Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The News at Augusta.

AUGUSTA, GA., December 27.—On the reception of the news of the garrisoning of Fort Sumter the alarm bells were rung and the greatest excitement prevailed. The Clinch Rifles are now under arms and ready to go down to-night by the express train if needed.

SOURCE: “The News at Augusta,” The Charleston Daily Courier, Charlston, South Carolina, Friday, December 28, 1860, p. 1

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