Lincoln and Davis Leaders at Odds Over Union Fate
The piece contrasts Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis as they move toward respective capitals and issue speeches. It argues deep North South divisions over slavery, foreseeing that only a radical shift in Northern opinion could heal the Union, while Southern leaders seek withdrawal or force. It previews future coverage on these convulsions and notes a proposed exemption bill for printing materials.
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Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
United States
Noth America
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Gulf States
Georgia
Alabama
Montgomery
Lincoln
Davis
Davin
North
South
Green
Missouri
Messrs
Hunter
Mason
Davia
Enjamin
Slidell
Crittenden
Calmacas
Widespread Kansas destitution claims questioned by nine men
The Madison Journal reprints an exchange over Thaddeus Hyatt and Pomeroy alleging hardship in Kansas. Judge McDowell and eight others deny extreme destitution, while Hyatt asserts personal knowledge of suffering and urges continued relief until July. They criticize the nine for contradicting widespread crop-failure reports and call for continued aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Journal
Thaddeus Hyatt
Kanaas
Mr. Hyatt
Gen. Pomeroy
Free State
Jlyatt
Kansans
Messrs. Hyatt
Pomeroy
Friends of
Kansas
Thaddeus Hyalin
Lewis
Missouri River
New York Tribune and Times
Chicago Tribune
St. Louis Democrat
Plan for a Lyceum charity entertainment in 1861 Kansas
A letter from Fels proposes a first class literary event organized by the Lyceum to raise funds for distressed Kansas residents. It suggests eight to ten speakers and readings, plus a cornet band and glee class, with free admission and volunteer performers. The aim is intellectual uplift and charitable aid, to be decided at the Lyceum’s next meeting.
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Lyceum
Register
Keering
Whitewater
Hoosterdam
Metropolitan Hall
Library Association
Bnt
Mins L. J. Stalin
Analeysis
Glen Cass
Hulca
Washington
Lima
Richmond
Aod
Koxkonong
Idkite
Whiteweter
N. P. Parsons
Y. Whitewater
Fed
Lyceum of Whitewater
Liorart Assoctation
Mae J. M. Mead
Lee
Dodge
Shia B. Dodge
Voeal-h
Union
James G. Clark
America
Jill
Sewing Machines and Local Society Notes From Whitewater
Advertises Grover & Baker sewing machines highlighting the Noiseless Family Machine and practical domestic use. Describes personal endorsement, price 75 for No. 22, and urges visits to compare operation. Also includes Lyceum notes on Metropolitan Hall, Whitewater Society events, and a Washington birthday adjournment with moves toward a National Convention.
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Grover & Baker
Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Company
Broadway, N
Grover
European Parliaments and U S Trust Bonds Report
Reports from Europe note the British Parliament opening with a Queen's speech, Bonaparte, Savoy, and Italian elections. The Daily World covers a House committee finding massive fraud in Indian trust bonds and names Floyd as central actor. A Chicago item warns of altered Illinois Wisconsin bank notes circulating locally.
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House of Representatives
Floyd
Bailey
Juseek
Neryly Savyen
Wagner
Thompson
Department of the Interior
Sillians
Russell
Fort Snelling
Willett’s Point
Utah
Xrr
Lake Street
Chicago Democrat
Illinois
Wisconsin
Columbia County Bank
Garden State Banc
Hutsonville
Bank of America
Mt. Carmel
Ohio River
Golconda
Ilinois
la Crosa
County Bank
la Crosse
Wis
City Bank of
Beaver Dam
State
Secession in Nebraska at Old Fort Kearney
Reports say on February 12 factional groups seized Old Fort Kearney and a Palmetto flag rose at night with Southern motto. Union forces reportedly plan to retake the fort as clashes and excitement followed a morning assault and flag replacement.
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Old Fort Kearney
Old Fort Kes Spas
Tan
Compromisers Question Secession and Union Stability
A German origin citizen inquires in the New York Tribune about blame for secession and Union crises. He asks why Republicans or Douglas Democrats failed to compromise in conventions, and whether the South would accept Popular Sovereignty as a settlement if offered again.
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N.Y. Tribune
Democratic Party
Cutting the Mississippi Levees
The Louisville Journal censures a secessionist view that Northern saboteurs might breach Mississippi levees in war. The author argues small groups could create a crevasse in an hour and warns both sides would be overwhelmed by a flood if war comes. He pleads for wiser, less resentful counsel.
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The
Louisville Journal
Secession
Mississippi
Secession nemesis and political shifts in the era
A Mobile Advertiser correspondent notes the secessionists' decision not to attack Fort Pickens Pensacola Florida on a February Saturday. The piece reports Gen Clark's arrival and Mississippi officer moves, Kansas state officers under Wyandotte, and satirical anecdotes about political figures and Confederate sympathies amid a restless national scene.
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Mobile Advertiser
Fort Pickers
Prnsacola
Fra
Clark
Yeaterds
Ile
Mississippi
Chase
Montgomery
Arrington
Enis
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Tne
L. F. Frisby
Washington County
Gréisters
Farard
Pelsting
Poonte
Kaneos
Aterizon
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Free Democrat
Kate Denin Ryan
Academy
Milwaukee
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John F. Potter
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Ohio
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Thecery
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JanestBle
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Lescess
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Woot
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Wisconsin Street
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A.M. Extsooga
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Inbla Company
Whitewater Analyicwalty
Bryan Ed
Harax
Baran
Tee Tiavas
Varay
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Baras
IOB Mobel
Roche
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Analytic
Janestill
Alen
Dacia
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