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July 31, 1863
The Union And Journal
Biddeford, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Washington, Mr. Seward addresses citizens on states returning to the Union, likening them to stars rejoining the national firmament, highlighting Missouri, Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and the Old North State.
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Returning Stars.-When the news arrived at Washington a large number of citizens called on the President, and other notabilities, when Mr. Seward made a speech to them and thus alluded to the return of States to the Union;
We have seen the stars one by one falling away from our national firmament, but now we are to witness the joyful sight of star after star, after wandering in darkness, returning to the galaxy in which it belonged. Missouri has been for a while obscured, but it now shines with redoubled brightness. Maryland had wavered; it is now firmly set in the national coronet. Kentucky had been almost torn from the magic circle; but its steadfastness was now assured. It will not be long before Tennessee will be numbered again among the loyal States, And Arkansas shall be again represented in the halls of Congress. Louisiana had already asked for recognition upon the old basis, and the Old North State would soon follow suit.
We have seen the stars one by one falling away from our national firmament, but now we are to witness the joyful sight of star after star, after wandering in darkness, returning to the galaxy in which it belonged. Missouri has been for a while obscured, but it now shines with redoubled brightness. Maryland had wavered; it is now firmly set in the national coronet. Kentucky had been almost torn from the magic circle; but its steadfastness was now assured. It will not be long before Tennessee will be numbered again among the loyal States, And Arkansas shall be again represented in the halls of Congress. Louisiana had already asked for recognition upon the old basis, and the Old North State would soon follow suit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
Fate Providence
What keywords are associated?
Seward Speech
States Returning
Union Reconstruction
Civil War
Loyal States
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Seward
President
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Seward
President
Location
Washington
Story Details
Mr. Seward's speech to citizens and notabilities in Washington, using the metaphor of stars returning to the national firmament to describe states rejoining the Union: Missouri shining brighter, Maryland firm, Kentucky steadfast, Tennessee soon loyal, Arkansas represented, Louisiana asking recognition, and Old North State to follow.