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December 31, 1860: Fiery Prognostication for the New Year

From The New-York Times January 1, 1861: … Secession Speech by Senator Benjamin, of Louisiana. Disgraceful Scene in the Senate Galleries … WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. 31. The scene in the Senate to-day was the most intensely exciting that was ever … Continue reading

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