Pennsylvania Fugitive Slave Law Debate Documented
The piece defends the 1847 Pennsylvania act on fugitives from kidnapping or sale of free Black people. It cites legal history, Prigg v Pennsylvania, and state revisions to argue the law was constitutional and not a Republican ploy, urging candor about Lincoln’s party role.
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Pennsylvania
City
New York
South
Francis R. Shank
William B. Reed
Joseph R
Supreme Court
Riolous
Gov. Packer
Namid
Edward King
John C Knox
David Webster
Lincoln
Fragmentary political remark on party roles and honesty
A fragment notes that the so called Democrats and Republicans both engaged in con games. It implies members of the current Democrats were as implicated as Republicans in the same conduct during the Constitutional Union era.
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Constitutional Union
Civil War Rages as Fort Scott Falls in Kansas Conflict
Dispatches claim Capt. Montgomery with 400 to 500 followers seized Fort Scott, routed pro slavery forces, and vows to free slaves in Missouri. The Tribune notes government overreach, land sales, and dispossession of settlers fueling renewed border violence and calls for liberty. A separate item reports a massive calf weighing 306 pounds in Conewango township.
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Kansas
Washington
Montgomery
Fort Scott
Missouri
Tribune
New York
Bourbon County
Lal
Capt. Montgomery
Weather, rail disruption, and political notes from a midcentury issue
A late week report describes warm rain turning to cold with light snow, followed by a thaw and sleet. Rail mail deliveries suffer, papers delayed. a local waltz description is offered, banks suspend specie payments, and coastwise losses from a major storm are noted. Political headlines include Lincoln leading in California and Oregon returns, and Attorney General Black's ruling against state secession.
Personal Liberty Bills and North-South Editorial Debate
The piece examines statements on Personal Liberty laws in northern states including Massachusetts and Georgia. It notes repeal efforts, vetoes, and political tensions, citing Brooks-Sumner events and Governor Banks. it warns against sensational southern journalism and urges factual reporting for peace.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Gardner
National Capitol
Brooks
Charles Summer
Banks
Georgia
Yale Agricultural Lectures Start Feb Sth With Expanded Course
Public notice announces the Yale Agricultural Lectures returning this winter after an 80 percent successful first year. The course opens February 5 and runs through the month, under Yale Scientific School auspices with new features such as life sized paintings and practical horse training illustrations. Prof. John A. Porter directs. subscriptions help fund the program, details via American Agriculturist in New Haven.
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Yale Agricultural
Yale Scientific School
Yale College
John A. Porter
New Haven
Conp
American Agriculturist
Hayes Expedition reports voyage to Proven and Uppernavik
Captain McCormick writes from Cisco to a friend in New York on August 16 about the rapid passage to Cisco in twenty four days, one death among crew, and plans to sail north for more dogs. Additional notes recount Dr. Hayes expedition logistics at Proven and Uppernavik, dog captures, provisions, and a later Boston Traveller item with a political lament from Missouri. The Queen anecdote highlights frugality in publicity photographs. A separate Conneautville dog bite case awards damages of 176 dollars.
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Hayes
New York
Uppernavik
Cisco
North Pole
Caruthers
Ping
Tissuasak
Peterson
Carpenter
Longshaw
Cambridge
Kane
Provan
Dr. Hayes
Proven
D. L
Esquimaux
Smith’s Strait
Dr. I
McCormick
Greenland
Dr. L
Upper
Copeshall
Navik
Paris
London
Boston
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Excursion Speech Highlights Work and Costs
Philip M. Price outlines Sunbury and Erie progress from Sunbury to Erie, noting 143 miles ordered, 140 miles graded, and 25 miles needing work. He cites expected costs under 1 million for superstructure and up to 12-13 million total, compares with New York and Erie, and urges state aid to complete the project amid coal oil trade growth.
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Sunbury
Philip M. Price
Sunbury and Erie Road
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Sunbury and
Erie
St Mary’s
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Warren
New York
United States
Pennsylvania Corporation
St. Mary’s
Sanbury
United Fore
New York and Erie
Jons
Stats
Wwork
Financial calm returns as New York banks act
The crisis passes with banks in New York City providing prompt, prudent relief. Confidence is restored and business activity is set to resume, while critics suffer eventual consequences. Garibaldi resigns in Caprera returning to a simple life after uniting Sicily and Naples. Italy respects his heroism and humanity. A South Carolina independence declaration hoax is noted as lacking merit.
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New York City
Busines
Bufalo Bupress
Garibaldi
Victor Emanuel
Caprera
Sicily
Naples
Italy
South Carolina
Measures by Associated Banks Ease Financial Pressure
The November measures adopted by associated banks meet universal approval. Bank creditors are satisfied and calls for special measures are few. Currency fluctuates with closing discounts: 19-20 cents for southern States, 5-10 cents for western and mid regions, 4 cents for New York and New England. General Harney orders to exterminate Montgomery and his marauders expedited with 500 troops from Fort Riley and Fort Kearney.
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New York
New England
Washington
the Times
Harney
Montgomery
Riley
Kearney
Local Borough Minutes and 1860 Town News Included
Proceedings note multiple village expenditures for the poor and fire engine, bills approved or authorized, and a large Nashville Lincoln hoax incident. Also mentions a Boston bakery operation and a Boston clearing house committee recommendation, plus a quip about land ownership and suitors. Several names: Parmlee, Hertzell, Keller, Burgess, Smith, Brock, Valentine, Doyle, Sailor, Hahn.
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Parmlee
Valentine
Waters
Keller
Burgess
Smith
G. N. Parmlee
Nesmith and Keller
E. T. FP. VaLentine
Bank Suspensions Prompt Panic Across Banks
The Philadelphia News reports that bank presidents agreed to a general suspension of specie payments amid market excitement. It argues no real cause exists and accuses banks of seizing the moment for stockholder profits. It notes previous gains of about one hundred thousand dollars and warns of charter forfeiture under the Assembly act.
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Philadelphia News
Territorial Relief Convention at Lawrence forms Kansas aid plan
The Territorial Relief Convention met in Lawrence on Wednesday and adjourned the same day with Hon. R. B. Michell as president. John A. Martin and R. G. Elliott served as secretaries. a Territorial Central Committee of thirteen, Gen Pomeroy chair, was named, plus an executive panel. Committees to draft a Kansas relief address and to oversee aid were appointed. Goods and provisions will be shipped to Kansas relief units at nominal freight rates via General Pomeroy, and distributed across the Territory. A resolution warned Easterners against unauthorized fundraising. The convention also thanked Thaddeus Hyatt for his aid and urged postponement of land sales.
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Col. Holliday
Topeka
Territorial Slavery Question to Be Decided by Supreme Court
The upcoming Dred Scott era dispute shifts to whether a U S Territory may abolish slavery. The issue tests the power of territorial authorities versus Congress and the response of the Executive. Kansas is cited as the source of the case, with potential to settle the broader territorial question.
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Ayotter Drep Scott
United Court
States Supreme C
Dred Scott
United States
Kansas
Supreme Court
Sumner Lincoln Cabinet Link In Speculation
A letter-writer hints Senator Sumner's name ties to Lincoln's cabinet while noting Cass has sought Sumner's insights on learned points. Richmond dispatch notes Wide Awakes may be barred from inauguration. South's Minute Men feared.
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Lincoln
Cass
Sumner
State Department
Richmond
South
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