The Long Threatened Blow Severs Union at Charleston
The Charleston Convention on December 20 1860 unanimously resolves to dissolve the Union of May 23 1783. The fragmentation threatens to reduce the United States to half its former extent while nations and peoples in the North and South face altered destinies and shared anxieties across the Atlantic.
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Great American Federation
Charleston
Wasuancroy
South Carolina
United States
Republic
Maine
Gulf of Mexico
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
Tennessee
Florida
Mississippi
Kentucky
Maryland
Virginia
South
Union and slavery in crisis the path to dissolution
The piece argues that abolition and Union restoration require rupture between North and South and warns of treason and civil war. It condemns secession, notes Lincoln's and Beonanon’s stances, and contrasts Republican readings with British views on constitutional rights and the danger of war. It cites Jeffersonian ideals and the consent of the governed as foundations for resisting secession.
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Congress
Speaxen
Chrrenpes
Kentucky
Union
South Carolina
Senate
House of Representatives
New England
Washington
Beonanan
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Republican Party
Jefferson
Buchanan
Death of Dr Noble Former Leicester MP in Malaga
Obituary notice for Dr Noble former Leicester MP aged sixty two who died suddenly in Malaga while traveling with his family for health. He was an advanced Liberal and physician turned politician noted as Avenger of Sir Joshua Walmsley and destined for reform. Also includes an advertisement for Pure Tea and a list of West End agents.
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Spain
Pau
Seville
Malaga
Leicester
Joshua Walmsley
Mark
Horniman
West End
Cooper
Tottenham-court-road
Johnson
Charing-cross
Bragg
Wigmore-street
Cook
Coventry-street
Searcy
Upper
Berkeley-street
Knightabridge-green
Webster
Moorgate-street
Pain
Ludgate-hill
Purvis
Aldersgate-street
Gordman’s Agsats
Anvr
Parke Equare
Reid
Craven Place
Westbourne-terraca
Oughty
Royal visit and funeral procession actions at Osborne
The Court reports HP Osborne events with Prince Consort and Prince Alfred visiting Portsmouth and Osborne from the Continent. Lords De Tabley and Ponsonby travel to Potsdam with Majors Teesdale and Du Plat to attend the Prussian king’s funeral. Earl Granville departs Osborne.
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Osborne
Prince Consort
Elphinstone
Portsmouth
Royal
Prince Alfred
Major du Plat
Major Powell
Lord de Tabley
Col
BH. Ponsonby
Major Teesdale
London
Potsdam
Prince of Wales
King of
Prussia
Earl Granville
Letter from Me Cobden 1860 from Algiers to Rochdale
Andrew Stewart, vice-president of the Rochdale Reform Association, reports a letter from Richard Cobden written in Algiers. Cobden notes excellent health climate, open windows, no frost, and hope to visit Rochdale when time and weather permit. He affirms commitment to returning to constituents annually and to mutual explanation and consultation.
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Andrew Stewart
The
Rochdale Reform Association
Algiers
Dac
England
Paris
Rochdale
R. Corden
Naval and Military Intelligence from Woolwich Jan 7
The Black Eagle arrived from Dover with Prince Alfred aboard. A crewman fell overboard but was saved. The Dee, under Master-Commander Pallen, ships boilers and plates for the Black Prince and sails to Glasgow to deliver cargo. Warrior’s plates are readied. six apprentices join the shipwrights’ and caulkers’ departments after competitive exams.
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Woolwich
Black Eagle
Admiralty
Petley
Dover
Prince Alfred
Pallen
Messrs
John Penn and Sons
Greenwich
Steam Factory
Thames Iron Works
Caulkers
Lord Chancellor Clemency to Mr Warde Letter Response
The document presents Mr Warde’s formal reply to Lord Chancellor Campbell after his dismissal from the magistracy on grounds of moral sense. Warde questions the decision, cites prior letters and evidence in Hooper v Warde, and charitably trusts Campbell may correct his error. Clopton-house Stratford-on-Avon January 2.
