell like yellowing grain; And once when a shell shattered my knee; Still crooked my leg is, you can see; So thickly the foe around us came; That back, sir, we went, but not in shame; And from the carnage, smoke and flame; Jim carried me! On October 28, 1864, while endeavoring to check a retreat, Col. Rose s horse was shot from under him and he was captured near Morristown. Here he was taken prisoner and sent to Chattanooga to await deportation to prison camp. While there, a Union friend, peculiarly enough, asked about his financial condition. Col. Rose had only Confederate notes, worthless in a Northern prison. The friend insisted that he take $30.00 in Federal Currency. He placed the money inside the lining of his boots, re-sewing the slit he had made. Shortly the prisoners were on their way to Johnson s Island on the shores of Lake Erie. They were traveling through southern Indiana, the guard was dozing and giving his baggage to some friends, Col. Rose went into the wash room of the car. He tied his army blanket around his head and plunged through the window. When consciousness came to him, he was sitting in a small store in a small town his hands bleeding and his knees skinned and muddy. Gradually he recalled the experience of his escape from the train. No one seemed to notice him, he quietly slipped out the door and walked up the railroad track. Coming to a small clothing store, he remembered the $30 in his boot. He purchased a civilian overcoat and tucked his trousers in his boots thus concealing his uniform. He found out where he was and walked the distance between the Indiana town and Louisville, KY, which was unfortunately in the hands of the Union army. He didn't know this and was halted by a guard and taken to headquarters and questioned. Eventually his guileless manner and youthful face deceived his captors and he was dismissed. As he started down the road, the guard called him back, reexamined him and unbuttoned his overcoat. My God, he exclaimed, a Rebel Colonel in full uniform. I think you are a damned Rebel spy. Col. Rose replied, I am not a spy. I am an escaped prisoner. He proved the truth of his statement by reciting the facts of his passage through the city, giving the date and hour when he and his companions were there and referred to the description that was taken of him. Thus, by the barest chance, Col. Rose escaped execution as a Confederate spy! While a prisoner at Johnson s Island, one of those angels of compassion and mercy who existed both in the Northern and Southern armies and who lent their spiritual and material aid to soldiers of both armies gave him an exquisitely hand tooled leather bound Bible with the following hand written on the flu-leaf: With many kind wishes to Colonel Rose, signed, Fanny Dailey. He never knew who she was, but the Bible, was later given to his daughter, Lily Rose, as a reward for excellence in spelling. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 13

14 FACES AND PLACES: COLONEL JAMES G. ROSE Original article by Howard Hill, Morristown Daily Gazette Mail, July 18, 1972 Reprinted with permission from the Hamblen Heritage published by the Hamblen County Genealogical Society A fellow prisoner constructed a camera of an old tomato can and other materials and made daguerreotypes of the prisoners. One was made of Col. Rose and is in the possession of Mrs. George F. Smith, as well as the Bible. Years later in a meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy in Bristol, Lily Rose, by chance met the man who took the picture! After the war, Colonel Rose located in Jonesville, VA where he remained two years. There he was married to Virginia Josephine Thomas. He then removed to Missouri with his wife and daughter. However, he developed malaria and decided to return to Tennessee. He was persuaded to remain in Morristown. Then began his distinguished career as a jurist. In 1878, first by appointment then by election, over a strong majority of opposite political faith, he became Judge of the 2nd Judicial District of Tennessee. He held that position for ten years and in 1888, he was unanimously nominated to make the race for Congress, but failing health forced him to decline the offer. Later Judge Rose became the first President of the Board of Education in Morristown. Rose School, the first High School in the city was name for him. Also Judge Rose became the first President of the first bank established in Morristown called the old Lookout Bank. Judge Rose died June 5, 1903, honored as a gallant soldier, an eminent jurist, a loyal friend, and above all, a Christian gentleman. The only direct descendants of Judge Rose living today (1972) are his grand niece, Mrs. George F. Smith, Mrs. Smith s daughter, Mrs. George Keener, and her three children by a former marriage. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 14

