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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1861
Page
2
The piece narrates a fierce exchange over slavery and union, warning that compromise deepens conflict. It critiques Republicans and Democrats, predicting rebellion if rights and territories are compromised. It urges decisive action to preserve liberty and federal authority amid secession pressures.
The piece rails at Republicans and the Union crisis, claiming enemies seek power, warn of treason, and say Massachusetts cannot compromise. It cites Sumner meeting the president and accuses Buchanan of aiding traitors while urging unity to save the Union and resist secession.
A Washburn institution report praises a leading representative to Congress and his presentation. The message from Washington dated January 25 discusses endorsements and sentiments of Wisconsin people. A Milwaukee pay dept draft issue is also noted with a draft refusal and official position forfeiture. Additional details reference Van Buren era events and a special agent action.
A long fragmentary transcript shows Senate figures debating Union preservation, secession, and slavery policy. Key speakers reference 90 day timelines, constitutional authority, and the peril of civil conflict, with Seward and Mason contrasting pacific plans against Virginia’s hard line.
Dispatches report secessionist aims near Washington as Virginia considers withdrawal of federal troops. London and Paris markets react to U S turmoil while U S states push for immediate secession, with Virginia and Texas legislative actions and calls for commissions debated amid violence fears.
Ex Senator Toombs demanded details on arms seized for Georgia by New York authorities. Mayor Woods’ reply argued the seizure was by public authorities and not the police, insisting private parties bore no punishment role. The exchange centers on misprision of treason and authority over arms shipments.
Davis of Charleston and others push for secessionist options while urging delay on Fort Sumter action. Governors Pickens and Adams debate evacuation, with Major Anderson urged to avoid engagement as Southern Confederacy gains momentum. Col. Hayne to deliver note demanding federal evacuation and property settlement, awaiting reply.
Fragmented report describes a February debate over appointing commissioners by the assembly. Speakers like Li Bean McGill Hazelios Crewe joins others in a partisan exchange. The prose notes earnest arguments pro and against concession and the idea of appointment to lead to broader political outcomes.
Fragmentary report describes Senate discussion on a debt funding bill with names like Mason and Fessenden involved. Mentions amendments, adjournment, and concerns over political corruption, stock manipulation, and economic scandals affecting public trust and governance.
A scrambled and partially legible clip mentions Aero and Monson with unclear dates and names. The text seems to record sports or local events but is too garbled to extract a coherent headline or concrete facts.
Fragmentary text references spring terms, bidders, and a court administrator process. Mentions property payment default, application, and a forthcoming court action. Entities uncertain due to poor OCR but implies a legal bidding or foreclosure context.
The text notes a display of a perfect machine by Arwacdel the Guld Sturial of Heston at the Missouri State Fair in St Louis. It mentions competitors at the event, with references to premiums and showcases across various fairs and localities, highlighting innovations in machinery.
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