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An address delivered before the citizens of Worcester.

Discusses the consequences of dissolution of the Union in the immediate aftermath of the Nullification crisis. Written during the Nullification crisis. "I know, indeed, that the dissolution of the Union would be the source of incalculable injury to...

GLC04972

to Mattie Moore

Moore, Governor of Alabama, discusses the Civil War with his daughter following the Battle of Fort Sumter. Expresses pride in Alabama's soldiers. Consoles Mattie in her husband's absence, stating "you must not be uneasy about your husband--rather...

GLC05020

A written and printed version of a letter from William M. Peyton to William Cabell Rives discussing Virginia's secession [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05021

to William Cabell Rives

Colonel Peyton discusses Virginia's recent secession from the Union, stating "I think Virginia would have acted more wisely ... if, with her prestige as the great head of the slave states, she had planted her foot upon the opening lid of this Pandora...

GLC05021.01

[Printed letter to William Cabell Rives discussing Virginia's secession]

Colonel Peyton discusses Virginia's recent secession from the Union, stating "I think Virginia would have acted more wisely ... if, with her prestige as the great head of the slave states, she had planted her foot upon the opening lid of this Pandora...

GLC05021.02

to Edwin D. Morgan

Encloses an address he delivered in Vermont on secession in Switzerland (not present) and asks Morgan to read it as an example for the United States. Writes, "I sincerely hope that you will do me the honor to read it in as much as the treatment and...

GLC03615

Appointment of Alexander H. Stephens as agent to treat with Va. (c/s Toombs)

Countersigned by Robert Toombs. Stephens was to negotiate Virginia's joining the Confederacy.

GLC03724

to Anthony Thornton

Discusses South Carolinians view of the Union, and worries that America may be punished. States "All give me much more credit for what has been done here, than I deserve...I fear that as a Nation we have taken too much upon ourselves - that we have...

GLC03748

to Charles D. Meigs

Governor Wise responds to a letter from Meigs, a professor of obstetrics and diseases of women at the Jefferson Medical College (in Philadelphia). Arguing for unity between North and South, writes, "I eagerly grasp your hand, as Thomas Jefferson did...

GLC05854

Daily federal union. [Vol. 4, no. 19 (November 29, 1861)]

Subjects include Lord Lyons and the capture of the Confederate commissioners Mason and Slidell, admission of Missouri to the Confederacy, 11 November 1861 proclamation from the governor to the volunteer militia companies of the state. This issue...

GLC05959.01.01

Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 297 (July 11, 1861)]

Governor Moore issues a Proclamation calling for 3,000 Volunteers, Secession in California, The Reinforcement of Ft. Pickens, The Engagement near Martinsburg, The Skirmish Near Newport News, Adjutant-Gen. of Virginia Issues Orders to Commanders to...

GLC05959.03.01

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 19, no. 2 (February, 1861)]

Negroes & Negro Slavery, Power of the South. A prize essay on commercial manures displays the winner of the Georgia State Agricultural Fair. One article demonstrates the benefit of slave labor in analyzing crop output. One letter to the editor...

GLC05959.11.01

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 248 (July 27, 1863)]

Morgan's Movements, Lee's Army Reported Retreating, General Blunt Fights Reb. General Cooper, Johston Retreats, Bragg's Army Mostly at Chattanooga.
The front page is filled with lengthy reports from the Army of the Cumberland, the Twentieth Army...

GLC05959.14.01

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 249 (July 28, 1863)]

900 of Morgan's Men in Camp Chase Until Officers of Straight Expedition are Released.
A lengthy letter to the editor examines the relationship between the three branches of government. An article on the "Secession Ticket" exposes Union foibles...

GLC05959.14.02

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 266 (August 14, 1863)]

Fed. Reinforced at Charleston, Official Report from General Grant on Vicksburg, Large Numbers of Rebel Prisoners at Camp Chase, Removal of the Dead from Gettysburg, News From Charleston.

A bitter diatribe on Jefferson Davis from the Mississippi...

GLC05959.14.06

Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 296 (September 13, 1863)]

Arrival of Grant in New Orleans, General Longstreet in North Carolina, Fort Sumter not yet Surrendered, Preparations to Shell Charleston, News from Charleston, Bombardment of Fort Moultrie, News from Richmond.
A letter from the Rebel Col. J.A...

GLC05959.14.13

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 26 (March 2, 1861)]

Moderation. Lists of congressmen and their term expirations are listed, as are breakdowns for slave and free states and state governors and their political parties. Ratified acts are detailed in brief captions. An editorial expresses hope for a quick...

GLC05959.23.01

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 29 (March 16, 1861)]

Reports from the Missouri and Virginia Conventions, Our Disunion Governor. This issue reports a detailed North Carolina state budget, including debts, obligations, endorsements, recapitulations, disbursements, etc. Minutes from the Virginia State...

GLC05959.23.02

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 31 (March 20, 1861)]

Report of Our Commissioners, Resistance to the Will of the Majority.
A report of affairs in Charleston, SC is printed. Notes from a speech by Senator Crittenden are included. Attention is given to sentiments of disunion among several sources...

GLC05959.23.03

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 35 (April 3, 1861)]

Appeal for the Union by Andrew Johnson of Tennessee, South Carolina Dissatisfied & Preparing to Secede Again. Extracts from a speech by Andrew Johnson of Tennessee appealing to preserve the Union are matched next to extracts from a speech by a Mr...

GLC05959.23.04

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 43 (May 1, 1861)]

Proclamation by Governor of Virginia, Interview with President Lincoln, Position of Judge Douglas. A gubernatorial proclamation repeals Virginia's ratification of the Constitution and proclaims allegiance to the Confederacy. Notes from an interview...

GLC05959.23.05

Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 44 (May 4, 1861)]

Maryland Must be Secured. An article discusses the importance of securing Maryland for the Confederacy. Speech excerpts by ex-president Franklin Pierce include insight on the secession crisis. Minutes from the South Carolina Legislature are printed...

GLC05959.23.06

People's press. [Vol. 13, no. 16 (August 20, 1863)]

From England - Roebuck Withdraws his motion for Recognition of the South, The Pope on the American War, Geiorgia Impressment Case.

A long letter to the editor regarding secession and its incumbent responsibilities takes up almost the entire front...

GLC05959.27.15

Salisbury banner. [Vol. 8, no. 20 (May 14, 1861)]

Conditions of Peace Required of the so-called Seceded States.

Reports from the past state legislature are printed. Ads request volunteers for the Salisbury Grays and the Engineers, artillery, infantry, and cavalry. An article provides advice to...

GLC05959.29.02

Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2294 (May 20, 1861)]

Delegates to the Secession Convention, A Governor in a Fix.

GLC05959.34.01