Events just prior to the Civil War... From an anti-war newspaper...
Item # 707586
March 21, 1861
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, March 21, 1861 This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted slavery should not be abolished, so consequently much content has an anti-North bias.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the press was raided by a hateful mob.
Articles include: "How to Punish Crime out West" "Daring Robbery" "Fort Sumter to be Evacuated on Saturday Next" "From Pike's Peak" & much more.
Additionally, page 5 has a very lengthy editorial by the founder of the paper, now just 8 weeks old, in which he defends the need for such a publication and revels in its early success.
Eight pages, staining to a lower corner, nice condition.Additionally, page 5 has a very lengthy editorial by the founder of the paper, now just 8 weeks old, in which he defends the need for such a publication and revels in its early success.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or the South", this newspaper opposed the war and attracted the hatred of the Republicans and the Lincoln administration. It was denied circulation in some cities. In 1863 the press was raided by a hateful mob.
Category: Yankee
