Republican Appeal Against Border State Compromises
The piece denounces proposed border state concessions on slavery and constitutional amendments. It argues that Northern states must reject Personal Liberty repeal, federal slavery protections, and 36 30 line expansions, warning such compacts threaten liberty and the Union. It cites Wisconsin figures, Chicago platform points, and condemns concessions while urging steadfast adherence to the Republican platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Free States
Washington
Virginia
Washburn
Fpotter
Wis
Tappan
New Hampshire
Conkling
New York
Washburns
Awinvis
Republican Party
District of Columbia
Maryland
Territorial Legislature
Confederacy
Land
Tts
Chicago
United States
North
Crittenden
Dulago
Registry Law and the Slavery Question in the Nation
A newspaper column argues for a strict Registry Law to prevent illegal voting, attacks Democrats for opposing it, and urges immediate legislative action. It notes Republican firmness against concessions, discusses a Queen's Bench writ of habeas corpus in an Anderson case tied to the Ashburton treaty, and contrasts Missouri slave murder with British justifiable homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Necleas
Court of Queen's Bench
England
Anderson
Toronto
Ashburton
Canada
Great Britain
Missouri
British Empire
Milton Academy Report to Norman Regents 1861
Mr H L Raxy writes from Miltox Feb 4 1861 on Milton Academy’s year ending Dec 31 1860. Ten teachers taught English, literature, mathematics, natural and mental science, and languages including Latin Greek French and German. 818 students attended. over one hundred taught. eighty seven eligible for Normal Fund draw. 208 students last term and 200 this winter term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Raxy
Quita N
Another great Swindle Under Buchanan Administration
The article denounces the Buchanan administration as a nest of frauds from army contracts to government bonds. It highlights Cyrue McCormick seeking a patent extension and questions the fairness and motives of the Patent Commissioner. It also calls for aid to Kansas and criticizes legislators for proposed slavery amendments and wasteful spending. Senator Bartlett is praised for opposing Border State conference commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buchanan
Cyrue McCormick
Commissioner of Patents
McCormick
Bartlett
Border State Conference
Senate
Concession. Third party in politics and party loyalties
A fragment reflects on a possible Concession Party arising to occupy a middle ground between Republicans and Democrats. It asserts fidelity to Republican platform aims and cites Lincoln, Salmon P. Chase, and Henry Clay as guiding precedents while dismissing the viability of a new third party. The text references Washington gossip and the Sickles affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concession Party
Abraham Lincoln
Salmon P. Cuase
Henry Clay
Nion
California Gold and South Carolina Factions in Flux
News notes report Secretary Fiz in New Orleans preparing for progress, South Carolina facing diverse sentiment and fear of secession, and Republicans in New York split over Seward’s successor. Counterfeits surface in Boston and Philadelphia, Redpath and John Brown intrigue in Georgia, a spring bridge plan for Oshkosh, and a suspected assassination plot tied to Mississippi and South Carolina.
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South Carolina
Palmetto
Republicans of
New York
Seward
Hia
Hornca Qrely
Wm. NM
Yatta
Brighton Market
Maas
Milledgeville
Redpath
John Brown
Cumberland Island
Chicago and Northwestern Tallway Company
Fox River
Oshkosh
Florida
Post Office Department
Galena Advertiser
E Bs. Washburn
Myr
Lincoln
Interior
Washington
New York Tribune
Ion
Scott
Masassins
Mississippi
Carolna
Lincoln Compromise Not Endorsed by Lincoln Says Washington
Correspondence from Cincinnati reports rumors of Lincoln urging concession to Republicans for a border state basis. The piece emphasizes official disavowals and states Lincoln opposes any compromise until the South ceases rebellion and accepts constitutional Federal authority. It notes Lincoln’s inauguration as a test before any settlement.
