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Newspaper

Weekly Times

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1861

Page

2

Evacuation of Sumter Policy Shapes Civil War Debate

The article argues the new Administration may be forced to evacuate Fort Sumter due to dwindling supplies and military unpreparedness. It warns that keeping the fort risks starvation, naval blockades, and a broader confrontation, while supporters see retreat as a conciliatory move to prevent open war and preserve government.

Auprsson Liscolm Fort Sumter Charleston Fiore Tovogi U.S Spear Montgomery Congress Chanasle Lascolm Jarr Davis Washington Maj. Aupanson South Carolina Army and Navy Register United States Army

Doctor Tuomas Named U S Minister to Bogota

A Washington dispatch says Dr B L Tuomas of this city has received the tender of appointment to Bogota as U S Minister in place of Gen G W Jamns of this city. The Doctor is intelligent and qualified to represent the administration abroad and supported the Republican cause at home.

Mrmerze Bogota Washington B. L. Tuomas U.S G. W. Jamns Alsa

Mitchell County urged to boost town growth and industry

A correspondent writing as freen Geage in Mitchell county highlights a February paragraph urging business needs for Mitchell and its workers to settle in the town. The piece calls for development to support industrious residents and growth of the local economy.

Nsevosmusis Serrians Neerauay Freen Geage Mitchell County Mitchell

Davenport officials clash over Felicious response

Ms. Kasses Senguacne voices concerns about a Davenport matter, prompting a sharp reply from Mr. Baswa. Hen. W. H. F. Gunner is noted as the introducer of the discussion.

Ms. Kasses Senguacne Hen. W. H. F. Gunner Davenport Baswa

Unclear text fragment from 5 member record

The readable lines show an unclear phrase about a successor to Me Lew and a member list. No coherent event or names beyond fragmented identifiers are present to form a proper news item.

President’s limits on collecting duties at sea and naval needs

The piece argues the President and Cabinet lack authority to collect duties on ships abroad and urges Congress to act on abolishing Southern ports as ports of entry or authorizing on-board revenue collection. It predicts a naval buildup to enforce tariffs and outlines expected party strength in a possible extra session, with details on Senate and House numbers and upcoming Connecticut and Rhode Island elections.

Congress South Davis Senate House Connecticut Rhode Island Virginia

Attacked Senator Scott and a Dubuque letter

A Dubuque Herald letter attacks Sen. Joe Scott of Story County amid a broader critique of Republican officials. It attributes the piece to Rev. Henry Clay Dean and condemns the author’s tactics while defending Scott as a gentleman and rising lawyer. The long text also discusses fruit tree cultivation and soil nutrients with moral warnings about alcohol, urging慎 restraint and proper farming practices.

Dubuque Mt. Pleasant Jno. Scort Story County Agate U.S. Senate Henry Clay Dean Manent Herald Senator Sporr Henator Joe. Scott Biory Go Paulne Daan Sporr

Desorah Republican Reports On Detained Individuals

The Desorah Republican notes that Joan Lavevecep and Dauitia Eq. faced legal action with M. A. Mooseed and L. Boras acting for the defense. The evidence was deemed insufficient for committal of Lavanceen. He was discharged, while the female subject was held for trial.

Seerserse Mvapes Winesennz Co Desorah Republican Theta Joan Lavevecep Dauitia Behell People J. T. Caan Defenes Lavanceen

Sand battery work near Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island

The Pensacola Observer notes Lieut Slemmer has forty men building a sand battery east of Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island. Lieut McNab of the Eufala Rifles was arrested after inspecting the activity. Wyandotte and water-tank operations are under way as naval ships lie beyond the bar with St Louis Sabine and Brooklyn offshore. Quite a crew works with wheelbarrows and shovels along Warrington beach.

Wyandotte St. Louis Sabine Brooklyn Anchhor Warrington

Drift of the Southern Current Letter Urges Bloodless Revolution

A Florida letter published by the New York Evening Post argues for a patient approach to national reform. It suggests avoiding foreign intervention and stresses awaiting the people to reestablish order, noting the potential for a bloodless revolution to reveal moral lessons and guide leadership. The writer contends historical lessons will emerge only if readers have the patience to consider them.

New York Evening Post Florida the Post

Inaugural Opinion Praised as Finest Paper in Continent

The Montgomery inaugural is hailed as the most edrut state paper ever published on the Continent. Charleston glass mocks Western roughness while lauding Liscola's laeugaral sentiments and familial magnanimity in the uproarious praise of J Stephens.

Lancenn Beard J. Stephens Montgomery Uleo Charleston Glass Mr. Liscola

Regular Habits Noted in Ma. Lasocta's Household

A brief item notes Ma. Lasocta maintains very regular and simple routines. Servants of her predecessor are still retained, indicating continuity in household staff and daily operations.

Ma. Lasocta

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