Is the President Insane Defies Union and Fort Moultrie Threats
A partisan polemic argues the President is insane for opposing reinforcement of Fort Moultrie as South Carolina secedes. It accuses the President and Buchanan of proslavery conspiracy, urges Republicans to stand firm to save the Republic amid alleged treason across executive, judiciary, and party lines.
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South Carolina
Fort Moultrie
Scott
Cass
Charleston
Union
Buchanan
Gen
Democratic Party
Republic
Stand Firm in House as Disunion Debate Heats Up
The piece praises Republican resolve in Washington amid pressure for disunion. It notes some wavering but expects the party to stand firm, with critics accusing Republicans of delaying tactics. Also included are terse items on winter weather, new stage lines between Pittsfield and Tidiooute, and local ads.
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Washington
Forney
Iverson
Committee of Thirty-Three
South
Republican Party
Tennessee
Pittsfield
Tidioute
Warren
L.C. Pendleton
Hartford
Congress
Downhill sleighing misadventure and holiday cheer
A Warren suburb sleigh ride tale unfolds with boys and girls riding two into one seat, a topple, and hearty laughter as they race down hill. The piece closes with a warm Christmas greeting and wishes for a joyous holiday to readers and families alike.
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Warren
Bunker Hill
Terra Firma
Free Speech Controversy Halts Lecture in Philadelphia
George Wm. Curtis faced a hall ban as Philadelphia officials feared a vow sparked by his belief in inalienable rights from the Declaration. The hall owners canceled the event, citing lawful power to muzzle and shut down the venue, prompting outraged calls about a free country.
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Geo. Wm
Country
Sappatu School Concert and Exhibition at Johnson's Hall
The Methodist Episcopal Church Sabbath School plans a concert at Johnson's Hall next Wednesday evening with singing declarations tableaux and more to raise funds for the school. Admission is 10 cents. Mr Wade gave a bold Senate speech arguing no state may secede and urging full government unity. The Mite Society meets at Danielle Smith's next Monday evening.
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Methodist Episcopal Church Sabbath School
Johnson's Hall
The
Mite Society
Danielle Smith
Pennsylvania Delegation Resolution Urges Unity and Lawfulness
The Pennsylvania delegation, meeting with Thad Stevens absent, adopts a resolution expressing that the people of Pennsylvania favor respecting constitutional rights for all sections and insist that all laws be faithfully executed to maintain the Union, Constitution, and laws in full integrity.
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Pennnsvania
Congress
Thad. Stevens
Pennsylvania
Odd Fellows Warren Dinner and Dance Planned
The Odd Fellows of Warren announce a dinner and dance on January 8. They are preparing the Hall for the event and expect a very pleasant evening.
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Odd Fellows of
Warren
Holiday notices and lectures in Warren Erie area
Reverend W M Blackburn will preach at Park Presbyterian Erie next Sunday at 11 AM and in the evening at the Methodist chapel at 64 o'clock. A Christmas sale by Mr Barclay advertises a large stock for children. Blackburn to lecture at Johnsons Hall Saturday evening on The Stock Trade in Forces. Warren church trustees election set for early January. Hazeltine Randall & Mead stock holiday goods. Sociable meets at W D Browns Friday. Bennett offers new jewelry and holiday items.
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Tay
W. M. Blackburn
Park Presbyterian Church of
Erie
Baptist Church
Methodist
Johnson’s Hall
The
Presbyterian Church In
Warren
Crisis Committee Deliberations on Slavery in Territories
The Crisis Committee met four hours and adjourned until Monday. Kellogg of Illinois defended Lincoln and the Republican platform while Corwin urged local territorial self gov ernment and eventual statehood. Curtis proposed secession war pledges, provoking Southern opposition and signaling Southern intent to seek slavery protection in territories, with Gulf States potentially seceding unless granted terms.
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Kellogg
Illinois
Lincoln
Corwie
Congress
Rust
Arkansas
Curtis
Gulf States
Resignation of Gen Cass From the Cabinet
Gen Cass resigns from the Department of State over the Charleston forts dispute. He opposed the President and War Department on reinforcing troops to protect public property, arguing it would preserve peace and prevent conflict. The President regards Cass’s resignation as under advisement, with little chance of reconciliation.
