The New Administration and Northern Railway Aid
In early 1861 America prepares for a new Lincoln administration amid fierce sectional conflict. The piece argues the Republican stance against slavery extension and praises Lincoln while condemning secessionists. It also reports the Sunbury and Erie Railroad relief bill passing 72 to 26 in Congress and notes expected Senate/Governor Curtin approval and regional economic hopes.
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Sunbury and Erie R. R
Sunbury and Erie
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania Central R. A
Senate
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Donation visit for Rev Hequem Bourg set at residence
Friends of Rev. Mr Hequem Bourg will pay a donation visit at his residence on Thursday evening February 28. General attendance requested. The Mite Society meets Tuesday evening February 26 at the home of Mr George Sailor. Also a question asks if the President should send a sloop or brig aid to the Southern force.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
South
Buchanan
Union
Lincoln
Capitol
Benedict Arnold
Our
Republic
Friends of
Mr. Hequembourg
Gar
The
Mite Society
George Sailor
Chapin Hall Thanks For Congressional Documents
Chapin Hall expresses gratitude for important congressional documents received, acknowledging their significance and timely contribution to ongoing civic work.
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Gardon
Chapin Hall
Military and Citizens Ball Echoes of a New Holiday
A lively last night celebration brought together a bold “goodlie Companie” of military and civic guests for music and dancing. The Riflemen impressed hosts with discipline and grace, while the crowd enjoyed an uproarious jig and a long night of dancing despite poor weather. The piece also offers colorful sketches of Zouave uniforms and a vivid portrait of strength and skill. The event closed with praise for overall management and order.
Vanity Fair Poem Reimagines Buchanan’s Ghostly Record
A Vanity Fair verse reimagines James Buchanan as a haunted figure. The spirit of past loyalties questions his integrity while rye fuels a spectral confrontation about who sold out the country. The apparition reveals Buchanan’s name leading a grim list.
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James Buchanan
Jackson
Rye
Buchanan
J. B
Deserting officers urge privates to join rebels in Northern stations
Army deserters seek to recruit privates at Northern posts by offering extra pay and emoluments. The WV and Ohio Valley newspaper notes that soldiers remain loyal to the flag, with little support for the disgraced officers.
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United States
WV. Y. Tribune
Gala Day in Harrissure Parade Draws Military Units
The Daily Telegraph reports the Pennsylvania Railroad will convey all participating military companies free of charge for the February 22 parade. Philadelphia National Guard in force, Reading companies expected, plus Masons OU Fellows Fire Department join. Logan Guards and Holidaysburg Fencibles may attend, promising a grand provincial pageant.
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Harrissure
Daily Telegraph
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
National Guard of
Philadelphia
Reading
Masons
Fire Department
Logan Guards
Lewistown
Llouidaysburg
Legislative Committee
New York Firm Threatens South Carolina Agent Over Swindled Debts
A New York commercial house sent notes totaling 1800 dollars to their South Carolina agent for collection in 1830s terms. The agent delayed, kept the notes sixty days overdue, and returned them with a claim of honesty. The New York firm rejected the claim and warned the agent of possible jail if he did not repay the swindled funds.
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South Carolina
New York
New York House
Eldridge Street
Secession Wings Broken In Tennessee Chart
A Tennessee paper claims both wings of the Secession party are broken with their tail-feathers plucked and combs removed. A satirical note asks why it cannot crow after the split.
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Tennessee
Texas
Republic of Tazes
Charleston Mercury
South Carolina
Great Britain
North
Patt
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Warren Mail
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Congress
Nebraska
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Washington
Tompkins
Blondin
Buffalo Express
Cleveland
Buffalo
Chautauqua County
Erie
Dennison
Linecolp
Kasson
Willoughby
Mr. Lincoln
Painesville
Columbia
Madison
Geneva
Ashtabula
Conneaut
Girard
Westfield
Empire State
West
Silver Creek
Evans
Wood
Tottingham
Brown
Urrea
D” Co
74Th Regiment
John Corning
Rochester
Scrantora
Syracuse
Live Eagle
Urtea
Citizens Corps
Albany
Utica
Fonda
Amsterdam
Schenectady
D&c
Central Road
Broadway Crossing
Erastus Corning, Jr
Broadway
State Street
Executive Chamber
Morgan
Gov. Morgan
Colvin
Littlejohn
Vanity Fair
Prentice
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