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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1861
Page
9
A long set of excerpts discusses Southern secession pressures led by South Carolina and Georgia, with mention of Fort Sumter, Major Anderson, and Floyd arming the South. It notes Republican resistance, possible troop movements, and varied regional reactions including Washington demonstrations and press opinions.
The Albany Atlas argues Buchanan policy weakness and urges firm federal action to defend public property and forts. Democrats in New York push measures to reinforce the Union, including militia use and a $10,000,000 armament plan, warning secession must be rejected.
Washington reports states plan to seize forts at Pensacola Key West and others and garrison them. Georgia forts seized by Governor Brown order. South Carolina officials call President's note dismissal a declaration of war and depart for home. Evidence mounts of secessionists plotting to seize Washington to block Lincoln’s inauguration. Maryland and Virginia drill 5000 men under regular army. Buchanan vows to collect Charleston revenues with Ancasta ready. Baltimore business leaders back Maryland state legislature refiring. Alabama congressman Pugh returns home.
From California and Wilmington to Delaware and Charleston on January 3–4, reports describe Union preservation efforts amid secession pressures. The Delaware House rejects Mississippi’s secession remedies while Delaware Senate and Governor Pickens restructure South Carolina’s cabinet duties including war, treasury, and interior posts.
The War Department rescission of the removal order for the cannon at the Allegheny Arsenal was announced with strong satisfaction. In Omaha on January 4 the Nebraska House of Representatives, on motion of Geo Downs, passed a resolution sending greeting and thanks to someone, and wishing a happy New Year.
Reports from multiple places describe a possible forcible seizure of the Washington government by March. The article notes President Buchanan’s inactivity, militia readiness in the District, and warnings of secessionist action in Georgia, Charleston, and New York. It also mentions Forts and arsenals changing hands and prominent figures reacting to the crisis.
Reports from Mount and Avocry describe Fort Morgan capture by Mobile troops and ceremonies honoring Maj. Anderson. Nashville workers condemn secession and urge loyalty to the Union. resolutions call for unity and repeal of Northern Personal Liberty Bills.
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