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Cass
Department of State
Charleston
Messrs
Holt
Gen. Cass
Gen. Jackson
Outrage Over Cruelty Toward Abolition Suspect
The Cleveland Plain Dealer prints a Memphis correspondent's harsh account describing the abduction of an Ohio citizen accused of abolitionism and his being rolled into the Mississippi. The Cincinnati Commercial denounces the act, questioning whether such barbarism has a place in this country.
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Sorrazin
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Memphis
Tennessee
Ohio
Mississippi
Cincinnati Commercial
Public Humiliation Meeting Looked Upon With Contempt
Washington correspondent for the Cincinnati Commercial notes a Philadelphia Union meeting as a public humiliation held in contempt in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Cincinnati Commercial
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia
The Burch Case Ends With Defendant Victory
The Burch trial stretched nineteen days with a verdict for the defendant. A Chicago crowd cheered, Mrs Burch and her mother prepared to relocate, and celebrations spread from Sleight's Hall to Mrs Skinner’s home. The jury’s first ballot favored the defense ten to two.
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Burch
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Detroit
Albany
Chicago Journal
Court House
Messrs. Backwith
Browning
Mr. Miller
Mr. Browning
Mr. Beckwith
Miller
Bureh
Gilbert C. Davison
Turner
Skinner
Mrs. Bureh
Mark Beaubien
Beckwith
Bulle
Verdict in Burch case sparks citywide celebration
A verdict for Mrs. Burch announced by Gilbert C. Davidson, Esq., at Napier ville triggers wild demonstrations. Rockets and fireworks erupt at the Fremont House and bonfires blaze on street corners as placards proclaim innocence triumph and traitors rebuked amid joyous crowds.
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Gilbert C. Davidson
Albany
Napierville
Sverdice
DY Page County
Treasury in deep deficit prompts emergency steps and criticism
The Treasury faces severe strain with over drafts of 250000 on New York and 300000 in transfers to cover army requests. Depots hold only small sums and the Mint fund is exhausted. Warrants of 2000000 remain unsigned awaiting payment. Treasury Treasurer Thomas plans immediate interest payments while Cobb-era relief is cited with sharp criticism.
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Treasury
New York
St Louis
Thomas
Cobb
Tur New Attorney General Appointment Report
Jeremiah S. Black is to resign as Attorney General and Edwin M. Staunton is named to succeed him. Staunton, from Cadiz Ohio, built a national reputation after the Wheeling Bridge case and has a broad Supreme Court practice.
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Tur
Washington
Jeremiah S. Black
Cass
Edwin M. Staunton
Washington City
Black
Staunton
Cadiz
Harrison County
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Hiis
Wheeling Bridge
Supreme Court
A Compromise Proposal From The Montgomery Mail
The Montgomery Mail advocates a surrender plan for fugitive slaves including all in Canada with two hundred dollars per year for men and one hundred fifty for women, calls for immediate surrender of John Brown’s Confederate allies dead or alive, and urges a law making slavery a treasonous topic with life imprisonment.
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Montgomery
Alabama
South
Canada
John Brown
Liccoln
Hamlin
Juha Brown
Congress
Illinois House Delegation Adopts Informal Union Preservation Resolution
Wasuisatos December 17 Illinois lawmakers met with Lovejoy and Morris absent. An informal resolution declares the Union must be preserved and a full meeting with Senators is anticipated. New Hampshire delegates unify for public property protection and vigorous revenue law enforcement. South Carolina commissioners led by Mr Kent plan to negotiate Forts Moultrie and Sumpter access on Thursday with the Government.
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Wasuisatos
Illinois House
Lovejoy
Morris
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Kent
Forts Moultrie
Sumpter
The Gulf States Plan Secession Ordinances and Provisional Government
The plan proposes Gulf States pass secession ordinances with clauses shielding US laws and treaties until adjustment proposals are settled. It aims to use Border States as negotiators and, if failing, to consolidate the South and establish a provisional government by March 4. The stance risks pushing moderates to retreat.
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Tne
Gulf States
United States
Bates of Missouri Arrives in Washington for Cabinet Talks
Edward Bates from St Louis arrived late last night by invitation of the President elect and spent most of the day with him. Reports say Bates was formally offered the Interior Department. Bates opposes secession, calls it treason, and says the government must be upheld at all hazards. He returned home this evening.
