The World Moves Past Slavery and Secession
The author argues slavery is an evil that tainted American life but notes the world has moved toward liberty. South Carolina’s secession is branded a final paroxysm as the Republican rise promises restored union and firm federal enforcement of anti slavery policy. The piece urges steadfast adherence to republican principles and warns against concessions.
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Congress
Thei
North
South Carolina
Mason and Dixon
Republican Party
Union
United States
Gentlemen organize borough gymnasium for physical development
A group of borough gentlemen unite to pursue a systematic exercise plan. The piece argues gymnasia improve health and character, fostering erect posture and resilience against dissipations, boosting intellectual growth and manliness. It praises athletic training as essential for mature life.
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Esprit du Corps
Gymnasium
Johnson's Hall Festival Aids Library Drive
A large audience enjoyed singing tableaux and dialogues at Johnson's Hall on Wednesday night. The event aimed to raise funds for a library and other worthy causes, with generous praise for organizers and volunteers. The editorial notes the joy of children's performances and the value of supporting community projects.
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Johnson’s Hall
South Carolina Out of the Union
Debates in Congress on the secession issue include warnings of fort seizures if federal troops are sent. South Carolina plans a provisional government and a new confederacy, with commissions to deliver the ordinance of secession to Washington and to treat for forts and other real estate within the state.
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Dharvestown
D. C
United States
Magrath
South Carolina
Miles
Fort Sumpter
Cass
Fort Moultiie
Anderson
Charleston
Dertresille
Merminger
Union
Mr. Hayes
Mason and Dixon
S. Carolina
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington
South Carolina votes to secede and dissolve U S union
Delegates in Charleston declare the 1778 compact void and dissolve the union with the United States. The ordinance, approved by 169 votes, orders parchment engraving and archival storage while debating interim laws and duties.
Great Robbery Of Trust Bonds From Indian Office
A massive theft of about 800000 dollars of Indian tribal trust bonds from the Indian Office of the Interior was disclosed after Saturday. The in charge officer admits letting a party believed to be in New York take them. no coupons or money were taken. Investigations by the Secretary of the Interior and the Attorney General followed through Sunday. Authorities were ordered to arrest the suspected holder. The loss is linked to five months and possible hypothecation to raise funds via War Department acceptances. A New York firm allegedly enticed the clerk into the scheme with South Carolina bonds as collateral at twenty cents on the dollar, and the clerk is noted for heavy gambling.
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Tidioute
Cohell Farm
Seneca Oil
Charteston
South Carolina
Rhett
Sneals
United States
General Assembly
Sta‘es
United States of America
Miles
Washington
Institute Hall
McGrath
Lam
Gregg
Congress
Cheever
Carolina
Haynes
Congress of the
Milese
Hayne
Chestnut
Mazyek
Calhoun
Custom House
Post Office
Indian Office
Department of the Interior
New York
Secretary of the Interior
Marshal Rynders
N. Y. Express
Russell
Russell, Majors & Co
Army Contractors
War Department
Messrs. Ephors
King & Ferris
Hall
Bartlett & Mead
Busti
Busti Co
Garden
Philadelphia
Vosburg
Hequembourg
Jackson & Waters Wells
Eph
Eddy
Buchanan
Lincoln
Republican Party
Great North
Slave States
Wonders of the Oil Region at Tipicvre Pa 1860
Observers describe Tipicvre and the oil district across the river with feverish markets. Wells on both river sides show promising yields from depths around 100 feet, with prices at wells about 22 cents per gallon and dispatch to railheads for sale elsewhere.
Cabinet Appointment Missouri First on the List
The Missouri Democrat reports that Abraham Lincoln will invite Edward Bates of St. Louis to join the new Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior or another department. Bates accepts in principle, with Senate ratification expected, signaling conservatism and Union as guiding aims. The piece stresses Bates’s selection as a pledge to national unity and warns traitors will be enraged. The authors argue the Union will endure four years from March.
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Lincoln
Bates
Interior
Senate
St. Louis
Missouri
Union
Edward Bates
Intense Excitement Over Forts Guns Shipment Plan
News from Pittsburgh dated December 24 1860 reports United States Quartermaster Taleafero negotiating to move seventy eight ten inch Columbiad guns to Newport Texas and forty six to Ship Island Mississippi River mouth. Major Symington declines comment. Citizens plan a meeting at Duquesne depot to oppose removal amid widespread anti secession sentiment. Leading Democrats urge federal intervention and naval stores indicate southern shipment of muskets shells and cavalry gear may already have begun.
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Pitrssuron
United States
Taleafero
Allegheny Arsenal
Newport
Galvaston Island
Texas
Ship Island
Balize
Mississippi River
Symington
Maryland
Watervlew
N.Y
Moorhead
Congress
Stanton
House Committee On
Washington
Riot in Boston Disrupts Wendell Philips Speech
An audience of about one thousand gathered at the Music Hall to hear Wendell Philips on media and education. Police and military units were on hand as a mob outside pressed toward the avenue, with Philips escorted home amid shouting and confusion.
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Boston
Music Hall
Wendell Philips
Galeries
Theodore Parker
Mr. Fay
Philips
Essex Street
Essex
Washington
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Galileo
Russia
Louis Napoleon
United States Navy
South
Mr. Jefferson
Virginia
The
Gymnasiium
W. M. Blackburn
Blackburn
Beecher
Gough
Branxs
the Tribune
Merceau
Bayard Taylor
President Buchanan
Tugun
Hatteras
Jackson
National Intelligencer
Jamestown Journal
Tipicvre, Pa
Springfield Journal
Missouri Democrat
Pittsburgh
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