South Carolina's Secret Ordinance Spurs Governing Moves
Charleston reports an extraordinary ordinance passed in secret within the Convention granting broad executive powers to the governor, including treaty directions and appointments with Senate consent, while outlining that treaty actions would be subject to Convention advice. Forts Moultree and Pinkney are held by state troops. Governor Reed claims rapid assembly of supporters from Georgia, Alabama, and Carolina as crowds gather and security measures continue in Charleston.
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Raleigh
N.C
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Del
Maj. Anderson
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Pushasear
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A Union Stalwart Anthem on Freedom and Union
A 1864 Marshall Statesman commentary lauds universal rights and liberty, denounces slavery, and urges strong federal action to preserve the Union. It defends the Constitution, condemns secession, and calls for decisive conflict if needed to uphold the nation and end treason. The piece contrasts British and French liberty with American constitutional rights.
Questioning the Right of Secession in the South
The essay rejects the notion that states may unilaterally secede from the Union. It argues such a right is preposterous, contradicts history, and would undermine the Constitution’s authority, noting that secession would amount to a state ignoring the majority. It stresses the framing and prior decision against secession.
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Amazon Lincoln
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New York
Political turmoil and Union doubts in 1861 era letters
A reader correspondence thread discusses a conditional ratification of a new Union, reservation to withdraw, and the South Carolina secession debate. Madison argues against limited-time adoption, while editorials rail at Democratic abuse and call for decisive action as the Legislature convenes. The piece cites Buchanan's annual address and reflects 1861- era political tensions and state finances.
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Pacific Railroad
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Ohio
Kentucky
Kennesee
South Carolina Convention moves toward disunion during 1860
The Traltore Convention met in Charleston on December 17 1860 as factions clashed over secession. Taueson led on the fourth ballot with 118 votes while Ex-speaker Orr had 30. A motion to adjourn to Charleston failed and committees on foreign relations commercial ties and state constitution were appointed. About 150 members attended and 700 spectators watched the day’s proceedings amid uneasy rifts in the party.
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Whoren
Orr
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Godl
Keitt
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Cobb
Rosnign
Oiilmittee
Finlan
Tusten
North America
Molirath
United ' States
South Corolina
United States
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South Carolina
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Compromise in Burch Divorce Custody Case Reached
The Chicago Tribune reports a negotiated settlement in the Burch divorce case. One child, Tarriet Corning Burch, is awarded to mother Mary W. Burch, the elder daughter about twelve, remains with the father, and the matter will end without further public trial. The agreement aimed to spare further notoriety and close the case promptly in Joliet hearings before Judge Norton.
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Burch
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Joliet
Norton
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Eldine Mary W. Bureh
Tarvid
Juliet
Chicago Tribune
Moe Patch Work and the Constitution Debate
A Washington tinkerer figure dubbed tinker in-chief spurs calls to break the Union and rewrite the Constitution within ninety days. Pennsylvania and neighboring states fear disruption as critics defend the aged framework and warn against radical reform led by Mr Breckenridge’s circle amid national trade and politics.
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Spalding
Washington
Beecherridge
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Olinoia
Iowa
Breckenrules
Northwest Disarmament and Confederate Breakup Warned
The piece laments government arming of the North while the South grows stronger, urging Illinois and the Northwest to act to defend the Union. It predicts Confederate collapse if slaveholding states form a separate Confederacy, noting dangers of slave trade, tariffs, and secession. It calls for patriotic, decisive state action to preserve unity.
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