The Mason and Slidell Affair and Its Aftermath
The article lauds the Trent seizure as magnanimous and strategic, notes Britain’s changed stance, and credits international law demands. It condemns English critics like Russell and urges loyalists to unite against the rebel south, while reporting Big Bethel’s capture without losses.
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Washington
Trent
John Bull
Jeff Davis
England
Great Britain
France
América
Crouch
Austria
Seward
Europe
Train
Bright
Jeff
Davis
Russel
London Times
Russell
Mason and Slidell
Northern papers blamed for aiding rebellion slander
The author denounces Northern newspapers and politicians who labeled anti-slavery opponents as Black Republicans and Abolitionists, arguing the Southern demagogue started the rebellion. He warns that persistent slander harms loyal Northern factions and bolsters traitors by claiming wide North guilt.
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North
Free States
Cabinet Changes Rumored Amid Quelling Rebellion
Rumors speak of further cabinet changes though unlikely soon. Cameron likely retires due to policy clashes with the President on quelling the rebellion. Stanton, a Democrat recommended by Holt of Kentucky, succeeds Cameron.
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Cameron
Mr. Stanton
Holt
Kentucky
Rebel forces near Paintsville reported disbanded
The news confirms Humphrey Marshall's Rebel forces near Paintsville Kentucky disbanded. The Burnside expedition sails and part of the fleet reaches Pamlico Sound. Cameron named Minister to Russia favored. McClellan testifies before Congress pledging early action against Rebels. Skating rules warn against tight straps and hazards on ice.
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Humphrey Marshall
Paintsville
Burnside
Pamlico Sound
McClellan
Congress
Hall
Journal of Health
Resignation of Cameron and Stanton appointed War Secretary
The New York Times reports Secretary of War Simon Cameron resigns and Edwin M Stanton of Pennsylvania is named as his successor. Cassius M Clay returns to command the army as brigadier general. The president sent nominations to the Senate and Stanton’s confirmation is expected. Cameron’s Russia post is filled by Clay and Wade was a competing nominee for War Secretary.
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Cameron
New York Times
Simon Cameron
Edwin M. Stanton
Pennsylvania
Cassius M. Clay
Russia
Clay
Senate
Times
Ben. Wade
Cassius M.clay
Stanton
Army
United States
Society of Cincinnatus
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Erie
Susquehanna
Washington
Baltimore
Loyal States
War Department
Editor's Prayer for Sinking Ships Provokes Reverberation
A Louisville Journal note recalls the Charleston Mercury editor's wish that ships be sunk and reports several vessels loaded with stone have indeed gone down, framing the episode as a pointed rebuke and reflection on the editor's prayer.
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Charleston Mercury
Louisvile Journal
Pennsylvania House Organized and Plan for Civil War Support
Harrisburg January 10 1862 A dispatch reports the Pennsylvania House organized on January 7 with three caucuses in play a straight Republican caucus and a union bloc including Douglas Democrats and some Republicans. Speaker Rowe chosen with Union support while Democrats insisted on straight party lines. Gov Curtin notes treasury balances and military mobilization details including 93 577 volunteers 109 615 total Pennsylvania troop strength and calls for military education reform and a fortified seaboard.
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Harrisburg
House
Pennsylvania
Breckinridge
Lancaster
Chester
Allegheny
Armstrong
Rowe
Ranch
Capron
E. H. Ranch
E. S. Capron
C. W. Walker
J. B. Niles
Robert Brown
James Connally
E. D. Bicket
James Subres
J. C. Sturdevant
Richard Hutchins
John H. Wright
C. Gang
Geo. W. Gettis
L. Frederick
J. M. Bole
A. B. Fox
Messenger
S. G. Blanchard
H. A. Woodhouse
Secretary of State
Sellers
Greene
P. Donley
Huntingdon
John Scott
Indiana
James Alexander
Juniata
Union and
Snyder
J. Beaver
H. K. Ritter
H. C. Lehman
Nathan Worley
James Myers
Abraham Peters
Lebanon
Isaaac
John A. Hopper
William Hopkins
Wayne
F M. Crane
York
Joseph Dellone
Ramsey
Householder
Bedford
John Cessna
Cessna
Somerset
Republcans
J. Buzby
Adams
Myers
Buzby
Luzerne
Philadelphia
Port Royal
Ramsdell
Venango
Senate
Camp Curtin
Lucius Rogers
Henry
Dorrance
Jamestown
William
Potomac
Washington
E. C
Meno
Annapolis
Banks
South Carolina
48Th Infantry
Hatteras Inlet
108Th Infantry
11Th Cavalry
Fortress
Kentucky
84Th
Virgina
87Th Infantry
Cockeysville
Maryland
Fort Delaware
Treasury Department
Commonwealth
A. G. Curtin
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THE
Warren Mail
Friends of the Union
South
Big Bethel
Yorktown
Partisan Journalism
Jos. Caldwell
Thomas E. Gaskell
S. Josephs
S. C. Thompson
Jos. Moore, Jr
John M’makin
Thos. Cochran
W. L. Dennis
D. A. Quickley
Thomas Greenbank
J. W. Hopkins
Richard Wildey
Beaver and Lawrence
William Henry
J. W. Blanchard
Bedford and Somerset
G. W. Householder
E. M. Shrock
Berks
C. A. Kline
D. K. Weidner
W. N. Potteiger
Blair
Thaddeus Banks
Bradford
H. W. Tracy
C. T. Bliss
Bucks
L. B. Labar
J. R. Boileau
Butler
Clinton and Lycoming
J. Chatham
W. H. Armstrong
Columbia
Montour
Wyoming
Sullivan
L. L. Tate
G. S. Tatton
Crawford
Warren
E. Cowan
Bates Centre
B. F. Barron
Cumberland and
Perry
J. B. Rhoads
J. Kennedy
Dauphin
James Freeland
Thomas G. Fox
Delaware
William Gamble
J. B. Vincent
E. W. Twitchell
Fayette
D. Kaine
Franklin and Fulton
Joan Rowe
W. W
Treasury
Executive Chamber
Sheffield
James T. Osgood
George Hill
Carrol
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Mary Fox
Foxburgh
Forest County
Penn
Corydon, Pa
Permelia Dalrymple
David Dalrymple
Etters
Wm. Sny 4der
Glade Township
J. W. Snyder
Adm
Y Glade
Ction
Irvine Station
Griffin
A.J. Foster
M. J. Kennedy
F. Whitney
Sarah T. Whitney
P. Falconer
Wetmore & Mansfeld
Stephen Duncan
William Dale
J. C
Darius Mead
Robert Thompson
Austin J. Kennedy
H. A. Trought
Samuel Trask
Gerge Abbott
D. M. Williams
L. F. Watson
David Mead
Dascuu Allen
Julius Clark
Bingham & Coyvill
Carver & Hall
Jacob Shook
James K. Kerr
Guy C. Irvine
S. Pinner
A. Brock
Harriet Pinkham
Horace Groom
H. Henry
Lewis Arnett
Martha Sherman
Mark Slonaker
Freedom Hoskins
A. M. Briggs
Isaac H. Hiller
Proth
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