Seward Speeches Divide Iowa Voters in 1860 Debate
The Linn County Register reports Seward’s recent speeches drawing mixed views. It notes a petition from 88,000 New York City residents, critiques by Chicago Tribune, and Iowa and Great North-West support for Republican principles shown in the November 6 vote, with strong public resolve against compromise.
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Dignity of the press and secession rumors roil the nation
A Baltimore to New York Tribone writer cites a US Army surgeon from South Carolina who returns home to resign but is urged against it by secession authorities who push a Free State plot on slavery. The piece notes Northern Democrats veering to Breckinridge and warns the Union may fail. It also reports disputes over Marion Cedar Rapids populations and a Louisiana mint dispute with Secretary Dix.
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Lincoln Era Debates and Local Aid Appeal in 1861
A 1861 letter from Linn county urges aid for Kansas bleeding and oppressed, naming John Isherwood and a Dayton committee. It notes a mass meeting selecting D S Dye, J L Ward, and Wi Wilcox to handle relief, while a dispatch text discusses Lincoln's stance on compromises and a Springfield denial of advance inaugural compromise.
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Speech Highlights Ferry Remarks on Treason and Union
The remarks recount Mr. Ferry of Connecticut denouncing rebellion and treason, defending the Constitution and the Union, opposing amendments to the Constitution, and urging Republicans to stand by principles amid open rebellion and threats. A Washington dispatch notes War Department arm transfers to the South, some seized by state authorities, with calls for investigation.
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Rebellion in Muscatine as Armory Guns Seized by Unionists
Correspondent reports a violent clash over a Democratic push to form a military company to support the Union. Guns and equipment were seized from the Light Guards amid mob action and political tensions. reports speak of breached doors and gun storage with Union supporters vowing to defend rights.
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Washington News Sparks Washington and Virginia Tensions
February reports from Washington describe a joint resolution extending the vote for President and Vice President. Virginia Commissioners to the Border State Convention move to deprecate force toward seceding states, with secession fears rising. Fort Sumter rumors and fleet movements stir New York readers amid officer resignations and disaffection in the Powhatan crew.
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Lincoln Opposed to Compromise Politically in 1860s Debate
Correspondent reports Abraham Lincoln remains firm against compromise proposals amid Congressional debates. He keeps to anti slavery expansion principles, declines private concessions, and states his views publicly while avoiding interference with Washington’s factions. The piece also covers secession plans and Lincoln era Unionist sentiments.
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Skating Manta In London Hyperbolic Night Scene
The London Star reports an immense Serpentine ice spectacle in Hyde Park with upwards of 200 000 people occupying the park and river edge. Thousands crowded the Serpentine banks while hundreds climbed trees to view skating and fireworks. Torches, tents, and vendors filled the scene as skaters performed amid lighting and pyrotechnics until late at night.
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