South Carolina Rejects Virginia's Proportion, Sparks Secession Talk
The Virginia commissioners’ plan to distribute funds to South Carolina is rejected by the South Carolina Legislature. The paper condemns the move as undermining restoration efforts and urges continued federal disengagement, portraying South Carolina as resolute against union terms and ready to pursue separate national policy. The discussion highlights Charleston’s political tensions and mentions figures like Me Ginee and Mr. Green in the broader debate.
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English King in Mexico and the Monroe Doctrine Crisis
A 1861 dispatch alleges Republicans seek Mexican recognition to aid England against the United States. It argues this would deploy British influence on our southern border, threaten border states with anti slavery moves, and use Mexican debt to pressure Maryland Kentucky Virginia while aiming to overthrow free institutions. The piece warns Kentucky Maryland and Virginia risk being overwhelmed if they align with Britain.
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South Carolina and Virginia Moves Stir Political Talk
A private letter from a wealthy South Carolina citizen warns political matters grow dark while supporting a movement in Virginia noted by Charleston Mercury. The writer urges swift state legislative action to protect rights and seeks equitable commissions from Washington amid regional tension and possible conciliatory measures.
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War talk and emigration notes from Charleston Mercury
In a wartime jumbled column the Charleston Mercury cites urgent defence measures and urges bold action. It reports sixty four free negros leaving Fairfax county to Yio seeking better morality and missionary energy in a new land.
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Refusal to Pay Draft Sparks Government Money Dispute
A draft of five hundred thousand dollars issued by the Treasury was refused by A J Feuirot, superintendent of the New Orleans mint, as United States Treasurer Adams & Co. reported the money no longer belonged to the United States but to Louisiana. The incident follows reports of monetary control shifts and a wave of cosmetic and medical product promotions accompanying the notice.
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Rhentuchky Legislature Passes Conservative Measures
Sovievirce Feb 2 The State Senate passed resolutions urging Southern states to oppose federal coercion. The Legislature would reconvene on April 24 to hear sister states responses and consider a national convention call to Congress.
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Bey of Tunis grants constitution for equality and liberty
The Bey of Tunis proclaims a constitution ensuring security for persons and property regardless of religion or race. Taxes are proportional and exemptions are noted. Worship freedom, ballot recruitment for the army, free trade, and a commerce tribunal are planned with land rights for foreigners.
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Virginia elects Union delegates to convention with large majorities
From Ricawoxa Virginia February 5 1861 news reports that in Virginia with one exception in Richmond every city and county elected Union delegates to the convention and gave large majorities for submitting the convention action to the people.
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Deed Save the Queen Lyrist Henry Carey Dies in Poverty
Henry Carey, author of the song Deed Save the Queen, wrote both words and music yet died destitute. He hanged himself after a life of poverty, found with little more than a halfpenny in his pocket.
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Indivuals Driven by Willful Action and Social Pressure
The passage contrasts those who persist in their own course with those who force others to follow. It notes both are wilful, with the latter more so, and suggests the social spirit fuels a desire in many to be driven rather than to lead.
No matter how religious a man his intellect shows
The quote notes that natural weakness reveals itself in conduct regardless of piety or education, arguing that inherent traits surface despite outward learning or beliefs. It emphasizes the inevitability of personal flaws appearing in behavior.
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State Department clears foreign vessel clearances
A Baltimore Sun Washington report states the Secretary of State told Lord Le Vous and other foreign ministers that vessel clearances issued by non US officials will be treated as mispayments and the payers held responsible to the US government.
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Property Buy in New York City Landmark Block
It is reported that Mr John Morrisey purchased a brown stone front five story block on West Thirty fourth street New York for about 100000 dollars.
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South Carolina Senate Approves Tax Increase Bill
The Senate of South Carolina passed a bill to raise taxes by 20 percent above the 1859 level to meet demand for a million and a half dollars.
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Death Notice for Aversw F. P. in Petersburg
At his parent residence in Petersburg on January 21, 1861 a breathing form of beauty and gentle spirit, youngest son of W. J. and Ann Hazzell, passed away aged 11 in the year of his age. The father claimed the soul before earth had touched or spied.
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Georgia Officer Declares Resignation Over State Allegiance
The Augusta Evening Dispatch reports a brave and gallant officer pledging to adhere to the State of Georgia and resign his present army post when Georgia asserts secession or independence.
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Star of the Press and New Year Mercury Weekly
The notice proclaims a weekly Mercury periodical for the New Year described as the largest in its work. It highlights the theme Great in Months of Wisest Censure and promotes TSG as star of the press.
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