Progress of the War
Summary
2 articles: Editorial discussing fading hope of some that the Union could be dispensed with to preserve peace, but recent events have shown that suppression of the rebellion is the only course. Cites recent victory at Hatteras Inlet and infamy of state of North Carolina that backed out the Union "against the will of the majority"(1953.1). Second editorial about North Carolina being of strategic importance. An army put into that state would separate the Cotton States from the army at Manassas. Beauregard would have choice of risking battle outside of entrenchments or beating retreat to leave VA to her fate (1953.2).
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: September 11th, 1861
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Secession Debate
