Richmond Whig and Northern Resolve in Union Crisis
A Richmond Whig editorial attacks secession as Unionists hold firm on constitutional principles. It argues the South cannot bend the North, condemns threats to forts and government, and denounces Democratic leaders and the Dubuque Herald for aiding rebellion. It concludes with a call for national unity and warns of Republican resilience.
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Richmond Whig
Friends of
The
Union
Richmond
North
Thresis
Thander
Adversaries Raise War After Lincoln Inaugural Address
Charleston dispatch reports President Lincoln's pledge to defend federal property and enforce laws while southern states push toward secession. War is declared as confederates attack a U S fortress and a dozen soldiers are captured. The piece argues that reconciliation options are exhausted and the Union must prevail.
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Charleston
United States
U. S
Democratic Herald Column Attacks Rebellion in South
A Boston Herald column argues against the rebellion, urging support for national rulers and contrasting its stance with a Northwest Democrat paper. The piece frames the national effort to preserve the government and calls readers to compare editorial tones across papers.
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Bostom Herald
Northwest
Loyalty and Union in the Border States Seccession Debate
A Civil War era piece condemns any ultimatum from Border States to dictate terms for remaining in the Union. It stresses allegiance to the Constitution and Lincoln’s election, warns traitorous behavior, and urges a united call for a National Convention with Northern Gulf cooperation to avoid mischief and preserve true democracy.
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Loyéley
Apame
Lincoln
United States
Confederacy
Union
Gulf States
Tories as Treasonous Enemies of the Union
The piece accuses Northern Democratic editors of treason, calling them Tories who oppose the war, plant falsehoods against Lincoln, and seek to undermine the Union by aiding secession. It paints the Tory label as the worst insult and blames these editors for stirring civil conflict.
Rhode Island Governor Offers Troops Amid War Debate
Telegraph dispatches report Governor Senaeus of Rhode Island tendering Marine Artillery and 1000 infantry with officers to accompany them. The Tory Herald praised his reelection earlier but now condemns the "Irrepressible Conflict" stance while our cotemporary questions Union victory and patriotism.
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Bacon
Senaeus
Rhode Island
Vir
Lizcors
Texas shows backsliding as Union sentiment grows
A New York World letter argues sending forest to Texas to deter attacks by Indians and keep pro-Union feelings alive. It notes Texas politicians returning to power, cites New York Times on secession costs, and claims the Convention has usurped government powers, warning Texas may learn who its true friends are.
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New York World
Texas
Mexico
United States
A. J. Hasattox
Congres
Senate
Baschmarpes
New York Times
Northern resolve to fight over Fort Sumter
A northern publication declares war is possible to defend Fort Sumter against Southern rebels. It condemns the South as aggressors and asserts millions in free states can marshal forces to rebuke treason and protect arsenals, revenue, and forts if necessary.
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Charlesten Ter
Charleston
Sumter
United States
Dubuque
Democratic Party
Iowa
South
Laxconm
Herald
Maj. Auprason
Republican Party
Congress
Dovetas
Senate
Amprison
Picxins
Larnich Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter
North
Free States
Public sermon notes politics and a local medical claim
Dr C B Urrin discusses Charleston harbor attack and northern sentiment, predicting Democratic backing for Sixcons policy in Dubuque. A secessionist group is described as led by an outsider. The crowd responds with applause. The piece also reports a so called mad stone cure in Linn county and a similar claim from Henry County Illinois about a dog bite.
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Parmenito Gores
Dr. C. B
Urrin
U.S
Charleston Harbor
North
Sixcons
Dubuque
Moethy
Epesker
Linn
Henry County
Ill
Dial
Duncan
Mew Bur
D. Bowan
Cambridge
Fort Pickens Must Be Held to Guard Gulf Trade
The article argues the Gulf of Mexico trade routes require Fort Pickens to remain under Union control. It asserts the fort and Pensacola navy yard are crucial for protecting coastal security, repairing vessels, and countering rebel forces. It cites dispatches claiming Fort Pickens can resist Confederate forces and receive troops as needed.
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Lecheiae
Fort Pickens
Hananda
Gulf of Mexico
Pasife
Gulf
The
Republic
Pacific Coast
Union
Mississippi
Pensacola Navy Yard
Gulf States
Policy of Government and Fort Sumter Crisis
The secessionists have refused supplies to Fort Sumter, prompting conjecture on government policy. A presidential move to furnish relief is defended as necessary to uphold national honor, while critics call the Herald Tory. Reports note vacancies on the U S Supreme Bench after Justice McLean’s death and list pending vacancies in the Fourth Circuit.
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Fort Sumter
Axpanson
Herald
Washington
New York Herald
Tn Dubuque
Charleston Harbor
U. S. Sorasme Banom
M’laan
U. S. Supreme Bench
Taser
Maryland
Justicn
Warns
Georgia
Cannon
Tennewes
Nuteon
New York
Quaun
Pennsylvania
Camesutt
Alabassa
Oxbwoap
Maine
Justioe
Fourth Circuit
Delaware
Virginia
Ohie
Illinois
Michigan
McLean
Justice McLean
Supreme Bench
Maryae de Viegiale
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Thureday
Mqpar
Puceican
sYest
Palmer, Gilmore & Co
UPEAM
A. Gilamore
P. ©. Paler
SapThis
Dows
Great Britain
Glave
Benth Carolina
Agia
A Lates Teneo Marrhid
Wayne
Gatren
Tennessee
Neteon
Grier
Alabama
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