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January 15, 1861 The New-York Times The National Crisis Civil War Era Newspaper - This is an original historical edition of The New-York Times, dated Tuesday, January 15, 1861, Volume X, Number 2907. Published just months before the start of the American Civil War, the front page is headlined The National Crisis. Lead stories focus on the escalating secession movement, including the arrival of messengers from Charleston in Washington and the uncertainty surrounding the reinforcement of Major Anderson at Fort Sumter. The newspaper includes reports on Congressional proceedings regarding Senator Bigler’s proposed Constitutional amendments, the Crittenden Resolutions, and a speech by Senator Polk of Missouri. Significant reporting from South Carolina states that any attempt to reinforce Fort Sumter will be regarded as a declaration of war. Judicial content includes a charge to the Grand Jury regarding High Treason by Judge Smalley, continued on page eight. Additional content features a Brooklyn News section, Marine Intelligence detailing ship arrivals and clearances at the New York harbor, and various period advertisements. Notable ads include Ericsson’s Caloric Engines and a book advertisement for Negroes and Negro Slavery by J.H. Van Evrie. The paper is a multi-page broadsheet printed on standard newsprint of the era. Length: 24 inches Width: 18 inches. Fair to Good. The newsprint exhibits significant age-related toning, yellowing, and foxing throughout. There are heavy crease marks from long-term folding. The edges and corners show wear with several small tears and losses. A large, jagged tear is present at the top center of the front page, affecting the masthead and the top of the lead columns. The paper appears brittle, which is consistent with age and material.