Lincoln addresses Indianapolis crowd and party rifts
The article reports Horace Greeley era discussions on Seward opposition and the Peace Convention. It notes Lincoln's Indianapolis speech denouncing coercion and invasion premises while urging clear definitions of terms. It highlights Republican leadership questions and calls for strong, principled governance.
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Chicago
Lincoln
Indianapolis
Springfield
Bates House
Tadianas
Solomon
South Carolina
United States
Union
Vrcus
Horace Grady
St. Louis
Springfeld
Theodix Court
Bree
The Barefooted Boy and New England in Nineteenth Century Debate
A venomous polemic attacks New England as arrogant and puritanical while blaming the region for national strife. The piece cites the Civil War era politics, Breckinridge and Douglas platforms, and southern secession as consequences of federal power shifts, ending with a satirical jab at regional ministers and public figures.
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Eprron
Bearston
New England
Marion Democrat
Wm. H. Mer‘rclt
Democrat
John Brown
Posey
United States
South
Democratic Party
Dred Scott
Free States
Congress
Breckinridge
Douglas
Missouri
Territorial Degislatiere
Ivory
Alexander
Civisar
Northwest
Post Office and Post Master Comment Controversy
A letter from an ex Post Master and a Republican is disputed by the Linn County Democrat. The paper accuses the Democrat of misrepresentation while denying any refusal to publish the communication. The item also reports a telegraphic dispatch about secessionists at Fort Armstrong and a Davenport military response amid broader northern tensions.
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Kansas
Pamine
Marion
W. Gray
U. S. Tribune
Republican Party
Linn County Yegister
the Democrat
Thay
Davefront
Towa
Mans Hood
District Court
State of
Iowa
Linn
Farley& Christinan
B. F. Gray
Tome
Isbell
Ilarion
Said
J. McKean
Sherif
Linn Quinty
Hubbard & Stephens
Attys
New England Blamed in Political Harsh Speech and Slavery Debate
A heated broadside blasts New England as losing respect for Doctor Saint Barowe and accuses Democratic circles in Linn County of anti Northern fanaticism. It labels clergy as meddlesome and calls for a slave code for territories while urging strict constitutional obedience and party loyalty amid pro slavery arguments.
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Pat
Atus
New England
Thomas Saint Barowew
Posey County
Indianna
Marion Democrat
General Assembly
Town
Atlantic
Linn
Eintein
Congress
Free States
Democratic Party
the Democrat
Seed distribution plan limited as seed stocks run short
The office announces spring seed distribution will be restricted due to poor trials and partial retentions. Seed supplies target Agricultural Clubs and County Societies, with plans to favor reliable applicants, while Hon. James Harlan supports seeds from the Patent Office for broader, careful distribution.
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Eilitor
Z'hind
James Harlan
United States Senate
Patent Office
Hubbard Squash
Duane Willson
Sec
Iowa Farmer's Cal
Des Moines
Southern Confederacy Adopted and Davis Elected
Jefferson Davis was unanimously chosen president and Alexander H. Stephens vice president of the Confederate States. The Montgomery Convention backed a centralized government with full powers and funds. Congress met in secret to consider a new constitution and potential reconstruction. News from New Orleans reports postal system support for a central Washington government until Southern Congress forms postal arrangements. A 100 gun salute honored the new Confederate leadership.
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Washington City
John Tyler
Gov
Kirkwood
Messrs
Harlan, Grimes, Vandever & Curtis
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Congress
Lincoln
Indianaports
Jeff. Davis
J. A. Stephens
Louisiana
New York
Georgia
Pennsylvania
United States Loan
Ft. Sumter
van Souruean
Montcomeny
Ala
Fab. C
Montoourry
Gen. Jenningser
Moxtoomeny
Jefferson Davis
Miss
Montgomery
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