Irrepressible Conflict Framers Rhetoric in Critique of Democratic Policies
A Confederate era column argues that an irrepressible conflict between free and slave labor will persist unless Republicans prevail. It denounces Democratic leaders in Congress for urging concessions to slaveholding interests and warns of a return to slave states if the party gains power again. It claims the Union's future hinges on majority rule and constitutional limits on slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Senate of
the United States
Free States
Green
Iverson
Clay
Supreme Court
Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Songs and memory weave through Warren journal jottings
The piece muses on songs kept in the heart versus those sung aloud, noting how childhood tunes and memories haunt adults. It interlaces reflections with local ads, announcing W. S. Warner’s new Ladies Dry Goods Store at Johnson’s Exchange and a subscription offer for Godey’s Lady’s Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Warner
Erie
Johnson’s Exchange
Warren
W. H. Leer
J. HW. Morea
Johnson
Luce & Morgan
Arthur's Home Magazine February Offer
Arthur's Home Magazine for February promotes the splendid monthly issue. It offers a price of 3 dollars per year or 3 dollars for Arthur's and the Mail, appealing to families to subscribe for value and bundled delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur's
Arthur’s
the Mail
Atlantic Monthly February issue offers rich reading
The February Atlantic Monthly arrives with substantial engaging content. Priced at $3 per year, it promises extensive articles and thoughtful essays for readers seeking literature and intellect.
Public documents commended to Benson and Rouse
Expresses gratitude to Benson of the Senate and Rouse of the House for providing public documents and notes ongoing obligations to both leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Senate
Rouse
House
I regret need to set right my political position on slavery
Castex Lor, January 15, 1860, writes from Warren Mall to defend his stance on slavery and disavow support for arms or state action against it. He explains chairing Sugar Grove anti slavery resolutions caused misunderstanding and clarifies he endorses no armed emancipation and rejects populist platforms.
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Warren Mall
Borror
Sugar Grove
United States
Castex Lor
Stevens Denounces Temporary Speaker Move in House
Remarks by Mr Stevens decrying a bid to elect a temporary Speaker in Washington. He cites the June 1 1789 act requiring oath administration and argues no resolution can repeal it. He calls the plan absurd and compares it to a reductio ad absurdum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thad. Stevens
Stevens
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Congress
Adams
House
Republicans united on Sherman for Speaker in Congress
The Albany Evening Journal notes Republicans have many capable men for Speaker but most support Sherman as the sole viable choice. It blames Democratic delays on internal fragmentation and lengthy speeches rather than GOP obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Albany Evening Journal
Congress
House
Sherman
Horrible Affray in New Orleans Hotel Ends in Death
The St Charles Hotel rotunda scene sees Col. W. H. Peck kill Charles N. Harris after a confrontation in which Peck and Harris exchanged shots and Peck delivered four stab wounds. Harris dies shortly after, with a post mortem listing seven wounds. Inquest postponed to this morning.
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St. Charles
Charles N. Harris
Carroll Parish
Col
W. H. Peck
Madison Parish
Harris
Col. Peck
Madison
Mr. Harris
New Orleans
City
Harri
Crunk
Peck
Hildreth
First District
Summers
Mayne
Lieut. Dryden
Berthelot
Extraordinary Oil Well Report Sparks Local Excitement
News from Oil Creek reports a Hamilton M Clarke farm well yielding oil far beyond expectations with at least one gallon pumped per minute. Nearby wells, including one linked to Kim Hibbard, show strong production as investors plan to barrel the output.
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Hamilton M’clintock
Drake
California
Pike’s Peak
Kim Hibbard
Venango Spectator
Postmaster Holt Reports Yearly Financial Struggles and Reforms
The report highlights $4.3 million in unmet liabilities, $11.5 million liquidated, gross revenue of $7.9 million, and total resources of $12.17 million against $11.56 million in expenditures for the year ended June 30, 1859. For 1860 a deficiency of $5.53 million is projected, with $10.82 million in resources. It notes mail transportation costs, route changes, 28,539 post offices, and reforms aimed at curbing newspaper exchanges, awarding transport bids by speed, abandoning Tehuantepec route, and altering Portland to New Orleans service and European mail preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Usu
Postmaster General
Pacific Mail Service
Tehuantpec Isthmus
Portland
New Orleans
Treason Among the Boys in 1860 Town Turmoil
A 1860 Bath Courier note reports a boy Loomis seen with a sled painted John Brown. Town officials seize Engine House, guard Fort Moffat, request troops, and restrict travel and countersigns amid alleged treason. Authorities press for arrests, burns, and injunctions as national figures weigh in.
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Loomis
Sreels
John Brown
S. J. Hammond
R. B. van Valkenburg
Fort Moffat
Cameron
Avoca
Cohoeton
Urbana
Vanderhoven
Holt
Virginia
Hammond
United States Marines
Rood
Schuyler County
Campbell
P.S
Bath
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Atlantic Monthly
Mr. Stevens
Auburn
DeKalb Co
Ind
Brest
M. Coste
le Roy
Bay of Poulmic
St. Marc
Tregorvap
Bay of Poulmie
Herald
Douglas
Keitt
South Carolina
Lecompton
Charleston
Truz
Hardman
Georgia
New Orveans
Galveston News
Rio Grande
Mexico
Arroviteo
Fayette County
J. E. Howell
House of Refuge
J. Hostetter
A. M. Guild
Warren, Pa
Europe
Missouri
N. D. Crandall
Jan
Yame
Johnathan Sheldon
Eldred
Jacob
M. Cale
Corydon Township
Corydon
Julia M. Cale
Sunbury & Erie
Sam. A. Black
W. D
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Ep. Graser
Estray
A. J. Spencer
Conenango
NEW York & Erie Rail Road
Great Western U. S. Mail
the Lakes
New York City
Dunkirk
Lake Shore Railroad
New York
American Hotel
Independence Hall
Chestnut Street
Fifth & Sixth
Philadelphia
Wyatt & Healings
Chetnut
Oli State House
Third Sts
Union
American Express Company
Werns, Burterstetp & Co
Livingston, Farco & Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Speei
Canadas
Wells, Fargo & Co
Oregon
American Express Ca
A.J. Davis
Carver
E. W. Sloane
South Western Division
Allegheny River
Borough of
Glade Township
John Edgar
M. A. Williams
USIC
Maria FE. Merrill
IYE
Market and
Third Streets
M. C. Park
Express
A. F. Davis & CO
Randall & Mead’s
J. Danforth
H. W. Mowrieon & Co
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