12 Jan 1861
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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Democrat
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1861
Page
2
The text argues abolitionism fuels northern sectional strife and harms slaveholding states. It cites Dr. Channing’s critique of abolitionists, defends property in man, warns secession would fracture the Union, and laments the warlike tone in politics while stressing economic ties and northern dependence on southern trade.
Annie Stuart a Glasgow born woman of eighteen appeared in Liverpool and lived as a sailor for five years. She now seeks aid from the workhouse to pursue work more fitting her sex. She has five sailors among her companions and wished to stay with them, a gender reveal during a medical examination after a rib injury exposed her.
A 19th century temper runs high as the South vows to resist federal pressure over slavery while border states hover behind an armed neutrality. The piece foresees a coming conflict, predicts massive casualties, and laments drifting from constitutional principles and patriotic guidance from forefathers.
In Washington the Supreme Court scheduled argument on Kentucky v Dennison, a bid to compel Ohio to surrender a fugitive accused of stealing slaves. If Kentucky wins, it would uphold slaveholding as property and require state recognition, affecting national crisis and emancipation debates.
Mississippi has seceded. The Convention passed the ordinance for secession by a vote of eighty to fifteen. All the prominent buildings in Jackson, the capital, were ruminated on the occasion.
The writer praises the president and cabinet for backing a firm stance against South Carolina’s seizure of Fort Moultrie and other actions. They urge swift lawful measures to protect public property, condemn nullification, and warn traitorous behavior by those opposing the government. The piece questions railroad mortgage relief and land grant use amid secession-era conflict.
The Hon. Judge Breacnanp left Monday on a President elect invitation to Springfield to confer on Wisconsin cabinet appointments. He has drafted a Union-saving programme to be presented at the initial meeting. Friday reports say Mr. FAskineren of Beaver Dara is gravely ill and not expected to survive.
The Milwaukee Daily Press News highlights the Governor's Message occupying eight columns on the front page. The paper notes a sleighing party trip to Columbus with a post-event supper and dance at Stevens House. It also covers shipping news from Charleston Mercury and militia activity at Forts Johnson and Caswell in North Carolina and Savanosh, Ga.
An opinion states that any State Personal Liberty bills infringing the Constitution should be repealed at once, attributed to Jahn Sher MLAT.
The Horican paper recalls Argas misconduct in our city, noting it did not disturb anyone. It also reports an Oyster Creek Texas sweet potato from last season weighing twenty one pounds.
Mr C B Beebe of this city is the newly elected Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives at Madison. Jas A G Coox, Dsq Postmaster at Columbus, passed through our city on a health trip. The Milwaukee Sentinel expands to 36 columns and the Daily Press & News are lead papers for their parties. The Howard Association of Philadelphia pledges continued aid to the suffering across the Republic. Reports from West Africa claim Dahomey ruler sacrifices 1700 victims with aim to 2500, plus European traders used as witnesses. War erupts in Charleston as Star of the West fires on entering harbor while carrying troops to Fort Sumter. Brooklyn sails to Charleston. Marion prepared as armed vessel. harbor buoys removed. Fort Sumter to fire, signaling rising conflict. The nation braces for the worst.
A Washington despatch reports shifts in cabinet and Southern secession actions, with talk of a Southern provisional government and possible President Tranter. The State Historical Society in Madison elected new officers led by Gen William R Smith as President and a large slate of officers and curators. A reflective closing piece discusses maternal hopes and aging.
A discourser warns that the Union faces imminent destruction from anti slavery agitation led by Northern Democrats and British agents. It defends the Constitution and fugitive slave clause, asserts Southern unity, condemns abolitionist politics, and urges Northern action to avert secession and civil war. The piece cites Washington and Madison and laments rising anti slave sentiment as the cause.
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