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Warde
Commission of the Peace
Campbell
Burald
Mr. Warde
Lord Campbell
Presentation of the Freepow to Mr. Cosper at Guildhall
This item reports a suggestion by J Richardson C.C. for Bishopsgate to honor veteran Free-trader Cobden with the Freedom of the City in Guildhall rather than the Council-chamber, urging civic gratitude. It also notes Natal tax mentions, Pembrokeshire election plans after Earl Cawdor’s death, and a post office circulation notice. Lifeboat rescues narrate a ship wreck off Yarmouth with crew saved from Arethuss, and a similar救 at Porthcawl involving Mary Jane and copper ore.
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Cosper
J. Richardson
C.C
Bishopsgate
Cobden
Richardson
England
Natal
Colonial Office
Pembrokeshire
Earl Cawdor
G. Lort Phillips
Owen
Tavistock
Rosa
Lynn
Downham
Wickham Market
Woodbridge
Saxmundham
Halenworth
Wangford
Beccles
Qalstor
Market Rasen
Wragby
Uleeby
William Bokenham
General Post-office
Baga
Onty Ward
Lovescat
Great Yarmouth
National Lifeboat Institution
Caister
Barber
Mercy
Porthcawl
Glamorganshire
Sherweather Sands
Mary Jane
St. Ives
Sanda
Porthcaw
Armistice Talks Opened at Gaeta On New Bases
Paris telegram reports negotiations opened at Gaeta for an armistice on new bases. Bank of France raises discount rate from 5 percent to 7 percent as of Jan 8 at 11 50 a.m. The notices come via Reuters office in Paris.
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Paris
Gaeta
Bank of France
Redoubtable Reaches Toulon After Gaeta Run
Jan 7 report notes Redoubtable arrived in Toulon from Gaeta. It records that on Friday last howitzer shells were fired into Gaeta by Sardinian forces, signaling renewed bombardment in the region.
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Maniseres
Toulon
Gaeta
England Likely to Drop Veneta Sale Proposal
A London letter to Donau Zeitung states with reliable information that England will no longer press Austria to sell Veneta. Staravo reports Spalato and sixteen Dalmatian communes protest annexation moves to Croatia, citing the Imperial diploma and Schmerling circular and demanding local consent.
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Vienna
Donau Zeitung
London
England
Austria
Veneta
Staravo
Spalato
Dalmatia
Baron von Schmerling
Swiss Minister Reports Paris Peace Expectation and Sardinia’s Aim
Dr. Kern, Swiss Minister in Paris, reports to the Federal Council that Paris officials expect peace to be maintained. He notes Sardinia is attempting to thwart Garibaldian plans and hopes to succeed in her efforts.
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Berne
Kern
Paris
Federal Council
Sardinia
Prussia Backed On Schleswig-Holstein Measures
In Drespen Jan 7 the Chamber heard M Braun and M Georgi defend Schleswig Holstein. M von Beust praised Prussia and indicated federal governments stand ready to act with Prussia. The chamber then deemed further discussion of Braun Georgi’s proposal unnecessary.
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Drespen
M. Braun
M. Georgi
Schleswig- Holstein
M. von Beust
Prussia
M. M. Braun
Georgi
Proclamation of William I to Prussia and Germany
A Berlin dated proclamation from King William I dated January 7 recalls the late king’s sufferings and generosity, vows to defend the state, promote religious truth, and unite obedience with freedom. It pledges to strengthen Prussia’s rights on its historic basis, uphold Frederick William IV’s institutions, and seek new honors for Germany.
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William I
Berlin
Prusala
Prussia
Europe
Frederick William IV
Germany
Italy Report on Farini Administration Collapse
From Naruzi Italy on January 2 the correspondent notes two grave facts the start of the administration’s breakup under Farini and widespread open conspiracy by reaction. The piece observes universal contempt for the current power and rising anger across factions.
