South Carolina Secedes and Threatens Union Collapse
The article reports South Carolina's formal ordinance of secession and critiques Northern and Southern motives over reopening the slave trade. It includes commentary on Douglas and Ward, calls to oppose treason, and a letter from John Sherman urging moderation and unity while opposing extreme Southern move.
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Rmalter
Eva Rustin
Artemnas
Henry Clay
John Sherman
Joux Suenman
J. F. Sanin
Bellevue
Wasmaxcros City
Dean
Congress
Chicago
Buchanan
West
Resignation Address by Governor Medary Published
The Leavenworth Herald dated the 20th prints Gov. Medary’s address to the citizens of Kyntan in which he announces his resignation. The document outlines his reasons and signals a transition in state leadership.
Clyde Union School noted for progress and promise
The Clyde Union School visit reports joyful scenes in the Primary and Secondary Departments under Miss Mary Brawett and Miss Laura Mercaur. Superintendent Surrn Morrey, Enq., and wife lead a rising program with recitations in geography arithmetic and mathematics, while new shutters and planned fence boost the campus.
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Frement
Clyde Semoors
Clyde Union School
Rand
Mary Brawett
Laura Mercaur
Surrm Morrey
Enq
Wtarmar
Theo
Clyde
An. P
Let Our Age Be an Era of Improvement and Liberty
A broad call across regions urges unity over partisanship to defend the nation, improve resources, build institutions, and honor founders. It extols expanding national scope, maintaining constitutional liberty, and offering a model for the world as the Missouri Democrat notes cabinet talks with Lincoln.
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Solon
Alfred
Henner
Liberty
Nellewue, C. J. W
Missouri Democrat
Lincoln
Bates
Senate
St. Louis
Missouri
Union
New-York
Congress
South
Free States
Abraham Lincoln
Pittsb urgh arms dispute spurs public meeting
From Alleghany Arsenal to ships at shipsland and Galveston gun removals stir Pittsburgh fears. Citizens plan a meeting at Duquesne depot to oppose arming secessionists. Washington delays action awaiting official reports. Major Symington leads Arsenal command, while Congress debates impeachment and security measures.
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Pittaburgh
Stebbing
Taliaferro
Alleghany Arsenal
Mowport
Galveston Island
Balixo
Mississippi
Maj
Symington
Maryland
Watervliet
N.Y
Moorehead
Congress
Stantin
Democrata
Washington
Duquesne Depot
Wodaoaday
Wasniverox
War Department
Pittsburgh
Shipsland
Galveston
Ingraham
South Carolina
Richmond
An Address on Providence and Public Duty in Nation History
A fragmented letter from a citizen argues that divine guidance should shape the nation’s leadership and policy. It invokes Christian virtue to urge prudent oversight by rulers, prayers for wisdom, and a call for justice, unity, and righteous governance during a pivotal period. The piece frames the President and government as under divine providence, urging restraint and moral governance.
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Eosxesiaren
Truro
Vithys
Boehm
Wil
Prinvont
Enforcing the Fugitive Slave Law in Illinois debate
In Senate debate on Tuesday Doughe rebukes Iverson and argues the law is enforced with fidelity in border states yet unevenly applied in Illinois. He cites nine to nineteen cases where fugitives are returned without due process, notes press sensationalism, and urges recording fugitive returns and rescues. He defends Judge McLean and Northwestern enforcement while contrasting North and South attitudes.
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Dough
Doughe
Senate
Iverson
Dam
Illinois
Kentucky
Missouri
Mr. Green
Vermont
Georgia
Alabama
Ohio
McLean
Wade the rough spoken Senator with bulldog tenacity
A historical description mocks Senator Wade as blunt in manner and appearance, likening him to a bulldog in resolve. The piece recalls a Senate Committee on Olwims exchange where Iverson taunts about half a million Wide-Awakes failing to rate Lincoln, while a Republican countered with a million.
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Senator Wade
Els
Hoonan
Senate Committee On
National Intelligencer Editorial on Union, Treason and Democracy
A political broadside criticizes the administration for tolerating treason and urges steadfast enforcement of laws to preserve the Union. It denounces Cabinet officers, Charleston convention discord, and calls for patriotic unity amid Southern secession pressure. Reports note a $100,000 interior department embezzlement, a House probe, and South Carolina officials resignations, with Senate delays on admission bills.
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Aod Philosophic Journal
Ronson
Aed
Charleston Harbor
United States
Georgia
Urgin Tom
Democratic Party
Charleston
National Council
Impeachment and Treason in Federal Constitution Debate
The article discusses impeachment grounds for civil officers including treason and high crimes, cites the U.S. Constitution and Art. 8 Sec. 3, questions proof of overt treason by Buonanaw and his secretaries, notes alleged conspiracy aiding rebellion, and critiques Congress reaction to rebel commissioners from South Carolina with hostile rhetoric toward the visitors.
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Tmpone Liment
United States
Buonanaw
Treacheros Secretarios
Froop
House of Congress
South Carolina
White House
Fort Moultrie Evacuated and Fort Destroyed by Fire
Telegraphed report from Charleston indicates Fort Moultrie evacuated last night with guns spiked and fort being demolished by fire. Soldiers were moved to Port Sumter as intense excitement surrounds the秘密 Convention.
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Fort Moultrie
Buoch
Charleston
Onanceston
Olock
Port Moultrie
Fie
Port Sumpter
Momalan
State Board of Agriculture officers elected for 1861
The State Board of Agriculture elected D. E. Gardner as President Toledo Wm DeWit as Secretary Cleveland W Potwin Treasurer Zanesville N S Townshend Avon Lorain Co H B Perkins Warren Trumbull Co John M Milliwin Hamilton Butler Co Jus M Trimble Hillsboro Highland Co John Rehor Lancaster Fairfield Co T Jones Delaware Delaware Co David Taylor Columbus Franklin Co John E Klippart Cor Secretary Columbus D The next meeting set for Weber 6 to decide the Fair location for 1861 and revise premiums and appoint awarding committees The piece also notes South Carolina still permitting the slave trade and cites the Wanderer yacht case in relation to the African slave trade
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State Board of Agriculture
D. E. Gardner
Toledo
Wm. DeWit
Roe
See'y
Cleveland
W. Potwin
Zanesville
Townshend
Avon
Lorain
H. B. Perkins
Warren
Trumbull Co
John M. Milliwin
Hamilton
Butler Co
M. Trimble
Hillsboro
Highland
John Rehor
Lancaster
Fairfield
Jones
Delaware
David Taylor
Columbus
Franklin
John E. Klippart
Cor
Weber
Notice to teachers for Zamsations at Court Howes
Teachers must attend Zamsations at Court Howes with paid papers and speech. Each candidate must provide a written word and leave with a sealed letter envelope addressed to members for the listed dates December 20 60 January 26 61 and subsequent Saturdays for further sessions.
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Ie Court Howes
Elnck Pal
Amarea
Pajer
Peech
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