Affairs at the National Capital and Senate Contests
The article reports on Washington political maneuvering as Senators seek adjournment, John Sherman’s Ohio seat, and debates over secession. It covers cabinet sessions, Confederate questions, naval postings, and Virginian sentiment, with notes on Fort Sumter and possible extra sessions.
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United States
Montgomery
Union
Confederate States
United State
George W. Summers
Virginia
Congress
Arkansas
Secretary of the Treasury
Chase
Confederacy
Bates
Wilson
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Senate
Burlingame
Austria
Douglas
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Reagan
Texas
Ahurch
Seward
Holmes
South Carolina
Charleston
Fox
Maj. Anderson
Fort Sumter
The San Antonio Seizure and Texas Secession Rumors
Eye witness accounts recount Gen Twiggs surrendering the San Antonio arsenal to a pro secession commission on February 17, amid armed citizens and competing factions. The piece details fears of a wider movement, volunteer militias, and political maneuvering, including Houston's stance and the March conventions shaping Texas' shift toward secession.
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Sipe Ates
New York
Tim Gauvestes
San Antonio
Bickley
Northwest
Baylor
Texas
Twiggs
Kansas
Cafeteros
Chihuahua
Austin
Ian. Twiggs
Oriziba
Alamo Rifles
Star
Salado Creek
Salado
Fort Mason
United States
Lone Star
Alamo
Reynolds
King
Gov. Houston
Washington
Gen. Twigzs
Charles Anderson
Major Anderson
Election of Rostmaster in Pomeroy urged by Republicans
In Pomeroy on March 25 voters are urged to hold a special Republican election for postmaster with nominations and judges to be arranged at a meeting in the Court House on Friday the 29th. The Citizens and Republicans argue that election by voters within the post office delivery is the proper republican method. The notice calls for full attendance and signals strong local political activity.
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Wasuis Baron
Senate
John Sherman
Ohio
Figor Prioy
Servier
Davia
Richmond
Virginia
Vauitinarox
Sherman
Wade
Bis
Free State
California
Charleston Chwrity
Anderson
Hutt
Fort Sumter
Charleston
New York
South Carolinia
Commodore Stringham
Navy Department
War Department
Ife
United States
Texas
Houston
Sam Houston
Clark
Twiggs
Gov. Houston
Cr. Gaz
Jess Leyond
Tvo
Taansifar Paixtep Marter
the Treasury
Post Office Department
Ganv WesTon
Guy
Lieut
Ith
Ford
Rio Grande
Galveston
Secretary of State
House
Pittuburg
Missouri
Pomeroy
Rostmaster
Court House
Merald
Washington
Fort Sumpter
Col
Lamon
New Mexico
Aragonia
Chihuahua
Fort Pickens
Pensacola
Ileix
Washinaton
Benjamin F. Isherwood
Navy
Vier Archibald
J. R. Giddings
W. A. Durell
Vera Crux
J. Briton
Southampton
Corwin
New Orleans
Mexico
New York Exchange Bank
Harmon Roberts
Bienville
Custom House
Rock Spring
Nustin
Anson Thompson
Meigs County
LM. Gilmore
Medwell
Thos. Baker
Wordley & GO
John Elben
Nic & Hydropathic
C. Grant
P. Lawbrecht
Toe John Elben
Brooks’ Mill
Salem Township
Brooks Mill
Wilkesville
Morrisonville
Wells
WM. Ledlie
Meigs Co
Salem
Joseet Sarson
Betsy Jane Larson
Court of Common Pleas
Lawrence
John Mr. Smith
Olive Township
Island
Chester Road
Knob
Lebanon Township
H. D. Leonard
Leonard
John M. Smith
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Lite Congress
Alalame
St. Louis
Wasuixoroy
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Hogland
France
Col. Lamon
Pho
Memphis
Telegraph
Saunders
Memphis Bulletin
Rolfe 8. Saunders
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The
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Isabella
Alabama
North
Richmond Enquirer
United States Senate
Jackson
Yeas
Bell
Chambers
Clayton
di Jas
Dickerson
Dudley
Ewing
F Forsythe
Prelinghuysen
Grundy Pricks
Hill
Johnston
Kane
Knight
Nandain
Prentiss
Rives
Robbins
Robinson
Ruggles
Sikboe
Sprague
Tipton
Tomlinson
Wagesman
Wea
U. S
Dennison
Schenck
U.S
Judge Kennon
Kennon
Columbus
Cincininati Gesette
Sher
Ilis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Hargispers
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Huntingdon
Piper's Dam
Juniata
Robertson
Curling & Robertson
James Wood
Waterstreet
James A. Laurie
Msq
Boole
Mississippi
Potts
New
Ricusonp
Bruce
Carlisle
Federal Committee
Louis
Sv. Louis
John How Fer
Metropolitan Police
Washington City
Augusta
Maine
Charles _ Csnieston
Col. Lamont
Governor Pickens
Sen. Beauregard
Col. Duryex
Sumter
Anserson
Paris
Lewis H. Stewart
Kara Stewart
James Martin
Court of Communn Pleas
James Mertin
Sallebury Township
Elack
Rau Bolt
Jamon Martin
Lowlai
Stewart
Kiara Stewart
Aly
Caalr
J.J. White
A. P
Watkins
Coatpart Alt Co
Court of Cannon Pleas
Colpo
Salis- Dury
Wight Lidus
Ruperts
A. Pe’ Watking
Teriua
Mie
Easby Arch
Whites
M.C
Nahum Ward
Ward
Mayol
Murely
Chester Po
Isaac A. Webster
HL. Williamson &O
Plaintiff's
Apore J. Cravy
J. P
Salisbury Township
Siid Justice
WLU Williamson & CO
Middleport
M. Nye & Co
Plaineif, Efore
J. Crary
Salisbury
T.v.vomelos
Dort
Township
Monye & CO
Arsoe
KR Dence
Albany Manual Labor University
J. M. Joimeon
Manual Labor Department
Teeehrms
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Joseph Manck
John Manck
Efore Jax
Crary
Marck
A.D
Joseph Malok
John Mauck
Dea
Middieport, Main
Chresemass Pille
Cornelius L. Chreseman
M. D
Choeeman
Choewenan
Wait
WM. H. & J. Grant
Lemur Wali
J. Gkast
Souke
Cinciinati
LL Reed
Rand
Poltussius
Davie
Wade Kiowa
Wadcine
A. Wenvarte
Tay
Br. Weaver
Allhose
Mamat Delicate Stom
B. L. Fahnestock & GO
Wood Street
Pittsburgh
D. Reed
Roback
Basiness
James Clarke
MTL
Thall
Splylla
Noratiannysng
Putassa
Harley Goysatt
Joan F
Mtavoy
Drugett
Jodney
DR. Reed
Wedon & HitStow
Branch & Payne
Rustand
D. Johnson
Tipper's Plains
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Broadway
Morlen Tien
Br. Exton
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