Town appoints Gurley and Hoxie to federal posts
Davenport based W IE Gurley is named U S District Attorney and Des Moines lawyer TH M Hoxie is appointed Marshal. The report cites strong testimony to their worth and ability. Capt Fox reports Fort Sumter supplies suffice until April 15 and possible reinforcement or strategic action. Sumter may be abandoned or civil war could begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. IE. FP. Gurley
Davenport
U.S
TH. M. Hoxie
Des Moines
Capt. Fox
Lincoln
Fort Sumter
Maj. Anderson
Sumter
Charleston
Anderson
Fort Moultrie
Debates on County Court Naturalization Jurisdiction
The piece argues County Courts now broadly exercise naturalization jurisdiction, easing citizenship for foreign-born residents who can apply locally. It notes local Pride and historical reminiscences, with commentary on secession era tensions and editorials about national events and fires in Missouri.
Slave Oaths and Confederate Debt Headlines From Civil War Echoes
The piece roasts rumors that the Constitution upholds slavery and argues for abolition, cites fugitive slave rendition, and mocks political leaders. It reports Confederate debt plans, subscription details, and notes on Union generals with sharp opinions from Southern papers.
Hazel Ridge School Exhibition Readings Spark County Emulation
Miss Sanan A. Bexroiet of Marion Township read her original essay at the Hazel Ridge School exhibition on the evening of the 18th. The piece, praised as first rate, also offers pointed criticisms of the views held by many young men, aiming to inspire student emulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ys Yoowina
Sanan A. Bexroiet
Marion Township
Hazel Ridge
Age of Improvement Sparks Mixed Public Debate
A lengthy piece argues this era is an age of improvement for both men and women, citing steam power, telegraphy, and social changes. It contrasts old and new fashions of courtship and friendship, questions the depth of social progress, and notes political and international concerns including Virginia secession sentiment and a U S Senate mediation proposal.
Government Appointments Fill Wide Range of Posts
A broad list of government appointments and nominations is announced, naming numerous individuals across departments and regions. Appointees include clerks in the Interior Department, diplomats, consuls, postmasters, marshals, and judges, with several ministers to foreign nations and commissioners to various offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Alexander Leib
Hirjah Mayhew
Iieliana
HL. Stanton
Iowa
John M. Iloy
Minois
J. L. Mills
Ohie
Interior Department
Alexander
Jas. S
Urrikon
Mlrsha O. Crosby
Wm. T
Dayton
New Jersey
France
Benj. W. Trumbull
Omaha
N.7
Wm. A. Howard
Detroit
Michigan
W. S. Thayers
New York
Reypt
Patrick J. Dirne
Cork
Dr. Leech
Indiana
Englands
Wa. H. Carter
Ohio
Marine Corps
C.F. Bervks
Marsal
Minnesota
John Lockwood
Milwaukee
Elias W. Leavenworth
New Grenadie
C. W Davis
Maryland
Calvin Hudson
Vesta Rien
Chas. Ilowe
Key West
Sam't Lang
Lahnimeas
Chas
L. Wilson
Minais
London
Wao
Pennington
Paris
John Edgar
Tennessee
St. Thomas
J. W. Nye
Nevada
James L. Anderson
Hamburg
Francis WH. Moody
Little Rock
Arkansas
Lieut
Sfartshuff
W.N. Huntington
Galena
David
Dubuque
PF. Abraham
Burlington
Ionas
G. von Bonhorst
Pittsburgh
D. Ge. Rose
WL I Gurley
Town
Geo A. Nourse
Lev Ormour
C. Townsend
Stoughton
Mich
Francis M. Case
New Ministers to Foreign Courts Praised by Washington Editors
The Washington Star notes elevated American representation abroad with new ministers to Mogland Frange Sare dinia Spain and Mexico. It lauds W. Davros Marsh Chavin Corwin and Webb as capable diplomats. criticizes Paull Ner as evasive. It also claims secession era postage and export duty reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bue
Cuannes Peancis Apens
Mogland
United Sat
United States
Wat. Davros
Frange
Paull ‘Ner
Guion
Mfr
Unyton
Grenan P. Margn
Vermont
Saredinia
Marsh
Turkey
Greece
Victor Emanuel
Cassis M. Chav
Spain
Thomas Corwin
Mexico
Tau
Corwin
Gun. Webb
Constantinople
Europa
Confederacy
Confederate States
Middle States
Washington Star
Cabinet backs withdrawal of Major Anderson at Fort Sumter
March 16 dispatch reports a special Cabinet Council heavy with debate over Sumter. Presidents and ministers weigh withdrawal versus starvation while Major Anderson’s bread and rice supplies edge toward depletion. The piece notes nine sittings and expert input from Gen Scott Prof Bache and naval authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutsatow
Anderson
Fort Sumter
Ciena
Scott
Totten
Congress
Cov
Pickens
Bache
Engineer Corps
War Department
Military roll and secession era dispatches in Charleston paper
The item lists South Carolina military ranks and personnel from colonels to privates, with a note on Governor and legislative influence. It reports rumors of Union ships carrying arms to ports Caswell and Johnson, and plans to garrison Virginian and North Carolina forts for a year, plus Norfolk and Key West strategic aims. It also debates abolitionist definitions from The Southern Literary Messenger and ministerial travel plans amid secession tensions.
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Richmond
New York
South
Charleston
Caswell and
Johnson
North Carolina
Scott
Col. Totten
Virginian
Norfolk
Seaboard
Jerato Stautes
Key West
Gulf Coast
Washington
Baltimore
Potomine
St. Louis
Southern Literary Messenger
Credd
Ben Sanuela & Co
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Towa
Astern Agen
Jo, Leverich
Linn County
New Orleans
Marion Democrat
Fort Sunren
Geonce Grasaen
Saxoursion
San Jacinto
Holmes Ane
Seward
Fixtra
Patterson Brothers
Missouri
Democrite
The
Register
Mr. Calhoun
Mr. Lincoln
Calhoun
T.R
Plagerius Sovinsan
Gus
Scott Witrrsep
Florida
Tallehusse
General Scott
Huse
Rascal
Hawa
Epokeo
Cielestan
Eine Cotton
NY Tribune
Rufus A. Lockwood
Tly Country
Col. Fremont
Supreme Court
Lockwood
Central America
Capt
Herndon
Charleston Mercury
Lovis Hills
Isaac Newton
Robert Fulton
Benjamin Franklin
Indies
Tain
Chen
Jefferson
Charlestown
Virginia
Union Party
Great Britain
San Juan
Vancouver
Sound
Switzerland
Sweden
Holland
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cameron
Blair
Walles
Tyne Stickers
D. K. Cnrtter
Nebraska
Waterloo
Farley
Anamosa
Kof Hinton
Cedar Rapids
Marcugo
Wilton Junction
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Eddyville
Madison
Scott and
South Carolina
Dudbuyne Times
Jorf
J.B. W. Harris
Youih
Toeth
MEX
Goat Congress
J. B. W. Harris & Co
Tron
Warn
Marion Mills
POR Manufacturing
Fleigh Wines
Bors Cale, de
Phillip Reily
Samson
Hag
Woril Sbatienson
Elry Wade
Boulder Township
Valug
Ling County
Lowa
Boulder
Linn Qo
Tore
Wes Wand
Geldam
S P. Kennedy
Guazier
Mala
Merion
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