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House
Congress
United States
Cincinnati Commercial
StargameLp
Inn
Lincoln
Washington
Wisconsin Agricultural Society Reporting Act of 1861
Wisconsin lawmakers enact an amendment to extend deadlines for county agricultural society reports to the Secretary of State and the State Agricultural Society. The act revises the December deadline to February and requires audit of annual appropriations, with the act effective on passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Storion
Eschian
Navaral County Agricultural Societies
State Agricultural Society
Secretary of State
New Orleans Seizes Mint and Custom House in Quiet Takeover
Reports from New Orleans dated Feb 1 2 describe Louisiana authorities quietly taking possession of the Mint and Custom House. Officials swear an oath under secession ordinance, while discussions in the convention address citizenship and tax exemptions for state manufacturing capital. A cutter Lois Case is surrendered at Mobile as reports of Pensacola troop movements and Fort Pickens tensions surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Onceans
Louisiana
Oseans
Ecmy
Foras House of Representatives
Mobile
Benont
Inal Persacola
Montgomery
Fort Pickens
Starvation in Kansas Appeals for Immediate Aid
A Kansas relief plea warns of famine as 50,000 people face hunger. Fifty loaded teams and $10,000 in clothing shipments arrive, but funds deplete. a hundred thousand dollars for food and seed is requested to prevent不可. The appeal, signed by Tirapreus Hyrarr and S C Pomeroy, urges depots, distribution, and national support.
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Ovan
Washington
Kansas
Atcnoway
KLT
Miesera
Hyatt and Pomeroy
Congress
Christ
Tirappreus Hyrarr
C. Ponteroy
Kansas Relief Committee
South Carolina Ultimatum Demands Fort Surrender
Col Haynes sends a message to President arguing eminent domain and public use justify Fort Sumter seizure. He warns reinforcement would be a declaration of war while urging a Congress reply and noting Hayne's departure Monday. Cabinet session held as Southern Republic organizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutsaroy
N.Y
Jones Bays
Col. Haynes
South Carolina
Ife
Cal
Hayne
Congress
Cal. Hiynge
Fort Sunpter
Teinfores
War economy gloom mirrors city’s wartime strain
Observers describe widespread business contraction, halted imports, gutted federal warehouses, and bancs restricting discounts. Officials tout prosperity while debt grows and layoffs rise as government projects press on amid uncertainty. A veteran chief magistrate faces doubts about the true state of affairs in Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Strength of the American Constitution Under Strain
The fragment discusses the strength of the American Constitution amid Civil War pressures. It notes government inertia, bank liberalism, and the risk of a commercial panic, implying the union’s resilience depends on measured actions and reason against internal rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Political rancor and officials questioned in Madison era
The piece blasts abolitionist influence and northern mobilization while noting tensions in state leadership. It reports Secretary of the Treasury Jones’s private mission to Wisconsin, the revenue cutter McClelland's contested orders, and Chancellor Barnard's resignation amid debate over Teacher's Institutes, praising Professors Allen and Butler for institute work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter McClellanp
Buchanan
Secretary of the Treasury
Db. IL. Jones
Hatch
Jane
Clunceltor Barnard
State University At
Madison
Feacher
Columbus
Bocnard
Helings
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Edward Miller
North Western Type
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Bounds
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Steerer
Milton Academy
Miltox
Thaddeus Hyatt
Mason and Dixon
Walworth County
Mr. Long
Darien
la Crosse
Fond du Lac
Towsor
Minnesota
WN. Y. Tribune
Ig & Wife
Ite
California
Fiz
Mr. Lincon
On the War Establishment
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Battaliona
Lagiona
New Orleans Delta
LaGrange
Mage
Hiram Cross
Cary
Dungaray
Lyceum of
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Cformeely Meraty Association
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Hedy
Metropolis Vial
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Louise J
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BE. Hols
Memha
Bikeis
M. Mead
Crombie, Gantley & Co
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Crombie & Gantley
Joan M. Crombih
THOS
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Eagle Hotel
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Illinois
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Milwaukee
EK. Moore
Inveco
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Ann A. Hartson
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A.M. Kellonan
Milton Rowley
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Sete
Ruchester
Conge & Bay
Whiteners
UM Grover
Lawlore
Mavis
Properti Mamibien
BR. McBeath
Lie and Vicinity
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Ferrele
Genter Street
Desyor
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Hebron
Tata
Art
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Howe
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