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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1860
Page
2
A long, forceful column argues that the Buchanan administration and key officials are treasonous in advancing secession. It accuses Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of War of exhausting resources, dispersing troops, arming the South, and undermining the Union. The piece condemns Cabinet resignations, calls for a convention, and urges unity while detailing names, locations, and events from the crisis.
Historical excerpt argues that the President can call the militia to suppress overpowering combinations opposing federal law, with Congress authorizing use of force until the next session, asserting broad executive authority to enforce statutes and quell resistance.
Washington correspondent notes Senator Trumbull rebukes attacks on coercion and states rights in response to Senator Clark in the Senate. He argues the government may defend the Union without yielding to rebel demands and emphasizes Lincoln’s stance against premature peace talks or secession. The Vermont Loyalist column concludes with a brief remark.
A crowd in Washington heard Mr. Wade defend the Constitution and urge Republicans and Democrats to stand together to preserve the Union. He warned secession is rebellion and pledged to resign if cotton states secede, calling on Governor Lane to fill any vacancy with a Republican. Delegates demanded enforcement of federal law and punishment for rebels, with party lines set aside to uphold the Union.
Fragmented report describes a U S Court of Queen's Bench decision regarding a fugitive slave Andersen and an appeal attempt. It notes Canada as a destination, the potential surrender to U S authorities, and delays while legal options unfold amid public reaction and coverage.
The readable fragments describe a fifty-year-old native with a long Senate career and a conservative reputation. Mentions a wife, a period of service, and ties to the national legislature. References Gen Wool and Gen Cass, and a line about Tort Moultrie.
A circulated telegraph rumor that Union arms in Fou Ploultivs had been surrendered to insurgents drew strong caution from observers. The letter writer linking the claim to the New York Times and Washington items casts doubt on its reliability and notes the risk of treason if President Buchanan acted on it.
Market notes list grain prices and commodity terms including wheat barley beans and corn with references to green and dry hides and lime cement materials. Local names appear as brokers or vendors from Chicago and surrounding markets. The fragmentary OCR suggests pricing and commodity categories without coherent quotes or totals.
Dea Bartosone of Mississippi spoke to about 5000 citizens at the Maryland Institute tonight urging Southern states to secede before Lincoln's inauguration. He proposed a southern compact to secure rights and institutions, with possible later reunification under constitutional amendments. The crowd gave strong applause as the meeting remained orderly.
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