When was it published?

June 3, 1865 in Weekly Trinity Journal

Foreign News June 3, 1865

Weekly Trinity Journal

Q: What keywords are associated?

Magruder Speech, Lee Surrender, Trans Mississippi, Confederate Resistance, Unexpected Aid

Weaverville, Trinity County, California

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What is this article about?

Confederate General Magruder delivers a speech in Houston on April 24, 1865, urging Trans-Mississippi forces to continue fighting after Lee's surrender, hinting at possible unexpected aid. The report notes that the department ultimately surrendered without further resistance.

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MAGRUDER ON THE RAMPAGE. The Houston (Texas) Telegraph, of April 25th, publishes a speech delivered by the rebel duck, Magruder, at a war meeting held the day previous. Magruder said he saw nothing discouraging in Lee's surrender if the people of the Trans-Mississippi Department would keep up their determination to fight it out. He closed by saying: "Come what may, I shall stand by my country and never be a slave to Yankee power. I would rather be a Comanche Indian chief than bow the knee to Yankeedom. We have neighbors near at hand. I don't feel at liberty to say anything further concerning the matter at present. May be we may have aid from a source unexpected, and at a time when least dreamed of. Let us stand by our leaders and all will yet be well."

Well, the people of the Trans-Mississippi department have weakened in their boots--concluded not to "fight it out." The "unexpected" source referred to might lead some to believe that he looked for assistance from California traitors, but we don't believe there is anything of it.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Political

What keywords are associated?

Magruder Speech Lee Surrender Trans Mississippi Confederate Resistance Unexpected Aid

What entities or persons were involved?

Magruder Lee

Where did it happen?

Houston, Texas

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Houston, Texas

Event Date

April 25th

Key Persons

Magruder Lee

Outcome

people of trans-mississippi department concluded not to fight it out and weakened.

Event Details

Magruder delivered a speech at a war meeting, stating nothing discouraging in Lee's surrender if determination to fight persists in Trans-Mississippi. He vowed to stand by his country, preferred being a Comanche chief over submitting to Yankees, hinted at neighbors near and possible unexpected aid, urged standing by leaders.