Southern Rights Fight Over Lincoln Peace Terms
A Northern editor condemns Lincoln’s peace plan as degrading and urges resistance. He cites Virginia Alabama Georgia South Carolina meetings, warns of continued war, and argues Southern unity against terms that would imply ignominy and loss of sovereignty. He notes prisoner exchange issues and Confederate stance on negro troops.
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Resolutions on War Policy Debated in Congress
In the House on December 17, Mr Serra of Kentucky introduced resolutions denouncing the rebellion and urging vigorous war, with Democrats reportedly voting for abolitionist amendments. The record shows YEAS 93 for the first resolution and NAYS 65, while the second and third resolutions drew Democratic support with only Benjamin G Harris voting against. The piece notes loyalty tests and political commentary regarding Grant and the White House.
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Compromise, War, and British Policy in the American War
The passage discusses neutrality, privateering, and British offer of compromise in the American War of Independence. It cites Com Intantonen and Mr. Rose’s reply, criticizes abolitionist rhetoric, and reflects on British public sentiment and national honor during 1775 1779. Gold smith’s history is cited on English indifference to Charleston defeat and war costs.
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Political turmoil over pardons and usurpation power
The piece attacks executive overreach and the pardon of Brig. Gen. F. W. Gaunt of Arkansas, arguing it violates legal norms and presumes guilt. It warns of growing tyranny, anti abolition rhetoric, and calls out Callicott and others accused of selling influence in the state assembly.
Debate on amnesty and seating in the Senate
The fragment cites Mr. Trumbull clashing with a Sumner motion on impeaching new tests for allegiance and seating rebels. It questions whether Trumbull and aligned Republicans are true Union men as he rejects seating Toombs and Davis supporters and insists on oath and perjury penalties.
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