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Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892 Semi-weekly standard. [Vol. 11, no. 26 (March 2, 1861)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.23.01 Author/Creator: Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Newspaper Date: 2 March 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 63.5 cm, Width: 46.5 cm Order a Copy

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 resolution to Southern secession and reconciliation. Election returns and convention and conference notes are printed.

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892

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