The Threatened Extremity in South Carolina Crisis
The piece attacks South Carolina's threats of war against the United States over federal authority and blockade plans. It argues the secessionist stance is reckless, predicts economic ruin for Charleston and the state, cites stance of other states, and hopes for restraint and return to allegiance as tensions cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Carolina
Peace Society
Charleston Mercury
Anne
Shay
U. S
Quzilebum
Oller Convass
Navy
Charleston
Cape Cod
Georgia
Turkey
Toombs
Cobb
Alabama
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Kentucky
Gulf States
Missouri
Ancing
Washington
Major Anderson
Dix
Committee of Ways and Means
Treasury
Jay
Morrill
Secretary of the Treasury
Dobbs
Mississippi
Northern Rifle Manufacturing Co
Paris
Asia
Louis Napoleon
Diplomatic Corps
Faulkne
Union
Tos
Navy Department
Farrand
Pensacola Navy Yard
Florida
Redshaw
Eggleston
Wyandon
Stevens
Peuo
South Caroniaa
U.S
U .S
Oval
Fort Pickens
Mapisov
Wis
Timothy O. Howe
Republican Caucus
Cleaveland
Lucy
Wotlow
Inauguration of Governor Curtin at Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports the inauguration of Governor Curtin with a formal ceremony, a large crowd, and a notable inaugural address. Delegations to Maryland’s Gov. Hicks affirm sympathy for the Union, while factions in the legislature clash over Breckinridge era provisions and slave policy amid strong Union resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guv Curtin
Harrisburg
Capitol
Hicks
Republic
Washington
House
M. Duffield
Philadelphia
Senate
Union
South Carolina
Lere
M. E Church
Warren
Tidioute and
Pittsfield
Debate on Senate Bill No 1 in early 1861 session
In a January 17 1861 debate the speaker opposes a partisan amendment by Mr Duffield and supports Senate resolutions defending the government and its laws. He cites three key questions facing Pennsylvania: backing the government, preventing slavery expansion, and reconsidering the Personal Liberty Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Philadelphia
Duffield
Pennsylvania
February Hanrer's Magazine highlights Brown and Thackeray reads
The February issue presents J. Ross Brown's Peep at Washoe and To the Red River and Beyond concluding parts, plus a Natural History article and an illustrated piece. Thackeray opens a new story, Bulwer Lytton offers two articles, editorials and native writings abound, with Hazeltine & Co. selling it at the Variety. Godey’s Lady’s Book for February arrives with fashion plates, embroidery patterns, culinary hints, and nursery tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanrer
J. Ross Brown
Washoe
Red River
Thackeray
Bulwer Lytton
Hazeltine & Co
Godey
Reverend Surexps to preach at Warren Baptist Church
Rev. Mr. Surexps will preach on the evening of Saturday next and again on the Sunday following at the Baptist Church in Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lytle
Johnson's Hall
S. J, Page
John Brown
iJe J. Taylor
D. Nesmith
B. Nesmith
Geo. Sailor
Nicholson
Philadelphia
Sugar Grove
Russelsburg
Warren
Youngsville
Columbus
Mite Society
Kingsbury
Mr. Surexps
Baptist Church
Pennsylvania Loyal and Firm Against Repeal Demands
Speech argues that Pennsylvania remains loyal and constitutional, condemning Confederate pressure to repeal laws tied to slavery. It urges unity in the North, rejects concession to the slave power, defends the Union, and calls for keeping the Missouri Compromise line intact to preserve manhood and self respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir. Tooneur
Gov. Packe
Pennsylvania
United States
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Abraham Lincoln
South Carolina
North Star
Washington
Fort Sumpter
Union
Peil
Temple
Florida Rebels Send for Troops and Secession Plans
Reports from New Orleans and Washington detail Louisiana secession plans with a February Montgomery convention to craft a new confederacy, reinforce forts at the Mississippi mouth, and consider privateers. U S officials warn of rising unrest and troop movements as Pensacola postal service is halted amid Florida actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Montgomery
United States
Jackson
Philip
Mississippi
Washineton
Wm. Aiken
Sour Carolina
Scott
Baltimore
Atlantic
Penseala
Wavy Yard
Wyandoste
Major Chase
Fort Pickens
Pensacola
Miliary Board
Mississinpi
Port
Washington
Florida
Sloomer
Fort
Pickhens
Korna
Bors Packens
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Warren Mail
Chicago
Congress
Chapin Hall
Free States
Anderson
Mr. Cowan
Georgia Secedes
N. Y
New York
New Jersey
Smalley Cor Ceratuy
Geo. Thom
Mienceville
Ben Hill
Secessun
Jadie Linton
Alex. UH. Stevens
Herschel V. Johnson
Noo
MiLepGeville
St. Louis
Arkansas
Memphis
Clareston
Gov. Pickens
Sullivan’s Island
Sumpter
G. B. Lamar
Bank of the Republic
F. W. Pickens
Harrisounn
Palmer
Gideon J. Ball
Curtin
Annapolis
AH Schuylett County
Berks
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