President's Last Message on Virginia Crisis and Southern Rebellion
The piece condemns President Buchanan for his handling of the Virginia resolutions and the Southern secession crisis. It criticizes Northern concessions, reports on arms seizures in New York bound for Georgia, and denounces Mayor Fernando Wood and Georgia figures for aiding treason. It emphasizes loyalty to the Constitution and warns of looming conflict after March.
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Buchanan
Congress
Virginia
Washngton
Union
North
Republican Party
Georgia
United States
South
New York
Monticello
Savannah
Minnpceville
Mayor Wood
R. Toombs
Robert Toombs
Milledgeville
Fernando Wood
Meyer
Toombs
Ifon
Robert
City of
Wood
Smalley
What Our Neighbors Think of Us in Slavery Debate
The piece critiques both sides in the slavery dispute, arguing Northern abolitionists sought gradual, prudent limits while Southern lawmakers push for expansion. It condemns Southern aggressiveness and defends national unity as the issue sharpens amid Buchanan and Lincoln contrasts. It stresses moral right, national reputation, and potential dissolution if union ideals fail.
Mr Cowan Defends Republican Principles in House Speech
The Crawford Journal praises Representative Cowan for a forceful speech defending Republican principles and the Constitution. It notes his remarks targeted Democratic resolutions seen as compromising state dignity and conciliating Southern fire-eaters. The article commends his talent and commitment to constituents.
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Crawford Journal
Cowan
House
Regular Quarterly Election of Conductors at Harmonie Society
The Harmonie Society conducts its regular quarterly election of conductors on Monday evening at the hall in Johnson's Exchange.
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Sar
The
Harmonie Society
Johnson’s Exchange
The American Bes Joursan Bees Periodical Debuts
A new monthly publication titled The American Bes Joursan devoted to bee culture. It markets instructive material for beekeepers and notes annual terms of 100 dollars. Publisher A M Spangler & Co of Philadelphia offers sample copies with Farmer and Gardener at 150 dollars per year.
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Bes Joursan
A.M. Spangler & Co
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Te Journal
The
Farmer and Gardener
Absence of J. T. A. Jewett Noted at Tidioute
G Mr. J. T. A. Jewett is temporarily away from Tidioute. Customers needing repairs should visit the Express Office, where Mr. A. J. Davis is supervising repairs and handling items for Jewett.
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J. T. A. Jewett
Tidioute
Express Office
A. J. Davis
Three Blind Rats Warn Ship Not To Sink
A quatrain urges rats to stay aboard to fix a leak and keep the ship afloat, insisting no one should abandon duty as the vessel faces danger. The call emphasizes collective effort to prevent sinking and maintain hope.
Northern States Have the Right in Slavery Question
The London Times acknowledges that slavery is unlawful and abominable, arguing that while Britain would tolerate American institutions, the North holds the right side in the issue. It notes no party in Britain seeks overthrow of the Union’s aims, yet insists the North holds moral priority in the dispute.
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United States
London Times
South Carolina Denounces Apologies and Proclaims Secession
The debate records South Carolina rejecting apologies from Republican defamers and declaring secession resolved. Speakers praise the act as long in coming, blame Lincoln’s election, and defend state sovereignty over fugitive slave policy while citing Mississippi’s official stance supporting secession.
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South Carolina
Original Declaration Table Refused to Secessionists
A Charleston owner refused to allow use of the original Declaration of Independence table by secessionists for signing the ordinance. The remark contrasts with a moral adage about parental influence. Hon. D S Dickinson pledges support for Lincoln’s Administration if guided by Seward’s principles in a late speech.
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D. S. Dickinson
Lincoln
Seward
Progress of rebellion and fires across the South
Jan 1861 reports indicate federal troops withdrew from Jamestown after surrender of Arsenal at Augusta and a series of secession actions. News covers Virginia coercion debates, New Orleans secession joy, and a disastrous Jamestown fire damaging banks and shops with suspected arson.
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Augusta
Gov. Brown
New York
Norfock
Brooklyn
Fort Monroe
Provirpener
House of Representatives
Senate
New Orweays
Texas
Important Letter From Major Anderson to a Friend
The Cincinnati Commercial prints Major Robert Anderson’s Fort Sumter letter two days after South Carolina fired on the Star of the West. He explains why Fort Sumter did not open fire and notes his force remains small but confident under Providence.
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Cincinnati
Robert Anderson
Fort Sumter
Star of the West
Friends of the Union
South Carolina
Provident
Warren County Treasurers Account Summary 1860 Balance
John Sill treasurer reports on unpaid and collected state and county taxes for 1860 and prior years. Duplicates for 1860 show unpaid amounts, exonerations, and commissions. Balance due from Sill to county plus receipts from judgments and sales cited.
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General Assembly
Warren
Ee Seacefo
Ballance
Ballance Due County
John Sill
Warren County
Brokenstraw
Amt
Conewango
Columbus
Lo Bal
Corydon
Vax
Cherry Grove
Deerfield
Istriet Elk
Pax
Nidred
Vo Bal Daw
Commission
Farmington
Glade
Bal
Sal
Ainzua
Sill
Armt
Bal Due Treas
Limestone
T'oamt
Mead
Pine Grove
Pittsfield
Pleasant
Sugar Grove
S. Lo Bal
Spring Creek
Am’t
Am't
Sheffield
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New England
Russia
Brazil
Amenea
Massachusetts
American Union
Europe
America
Mississippi
Vanity Fair
Messrs
Cole, Floyd
Thompson
Parker
Sigils
Keitt
Mr. RietimTich
Secession
Hamlin
Missouri
Mississppi
Hisses
Louisiana
Floyd
Jamestown
N. Y
Avovasta, Ga
Clareston
S. C
Florida
Washington
Scott
Baton Rover
Ricamonp
Fortress Monroe
Mr. Bailey
Baley and
Russel
Russell
Messrs Bailey
Jameestown
Chautauqua Co. Bank
Journal Office
Allen House
Jameston
Main Street
Major Anderson
Rosert Anversoy
Cain
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