15 Who are your brave Confederate Ancestors? Member Name: Dennis Adams Relationship to Confederate Ancestor: 3rd Great Grandfather Confederate Ancestor s Name: William H. Basket Rank, Company and Regiment/Unit: Private, Co. G, 18th Arkansas Infantry How did your Ancestor end the War? Paroled Brief History: Enlisted in Co. G, 18th Arkansas Infantry in Little Rock on March 2, He was 20 years old. William died March 18, 1865 and is buried in McMinn County, Tennessee. Other Confederate Ancestors: G.H. Baskett, Private, Co. C, 45th Tennessee Infantry SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 15

16 Pope Pius IX and the Confederacy from the Catholic Knight Blog One of the most overlooked facts of the American Civil War Era is the sympathy the South gained from Europe's most influential monarch - the pope of Rome. Pope Pius IX never actually signed any kind of alliance or 'statement of support' with the Confederate States of America, but to those who understand the nuance of papal protocol, what he did do was quite astonishing. He acknowledged President Jefferson Davis as the "Honorable President of the Confederate States of America." From this we can glean three things about Pope Pius IX... -He called Jefferson Davis by the customary title "Honorable." -He acknowledged him as president of a nation. -In doing so, he (at least on a personal level) effectively recognized the Confederate States of America as a sovereign entity, separate from the United States of America. News of this reached the North, and the White House was considerably irate about it, prompting a response from the Vatican that the pope's letter did not amount to an "official" recognition in the "formal sense." There are many possible reasons why this pontiff would be sympathetic to the CSA and her president, but the most likely one was that Pope Pius IX recognized in the traditional Christian culture of the South, a mindset opposed to the advance of liberal Modernism. You see it was Pius IX who composed the famous "Syllabus of Errors," which condemned the Modernist philosophies of liberalism, humanism, secularism and marxism. It is speculated that Pius IX saw in the Confederacy a political movement steeped in European Christian tradition, and therefore a potential ally against liberal modernism on the North American continent. Alas, the Confederacy was ultimately defeated, and President Davis was captured. As the 'Deconstruction' of the South commenced, and Davis awaited his trial, it is understandable why the pope would be sympathetic. Pope Pius IX was a revered figure in the post war South. General Robert E. Lee kept a portrait of him in his house, and referred to him as the South's only true friend during her time of need. Both Davis and Lee were Episcopalians, as were many Southerners before the War, a denomination which had many things in common with Catholicism before the 20th century influence of Modernism of course. Davis was frequently visited by Southern Catholic nuns during his imprisonment, who delivered messages for him and prayed for his release. He eventually was released, having never stood trial, on the grounds that he committed no real crime. It is believed the majority of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court at that time acknowledged the right of secession. Southern Americans of today should take comfort knowing that the old Confederacy did have a European friend, and it just happened to be one of the most respected men in the world - not only a head of state, but also the leader of the world's largest Christian religion. The day will come when Pope Pius IX will be canonized as a Saint. He has already been beatified, which puts him well on his way. When that day comes, Southerners will have a special bragging right, not enjoyed by many nations even today. They will not only be able to boast of his sympathies during and after the great War, but they will also have in their collective possession a relic of the man - a hand written letter and autographed photograph. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 16

