High Treason in the Nation's History and Debate
A loaded discussion traces the evolution of high treason from royal times to the United States Constitution. It argues that modern treason targets the Institution and federal policy, condemning suppression of anti slavery voices and labeling pro slavery acts as treason or patriotism depending on alignment. The piece cites Parker, Lovejoy, Brown, and Freeport era incidents to illustrate shifting loyalties and political outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
John Adams
United States
Cuba
Lancaster County
F. F. Ws
Philadelphia
Grier
F. F. Vs
Kansas
Old Brown
Missouri
Illinois
Lovejoy
C. M. Clay
Kentucky
Bailey
Freeport
Ohio
Friends of Freedom
Union
Old Virginia Chivalry Faces New Panic After Harper's Ferry Rumors
The piece ridicules Virginian chivalry reacting to rumors of Brown's men and a supposed rescue near Wheeling. It notes Col. Davis seeking 500 troops, Wise sending the Richmond Regiment, and widespread fear despite no armed crossing of the Ohio. The author mocks sensational headlines and speculates on military life hype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
John Brown
Harper’s Ferry
Charlestown
Ohio
Wheeling
Brown and Company
Washington
Col. Davis
Gov. Wise
Richmond
Seat of War
Gov, Wise
End is not Yet as Virginia prepares for John Brown fate
The Nation learns a dramatic sequence of trials and appeals over John Brown’s fate with staunch Southern rhetoric demanding his execution and mockery of due process. Harper’s Ferry and the broader conflict color the tone as oil discoveries revive Western Pennsylvania speculation. News notes on New York mayoral races and Charles Sumner’s return from England close the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Charlestown
Court of Appeals
Washington
Old Brown
Harper’s Ferry
Five prisoners moved to New York for trial
The five inmates currently held in the local jail have been transported to the state of New York to stand trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
Silver vein near the Allegheny river sparks mining rumor
Rumors spread of rich silver ore near the Indian god rock along the Allegheny river about nine miles below Franklin. A Frenchman operator, aided by a crew, found silver ore in river slate and nearby hills with traces of gold, prompting speculation that the Alleghenies may rival Pike's Peak in wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Franklin
Oil Creek
Rocky Mountains
Cameron and the Presidency 1860
The piece argues Pennsylvania must carry the 1860 election and endorses Gen Simon Cameron as the best Republican candidate for President with Abraham Lincoln as Vice President. It cites Cameron’s Senate service since 1845, his independence, protectionist stance, and popularity as the “Working Man's Friend,” asserting his nomination would maximize Republican success.
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Cameron
Pennsylvania
Gen. Cameron
Illinois
Cameron Club
Waukegan Gazette
Lincoln
Suwon Cameron
Republican Party
United States Senate
James Buchanan
Polk
Polk As Secretary of State— Gen. Cameron
Senate
Republican
Gen
Col
Forney
Simon Cameron
Abraham Lincoln
Letter from Joan Brown seeks aid for Kansas veterans’ families
Mrs L Maria Child offers to care for Brown after his conviction but he declines visiting and requests donations instead. He lists family in North Elba, NY, and asks for fifty cents per person per year to help needy relatives, enrolling others to fund bread and schooling. He cites peace of God amid afflictions and urges reader support.
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Mr. Brown
Iam
Thompson
North Elba
Essex County
N.Y
Kansas
Joan Brown
Power and slavery dominate nearly all Federal offices
The passage argues that southern men and slaveholders have long held the majority of high offices from the Presidency to the Supreme Court and cabinet posts. It claims the North is deprived of power despite its larger population and wealth, and accuses Northern officeholders of subservience to the slaveholding clique.
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Senate
House
Supreme Court
Atttorney
Navy
Taylor
Union
New York State Ticket Returns Hover Near Completion
The New York Tribune notes state returns nearly complete for the state ticket with three of four Lecompton Democracy and Brooks-Americans nominees winning. Elderkin likely defeated by Forrest, though official totals will confirm. Albany reports show a Republican state Senate margin, while Erie County and Steuben counts shift Jones and Skinner slightly.
