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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1861

Page

2

Davis Speech on Union Crisis and Congressional Duty

Senator Davis of Mississippi condemns wartime drift and urges Congress to assume decisive power to prevent civil war. He attacks troop deployments around Washington and Charleston and warns that only legislative action can save the United States from military despotism and a total split.

Kentucky Force Commonwealth Confederacy Jonsx C. Breckmetper B. Mogottin Davis Opp Mississippi Restaen Executive Department Congress Charleston Senate Fort Moultrie Fort Washington Potomac River Washington Fort Mehenry United States New York Mr Seward Pennsylvania Mifflin Adams Empire of Rome Maj Ee Anderson South Carolina Fort Moulie Charleston Harbor Ohio Wade Secesson Mr Pugh Farnson Rhode Island Calhoun King George Fort Sumter Carolina Tennessee Johnson Tle Lincoln Thas Pensacola Orleans Louisiana Benjamin Caroline Angel of Peace

Resignation of J Tompson Over Fort Sumter Reinforcements

In a Washington letter dated January 4 1880 J Tompson declares he resigns as a constitutional adviser to President James Buchanan over the issue of reinforcements to Fort Sumter. He cites cabinet discussions and a Star of the West voyage with 250 men under Lieutenant Bartlett as the cause.

Washington Charleston Fort Sumter War Department Star of the West New York Bartlett J. Tompson James Buchanan The United States

Buchanan letters on Fort Sumter reinforcements and cabinet debate

President James Buchanan defends his January 1861 decision to send reinforcements to Fort Sumter. He recounts a cabinet discussion on January 21 and asserts the War and Navy departments acted without further input. He accuses Jacas Thompson of denying a conclusion and resigning if misled.

Wasume Town Interior War and Navy Departments Brooklyn Fort Sumter South Carolina War Department Navy James Buchanan Jacas Thompson

Partitioned Union Debates and Crittenden Amendments Rise

Debates in Senate and House report memorials backing Crittenden’s constitutional amendments. Key proposals seek to preserve slavery, admit states with or without slavery, and regulate fugitive slaves. Leaders warn of civil war and urge time for reconciliation amid looming reconstruction.

South Crittenhem Congress Union Temmessee North Carolina Wasitoron Jax Senatr Bigler Cameron Crittencen Crittenden Trumbull Major Anderson Henter District of Columbia Sci Hunter Supreme Court England Baker Funter Munter Virginia Harlan Senate Houst New York Chamber of Commerce San Francisco China Committee On Commerce Lovejoy Illinois General Scott Republic Hickman Pennsylvania Atlantic Gulf Florence Philadelphia

Washington Strife and Charleston Tensions Rise

A President order withdraws all Government advertising from the Constitution newspaper. Charleston tensions flare over Star of the West efforts, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie, with Gen Scott and Sen Toombs in heated exchanges. Dispatches from Lieut Talbot and Major Anderson fuel debate on naval moves and potential deployments.

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Alarmed Nation Watches Fort Sumter Crisis Deepens

Report from Washington details General Scott relocating marines and filling quotas with U S troops amid fears of a military dictatorship. Cabinet delays action until Lt Talbot arrives. Star of the West may be reinforced by Brooklyn and Harriet Lane. Senate tensions rise as Toombs clash and calls for secession spread. Virginia and Alabama moves loom as tension grows.

N. ¥. Herald Washington General Scott United States Charleston Lieut Talbot Anderson Fort Sumter U. S Brooklyn Harriet Lane Star of the West

Delegates Press for January Vote on State Convention

A Baltimore dispatch reports delegates from multiple Maryland counties ask the Governor to issue a proclamation setting the last Monday in January as the date for a statewide convention vote. The meeting approved Crittenden's resolutions unanimously, then adjourned. A filibuster meeting is planned for tomorrow as troops enter Fort McHenry.

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Two Days Later from Europe

Halifax reports the Royal Mail Steamship America arriving from Liverpool, December 29, and Queenstown, December 20. Dispatches note Vienna cabinet vacancy, French war preparations, and Piedmontese purchases. The Chinese treaty text is published with indemnity details and a brief payment plan.

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Market Notes Hold Steady with Minor Shifts Across Banks

Parmar Artensoow reports dull stocks with little change from yesterday. Money remains steady as paper cuts back to 7 to 9 percent. Banks gained 5700 yesterday while specie flows improve in New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore though local banks show limited formation.

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