17 Isham Harris Affiliation: Confederacy Rank: Governor CONFEDERATE PROFILES 1860 but was unsuccessful. Then on April 25, 1861, following the bombardment of Fort Sumter, South Carolina, and the earlier attempt to persuade Tennesseans to secede, Harris pushed through the general assembly an ordinance of independence and another one allying Tennessee with the Confederacy; both won voter approval in a June plebiscite. He raised 100,000 troops for the Confederacy and remained as governor until forced to flee the state after the Union capture of Nashville in Serving in the Confederate army at headquarters of the Army of the West for the last three years of the Civil War, Harris participated in all the important battles in Tennessee and those of the Army of the West except Perryville (1862). Governor and U.S. Senator Isham G. Harris was born near Tullahoma, Franklin County, on February 10, Harris s early business ventures included running several merchandise stores, but in 1841 he obtained admission to the Tennessee bar and quickly acquired a reputation for honesty and legal proficiency. Harris's long political career began with his election to the Tennessee State Senate in The next year, he won election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Reelected in 1850, he declined a third term in order to practice law in Memphis. In 1857, Harris was elected governor of Tennessee. He won reelection in 1859 and Following Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse in April 1865, the impoverished Harris fled south to avoid capture and imprisonment. He escaped to Mexico, where he lived for 18 months before spending a year in England. In 1867 he returned to Memphis to resume his law practice and attempt a political comeback. In 1877, the legislature elected Harris to the U.S. Senate; he won reelection in 1883, 1889, and He became a well-respected and influential member of Congress, supporting southern Democrats and achieving victories for his home state. Harris died in Washington, D.C., on July 8, He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis. Harris urged secession after Abraham Lincoln's election as president in November SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 17

18 Confederate Campfire: Recipes from the War Between the States Sausage and Apples Ingredients: - 1 pound of sausage meat - butter - 3 apples - ½ cup brown sugar - tablespoon of cinnamon This old Virginia dish is easy and delicious. Start with about a pound of sausage meat. Form into patties and fry lightly in a pan until just browned. Remove the sausage, pour out the fat (not in the fire) and melt some butter in the pan, enough to barely cover the bottom. Core and slice three apples to a thickness of about 1/4 inch and place in pan setting it over a low heat. When apples have softened slightly add a half cup of brown sugar and a tablespoon of cinnamon. As soon as the sugar has mixed with the butter and formed a thick syrup add back the sausage and cook for another ten minutes or so. SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 18

19 SOUTHERN HERITAGE VOLUME 24, ISSUE 9 SEPTEMBER 2017 THE EDITOR S THOUGHTS Compatriots, First off I want to say how humbled I am that our Camp received the Best SCV Newsletter Award! It was unexpected to say the least. I appreciate everyone who has contributed cheerfully to the advancement of the newsletter! This award is for the entire Camp to be proud of! I m not going to say too much about all the junk going on with the hoodlums looking to destroy the monuments dedicated to our ancestors. It has weighed heavy on me and seemingly every day it was something new for the entire summer. I had to unplug from the media and just quit listening and reading for a while.these people are animals and will never change. Eventually they will consume each other with their PC culture. I will say I am extremely disappointed in the governor of our great state. Mr. Haslam should be ashamed of himself for caving in to the demands of the crybabies to remove General Forrest from the Capitol. Seemingly he will do anything lately to smack those who voted for him in the face. He surely doesn t represent the conservative values he ran on. I don t think he is worthy to clean the chamber pot of a great man like General Forrest. That goes for Mr. Lamar Alexander and Mr. Bob Corker as well. All of them are equatable to pond scum in my opinion and are pandering to the loudest voices in the room. Clearly we need new representation. I will end with this, as I was coming home on August the 15th I read the post from Commander Lovin about being vigilant in public when wearing a Confederate flag and immediately I thought about my home on which flies the 3rd National and a small garden flag near my mailbox of the Tennessee Battle Flag. I wondered if anyone would be stupid enough while I am not home to try and do something. But when I rounded the curve there she was, caught up in the breeze still on the pole. The small garden flag was still in its place as well. It just made me smile and think about how lucky I am to live where I do. We all watch out for each others homes where I m at. Well my friends, we have to do the same with each other! We must be there for each other and watch the backs of our fellow Compatriots. Lend a helping hand when needed and stand with them during difficult times. That is a duty we can be proud of! Your Servant to the Cause, Joshua F. Cameron Deo Vindice Editor JOSHUA F. CAMERON bosshogg9929@gmail.com Phone: Address: 1090 Rocktown Road Talbott, TN Newsletter Website: SOUTHERN HERITAGE PAGE 1 9