Missouri Governor Jackson's Civil War Call to Legislat
Governor Jackson addresses the Missouri Senate and House urging rapid action as the nation nears civil war. He argues for state readiness, defence funding, and unity, condemns federal coercion, and cites Jefferson, Madison, and Adams on preserving the Union through popular support and prudent policy. He notes Virginia and others seceding, urges calm, law obedience, and statewide cooperation to defend rights and property.
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Jefferson
Senate
House of Representatives
United Seaton
United States
Lincoln
Missouri
Concord
Secretary of War
Irye
Washington
Sisobeen
John Quincy Adams
Aniesa
American
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Fifteen Hundred Free Colored Men in Arms in New Orleans
A Monday night meeting of free colored residents in New Orleans adopted resolutions to offer their services for defense. About fifteen hundred men signed to form military companies ready to defend the city if invaded, vowing to fight shoulder to shoulder with white citizens as in 1814.
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New Orleans
Armand Lanurse
Jackson
St. Domingo
Missouri Statesman Urges Peace Amid Union Split
The Missouri Statesman argues for a peaceful separation if needed, condemns bloodshed, and calls for border states to resist coercion. It warns against Lincoln's call for 15000 troops to seize forts and emphasizes standing with Virginia Kentucky and southern sisters to defend against invasion.
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The
Missouri Statesman
Byrah
Lincoln
Congress
Federel Union
South
Confedere States
Arenala
Mare
Californie
Lake of the Woods
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Ons
North
Stephens
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Missouri
Virginia
Kentucky
Hat at the Well Turns Up A Wild Ballword Tale
Ballwired tale describes Jake Vel lard descending into a dry well to retrieve his hat while an old blind horse Ned Wells teases him with a bell. Ned reveals himself before harm comes to Jake, sparing a grim fate and leaving a wary note about repercussions.
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Ballwirt
Jake
Jeke
Ned Wells
Ned
Jerusalem
Jack Robinson
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