Secession Debate and South Carolina Ordinance Report
The piece reports on Judge Laws's speech attacking the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, the South Carolina Convention's secession ordinance, and the Union's precarious status. It notes postmaster concerns, government property, and calls for sober Republican conduct while the nation edges toward possible dissolution.
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Judge Laws
Ripon
South Carolina
United States
General Assembly
United States of America
Holt
Uncle Sam
Union
Republican Party
Western View on Louisiana Secession and Mississippi Outlet
Opinion notes that the mouth of the Mississippi holds vast commercial value for the Northwest as a vital outlet to world markets. It argues secession risks interrupting trade from the Mississippi valley and urges unity against any government that challenges federal authority over the river. It cites Wade’s speech critiquing secessionists and contrasts past use of federal troops.
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Louisiana
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
United States
Gulf
Wade
Lincoln
Congress
Buchanan Servile
Thos
Lincoln Solidified by Republican Base in 1860 Platform
The article argues Abram Lincoln remains a firm Republican choice aligned with the party platform. It asserts Northern critics should not cede the election to slavery and emphasizes unity, constitutional order, and the need to maintain the Union against secessionist pressures. It stresses Lincoln’s adherence to party principles and warns concessions would undermine freedom and the Union.
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N.Y. Tribene
Chicago
Lincoln
South
Republican Party
Abram Lincoln
Confederacy
Cost of Secession Questioned at Charleston Convention
A Charleston Secession Convention member named Dunkin argued against immediate break with the Union. He cited Post Office losses of 240000 dollars and quarterly receipts under 50000, suggesting yearly postal costs of 760000 with no matching revenue. He warned that relying on federal aid may be prudent before secession.
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Charleston
Dunkin
South Carolina
Cobb
Custeta-House
Arnold's Arithmetic prompts county conversation and satire
The Elkhorn Independent publication notice reveals Arnold of Sharon proposing to publish county audit lists at legal rates in multiple papers for five dollars. The editorial chides his arithmetic, mocks his county familiarity, and humorously suggests he learn local geography and census results. It then lists a cabinet roster with Stanton as Attorney General and Black’s resignation, plus other changes, in a satirical echo of congressional reporting.
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Walworth
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George Bancroft
William Culien
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Mies
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Phebe Gary
Bea Othc Corpeof
Sean
Ite
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Richmond
Waza
Darra
Mita
Ledger
Lone Byeon
Pen
George Ancroth
Evrnstr
Bonmer
Park Row
Fragmented Civil War Era Rhetoric Across the Nation
A long string of political commentary attacks the Democratic press as the source of trouble, alleging incendiary appeals to Black voters and support for Lincoln. The piece cites incidents in California and Virginia, mentions impeachments, and reports on responses from officials, with criticisms aimed at Buchanan and President Lincoln.
German lecturer Schurz in Albany on Civilization and Dangers
The piece praises Carl Schurz’s lecture on the real philosophy of civilization. It describes his appearance as tall, refined, professorlike with Greek features and a calm lecturing style. It notes his precise diction, analytic method, and restrained delivery, comparing him to German university lecturers.
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Carl
Germany
Kossuth
Schurz
Brothers and Sisters Help Your Mother
A Morre's Rural New Yorker column urges boys to aid their mother, describing her exhausting daily tasks and the need for family support. It stresses a mother's endless labor and asks sons to lighten her burdens, improving home life and harmony.
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Homstead
Tommy
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