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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1861
Page
2
A garbled column mentions subscription terms for Gilmors, claims of wider circulation, and items about Mrs Cross, the Washing ton Monument Association flag, possible Treasury Secretaryship for Samon P. Coast, and staff appointments at Anamosa and Dubuque Western Depot. Also discusses Kentucky opposition recess, Alabama sovereignty language, Senator Nesurra praise, and Virginia Union majority in state convention elections with secession implications.
The piece warns that seven states have formed a new Confederation at Montgomery and elected administrators, marking a bold step toward secession. It questions Virginia North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky choices, notes seizing federal forts and property, and urges loyalty to the Union amid a looming constitutional crisis.
The South Carolina authorities are building a floating battery at Charleston to assault Fort Sumter. It is about 100 feet long, 24 feet wide, with a hollow center to drop shells into the water, and would mount twenty guns. Timber is kept green to resist fire, but experts doubt its strength and fire resistance.
A South Carolina ultimatum to purchase Fort Sumter defenses is rejected by Bu chman and Congress, signaling imminent war. Charleston crowds threaten action as Gov. Pacass faces pressure to resist, while Fort Sumter reports Major Axprises ready to defend with mounted columbiads amid mounting tension in Washington and Charleston.
A Chicago Tribune correspondent reports from Cassanche Iowa that Mr Gitseer of Albany Illinois left with a corn and potato laden boat to trade along the Mississippi. He was intercepted below Memphis by armed forces and forbidden to proceed, forced to dock his craft where it remains. Samoyse Meemert of Albany accompanied him, returning home two weeks ago, and confirms Gitseer is still held with his stock and “several acres of fat beans” in the boat. Local chivalry is said to oppose buyers or passage.
In session at Washington and Montgomery, delegates debate a peace plan for the seceding states. Virginia mediates, proposing constitutional guarantees for slavery, while critics call it a treasonous bid to bind Border Slave States to rebellion. Proponents warn of another costly conflict and insist on strict enforcement of federal laws.
A Republican ally proposes submitting the Critenden Compromise to a national vote, demanding both sides honor any revolt. The idea draws skepticism as border states and Cotton States may reject reconstruction terms, with three letter writers opposing any agreement with the North.
Immense Indiana crowd along the route welcomed Mr. Lincoln and his party. He spoke briefly at depots and from a balcony, praising unity and cautioning against misusing terms invasion and coercion. Gov. Morton and others led the reception as the procession moved through the city toward Cincinnati.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a feadish act and its impact on Ne’clee, indicating authorities or observers discuss the outcome and implications, though specifics remain unclear due to illegible source material.
Fragmentary text reports arrests in Lansing and individuals connected to consular roles. Names such as Porte and Schmidt appear with places including Cincinnati and references to Branswick Duchy. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
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