Opposition duty and cautious politics in Lincoln era discourse
The text argues that the opposition should expose corruption and resist bad measures, while maintaining restraint and not incurring premature commitments. It calls for vigilance, defense of constitutional rights, and steady adherence to a limited, principled approach. It warns against arbitrary arrests, press interference, and premature action that could backfire in 1854.
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Italian Opera Delights at the Academy Amidst Changes
A sudden illness forced Mlle Morensi to swap Trovatore for Ernani last night at the Academy. Madal Lorini impressed as Elvira with encores, while Maccaferri as Ernani earned strong praise. Dinorah to be repeated today. Matilda Heron to debut next week with Camille and Edith.
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The Western States Convention Debate Picks up Steam
Readable text notes a New York World article urging Western States to consider a proposed convention. It comments on democracy, education and home matters, with varied items on poetry, fashion, and public affairs, including figures like Gen. Butler and Mrs Beecher Stowe, and scenes from New Orleans to Washington.
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Home For Aged Men
Chauncy Hall School
Connecticut
Home Matters
Court Record
Telegraphic News
New York World
Silver and copper wealth increases in the Territory
Fleet Captain Pennock reports the steamers Rowena White Cloud and Knapp seized by the gun boat New Era near Island No 10 for contraband goods including quinine morphine arms rebel uniforms and blankets A large goebel mail on White Cloud held important information The Howe was seized by Admiral Porter and sent up from below A revived tale of Banks defeat near Port Hudson is unfounded The Senate currency bill passed the House in its original form.
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New Era
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Howe
Admiral Porter
Skirmish Near Lake Providence Yields Rebel Rout
On the 10th near Lake Providence a small Federal party clashed with 300 Confederate cavalry, defeating them. Rebel casualties are unknown, 25 prisoners were taken, while Federal losses were 1 killed and 12 wounded.
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Frauds at New York Custom House Highlight Revenue Loss
Secretary Chase furnishes Senate a report by Edward Jordan on six weeks of frauds at the New York Custom House. False invoices, fictitious names, destroyed entries, and misdescribed goods enabled illicit payments. About 350000 worth of goods seized. several officials and importers implicated. reforms urged.
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Rebel Exchange, Substitutes, and Florida’s Losses Reported
Fortress Monroe Feb 19 Gen Ludlow returns from City Point after conference with Mr Ould. Virginia Legislature to overrule Letcher and manage prisoner exchanges under cartel. Exchange of civilians perfected. Gen Foster sails south. Despatch notes substitutes for service at $1000 each and the Florida’s Annie Bonsall sunk. Prices in Richmond. Yankee army moving from Aquia Creek toward Washington and Old Point. Vicksburg describes Federal gunboat actions and batteries. All quiet in the morning.
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New Orleans Bayou Teche Expedition Delayed Reports
New Orleans advices say Gen Weitzel’s Bayou Teche expedition did not start on the 18th as troops were diverted upriver. Port Hudson rumors circulated of a repulse, with no solid proof. Galveston reports a fortified bay causing a withdrawal. Discontent grows over mixed-race footing in the ranks.
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the Express
Gen Wool to Inspect East Coast Fortifications Tour
Major General Wool plans a tour of inspection across Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine visiting New Haven Newport Fall River Providence Springfield Worcester Boston Portsmouth and Portland. He will assess Atlantic coast fortifications and arsenals with his staff aboard the eight o clock Monday train, receiving hearty welcomes along the route.
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Department of the East
Rebel Army Draft and Arrest Report from Richmond
News from Richmond reports Col Charles Carroll Hicks a rebel officer and later Richmond detective arrested at the St Nicholas Hotel. The rebel army grows with conscription debates for foreigners and Marylanders while South men aged 18 to 40 are pressed into service. Supplies improve except for shoes which remain scarce.
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St. Nicholas Hotel
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Rebel force blocks Hooker as Confederate troops threaten
Reports say Union forces on the Fredericksburg route face severe shortages of powder and forage. Starvation grips locals while The Post notes a strong Confederate force opposing Hooker and dismisses claims that Lee’s army moved to Vicksburg.
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Blockade running ships use Nassau as hub amid Civil War era transfers
The New York report lists multiple vessels including British Queen Leopard and Atonica arriving Nassau and Charleston cargoes while several steamers such as Giraffe Annie Childs Thistle and others prepare to run the blockade. Major Miller and Capt Mahler from the 23d Connecticut aid wrecked Planter salvage. Adderly & Co. consigned and cleared these blockade runners.
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Atonica
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Thistle
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Calipso
Eagle
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Adderly & Co
Trade improves as ships arrive in San Francisco
From California San Francisco February 19 ships Marmaduke and Eastern Star from New York arrive. Trade shows better overall sentiment with sales of 240 bales drills at 19 cents pure spirits and whiskey at 43 cents and cordage at 10 cents. The case of the United States against R P Hammond Collector of San Francisco under President Pierce is on trial in the Circuit Court to hold the bondsmen responsible for alleged heavy defalcations.
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Baltimore lecture canceled amid loyalist opposition
Baltimore residents avoided a Vallandigham lecture at the Maryland Institute as loyal sentiment prevented his appearance. Portland Maine reports clear cold weather at midnight and no sign of the steamship Nova Scotian from Liverpool on the 5th inst.
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Maine State Loan At 144 Percent Premium
Avausta Maine Feb 20 The Maine State loan of twenty years for 525000 dollars was sold at an average premium of 144 percent. The offering exceeded four million dollars.
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Markets. SECOND BOARD STOCKS RISE ON FAIR BUSINESS
New York stock and money market report shows second board stocks improving with notable prices for railroad and utility issues. Cotton dull and declining in New York trading, with grains and metals mixed as wheat and corn move within narrow ranges.
Stocks Steady Amid Mixed Bond and Rail Bids
Markets opened steady with Government bonds closing at 97 bid for Coupons and 1034 for Treasury 73 10 Notes. American Gold finished at 162 bid, while land stocks remained firm. Boston Water Power sold up to 46 bid with 99 bid for Cary and 15 for East Boston, totaling 300000 in gross. Railroad and copper stock bids showed varied values across multiple issues.
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