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Naruzi
M. Farini
Farini's fall deepens Naples political crisis amid Gaeta siege
The piece describes mounting unpopularity of Farini and collapse of Naples governance as councillors resign or flee. It notes widespread unrest under Victor Emmanuel, with arrests, robberies, and clergy and workers seeking Francis II's return. It argues French fleet and Farini's presence fuel chaos and warns Napoleon's restraint risks moral accountability if civil war ensues.
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M. Farlei
M. Cavour
Turin
Cavour
Farini
M. Perla
M. Spaventa
Justice
Hso
Procureur du Roi
Charles Capomasso
Ferdinand II
Francis IL
M. Fabiani
Francis
Gaeta
Santa Maria Degli Angiola
Victor Emmanuel
Lazzaroni
Mercatd
Muolo
San Carlo
M. Farini
Naples
Barbier de Tinan
M. Ratazzi
Napoleon
Francis II
Francis I
Cialdini
Rome
Arrival of the Epsom Transport at Prnymoura After Journey
The transport ship Epsom arrived in Prnymoura in tow of HMS Spiteful carrying 120 naval and military invalids under Captain Sweet of the 21st Madras Native Infantry. They left Hong Kong on August 9, passed the Cape on August 18 and St Helena on November 28, touching Falmouth and telegraphing for an immediate landing. The Spiteful was sent to receive them and the invalids will be landed tomorrow.
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Reuter
Prnymoura
Epsom
Sweet
Madras Native Infantry
Hong Kong
Cape
St. Helena
Falmouth
Armistice Talks and French Maneuvers Near Gaeta
The Daily Mews notes France offers to withdraw its fleet from Gaeta if the Italian army suspends fire to the 18th or 19th. Turin is expected to approve, enabling Persano to continue operations. Independante Belge cites armistice negotiations between Francis II and Piedmont with France driving the initiative and setting a Gaeta squadron departure date.
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Sardinia
le Barbier de Tinan
Gaeta
Turin
Persano
Independance Belge
Francis II
France
Paris
Shan non paddle-wheel steamer sighted at harbor
Telegraph reports a canvas only paddle-wheel steamer, identified as Shan non, nearing port. Yesterday’s Moniteur notes Prince Joachim Murat with two royal orders will depart today for Barlin, citing an extogrenh letter from the Emperor to the King of BSL.
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Shannon
Moniteur
Printe
Joachim Murat
Barlin
BSL
The Liberation of Count Teleky Despatched by Vienna
The Dresden Journal reports Count Teleky arrested at Dresden was set free by imperial order after meeting the Emperor. Teleky promised to abstain from politics, with extradition treaties and Saxon loyalties invoked. A Vienna interview details conditions for liberty including ending foreign political ties and residence in the Emperor’s states.
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Dresden
Count Rechberg
Baron Werner
Saxory
le Baron
Count Teleky
Tribunal of
Vienna
Coun Teleky
John Harold
Austria
Juntios
Saxony
le Baron de Beust
Rechberg
The
Independance Belge
Josephstadt
Criminal Tribunal of
Baron Way
Chancallor
Hungary
Baron Vay
Count de Crenneville
Ealm
Count Szecsen
Snow Storm Claims Arethusa Brig Off Great Yarmouth
A severe snow storm hit Great Yarmouth on January 7 with 10 to 12 inch road depths and five to six foot drifts in fields. The brig Arethusa, 172 tons, sailing from Newcastle for Dispatch with coal, wrecked on the Cross Land after striking in thick weather. Seven crewmen escaped in the ship’s boat and were saved by the Calstor lifeboat, then taken to the Sailors' Home for care before the vessel disappeared into the sands. Cargo value undetermined. insurance listed at 1100 pounds.
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Great Yarmouth
Arethusa
Newcastle
Calstor
Caistor
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