March 5, 1861; The Charleston Mercury
All Charleston was yesterday upon the qui vive to learn the tone of the Inaugural Address of the Abolition President, who now rules in Washington. As fast as the reports of the Address came flashing over the lines they were put in type and placed upon THE MERCURY Bulletin Board, to gratify the curiosity of our friends.
It was after six o’clock before the conclusion of the Address reached us. Almost immediately our Extras, containing the Inaugural, were issued, affording the first copies of the document that were distributed in Charleston. In spite of the shocking weather, hundreds remained till a late hour at our office conning our Extra and discussing the news.