The Civil War Commenced
Summary
Announces the commencement of hostilities at Fort Sumter, but laments that the “political evil” of Lincoln’s election could have been remedied peacefully at the ballot box. Except for the Executive Department, all other branches of government were controlled by the president’s political enemies, which would have prevented him from encroaching on the rights of the South. Instead, citizens must now choose to side for or against the government.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: April 17th, 1861
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Politics
- Battles / Military
- Home Front / Effects of War
