Journal History Sketch Recalls Fremont Newspaper Origins
The Fremont Journal recounts its 31 and a half year history, tracing its evolution from the Lower Sandusky Whig to the Fremont era. It notes editors, ownership changes, printing advances, a boosted weekly edition, and a push for subscriptions as it enters a new volume. It also lists notable national events and local context from the era, including Lincoln and military talk.
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Sandusky Tienes
A. G. Warre
Peres Yates
Warne
Cosax Waseosen
Tolete Biede
Sandeaky Whig
Milan
Waogowen
Ben Franklin
Washington
Lower Lance
Taegraph
James
Fock
Lower Sanueaky
Jons Masris
Macnee
I Bewr
Rikk
Isaac M. Reeler
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Ohio Legislature Holds Opening Session and Orders Read
The Ohio Legislature convened with 71 members present in the House as new members Brown Reid and Harlan were sworn in. A bill to repeal the second section of the Reiduroparinagy act and a resolution to survey public lands were discussed while a grant request for a thousand barrels of timber was tabled.
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Ohio
Brown
Robb
Reid
Harlan
Dickey
Miller
Otk
Olle
Pecans Dem
Madison
Fragmented Nation in Crisis over Federal Unity and Slavery
A lengthy editorial argues the United States, strong and prosperous, now faces internal peril as secessionist and revolutionary rhetoric grows. It traces political power shifts toward free states, the rise of sectionalism led by slavery interests, and the challenge to constitutional liberty and national unity.
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Confederacy
Republica
Commonwealth
Free States
An- Saher
Middle States
Republic
Massachusetts
Virginia
Jackson
van Buren
Mania Bar Star
Jefferson
Congress
Great Britain
Asa
Mr. Calhoun
California
Debates on Secession and Federal Union Stability
A lengthy defense argues that secession movements threaten the United States, detailing the Dred Scott era and Missouri Compromise history, and asserting the Union's perpetual nature. It warns of a southern confederacy seeking expansion from Mexico to distant tropics and stresses allegiance to the federal government. The speaker cites Ohio's constitutional resolve affirming a perpetual union and condemns secession as unlawful.
Debate on Union. State rights and secession threaten the nation
A speaker argues that secession and state sovereignty fracture the Union. He defends the Constitution and urges repeal or amendment of the fugitive slave law to protect civil liberties, while rejecting treason and insisting on enforcing federal laws to preserve the Union. He cautions against widening conflicts over slavery in new territories.
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Clay
Diconton
United States
Tle
Kanon
Mexico
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Siatery
National
Ravedon
Mississippi
Free States
Chene
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Clvic
South
Congress
Confederacy
Supreme Cuyet
Bayth
Union and Constitution Above All in Ohio Letter
Ohio leaders declare unwavering loyalty to the Union and the Constitution amid Confederate pressure. William Dennison urges resolve to preserve the Union, foreseeing possible upheaval yet vowing to act in defense of federal authority. The piece cites Ohio’s resources and unity with the Confederacy’s response. The Richmond Examiner counters European aid to the South, praising self-reliance.
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United States
Acre
Confederacy
Ohio
William Dennison
Columbus
Emoreas
Richmond
South
Warlike items and recruitment talk in the capital city
The city hosts a U S Army officer recruiting recruits for active service. The Gazette estimates Ohio can muster about 8000 men after repairs. The Charleston Mercury urges constitutional amendments to legalize slavery. Advice targets workers and local patrons to withhold support from unfriendly newspapers and editors.
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United States Army
Apas
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Morrill Elected to U S Senate in Unanimous Vote
Augusta Maine January 9 ex governor Morrill elected to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Hamlin resignation in the Senate unanimous vote in the Senate and 194 to 23 in the House for Morrill. Edward Cowan Republican Westmoreland county chosen Senator in agent of Mr Biglerry on party line vote 98 to 365. Lyman Trumbull re elected U S Senator at Springfield Illinois January 9 by 64 to 40 Democrats voting for 8 S. Marshall
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Morrill Wis Weday
United States Senate
Amlin
Senate
House
Morrill
G. T. Shepley
Hearhlhorgh
Pat
Inn
Edward Cowan
Repub
Westmoreland County
Biglerry
Cowan
Foster
Spnitdviex
Ill
Lyman Trumbull
U.S
Maraball
State Secedes as Convention Passes Resolution
The Jackson convention votes on January 9 to approve a secession measure by a margin of BA to 45. Festive displays and fireworks accompany the proceedings, with ten districts described as having been illuminated.
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Jackson
Misa
South Carolina Governor Blocks Drafts to Major Anderson
War Department reports the South Carolina Governor forbids the U S Sub-Treasurer at Charleston from paying drafts for the Pay-Master to Major Anderson. The Sub-Treasurer refuses. In Jackson, a fifteen-member committee approves an immediate secession ordinance for quick passage in secret session. New York notes John A Dix summoned to Washington to join the Cabinet.
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New York Times
Col. Walker
Cla
Washington
War Department
South Carolina
United States
Charleston
Anderson
Jackson, Mins
New York
John A. Dix
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Washington Star
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