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Newspaper

Dallas Herald

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1860

Page

2

North Carolina phrase on secession amid federal property issue

The text cites Ellie's Lov of North Carolina, praising Governor Lubbock's speeches in New Orleans papers and noting Southern Rights Association events. It mentions a letter from Georgiaville, Laney County, claiming an overwhelming majority favor secession in that state portion.

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Washington City Advices and scattered Congress notes

From the Houston Telegraph extra dated the 7th with Washington items of December 4. Congress met with most senators present and about 200 representatives replying to their names. The President’s message is discussed in expected terms with previews of Southern state maneuvers and plans for a conference of Southern Representatives to list grievances. Reports mention talk of secession tendencies, proposed national convention, and naval estimates as the debate continues.

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Texans Call State Convention to Defend Union Frontiers

Young County residents form a volunteer company amid Indian incursions and northern agitation. A mass meeting endorses a state convention to unite parties, set a subscription drive, and appoint organizers to prepare for defense and potential secession era action.

Houston Will Not Assemble Legislature

Communications from the Dallas Herald report General Houston refuses to convene the Texas Legislature. Preparations are under way by supporters to express the will of the state to sister states of the South, signaling a deliberate move despite official refusal.

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Public Meeting in Grayson County Texas 1860 Proceedings

A combined Cook and Grayson counties meeting in Whiteshoo Grayson County Texas on November 28 1860 appointed a fifteen member committee led by Col James J Diamond to report on business. The group denounced the 1860 presidential result and urged Texas leaders to seek the will of Texans and take steps to protect state interests amid Northern opposition to Southern institutions.

Cook Grayson Whiteshoo Grayson County Texas St. C Andrews John R. Diamond Julian Louis Hunter James J. Diamond Col R. C. Anders John Richey J. Harvey Wilson Samuel Richey Robert McCalister Robi. Thompson W. G. Goldenhier William Thompson J. Sanders Thompson Williamson Graham John Hughes G. W. Johnes James Dickerman William Mathews Ee United States Isis

A Call for a State Convention in Texas

Citizens of Texas urge the Legislature to convene and authorize a state convention to express the people’s will amid national tensions. The text cites the Bill of Rights guaranteeing the people’s power to alter government and notes Governor Houston has not yet called a session.

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Dallas County Citizens Call for County Convention Nominees

A Dallas county appeal asks all precincts to join a convention at Dallas to nominate candidates for a state convention in Atlatin. The list of attendees includes Massell Darnell Smith Hardin ton Smith Bennett Larwin Webb and many others with roles as treasurer secretary and chaplain noted.

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Selections from the Civil War Era Newswire

Consolidated reports from Washington, Richmond, and New York detail political maneuvers and secession tensions across states. Key items include South Carolina aiming at fortifications and union tensions, Maryland resisting coercion, Kentucky insurrection rumors, and Virginia election results confirming electors for Breckenridge and Lincoln.

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