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“Coercive” Molasses Shipment?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin

From The New-York Times April 30, 1861: PIRACY ON THE MISSISSIPPI. CAIRO, Ill., Monday, April 29. The people of Helena, Ark., seized the steamer Mars and a Cincinnati packet on Friday, and took from her 400 barrels of molasses, a … Continue reading →

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Church Cancelled in Great Falls

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

A Revolver, Bowie Knife and Blanket From The New-York Times April 29, 1861: WHAT NEW-HAMPSHIRE IS DOING. CONCORD, N.H., Sunday, April 28. Our City Council has appropriated $10,000 to aid the volunteers from this city. At Great Falls, to-day, the … Continue reading →

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And the Lights Go Out

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

A Consequence of Virginia’s Secession From The New-York Times April 27, 1861: PORTSMOUTH, Va., Wednesday, April 24, 1861. The great want of the Revolutionists is small arms. It is the cry that comes up from Richmond from every part of … Continue reading →

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Law and Colt

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

A couple opinionated articles from The New-York Times April 26, 1861: A. Clear the Track? GEORGE LAW only speaks the universal sentiment of the whole community, without reference to party or to class, when he tells President LINCOLN that the … Continue reading →

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Stones and Bullets in Frankfort

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

On April 19, 1861 southern-sympathizing citizens in Baltimore attacked Union troops marching through their city on the way to Washington, D.C. Three days later something like a reverse scenario is reported to have played out in Kentucky, another border state. … Continue reading →

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Tar and Feathers at Wheatland?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by admin

Apparently northern women were ready to do more than make bandages in support of the Union during the fervently patriotic days after Fort Sumter. From The New-York Times April 24, 1861: The following dispatch was sent, a few days ago, … Continue reading →

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When the Telegraph Won’t Do

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

A Special Messenger’s Adventure in Maryland: Impersonate a Methodist Preacher From The New-York Times April 23, 1861: PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April 22. … From the Philadelphia Press of yesterday. Hon. THOMAS B. LOWRY, a prominent citizen of this State, returned last … Continue reading →

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Fervor in the Pulpit

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin

Inspires Enlistment After Church In Auburn [New York], an Irish company was enrolled by sturdy Owen Gavigan, one of the fighting captains of old Cayuga. It was obtained in one day, on that memorable Sunday, April 21st, That day Auburn … Continue reading →

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Telegraphing Their Intentions

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Invasion of Our Soil vs. Defence of Our Common Capital 150 years ago today Baltimore Mayor George William Brown and Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew exchanged telegraph messages regarding the Pratt Street riot in Baltimore on April 19th. From The … Continue reading →

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Red Coats, Blue Coats

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

[Edit April 19, 2022: The National Park Service summarizes the April 19, 1861 Pratt street riot on its Fort McHenry website.] Here’s how The New York Times reported the events from Baltimore 86 years after Battles of Lexington and Concord: … Continue reading →

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