Reversal of Policy to Restore Gulf Influence
The Cincinnati Gazette argues that a shift in policy toward Spain and Latin America will restore American influence in the Gulf region. It claims former administrations used coercive tactics to expand slavery and annex Cuba, but a new minister to Spain and friendlier ties with Spanish American republics will foster reciprocal trade, curb irritation, and stabilize governments, benefiting commerce and Central American routes.
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Senate
Americe
Gulf
England
France
Washington
Eee
Spain
Europe
Col. Clay
Madrid
Cuba
Canada
Henos
Nicaragua
Pacific
Central America
Buchanan
Pierce
United States
Cincinnati Gazette
Political shifts and new appointments fill Washington scene
Reports note Fremont sought an appointment despite claims of Lincoln lukewarm support. Emerson Ethers retires from politics after a Union keynote. Mexico and France relations progress with ministers named, while preparations for public road security and cabinet changes unfold. Clerks, envoys, and officials shift posts as observers watch for a reorganization amid secession tensions.
Spicy Alabama Letter Exchanges Threats and Taunts
A Brownlow Knoxville letter from Canada Alabama dated February 27 1861 mocks Tennessee settlers calling Hoosier and Tory elements low order cowardly and unworthy. It boasts South Alabama and Mississippi chivalry threatens tar and feathering Union supporters and predicts Alabama might conquer Tennessee at bayonet point while rejecting ties to Tennessee. A second note from L B Mansing denounces an Alabama named letter writer as insolent and unworthy.
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Brownlow
Knoxville
Canada
Alabama
W. G. Brunstow
Tennessee
North Carolina
Lincoln
Virginia
Kentucky
Arkansas
North Alabama
Mississippi
Tennessecats
L. B. Maxsma
L. B. Manning
Nashville
Peaceful Secession Debate Echoes in Senate
The article reports Senator Bayard of Delaware proposing a resolution to recognize the independent sovereignty of the Confederate States. It argues southern unity is waning as Northern policy under Lincoln gains support, citing state conventions resisting popular vote and entrenched secessionists facing pushback in Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas, while loyalty to the Union grows in eastern Tennessee and other areas.
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Senate
Bayard
Delaware
Douglas
United States
South
Cotton States
Lincoln
Atlanta
Georgia
Nashville Democrat
Montgomery
Louisiana
Alabama
Texas
Friends of the Union
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tre-Assemble
North Carolina
Ellis
Kentucky
Tennessee
Evening Post
Missouri
St. Louis
Union
Arkansas
Twiggs
Houster
Houston
Virginia
Three emissaries of the Slave Confederacy to seek funds in Europe
A Northern editorial warns European bankers about Yancey Mann and Rost sailing to Europe to solicit a £60 million loan for a Confederacy government led by Jefferson Davis. It accuses them of plundering the U.S. treasury and outlines cynical motives while contrasting European generosity with American prudence. The piece cites Floyd, Cobb, and Thompson as implicated in prior government misdeeds and mocks Wall Street's willingness to lend to a regime built on repudiation.
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Lowbard Street
London
Sonia
Europe
Lombard Street
Bankera of London
William L. Yancey
A. Dudley Mann
Floyd
Washington
Cobb
Treasury
Wall Street
Thompson
Interior
United States
Wigfall
Texas
Benjamin
Louisiana
Slidell
Congress
Yancey
Mann and
Ronet
Wigfa
Paris
Yancey, Mann
Evening Post
A Critical Choice in Civil War Policy Debates
The Cincinnati Gazette argues the next move after evacuating Fort Sumter will reveal the Adminstration's true policy. It contrasts two paths, condemns appeasement of the Confederacy, and urges firm action to uphold constitutional authority and subdue rebel forces.
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Eas
Pack
Coxznciux
Cotton Confederation
John C. Calhoun
Cotton States
Mexico
Fort Sumter
Fort Pickens
Cincinnati Gazette
Debunking Indian Bureau Fraud Under Dole Abuse Claims
A Washington Tribune excerpt accuses the Indian Office of massive fraud, detailing $200 million disbursed for tribes over thirty years with at least half stolen. It cites officials like G W Ewing and Col. Manypenny, notes unsafe contracts, and alleges chief clerk Charles Mix amassed wealth while Indians suffered. The piece mentions Dennison fleeing with funds and threats to Otoe and other tribes.
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Swinpiine
Wiliam P. Dole
Illinois
Department
United States Treasury
Indian Bureau
Indian Department
Indiana
Washington
New York Tribune
Congress
G. W. Ewing
Ewing
Manypenny
Richard Thompson
Menomonees
Col. Manypenny
Ewing & Thompson
H. M. Rice
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Charles E. Mix
Kansas
Mix
New York
Virginia
Connecticut
Free States
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Pickens
Dayton
Fremont
Hasgaureck
Chase
Elsworth
Williard’s
Abe
Emerson Ethers
Weller
Intelligencer
Southern Congress
Col. Fremont
Everal
White House
Corwin
Lord Lyons
Confederate States
Brooklyn
Pensacola Harbor
Benj. O. Farrer
Frank Guinn
Niles
Mic
Batther
Ee Aeske Reuben
John Bayless
Joba
D. Nelson
James Stewart
Gamuel Bowman
Joseph Callaway
Nicholas Gibbs
Vance
Conway
Marshall
Lewis
Sanderoye
Joseph A. Brownlow
Capt. Loudon
East Tennessee
Sam. Browslow
Gen. Jackson
Isaac Brownlow
Dackson
Huntaville
Navy
Wm. L. Brownlow
Alexander Brownlow
Navy Yard
Norfolk
New Orleans
Iam
W. G. Browstow
Southern Confederacy
Secessia
Confederate States of America
P. G. T. BeaureGard
P. G. Toutant Beauregard
Reggio
Italy
Beauregard
United States Military Academy
West Point
Corps of Engineers
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Chepultepac
Castle de Belue
Town City Press
White
Des Moines Commonwealth
Towa City University
Prese
Waterloo
Emerson Etheridge
Leake
A. Kaiser & CO
Panis and
Couta
Gothere
Horra
Ender
Barrett
Coop
Towa
Ilemois
Slocomb’s
W. W. Harper's
Jefferson Street
Burlington
Wheeler de Wilson
Waerecen & Willsox Manufactcatna Company Wing
G. H. Waldin
Chicago
Simeon Farwell
No.22
Market Reet
Rand & GO. S
B. & M. B. Railroad
Iowa
J. D. Rand
WM. Carson
Wisconsin
H, Bailey
Gteyphen T. Acres
Orar
Coolbawy
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Tarvis
Main Street
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Hae
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Bastere
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Burlington and
Missouri River
Ottumwa
Weathan Ny
Chicago, Burligton & Quincy
Boston
PHIA
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Louis
Cincinnati
Indianachigan
Ohio
Ottumwas
Galesburg
Northern Railroad
Quincy
TLA
Central Railroad
Galena
Dunteith
Louls
Cairo
Montrose
Keokuk
St. Lewi
Southern
Jana Drovers
John G. Reaa
D. Rewicx
General Western A. CO
Octiwit
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Pew Cave
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