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Newspaper
Evening Star And Dial
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 15, 1861
Page
2
The piece argues that distant Americans must feel deeply about secession and warns that division of the Republic harms both North and South. It cites Washington Franklin Adams and Calhoun, notes interwoven commercial ties, and references Senator Benjamin’s speech and the alleged Thirty-Three Committee pursuing a compromise amid rising state secession pressures.
A parliamentary mood in Washington reflects alarm at Breckenridge and Covenas proposed terms, arguing peace demands surrender to the victors. The debate centers on states rights, secession, and the danger of coercion, with South Carolina's de facto independence and possible war looming as northern and southern factions press for constitutional principles.
Admiralty reports based on China mail indicate HM Ship Camilla probably foundered at sea after departing Hakodate for Kanagawa on September 1. Despite searches by Berenice along the Japanese coast between September 24 and October 11, no wreckage or survivors were located. A Prussian vessel report of striking a rock in a fresh breeze is considered unreliable. Hope remains that the typhoon of September 9 caused the loss.
The Queen with Princesses visited the castle grounds this morning while Prince Consort with the Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred went shooting with Lord Camoys Colonel Ponsonby and Major Teesdale. Duchess of Kent joined for luncheon. Lord de Tubley and Major Teasdale have left the Castle.
Read in the Prussian Gazette a detailed will of the deceased king. It covers burial in Charlottenburg with Elise’s possible succession, reopening the tomb, the heart in a granite container, marble church renovations, an ornate grave marker, and his bequest of 150 thalers to the poor churches after death.
Telegram from Torin dated January 15 reports that part of the French fleet left Gaeta on the 14th and that hostilities had been suspended on both sides, per the Opinione despatch.
Paris date January 15 The Moniteur publishes a decree convoking the Senate and the Corps Legislatif for February 4. It also prints a comparative table showing indirect tax revenue decline in 1860 versus 1859 by 21,000,0008.
King Victor Emmanuel announces in a proclamation that Farini retires due to domestic affliction. Prince Carignan will govern the Neapolitan provinces in the king's name, as Italy seeks continued unity, and he urges subjects to fervently desire unity.
Rome reports King Francis II, deferring to Napoleon, accepts France armistice proposals without reserve. General Cialdini replies he must refer to his sovereign but declines to suspend siege works during the armistice. Berin notes French envoy discussions on early Gaeta fleet departures.
The Shah of Persia's ambassador to the French Court was today received by the King in Turin and presented with the decorations of the orders of Persia.
In Haverfordwest the Pembroke county by election nomination was held with crowds and banners as Liberal and Tory factions push to secure a seat. Col Hugh Owen and George Lort Phillips were proposed. Owen spoke in support of Lord Palmerston and condemned Derby. Poll to follow Thursday amid noisy proceedings and cheers.
The January 14 general meeting of National Bank shareholders in Wiesya was calmer than expected. Opposing proposals failed, a 32 Horins dividend was proposed, and adjournment followed pending government decision due tomorrow. Vienna papers report a Trieste dispatch claiming the Count and Countess Montemolin died yesterday, unconfirmed.
The Prussian Chambers opened with a speech from His Majesty lamenting the late King. He spoke on a new army organization, defense of German territory, and the duty to settle the Danish rule of the Duchies. He noted imminent negotiations with France over Zollverein trade and urged fidelity to his governing principles to curb revolutionary influence.
Hacre Jan l Baron van der Goes van Dirksland is named Minister for Foreign Affairs replacing Baron Zuyler van Nyevelt in a formal government reshuffle. The change shifts leadership at the foreign ministry and signals a new tenor in diplomatic policy.
Reports from Madrid anticipate a new English minister arriving by late February. Mordini in Sicily issued 651 decrees and many army appointments during his brief rule. A Cracow letter says the university closed as students demand lectures in Polish. Berlin notes an April mobilisation earlier than usual due to tensions with Denmark. Prague papers cite New Year disturbances blamed on police. a directorate fines and imprisons editors. Germen recruiters recruit near the Austrian frontier offering pay. A fatal Paris crinoline accident at Mme d Erreu's ball leaves a Spanish lady severely burned after her dress caught fire.
The speech by Senator Benjamin denounces threats of civil war as Southern states move toward secession. He predicts Mississippi Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana and Arkansas will follow South Carolina. He argues against coercing a seceding state, warns of war risks, and calls for preserving self respect amid sectional conflict. The chamber erupts in protests and adjournment follows amid deep partisan strife.
The committee of thirty three rejected a proposal to establish slavery south of 36 30 while three Southern members withdrew. The remaining majority agrees to admit New Mexico as a Slave State and will report the measure to the House. Republicans oppose and the New York Tribune criticizes the compromise amid pro slavery efforts and officials in federal posts.
Washington dispatches report no new Charleston news yet. Cabinet divisions over reinforcing Major Anderson at Fort Sumter, with General Scott urging reinforcement. Southern Republicans push separation, Capitol fears explosion in Congress within ten days. Lincoln’s inauguration, capital safety, and troop status quo debated amid resignations and transfers.
A Washington despatch reports tense reactions after Charleston’s seizure of a revenue cutter and mob rescue of a prisoner. In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, preparations for war surge with 7,000 troops ready in 24 hours and 145,000 militia enrolled in Massachusetts. Adjutant General Abbott tours Concord urging immediate war footing. Rumors claim 20,000 Springfield muskets moved to the South. Public sentiment is heated as Massachusetts shows resolve and merchants stand firm amid crisis.
The Monday Popular Concerts hosted M. Vieuxtemps at St James's Hall with Sig. Platts Miss Arabella Goddard and others. Beethoven violin piano sonata Bach Tarantella and Schubert Haydn works featured. Vocal solos by Miss Lascelles and Miles A. Thompson. Conductor Mr Benedict urged holdover attendees to exit between pieces. Next concert set for 21st mat with a mixed program.
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