20 Apr 1861
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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1861
Page
1
Marion Iowa prints a fiery pro Lincoln rally urging arms after Fort Sumter. Citizens praise the proclamation, pledge blood and treasure, raise flags, and vow to strike for liberty and the union against treason. Strong local figures and churches express patriotic fervor.
The Marion Democrat shifts from Southern sympathy to supporting the Northern cause as war looms. The piece argues the editor’s change exposes indecision and criticizes prior praise of the Confederacy, noting the shift amid rising tensions and national divisions.
The President proclaims call up of 75 000 militia to quell armed opposition in the South and enforce federal laws. He directs peaceable retreat of insurgents within twenty days and convokes Congress for July. Reports cite public support in Mount Vernon Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties with local units ready to fight.
Charles Francia Adams is the third Adams to serve as minister to England. He prepares for his mission and received a public dinner invitation signed by notable figures including Quincy Everett Sparks Palfrey and other gentlemen. He declines the dinner due to departure preparations but notes Americans praise those who do their duty.
A man named Tester was stabbed by Clark at Keokuk on the 7th inst. A mob gathered around the assailant and he would have been hanged but for timely interference by law abiding citizens. Tester is not expected to survive. Delhia Tellycar arrested for her husband's murder in Winneshick county. A wild cat was captured in Marshall. A son of E S Noble died after falling into a kettle of boiling liquid. A Tama county boy injured by accidental shotgun discharge. Mrs Pickett of Jefferson county gave birth to quadruplets weighing 8 1 2 pounds each. mother and infants thriving.
An eye witness recounts the opening clash of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. The report describes initial bombardment and the moment fort forces yield, signaling the conflict’s full escalation.
Charleston reports Major Anderson surrendered Fort Sumter after hours of fighting begun April 12. Beauregard accepts terms, flags fly, crowds surge, and Carolinians celebrate a “unconditional surrender” while nine thousand volunteers gather nearby. Union ships and harbor defense noted.
War Department issues a call on state governors to detach quotas for three month infantry service. Quotas vary by state from one to seventeen regiments with a total of 78 801 men. Oath of fidelity to the United States required. mustering rules exclude under 18 or over 45 or weak recruits. Minor note: funds offered by Hon John Covode and Pittsburgh merchants for arming troops.
Senator Douglas met the President to discuss the nation's state. He affirmed support for constitutional functions to preserve the Union and defend the capital, warning the country’s capital is in danger and must be protected. The interview pleased Dabster and sparked town talk about Barnum’s plan for a grand Philadelphia museum following Girard House.
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