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Editorial
November 30, 1861
Weekly Trinity Journal
Weaverville, Trinity County, California
What is this article about?
The Appeal defends 'Old Granny Sumner' for disarming the state and thwarting a secession plot by his predecessor Johnston, now in the rebel army, countering criticism from the Marysville Express.
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Old Granny Sumner has almost disarmed the State by taking away the arms that were here. We have no means of getting any, or of manufacturing munitions of war. Would we not be left at the mercy of the enemy?—Marysville Express.
The Appeal thinks "Old Granny Sumner" will never be forgiven for thwarting the secession plot that was to be carried out by his predecessor, the pure patriot Johnston, who is now fighting to restore peace in the rebel army. We would have been at the mercy of the enemy indeed, but for Sumner's timely arrival.
The Appeal thinks "Old Granny Sumner" will never be forgiven for thwarting the secession plot that was to be carried out by his predecessor, the pure patriot Johnston, who is now fighting to restore peace in the rebel army. We would have been at the mercy of the enemy indeed, but for Sumner's timely arrival.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Sumner
Secession Plot
Johnston
Rebel Army
Disarming State
Munitions Of War
What entities or persons were involved?
Old Granny Sumner
Johnston
Marysville Express
The Appeal
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Sumner Against Secession Plot Accusations
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Sumner, Sarcastic Criticism Of Johnston And Secessionists
Key Figures
Old Granny Sumner
Johnston
Marysville Express
The Appeal
Key Arguments
Sumner Disarmed The State By Removing Arms
Sumner Thwarted A Secession Plot Planned By Predecessor Johnston
Johnston Is Now In The Rebel Army Fighting To Restore Peace
Without Sumner, The State Would Have Been At The Mercy Of Secessionist Enemies