Patriotism and Decline Reflected in California Debates
A historical lament on America's fall from first empire status framed by praise for the Union and criticism of disunion moves in California. The piece recalls Washington era leadership, Monroe doctrine responses, and calls for unity while detailing California Assembly resolutions urging enforcement of federal law and restoration of harmony. It notes local tragedy from Lancaster involving a fatal dog bite and a sister’s death amid broader civil tensions.
Gettysburg Community Notes and Local Appointments
In Gettysburg and nearby towns community news highlights church roles and a successful Grand Musical Concert featuring Mrs Mo want and the Quaver Club. The item also notes new appointments including Postmaster at Arendtsville and a new Borough tax collector, plus a school board change.
Sheriff's Sales and War News From Washington
Sheriff Wouf sold property of David Diviney in Menallen to Henry Wolf for 805 dollars and Maria Carver in Gettysburg to Danner and Ziegler for 880 dollars. The Carolinians fear Fort Sumter as war looms with troops and ships being prepared in New York Philadelphia and Charleston Navy Yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Wouf
David Diviney
Menallen Township
Henry Wolf
Maria IB. Carver
Gettysburg
Danner & Ziegler
Jacob Golden
Tyrone Township
Robert Mullin
Washington
New York
Fort Sumter
Nationwide stand against an ultimatum to the North
The Virginia Convention debate warns against a border state ultimatum as a threat to Union. North and South clash over loyalty, constitutional duties, and the idea that peaceful change may be possible only within law. News of Georgia troop requisitions and a Rhode Island Republican win accompany broader tensions.
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Virginia
Union
Free States
Kentucky
Gulf
Washington
Issi
Committee of Thirty Three
Apaws
United States
Congress
The Grand Concert and Strong War News Spirit
The Grand Concert at Obyist Church drew full houses with Mrs. Morant delivering standout performances including Beatrice di Tendu and The Song of the Lark. A second concert followed Friday, heightening the positive reception and praise for the orchestra led by Mr. GC W Exaurr. Simultaneously, reports from the New York Navy Yard, Vera Cruz, and Washington suggest rising tensions as Lincoln and his Cabinet pursue a hard line to enforce laws and reinforce the South, with European powers watching closely and troop movements anticipated along the southern coast. The piece also notes Indian depredations on the Texas border, ongoing smallpox outbreaks, and the death of pugilist John Morriney in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Mowant
Quaver Club
Orchestra of
Gettysburg
C. W. Kaauer
Pennsylvania College
Pest
Beatrice di Tendu
Comer
GC. W. Exaurr
N Y. Navy Yard
United States
Washington
New York
Sumter
Pickens
Misissippi
St. Domingo, &c
Gulf of Mexico
Vera Cruz
South
New York Times
Lincoln
Charleston
Tribune
Gulf
Pensacola
Fort Pickens
Immediate Secession Defeat in Virginia Convention
The Virginia convention rejected the sixth resolution urging an Ordinance of Secession and ratification by voters in May. Debates showed Union sentiment prevailing, with reports of military buildup at Brooklyn Navy Yard and New York stations. Purchases and movements included the Baltic and Ariel steamers, the Powhatan frigate, and preparations for possible blockades and troop dispatches. News also noted Cabinet views favoring peace and no revenue actions in seceded ports, amid cabinet speculation on future leadership changes.
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Cameron
Army
Union
Virginia
Committee On Federal Relations
Mx Gov. Wise
Harvie
garThe
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York
Baltic
Ariel
United States
Powhatan
Sumter
Pickens
Mississippi
Texas
Houston
Seward
Congress
Atlantic
Brazos
Africa
Fort Pickens Likely Destination of Reinforcing Vessels
The article argues that the ships carrying troops and munitions are bound for Fort Pickens on the Gulf coast, not for St Domingo or Key West. It stresses defensive aims, warning that any conflict would be rebel-initiated, and notes strong federal prudence to avoid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Southern Congress
Europe
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Arkansas
Gulf
St. Domingo
Caribbean
Fort Sumter
Fort Pickens
Key West
Tortugas
Fort Morgan
Fort Pulaski
Tejas
Death of Judge McLean in Cincinnati
Dispatch from Cincinnati reports the death of John McLean associate justice of the United States Supreme Court in Cincinnati on Thursday. He served over thirty years on the bench and had held prior posts including Postmaster General and Commissioner of the General Land Office. His passing leaves a vacancy to be filled by Mr. Lincoln and follows a long career marked by eminent judgments and steadfast character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Cincinnati
John McLean
United States Supreme Court
New Jersey
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Congress
Supreme Court of
Monroe
General Land Office
Navy
Jackson
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Gloomy Prospect of Southern Loan and War News
A Philadelphia North American correspondent warns that the Southern Confederacy faces shaky finances for a $15 million loan as it seeks new funding methods. He cites depleted North-South credit, looming May assemblies, and costly military needs, with warnings of devalued currency and possible forced loans. Reports from New York note California gold shipments and Mexican troop activity near Brownsville, while Charleston rumors threaten Fort Sumter as troop movements mount toward Fort Pickens. A York man’s body is found in Codoras Creek, and U S Senators are elected in Kansas and California.
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Washington
Philadelphia
South
Southern Confederacy
Les
South Carolina
Congress
Montgomery
Charleston
Associated Press
Major Anderson
Fort Sumter
Fort Pickens
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Lancaster Express
Vittle
Giibelsdwats
Ceytysburg
Sunyock
First Lutheran Church
St. James
St. James Church
Schllacker
West Pennsylvania Lutheran Synod
aar-Connellis B. Tangs
Msq
Arendtsville
Geonce W. Rex, Esq
Middletown
Kar
Joan Carr
Rowart Sixaps
Joan I[otrzworra
Borough of
Jesse. Newmas
Yount's
Tapper
Davia
Georgia
Bannera
Agr A
John Flynn
St. James’ S Witch
Northern Central Railway
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Senate of Massachusetts
Wanston
Mareksburg
Pennsylvania
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Corpus Christi
PriLavenpara
Board of Health
Lazarette
John Morriney
North
Milleon
Norfolk
Chase
Supreme Bench
Treasury Department
Robert @. Sudenck
Borussia
Syria
Tmly
Bosnia
Herzegovina
New Zealand
Mataukoeiko
Perk
Sanford
Belgium
Confederate States
Northern Light
Central
South America
New Orleans
Ampudia
Brownsville
Matamoras
Mexico
Star of the West
Empre City
Coatzacoalcos
Indigoola
Thomas Ilzenfritz
York
Codoras Creek
Messrs. Lane
Pomera
U. S
Legislatura
Kansas
Larty
Mr. McDougal
Legislature
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