Washington secrets and the fading presidency in 1860s turmoil
A Washington correspondence excerpt portrays a chaotic prelude to Civil War era having Cass resign under pressure over forts and armaments around Charleston. The piece accuses the Buchanan administration and Secretary Floyd of treasonous mismanagement, secessionist plots, and treacherous weapon distribitions while predicting Lincoln’s oath and the president’s resignation or defeat.
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Free Democrat
Washington
Trettera
Cass
Gen. Jackson
South Carolina
Old Hickory
Floyd
Buchanno
Charleston
Beott
Charles Fn
Banda
Jackson
Casa Cale
Department of Staite
Jelull
Buchanan
Government Arma
Sun
Sde
Slave States
Free States
Ile
Louisiana
Ted States
Poraible
Pacific States
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Salar
Ile Évorn Eugradian
Army
Navy
Cobb
Treasury
Tull
Giorgia
bin Busta
Thompson
Bassissippi
Tuterier
White House
Sei
Prescott Wisconsin News 1860 Prospect for a Family Journal
The Trax clirr conductors aim to publish a Northern focused newspaper in Prescott on December 26, 1860. They promise an attractive, elevating family journal reflecting progress, political fair discussion, and anti slavery sentiment, inviting subscribers from all parties with real-name submissions to combat impersonation.
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Fae
Trax
Saul
Mike
Internet
Disunion Debate: Northern Enmity and Treason Calls
The piece condemns President Buchanan and Cabinet for aiding secessionist schemes, urging harsh punishment for treason and labeling critics in the North as the true enemies of the government. It laments southern and northern factions alike and warns against condoning high handed actions.
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Buchanan
Hamana
Free North
Seccession News and Confederate Sentiment Across States
Rumors of secession actions flood vast sections with interlinked dispatches from Baltimore Richmond and Memphis. Maryland pledges union while border states weigh steps. South Carolina secession elicits cheers in Charleston and Washington. gun salutes mark alignments. reports cover banks telegraphs and congressional deliberations as the crisis deepens.
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South
Maryland
Baltimore
Carolina
Richmond
South Carolina
Gfteen Stara
Custom House
Sam
Botts
Citzens
Memphis
S.C
New York
Empire City
Havana
Cuba
Zanesvilly
Ohio
Zanesville
Charleston
Houss
Secession Urged in Georgia and Washington Dispatches
In Georgia the call to secede by March 4 is urged as the sole path to liberty and security, while Washington reports Major Anderson’s surrender of arms at Fort Moultrie under orders from Washington. The Times notes Lincoln’s intransigence on slavery in territories and tells of secessionist momentum in Congress and executive discussions as Kentucky sues Ohio in state Supreme Court.
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Union
Georgia
Washington
Dea
Times
P. M
Buchanan
Congress
South Carolina
New York
the Tribune
Lincoln
Com. Kearney
Mohican
Committee On Union
Pike's Peak
New Mexico
Kansas
McLean
Miss
Alabama
Heral
Lancaster
Penn
Fort Moultrie
Wheatland
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Ohio
Supreme Court
James Buchanan
United States
Senate
House
Democratic Party
Montgomery
South
Canada
John Brown
Wang Lincoln
Hamlin
Wsconsinsculity
Pekee
Judicial
BAL Diaroeldis
MAL Detebuiula
Bor
Waller
William Stantex
Jor Preewa Bancown
JY. Farwell
Elise Es
Aeid Court
Mold
Prescott
Miuree
Youne & Frrew
Piers Atty
Meferee
Wisconzen
Cotsty
Perce
Sail County
Pierce County
Sarah Gunter
Willinga Gunter
Tpmos State of
Wisconsin
William Gunter
Ananes
the Clark
Sid County
Iasid
H. C. Barron
Cheiyt Jncge
Pierce
Frempit
Justice Court
George Douglass
James W. Hill
Aust
Far
Oneccetuck
Alusnoen
Beardsley & Magies
Hn Ford
Effects of Secession Drives Markets Upward
The Leavenworth Herald reports post secession news shows wheat and sour advancing, stocks firming, and renewed confidence in the market. It notes rising prices despite secession and calls for sweeping away corrupt leaders. Gov. Medary resigns, per the Leavenworth Herald address reprinted.
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Cobbs
Fioyds
Thompsons
Buchanans
Tree of Liberty
Free Democrat
Leavenworth Herald
Medary
Kansas
Civil War era turmoil and secession reports
Washington wires say forts to be taken within 24 hours. Davis informs the President as Cabinet and Southern senators weigh dissolution. Charleston fleet possible. Thirty-three-member committee debates Crittenden plan and other proposals. secession confirmed for South Carolina. Buchanan blamed. Democratic Party criticized. London reports Pekin captured and palace looted. Confederate propaganda and rebel sympathies also noted.
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Crittenden
Worth
South
Ocean
Missouri Line
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