Message of James Buchanan echoed in secession debate
The Chester County paper cites Senator Seward’s view on secession and presidential duty, arguing that state autonomy ends where the Constitution is violated. It condemns abolitionist agitation, warns of unrest in slaveholding regions, and defends federal supremacy while criticizing Northern laws and anti kidnapping acts. The article recalls Buchanan’s stance and warns against disunion, stressing preservation of the Union as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Seward
J. B
North
Hawana Association Pledges Aid Across Country
At a December 10 1860 meeting in Philadelphia the Hawana Association declares it will continue its relief labors for suffering humanity nationwide, regardless of disease or misfortune, maintaining its undiminished welfare toward the Republic and Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawana Association
Philadelphia
Eld
Teras
Republic— Union
Digsunian
Toward Association
Secretary Cobb Finds Treasuries Surplus and Leaves Bankrupt
A brief critique states Secretary Cobb uncovered a surplus in the United States Treasury but leaves it bankrupt. The piece comparisons the Republican party to the wolf and the lamb fable, accusing them of hypocrisy amid the secession movement.
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Cobb
United States Treasury
Republican Party
Deed and Local Notices From Slightly Damaged Text
Fragmentary 19th century notice mentions a birth or death event with ages and names Peart Ann Reamly and Mary B daughter of Peart and Ann Reamly. Also references a person named Miler of the bowl and a figure Foster Esq connected to Nh. D.& 08, and a Virginia/Covington era context with posters and copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infsey
Mary B
Peart
Ann RE Reamly
St Perrt
KR. M. Foster
A CARD TO THE SUFFERING The Res Wifes Sat Cossrove
A letter from Alice ay law at 409 Filton Avenue has circulated about a remedy for consumption and related ailments. The writer claims cures for coughs and debility and urges others to send for this treatment. The piece presents a personal testimonial with a strong sense of hope and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cho
Alice Ay Law
Pasgrecye
Filton Avenue
Esubaiye
N. Ke
County officers altered on January first
The press notes new county officers will replace the present ones on January first. W F Prindle becomes Register of Deeds at Durand, Edwin Hill takes Sheriff at Albany, Fayette Allen becomes District Attorney at Bear Creek, John Halverson County Clerk, N S Clappe Clerk of the Circuit Court at Pepin, G C Woleat County Surveyor, Andrew Swearengen Coroner at Pepin, with others succeeding prior officials. The Duan County Cumberman editor was in town and mail changes send daily eastern mail to Pepin Post Office.
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W. F. Prindle
Durand
Livingston
Register of Deeds
Edwin Hill
Albany
Sudesos Lyman Gile
J. H. Rounds
Frankfort
G. B. Rickerd
Fayette Allen
Bear Creek
U. B. Shaver
John Halverson
U.B. Shaver
N. S. Clappe
Pepin
P. M. McInerney
G. C.woleat
A. W. Miller
Andrew Swearengen
J. Rosenberg
Grateful Acknowledgments From Pepin Friends
Mr Enron thanks the ladies and gentlemen of Pepin and vicinity for their liberal donation on Thursday the 27th. He blesses them and wishes their shadows never grow less, as the proverb goes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Enron
Pepin and Vicinity
Awful Conflagration Hits Durand Village
Durand reports a series of fires over several days. Rt 1 merchant Borton was severely injured when a fire started near his bed, dying about 18 hours later. S J Plummer residence burned, with three occupants escaping. Plummer severely injured but expected to recover. Property losses around 2500 dollars with no insurance. Several additional fires occurred but caused little damage.
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Borton
Rt. 1
Poster
S. J. Plummer
Msg
Palmetto Flag Raised Over Capitol Area and Forts
The Palmetto flag was raised early yesterday over the Capitol House and Post Office. At 5 o'clock last night the Palmetto flag was raised at Castle Pinckney. A large military force went over last evening to take possession of Fort Moultrie, Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couruestox
C. Dye
Capitol House
Castle Pinckney
Fort Moultrie
Maryland Meeting and Southern Military Action Report
A Baltimore report notes a large informal meeting at Barnums Hotel of merchants and others to discuss safeguarding Maryland’s integrity amid threatening events. Capt Foster says Anderson acted alone at Fort Moultrie. Charleston reports a large convention of mechanics and workers endorsing a national working men convention and denouncing ultra politicians North and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Balimore
Barnums Hotel
Merchantes
Maryland
Aftirs
Ibi
Cnarceston
Foster
Fort Moultrie
Anderson
Courgyster
South Carolina Resolves Move Toward Provisional Union and Fort Control
In Crakeston on December 20 the convention adopted a rule allowing the president to issue reporter admission tickets and approved convention governance rules. A committee was created to draft a summary of secession causes, and resolutions urged envoy actions to adjacent slave states with a provisional government plan and potential new Confederacy.
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Crakeston
Commerce
United States
McGrath
South Carolina
Miles
U. S
Maninger
Wayne
Warrens
Mason and Dixon
Jabor
Linton
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington
North Carolina
Ingle
Dissolution of Union Reportedly Declared in South Carolina
Fragmentary text reports the dissolution of the United States as a result of a constitutional amendment. The scene notes a unity oath repealed by the assembly, with a crowd reacting as telegrams are sent to Washington. An onlooker suggests Congress laws should immediately fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
South Carolina
United States of America
Washington
Grege
Circuit Court Notice for Wisconsin Terms 1860
Appointments for the two year terms begin December at Eau Claire Pierce and St Croix counties with sessions on the fourth Monday in December the second Mondays in July and January. Henry Barron signs the notice dated November 20th, 1860.
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Wiscor
Mth
Eau Claire
Pierce County
Uly
St. Croix County
Lopin
Henry BS Barron
Cincurr Ivosr
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Duan County Cumberman
Charles
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C. We Wheaton
the Independent
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Choice Insurance
Cuwartewn
Wisconsin
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Tevieuraney Company
Sunn Durine
Tyra
Fidelity
TELEY
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Erin County
Scriten
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