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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1861
Page
2
The piece argues secessionist forces dominate Washington, exposing North versus South subterfuge and threats to preserve a free government. It cites Caxton House and figures like Adams, warning revolution if slavery steered state policy, asserting the union must endure.
Fragmentary discussion argues that proposed measures to settle slavery in territories must wait for a constitutional amendment. It contends the people must approve any compromise, urges upholding freedom as the territorial norm, and warns against inserting slavery into the Constitution via congressional acts. The piece frames Republican resistance and the political fight over territorial slavery.
In Washington the South Carolina claim commissioners left, while Georgia forts and arsenals are reported in state hands and the revenue cutter seized. The scene included reports of secessionists, tensions with President Buchanan, and debates over protection of the Union with troops and new appointments.
Amid garbled dispatches from Philadelphia and Washington a heated exchange centers on reining in slavery and personal liberty bills. A delegation argues for constitutional limits while warning against restoring broader federal power, as troops are ordered and political lines in the North and South harden.
Telegraph reports reveal four secret military groups intent on seizing the national capital before March. The author calls on states to reorganize militias and mobilize overwhelmed forces to confront insurgents now, warning others will follow next week. A note mentions an ongoing trade concern in February.
Fragmented discourse discusses a constitutional amendment to abolish or protect slavery, with references to political party platforms, unity, and the risks of panic. It cites the Chicago platform, calls for restoring tranquility, and questions public adherence to pledges amid wartime pressures and economic strain.
Stocks in ge and must be sold. The fragmentary note lists no clear entities or dates but implies a selling action.
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