Fraying Nation War Talks and Capitol Doors
A fragment from a 1861 issue discusses Union loyalty amid civil strife, criticizing secessionist rhetoric and urging calm support for the government. It includes a separate long note about Rogers bronze Capitol doors, detailing Columbus panels and the Munich casting, with reflections on patriotic symbolism and possible temporary display in England.
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Rogers
Capitol
Munich
Washington
Rome
Royal Foundry
Columbus
Hare Columbus
Madrid
Amenes
Columbas
Europe
Co Tamans
America
New World
England
Repeal of Vermont Liberty Law Sparks Federal Debate
The Vermont personal liberty law is repealed by the recently adjourned legislature after Democrats and Conservative Republicans unite. Critics argue such laws fueled sectional tensions and rebellion while supporters view the move as restoring federal authority, with reactions from Chicago Times and coverage of Mason and Slidell in European dispatches. A Thanksgiving fire tragedy in Manitowoc claims Pauline Kaus, while reports from the Trent affair discuss legality of Wilkes’s capture of Confederate envoys Mason and Slidell. The piece also notes a Moscow style tobacco and cotton pressure by Southern planters and the broader political fallout.
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Vermont
Exas
Noth
Chicago Times
Moscow
Russelt
London Times
Rouen
Seine
Mulhouse
Lyons
Belmont
Charleston
Richmond
France
Armorica
Sowth
Man Webb
Russell
Pauline Kaus
Wan Sinclair
Mason
van Buren
Tme
S Nelair
Ax Asie Lawrer
Mason and Supery
Minerval Point
Moses M Sirens
Mason and
Stidell
Wilkes
Trent
Messrs
Mason and Slidell
Great Britain
A Darling Exploit by a Union Cavalry Hero
A dramatic Civil War tale recounts Major General Wool’s officer risking his life to intercept a rebel money shipment. The plan employed two trusted oarsmen, muffled oars, and a shell strike to disable the enemy boat, followed by handcuffing prisoners and recovering cash. The feat highlights bravery, weapon loot, and the peril from rebel guns.
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Anton
Gap
Spercer
Wool
Norfolk
Fortress Monroe
Richmond
Flo
Laerformer
Bull Run
Sailor's quip and late 19th century notices from Camp Brightwood
Providence war correspondent from Camp Brightwood recounts a Fifth Rhode Island Battery rider's rebuke over riding. A sailor answers a question about enlistment by saying he joined to shoot secessionists, not to break horses, which amuses the officer. The piece also notes spring marriage figures for England and financials of Prince of Wales estates, plus a Wisconsin artillery quartermaster appointment.
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Providence
Brightwood
Potomac
Ode Island
Neptune
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Beaver Dam Argus
Betel Paper
Clell
Wade
Biav
National Police Gazette
Eudes
Devis
Twig Tsone
Atlantic
Gulf of
Memeo
Hee Stare
Fulon
Teo Rnu Tawe
Seurstar
Agate
Lowey Rep
Pion
Seid
Union
Me Baet
Altaetan
Gira
Attonmy General
Bowe
Rep
Rion
Errogewe
Mors
Orion
Ali
Josien Lorik D.rep
Umon Jomo LP
Uuu Union
Brooke
U. S
Ben Wade
Congress
Javor
Ohio
Chicago
William S. Groesbeek
Peter ‘Odlin
Thomas Ewing
Union Democrats
Miami
Go Anneke
Maden Agus
Racine
Indiana
Cel
Alseke
Wisconamp Artilery
United States
Buchanal
Sherman
Beaufort
Rhode Island
Jackson
West Point
Aviiculturist
Susanus
Brooklyn
Cowper
Suprin Saxo Misox
Slidell
Fort Warren
J Scdell
Amaicas Prdlis Kuna
Jerr Davis T Socheers
Prorgaty- Horners
Independent
Medeff
Davis
Confederacy
Sach
Friesdls
Ehali
New York
Stoneman i
Farsaxne Woon
Turon
Oxuy
Presbyterian Board of Education
Madison Argus
Pillow
Gid
J. Pillow
Seee
Gin. J. Pilow
Will
Pagina Orr
Kenosha
Tey
Poor Law Board
Prince of Wales’ Cornwall
A.W. Farr
3D Artillery of
Wisconsin
Mareienm
Mamied
William Kriecer
Margaret Pricuago
Beage
Exe
Eur
Adress
Particunars
Erie
Medic Co
Janna
Milan
Eam Srwing
Marvin & Goodnow
Thomas Samuels
Esau
Marvin, Goodrow & CO
Olla Maran
Goodrow
Beaver D Dee
the Daily News
Western Newspaper
Prospectus OF the
Swaukee
Wilwaukee Daily
Weherl
People
Tas
the Legislature
Union of All Conservative Men
Ihs
Teherms
Bay
I Advance
Premiere
Wisconsin State Journal
Swhiel
P&p
Ewool & Rublee
Madison, Wis
Iron Palace
Hassett & Chapman's
Milwaukee
Jeepers
Eles
B. L. Jones
Jonesu
Wis
Aiiien
Theresa
Friedrich S
Syd
Lota
Beaver Dam
Bicknell
Jefferson County
George D. Fischer
Wellee
Lecuaé Mae
Qu'elock AM
William Tell Hovee
Watertown
Pw Ree
Rauo
Boston
N. Haven
Harford City
River Co. & RR Co
Liabatien
Garda
GRO. F. Redfield
Phoenix Insurance Co. OF
Bartford
MELE
SAOTT
Birye Sa
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
Alabaya
Nation
Fai 1
Elwlll
Herrick
Eich Box
Utaty
Florida
Atany
Basnes & Clark
Park Row
Heath
Crice
Caradas
South Simertem
DR. L R. Herrick & Fo
Albany
State of
Kenosha County
Joseph
Quaris
Pee
Francis Quaris
Francis Quar
Dodge
Stife
Winconain
Iriish Espese
Juneau
Sand
Costa
Sherif
George-Ms Brmver
Shevif
Dodge Co
C.gerbmain
Dodge County
Herman
Wilhelm Petelman
Martin Lange
Jean
Charles E Goodw
Lusinda Goodwin
Henry Watson
Alvira M. Watson
Charles DB. Watson
Flavilla Watson
Mary Stone
Fairfield Goodwin
Goodwin F.goodwin
Asa F. Goodwin
Zila Hbamey
Pardon Hammond
Betsey F Hammond
Darius Stone
Maywille
Said
Dodce
Alger Hey
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