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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1860
Page
2
The article reviews fiscal fears amid secession talk, noting Southern states pressuring for exit and the impact on currency, stocks, and confidence. It discusses political maneuvering, reactions from Northern and Southern leaders, and potential cascading effects on commerce and public sentiment.
A Washington preview argues that Republican leaders may push resolutions affirming states rights to satisfy the Union and quell Southern unrest over Personal Liberty Laws. The piece stresses that any move to appease secessionist sentiment risks cementing a proslavery Confederacy under Democratic rule.
The statement of receipts records funds including drainage money, fines, and state allocations. It notes totals such as 19,094.93 and mentions delinquent taxes, court fees, and prior year drainage balances, with references to clerk actions and notices of sale of certificates.
Telegraph from Savannah Georgia notes all banks there suspended specie payments this morning. The dispatch also mentions political turmoil in Tennessee and Kentucky with unrest and calls for state conventions, plus various economic and maritime items, including steamer fires, expenditures, and national political forecasts.
A dated survey notes Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida wrestling with secession versus union. It cites state legislatures meeting in January, conventions planned, and varying public sentiment favoring delay or decisive action while urging caution toward coercive federal measures.
Reports detail a Pony Express arrival from San Francisco and early election returns across California and Oregon. Lincoln leads in several counties, Breckenridge and Bell trail, with unsettled totals in Coos and Tillamook. Dispatches mention Pacific coast secession talk, a New Oregon letter from Captain Den son’s emigrant relief, and harrowing rescue efforts near Fort Laramie after settlers faced extreme famine and starvation.
The text presents a 1860s style letter arguing against peaceful secession and supporting the Union. It cites Lincoln’s election, warns of civil war, condemns slaveholders and lynching, and urges perseverance under the Republican cause while resisting rebellion. The writer appeals to duty, destiny, and the language of Jackson to advocate national unity and endurance.
Fragments discuss Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel with calls to arms for Italian unification. Mentions Capua, Caprera, and Capuccio era military leaders, urging unity and readiness amid revolutionary sentiment. Also notes political shifts in Europe and U S. election returns and economic data in a broader 1860s wartime context.
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