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Norfolk “Preparing to Resist Invasion”

From The New-York Times January 8, 1861: PUBLIC MEETING AT NORFOLK, VA. NORFOLK, Sunday, Jan. 6. A large meeting was held here on Saturday night. Strong speeches were made urging the citizens to arm themselves and place tremselves in a … Continue reading

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Big Apple to Get Bigger?

On January 6, 1861 New York City’s mayor, Fernando Wood addressed the Common Council and broached the possible secession of New York City (everybody’s doing it!). Here’s a paragraph from his address: Much, no doubt, can be said in favor … Continue reading

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Secession Convention Adjourns in Charleston

From The New-York Times January 7, 1861: THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION ADJOURNED. CHARLESTON, Saturday, Jan. 5. The journal to-day publish the correspondence between the Commissioners to Washington and the President of the United States. Hon. A.B. LONGSTREET, President of the … Continue reading

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Michigan’s New Governor: South Carolina a Dangerous Example

From The New-York Times January 5, 1861: THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE.; GOVERNOR BLAIR’S INAUGURAL ADDRESS. DETROIT, Mich., Friday, Jan. 4. Gov. BLAIR delivered his inaugural address to both Houses of the Legislature, at Lansing, yesterday. In discussing national affairs, he denies … Continue reading

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Border State Governor’s Message

From The New-York Times January 4, 1861: MEETING OF THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.; MESSAGE OF GOV. STEWART SECESSION DENOUNCED. ST. LOUIS, Thursday, Jan. 3. Gov. STEWART’s message was read to the Legislature to-day. After reviewing the progress of the Abolition and … Continue reading

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Running for Secession Convention in Louisiana

I found out that similar to our day politicians in 1860 bought media spots to explain their views. From The New-York Times December 1860: PROGRESS OF SECESSION.; LOUISIANA. POSITION OF HON. PIERRE SOULE. Hon. PIERRE SOULE publishes in the New-Orleans … Continue reading

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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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Southern Overreaction

Or, Tell the Truth to Slaves and Whites From The New-York Times December 31, 1860: A VALUABLE SUGGESTION. The Panola Star, of Mississippi, has the following paragraph: “We wish to suggest the propriety of all slave owners taking some pains … Continue reading

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Three Cheers for Major Anderson

Some takes on Major Anderson removing his force from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter in Charleston’s harbor (from The New-York Times December 29, 1860): WHAT IS THOUGHT OF MAJ. ANDERSON’S MOVEMENT.; A SALUTE IN WILMINGTON, DEL. WILMINGTON, Friday, Dec. 28. … Continue reading

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Political Economy: December 1860

Or, More Uncertainty and Its Effects From The New-York Times December 25, 1860 THE SHOE TRADE IN MASSACHUSETTS. The Boston Traveller has been investigating the effect which the political panic has had upon the shoe trade. At Natick the depression … Continue reading

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