Incense to Compromise Prompts Patriotism Or Sale of Principles
The Charleston Mercury condemns those advocating compromise during the war. It denounces Southern surrender rhetoric as mercenary, urging readers to defend virtue, liberty, and independence while warning against trading conscience for gain or peace. It attacks press calls for conciliation as a market for souls and accuses skeptics of betrayal.
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Charleston
Mercury
Lnst
Louisiana
the Mercury
Union or disunion amid sectional tensions and treason fear
The speaker argues the nation faces a simple choice between union and disunion, noting the South’s push for slavery protections in new territories and urging steadfast support for the Union, the Constitution, and the government against traitors. He warns civil war could come if concessions to slavery are made.
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Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
Tennessee
Free States
South
South Caroina
South Carolina
United States
The Concert Delights Borough Audience With Two Singers
A Saturday night program featuring Miss Jovenelia and Celestia drew a lively audience. The performance earned enthusiastic applause for pieces like Longing for Spring The Sword of Bunker Hill and The Star Spangled Banner with the Dixie adaptation electrifying the crowd and drawing an encore.
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Jovenelia
Celestia
Central Railroad influence stalls tax repeal bills in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg reports indicate the Central Railroad allies control committee outcomes hindering repeal of the tonnage tax. Sunbury and Erie road supporters fear blocked passage unless allied votes align. Other bills pass reads include Irvine and Tidioute Turnpike Company incorporation and a public ferry at Tidioute, plus a bounty increase proposal for wolves bears and wild cats to aid sheep farmers. Virginia's secession news sparks restrained public celebration.
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House
Fast Friends of the Central Railroad
Senate
Friends of the Sunbury and
Erie Road
Harrisburg
Gra
Irvine and Tidioute
Quiet Tuesday election yields small Democratic margins
Reported results from the Borough of Spring Election show Democrats prevailing in Saave Capriati and Republicans in Roman with several names listed for school directors and town roles. Separate items note a jail delivery at Warren Co jail and political commentary on Washington’s security, ending with a Washington’s Birthday ball hosted by the Packer Riflemen with Tompkins band.
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Warren Co. Jaiu
Peter Robinson
D. Reed
C. Smith
Godey’s Lady’s Book March Issue Delights Readers
March number of Godeys Lady’s Book arrives with spring themed plates and fresh illustrations. It showcases updated winter styles from bonnets to refined ensembles and preserves its famed fashion departments offering engaging domestic reading.
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Godey
Stone Bridge Destroyed By Ice Flood On Conewango Creek
The Stone Bridge over Conewango Creek collapsed on the 13th as ice carried away its west span foundations. The Brokenstraw crossing at Pittsfield was wrecked on the 12th. Freshet damage hinders railroad progress. At Tidioute Island floods threaten oil well operations and fixtures. The Sociable gathers Friday at John Sill’s residence.
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Gar
Conewango Creek
Little Brokenstraw
Pittsfield
Tidioute
We Want Concession in the Southern States over Union
A heated call from Spring Field Journal urging Southern States to concede that the U S Government is proper and arbiter of laws not a state compact. It argues Lincoln’s rightful seat, federal authority, and the duty to retake forts, with threats against traitors and a demand to restore the flag over forts and arsenals.
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Springfield Journal
United States
Abraham Lincoln
United Stes of America
Mississippi
Fort Pickens
Washington
South Carolina
Anderson
Fort Sumpter
Valley Forge
Jasper
Port Moultrie
Moultrie
Custom House
Navy Yard
Items About Anderson and His Men
A New York Times account refutes mutiny claims among Maj. Robert Anderson’s soldiers at Sumpter. Wives and officers insisted troops would not desert, with one woman recalling a pledge to shed blood for their commander if ordered to Charleston. A bugle instructor recounted Fierce talk, yet soldiers stood ready, cheered families from the ramparts, then fired as Anderson smiled.
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Maj. Anderson
King
Charleston
Sitle
Robert Anderson
Sumpter
Major Clinch
Anderson
Cummins’ Point
Morris Island
Crimea
Mr. Pickens
Morrie’ Island
Marion
James's Island
New York Times
Confederate Government Formation and Lincoln Victory Report
A South and Washington dispatches recount events from Montgomery to Washington. Jefferson Davis elected president of the Confederate States with Alex H. Stevens as vice president. Lincoln elected President and Hamlin Vice President after electoral vote tally. Arkansas arsenal surrendered to state authorities in Little Rock. General Whitman refused a commission to Captain Schaeffer over Union loyalties.
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Montgomery
Ala
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Alex. H Stevens
Georgia
Wasutvaron
Little Rock
Arkansas
Braggs
Senate
House
Breckinridge
South Carolina
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
United States
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Whitman
Schaeffer
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Sunbury and Erie
Lawrence
McKean
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Cameron
Jefferson
Warren
R. P. Kiva
A. Hertze
W. D. Brown
D. V. Stranahan
R. Brown
D. W. C. James
Mr. James
J. A. Nem
Youngsville
Constable
N.P. Belnap
Isaac Scott
Richmond Enquirer
Scott, Seward & Co
Burgess
J. B. Carver
L. Argett
Justice of the Peace
Cras
John Sill
D. Chapman
Jno. Hull
C. B. Davis
Chas. Kinnear
G. J. Whiting
W. A. Davis
Hugh Wilson
Burgos
J. S. Trask
Fi. P. Kinnear
G. N. Parmlee
Watreh, Pa
Methodist Episcopal Church
E Warren Station
Pennsylvania
A. Barror
Isaac H. Hiller
Prothonotary’s Office
John Steward
Duncan D Hess
Kidder
M Kidder
John Warner
Win Dale
I Sanford
I Kidder
T Kidder Warren
Conant & Drake
Main St
Atkinson Depot
N. H
Seneca Oil
Randall & Mead’s
Alice E. Brown
W. F. Kingsbury
Columbus
Nuvns
Baker
Atherly
Muzzy & Co
KK. C. & G. Blair
Bloom
Corydon
Gamble & Mitchel
BP. Bailey
P. Lennard, Jr
Deerfield
J.T
A. Magee
CH. Gregory
Eating House
C. Kembteatent
J.D. Steetwell
Hi. H. Evans
Angell Pope
Gorce
Joseph Green
G. Crittenden
C.combs
Combs
George Iafenberg
Jon Stone
B. A. Funk
Harris & Co
Eldred
L. Mead & Co
Freehold
Alvin Martin
W. C. Blodget
IW. O. Blodget
Mark Willson
James Dennison
Joseph Guignon
Garfield & Abbot
G. W. Buel & Sons
Darwin Green
South West
D. H. Mitchel
W. W. Yost
M. F. Benedict
Sheffield
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Spring Creek
W. & A. Jackson
H. Davis
Charles Anderson
Francis Mesner
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