When was it published?

December 26, 1862 in Ellsworth American

Domestic News December 26, 1862

Ellsworth American

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

President, Committee Of Distinguished Gentlemen

Q: What keywords are associated?

Emancipation Proclamation, President Statement, Enforcement, Washington Republican

Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 2

What is this article about?

The President reportedly told a committee of distinguished gentlemen last week that he stands by the Emancipation Proclamation, with no plans for withdrawal, modification, or postponement, believing enforcement serves the country's interests, per Washington Republican.

Clipping

OCR Quality

95% Excellent

Full Text

The Proclamation to be Enforced.—The President is reported to have said to a committee of distinguished gentlemen, which waited upon him during the latter part of last week in regard to the emancipation proclamation and other matters, that he carefully considered the matter before issuing his proclamation, and that, having since had no occasion to change his views on the subject, there would be no withdrawal, modification or postponement of it—still believing the interest of the country demanded its enforcement.—Washington Republican.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Emancipation Proclamation President Statement Enforcement Washington Republican

What entities or persons were involved?

President Committee Of Distinguished Gentlemen

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Latter Part Of Last Week

Key Persons

President Committee Of Distinguished Gentlemen

Outcome

no withdrawal, modification or postponement of the emancipation proclamation; enforcement demanded by the interest of the country

Event Details

The President said to a committee of distinguished gentlemen who waited upon him regarding the emancipation proclamation and other matters that he carefully considered the matter before issuing it, has had no occasion to change his views, and believes the country's interest demands its enforcement.