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New York Tribune
Lecompton Democracy
Brooks- Americans
Messrs. Jones
Richmond
Skinner
Elderkin
Forrest
Thediall
Albany Evening Journal
Antpany
Erie County
Jones
Steuben
New York
Kings
Chapin
Electoral College totals and Chautauque County ticket
The article lists 1860 Northern and Southern state electoral votes totalling 306 needed to elect a president and notes the majority. it also records the Chautauque County election ticket, naming officials such as Justice Martin Grover and District Attorney William Stevens among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Martin Grover
Allegany
Walter L. Sessions
Panama
A. Hazeltine
Jamestown
George A. Green
Mayville
Wm. O. Stevens
Dunkirk
Nicholas Kessler
Westfield
W. Larpenter
Russell Sanderlin
Adolphus Fletcher
Sessions
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Democracy
Fernando Wood
Wm. F. Havemeyer
Charles Sumner
Cunard
Canada
England
Worthy Putnam
Chautauque
Surroadda Hosnican
Gttsee
Sere Publican
Fudge
Putnam
Webster
Warren
C. C. Wetmore
Irvine
Youngsville
Siggins
Mrs. Child
Iron Horse
G. W. Scofield
Gen. James, R. Brown
The
Electoral College of 1860
Maine
Indiana
New Hampshire
Vermont
Iowa
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Rhode Island
California
Connecticut
Minnesota
Oregon
New Jersey
Michigan
Arkansas
Delaware
Tennessee
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Texas
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
North
South
N States
Chautauque Execrion
Chautauque County
Overland Mail
St. Louis
Sep. Juan
Conewango
Wendel Summers
Mary Elizabeth Uhl
O. W. Shaw
Borough of
C. B. Curtis
Court House
A. H. Ludlow
Warren County
J.J. Sherman
Kinzua
Wpstoa
Tidioute
Isaac H. Hiller
Prothonotary’s Office
R. Cowan
BR. D. Bennett
Stranahan & Randall
Register
Orphan’s Court
Said County
Marshall Jones
Wm. Chase
James Roy
Joshua C. Bordem
Aled Cumber
John H. King
Thomas B. Martin
John M. Olney
Guy. Irvine
Samuel Storam
Joseph Marsh
Benj
Raynor
R. K. Russel
Register. Register’s
County of
Farmington
Samuel P. M. West
Benjamin Raynor
Hunt
WM. Raynor
Bent, Raynor
H. Dunn
J. Foreman
Irvine & Miles
McMillin Hilliard
Hays, Hopkins & Co
D & J.C. Mead
Jas. Darlin
Su'r &E
Wm. Wallace
Rob't Elliott
Joseph A. Thompson
Francis Black
W. Kidder
Kidder & Hall
W. Walace
H Miles
Garnishee
A Thomas
R. J. Brown
D. Titus
R. P. King
Anson Silson
Jas
Porterfield
Chas. McGlashan
Duncan Wm. H L Exchange Bank
Ludlow
Adm
R. Day
Griswold & Co
Sch
Hamilton
Hodges N. T
Henry Thon
Bell Vas
Rob’t Thompson
R “ Wm. Smith
Thomas Phillips
Henry MaGee Tion
Elderkin & Anderson
Josiah Deming
C. Gaunder
P. Falconer
D. M. Williams
Wm. D. Brown
L. Morrison
Et al
A. Morrison
Preston & Beals J.8
Turner Irvine & Slone
Owen Feeney Spencer, Palmer «& Co
Bushrod Woodin Chapel & Chapel & Struthers, Garnishee, &c. Fama
Wm. Page
Edward Reynolds
Sch. D. Sheffield
Tp. P. Falconer Dennison & Edgerton
J. D
Same
John M Page Smith & Willson
Lydia A. Cogswell
Jarod Knowlton Day
Griswold & Orr
Henry
Henry Newkirk
John S Fish M. Tyrrell
James P. Conroe
Peter Knopf
Newport Safety Fund
B’k
Duncan Geo. Arnold Lemen
Kingsbury & Bri
James Follett
C. Smith
James C, Austin A, Kinney J
J. Shearman
D. Allen M, J. Kennedy
G. A. Cobham, J
Prothonotary
Iice
A.M Kidder
Jesse Woodbury
A. Walton &c
D. Clark
John A. Tarbox
John Dann
Sen
D. H. Lowe McFarland
S & Hook
J. A. Morrison
Couse & McMillen
Atte
Nti
R. A. Barbor’s
Hackney House
Blackin &C
Warren, NJ
R. A. Barbor
Esa
Sunbury & Erie R. R
Erie
Belle Valley
Langdons
Jacksona
Waterford -le Beuf
Union Mills
Concord
Lovells
Columbus
Sup't
West
Agnior
Samuel A. Black
T W. D
Graser
Akes
Vicinity
Himelf
No. 3
Johnson's Exchange
Variety Hall
Barclay’s
Barclay's
Carver House
Warren, Pa
USIC
Maria E. Merrill
Market and
Third Streets
Express
A. F. Davis & CO
Lover
Timothy
S. Warren
Estray
Angus
Bullall
Geo
Brit Warren
Hartford
A. N Store of
A. F. Davis
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