Months ago, when we and others urged that Lincoln’s inaugural meant war, we were told by those who have since been “awakened,” that the Pre...

For the first time in my life I assisted at the simplest and grandest spectacle—the inauguration of a President. Lincoln's message good,...

ASHEBORO, March 16th, 1861. *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          * In...

I read the inaugural address aloud to Grandfather this evening. He dwelt with such pathos upon the duty that all, both North and South, owe...

RICHMOND, January 12 , 1863 . The SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES: At the date of your last adjournm...

This has been an eventful day in Washington. A Lincoln has been Inaugurated Pre s of the U.S. His address seems to give general satisfacti...

Treasury Department March 16, 1861. Sir, The following question was submitted to my consideration by your note of yesterday: “A...

How it does rain! Last night there were torrents of water in the streets literally a foot deep. It still runs in muddy whirling streams thr...