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Newspaper
Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph
Location
Pomeroy, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1861
Page
2
In a wartime editorial, the paper argues revolutions test nations yet often strengthen government. It praises the Union, condemns rebellion, and urges citizens to defend the flag. Reports from Meigs County detail volunteer recruitment, a candlelight gathering, and widespread loyalty across parties to uphold the Constitution and the nation.
In early war fervor a Meigs County speaker calls on citizens to form a home guard, stock powder and lead, enroll volunteers, and stand ready as threats from Confederates loom. Reports from Marietta and Athens note volunteers marching, enlisting in Ohio State Guard, and local funds raised to support families of service members.
Intense excitement grips Baltimore as martial law is enforced and volunteers flood the city. Barricades are reported, bridges on key lines burned, and Northern troops debated amid declarations from officials.
From Columbus reports 10 companies at Camp Jackson totaling 855 men with more expected. Schneider's Columbus Steuben Guards 88 Lanston's Covington Blues 84 and part of Turner's Montgomery Guard join. Third and Fifth regiments to organize Tuesday. Col Mansfield to muster them. Governor Dennison declines colored companies. Surgeons push for regiments. Col Whittlesey named Assistant Quarter Master General. First all second Ohio regiment at the State Capital sworn in and armed awaiting War Department orders. Gov Dennison to ask Legislature to完善 militia details. Dispatches flood in with offers of companies. Union sermonsStrong praising Curtin’s Ohio troops. Camp sermons for soldiers.
The Mobile Mercury reports alleged reliable telegrams about reinforcements at Fort Pickens and a scheduled assault at about midnight. A force of five hundred men, including Mississippi Ninth and Tenth Mississippi troops, were said to be assembled to storm the fort, with preparations described and leaders named, though one leader’s identity remains uncertain.
A Confederate threat to the capital prompts calls to blockade Baltimore port, halt commerce, and demand peace terms as the government debates wartime measures. Maryland authorities are urged to treat the state as at war to defend Washington and the army. Prospective famine concerns arise as April reports note scarce provisions and high prices amid military duties reducing game and fish supplies.
From New York April 20. The Union meeting fills Union Square as leaders preside and eminent citizens speak. Resolutions pledge government support including laying down lives if needed to oppose secession. A wide range of military orders and transports are noted, with regiments summoned and officers mobilized.
IE born of directors of the Meiga County Agricultural Society will meet at the Quart-house in Monterey on Batunday May 4 1861 at ten oclock a m. A full attendance of the Board is requested. J T Phileos Secretary N RY FE. WOOD guardian of Mary Wood notified that in Mes county Ohio probate court a petition to sell real estate of Mary B Wood in Columbia township Meigs county is on file. Hearing set for May 27 next unless Mary Wood shows cause.
Notice of a court sale by the Court of Common Pleas of Meigs County Ohio. The state proceeds to execute a sale of land and two acres in Syrensy Meigs County on May 20 1561 at a dwelling in Mowery Steelock. Property details include Elisha Barringer survey and stakes, purchased by Ann Duckworthy for debts of the sister state. Appraised at 1 and cash due. Names mentioned include J J White and local officials.
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