Lincoln's stance amid secession fears outlined in letters
The article reports on conversations about Abraham Lincoln's forthcoming presidency and policy on slavery. It notes his cautious, firm position, readiness to act in the interest of the whole country, and his rejection of timid concerns from colleagues. It also mentions threats and anonymous letters from Southern factions and early signs of the forthcoming political scramble.
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Lincoln
South
Lincol
Bill
Five Points
Butcher
Southexp Brotherhood
Tam Tony
Heanys
Sal and Peter Courtship Through Hard Won Love
A rambling first person tale follows Peter as he pursues Sal, learns courtship from his own awkward longing, and finally proclaims love with comic earnestness. He recounts missteps, Sal’s sly hints, and the messy path to an engagement, ending with a vow to marry.
Tas Oc Wan Hons at the at St. Lousse
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Tas Oc Wan Hons at St. Lousse with unclear context and no complete details.
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St. Lousse
Burch Divorce Case Draws Crowds In Naperville Court
Chicago Journal reports on the third day of the Burch divorce trial at Naperville court. Crowded courtroom, witness testimony, and court-side observers including Hon. Erastus Corning accompany Mrs. Burch and her mother as proceedings reveal nerves, sympathy, and tense cross examinations.
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Chicago Journal
Maransuza
Burch
Naperville
Dupage County
Erastus Corning
Mt. Skinner’s
Charles Layton
Beckwith
Lps
Struckmann
Barob
Disaster on the Pacific Ohio claims eleven lives
The telegraph notes eleven deaths from the steamboat disaster of the Pacific on the Ohio. The vessel built in 1857, famed for speed and luxury, burned after taking on coal at Uniontown Kentucky on November 18, sinking after flames spread from hay on the forecastle. Captain Lam was seen in the water among survivors.
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Louis Dees
Telegraph
Ohio
Carro
Pacific
Sret
Ra Ae
Louisville
Uniontown
Kentucky
Lam ‘Wis
Jivbee Tn
Parem Brownlow Defies the Secessionists
W G Brownlow known as Parson Brownlow and editor of the Knoxville Whig declares he will fight on any day. The article notes his stance against secession and his role in Tennessee political tensions.
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Stnpar
W. G. Brownlow
Parson Brownlow
Knoxville Whig
Bell
Everett Tennenes
Unclear OCR fragment tied to Indian team incident
The readable portion mentions a tie game and two men who forced their way into a scene involving a vice president and Clean Indians. Details are fragmentary and names or dates are not clearly identifiable.
Died in Missionary Trip Amid Injuries
Report notes D. D. died of injuries received in a mission trip. Details are incomplete in the readable text.
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Sally
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Jane
Basch
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Joseph Whitney
Loveland
Ribero
Skiddawa River
Savannah
Boston
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Parem Brownlow
D. D
Rae Cane
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