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Sep 8, 2017 - Sep 9, 2017
Lot of 2 newspapers. Illinois Journal, Springfield, February 20, 1861 (Vol. XXX, No. 1512) and March 6, 1861 (Vol. XXX, No. 1544). Each 4pp, 19 x 24.5 in.
In the first, on the third page, in the third column, the paper covers the Inauguration of Jefferson Davis from his arrival in Montgomery, AL on February 17 to his inaugural speech the following day:
Called to the difficult and responsible station of Chief Representative of the Provisional Government which you have instituted, I approach the discharge of the duties assigned me, with an humble distrust of my abilities, but with a sustaining confidence in the wisdom of those who are to guide and aid me in the administration of public affairs, and an abiding faith in the virtue and patriotism of the people, looking forward to the speedy establishment of a permanent Government to take the place of this, and which by its greater moral and physical power will be able to combat with the many difficulties which arise from the conflicting interests of separate nations....If a jsut perception of mutual interests shall permit us peaceably to pursue our separate political career, my most earnest desire will have been fulfilled, but if this be denied us, and the integrity of our territory and jurisdiction be assailed, it will but remain for us with firm resolve to appeal to arms and invoke the blessing of Providence on a just cause,...
The second paper publishes Lincoln's Inaugural address on the second page. The first column of that page introduces the speech. "Glory! Abraham Lincoln is True to Freedom and his Country."
And from the Daily Journal on March 4:
This day Abraham Lincoln will take the oath of office of President of the United States of America. He enters upon the discharge of his duties under circumstances more trying than ever surrounded any of his predecessors in office. He finds in one part of our country a dissatisfied and rebellious people, and in all other parts of our country a class of men who are anxious that his administration shall prove a failure. He finds traitors in the army and the navy, in Congress, in the Courts, and in all the departments of Government. To-day he will take an oath to support the Constitution and enforce the laws of his country - an oath that he will not disregard. Obedience to the requirements of that oath may lead to civil war...
This issue also reports that Texas has seized government property in San Antonio. There is concern for Anderson in Charleston Harbor. There is also a bit of humor in "Artemus War Among the Shakers. His 'Yaying' Experience with two Pretty Shakeresses." (Written in dialect.)
First with some scuffing and resulting separation of center fold. Also toning and scattered foxing.
Second disbound. Minor toning along edges.
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