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Springfieco
Lil
Edward Bates
Missouri
St. Louis
Interior
Bates
Mr. Bates
Fort Moultrie Reinforcement Blocked
A special despatch reports Buchanan cannot send reinforcements to Fort Moultrie because Floyd will not sign the order. Removing Floyd would be required, and Wigfall warned the President that any reinforcement attempt could trigger a civil war.
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Fort Moultrie
Evening Post
Buchanan
Floyd
Wigfall
Republican resolution urges repeal of Personal Liberty and nullification laws
In Congress on the 17th, amendments and resolutions led by Adrian and Cochran e favor repealing Personal Liberty statutes and urging obedience to the Constitution. Lovejoy supports nullification repeal and presidential protection of federal property. The measures passed with large majorities in the floor vote.
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Adrian
Anti-Lecompton Dem
N. J
John Cochrane
United States
Congress
Lovejoy
Yeas
Paris Witness Veiled by Secret Age Tale
In Paris the Palais Royal actress Mlle. Cico appeared as a witness for a cosmetic case. When asked her age by the judge she whispered the secret to him, and the bench smiled, choosing to keep the age private.
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Paris
Mlle
Cico
Palais Royal
Mile
Ciso
Murder at No 22 East Twelfth Street shocks New York
New York reads of a widow milliner Sarah Shanks found dead at her rooms No 22 East Twelfth Street near University Place. Mrs Ferguson who had been hired to work in the store discovered the body shortly after 9 this morning. Police pursuit continues with no trace of the murderer. The motive appears to be robbery.
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New York
Sarah Shanks
East Twelfth Street
University Place
Speaking on Secession in Cotton States
The author notes the South Carolina and other Cotton States lack population, predicting secession from the Union and arguing they would be opposing nature itself, not just the U.S. Constitution. He cautions that faithful adherence to their principle would imply leaving the universe.
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South Carolina
Nature
United States
Address Denounces Personal Liberty Bill in Massachusetts
A strong address published in Boston denounces the Personal Liberty bill as unconstitutional and urges its repeal. It is signed by thirty five gentlemen including ex Chief Justice Shaw Hon B R Curtiss ex Gov Lincoln Clifford Washburn Gardner and other prominent citizens from nearly every county.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Shaw
B. R. Curtiss
U.S. Supreme Court
Lincoln, Clifford, Washburn, Gardner
Buren Case Spurs New Suits Over Divorce Costs
Mr Browning for Mrs Burch plans suits against Mr Burch for divorce costs counsel fees alimony and child custody. Reported expenses total about 20000 with Burch alleged to have transferred a 100000 stone block to a partner for 1000 and to be moving assets beyond execution. The case shifts to his disadvantage.
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Buren
Browning
Burch
Testimony Against Polk From Cabinet Association
The paper notes stronger testimony against Polk arising from cabinet associations. It recalls Gen. Jackson's injunction to avoid Buchanan in Polk's cabinet and his later regret over the crowded cabinet after reaching Washington.
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Mr. Polk
Gen. Jackson
Polk
Washington
Buchanan
South Carolina Gov Election Declared After Seventh Ballot
The South Carolina Legislature elected Mr. Pickens Governor on the seventh ballot with 82 votes to Johnson's 64 and 12 scattering. The report notes smallpox spreading with two new cases since Thursday.
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Coxlumbia
S. C. Dee
South Carolina
Mr. Pickens
Pickens
Johnson
Scattering
General Scott Pushes Jacksons Fort Moultrie Reinforcement
On a Saturday General Scott sent a letter to the President urging adoption of Jacksons reinforcement method for Fort Moultrie. The President remains undecided amid Garibaldi's desire for an Italiate Garibaldians regiment. Garibaldi is described as modest and seeking honor through the regiment rather than title or wealth.
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Scott ix Earnest
Scott
Jackson
Fort Moultrie
Garibaldi
Coin Reported in Public Crib at Washington
A passerby claims a coin is now in the Public Crib at Washington with a joking remark about a codd not being present.
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Washington
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Gov. Curtin
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Senate
Hazeltine & Co
Randall & Mead
Bennett
the Crisis Committee
Mrs. Burch
the Treasury
James B. Kendall
Syracuse
Napoleon Bonaparte
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