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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1861
Page
2
The piece argues the North must resist concessions to the Confederacy, defending dignity and principle as Major Anderson holds Fort Sumter. It denounces Louisiana secessionists, calls for firm Union loyalty, and warns against surrendering the Republic to treason.
The piece accuses named officials Cobb Floyd and Toucey of treachery as Texas reports Brigadier General Twiggs yields forts to rebels. The War Department removes Twiggs from the roll, while Anderson’s standing rises with potential promotion to Twiggs’ vacancy to bolster Union resolve.
The Sociable gathers this Friday evening at the residence of Mr. Myron Waters for a social event. Attendees include local residents and members of the community circle likely to exchange greetings and enjoy informal conversation.
The Philadelphia press argues that Lincoln must earn trust during a fragile early tenure and avoid Buchanan’s sectional missteps. It notes Southern critics misrepresent his address while urging true friends to back Lincoln in pursuing national welfare and lawful governance. The piece also reports local fires at the Water Cure building, an oil well spout near Titusville, a new post route to Warren, and W H Cobb’s appointment as War Department chief clerk.
In Harrisburg Cowan declared he will not yield or concede on national issues unless the South offers stronger guarantees. He stated ministers must not be hanged and Northern merchants must not be mobbed, and he would not budge on concessions without such assurances. He added he has no opinions to conceal.
In a closing passage Daniel Webster argues the Constitution must be upheld despite disorder. He contends domestic peace and harmony depend on willful adherence to the Union, warning that omitting duty could imperil the Constitution and nation, even if consequences are unwelcome.
A Virginia Convention discussion amplifies fears of a Confederate invasion led by Jefferson Davis. Goode of Bedford and Richmond correspondents forecast Southern advances if coercion is attempted, framing the threat in stark military terms and noting civil mobilization anxieties.
The Tribune reports it has perfected a year long stereotyping process to produce its daily forms like the London Times and prints two double sets weekly. The method saves an hour and a half each morning, deemed crucial for morning papers.
Last Saturday evening voters chose Christian Smith over Barclay and Henry for Post Master with 61 votes to 35 and 27 respectively. The result may influence the Washington Department in making the final commission decision.
A2 Our 8. and E. Railroad bill was signed on Friday of last week. Good!
Washington March 13. Mr Douglas proposed a resolution asking the Secretary of War for information on forts in the seceded states and the force needed for re-occupation. Wilson and Mason opposed, resolution laid over. Fessenden proposed striking secessionist senators from the roll. Senate went into executive session and adjourned.
A contemporary view argues Seward remains steadfast to Republican principles despite public misgivings. It credits his twelve-year career, steadfast fidelity to core ideals, and adept statesmanship while noting he may be misunderstood by rivals and seeks to strengthen Union leadership.
Charleston correspondent describes a March 8 event at Fort Sumter in which a misfired shell from a Columbian battery damaged the fort wall four feet thick. Major Stevens signaled surrender and apologized to Major Anderson, praised for forbearance to avoid civil war.
The text lists residents of the White House including Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln and two sons, Mrs. Edwards and Miss Edwards of Springfield, plus C H Kellogg and Ba ker of Cincinnati, Grunsly and Lockwood Todd of Springfield, Dr. Long, Nicolay as Private Secretary, Col. Ward Lamon, Capt. John Cook, and Capt. Mygatt of Ohio.
South Carolina vows to coerce Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee and warns they will be among the first to face Southern powder and steel. Charleston passengers must pay twenty cents to enter Palmettodem and have baggage examined as if entering papal domains.
The article reports General Scott's decision that Maj. Anderson's command must withdraw from Fort Sumter as a military necessity. It notes limited Union forces, unavailable volunteers, and paralysis from prior administration, with debate among Western Democrats and potential foreign reactions, including British observations on Charleston harbor obstructions.
A Jackson artillery corporal at Fort Brown reports on a skirmish with a schooner off Jokyll Point. Lieut Cummings ordered fire after the vessel refused to display a flag, damaging none and allowing the ship to depart. Two more schooners were examined and released.
Harrisburg Telegraph reprints a Charleston Mercury line denouncing Joseph Holt ex Secretary of War under Buchan an as a traitor. A package of flowers with no one willing to touch it signals danger. The piece vows Holt will not return to practice coercion if he enters the Confederate States. Providences Republicans nominate James E. Smith for governor and Simon Greene for lieutenant governor. The Constitutional Union and Democratic conventions name William Sprague and Samuel Arnold for top state offices with Democrats nominating Browne for Congress in the Western district.
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