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At Ryan’s Mart

On February 26, 1861 The New-York Times published an article by JASPER, a Charleston, South Carolina correspondent. Here’s an excerpt: There is a place in Chalmers-street, with a neat iron open-work railing, protecting quite a graceful looking building. There was … Continue reading

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A Lone Again?

150 years ago today the Texas secession convention assembled in Austin. The delegates elected Oran M. Roberts as convention president. On taking the chair, the President remarked, “I bow to the sovereignty of the people of my state“. All political … Continue reading

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The High Cost of Freedom

From The New-York Times January 15, 1861: THE EXPENSES OF SECESSION. — The Columbia South Carolinian publishes an ordinance just passed by the City Council “to raise supplies for the year 1861.” Besides a tax of 85 cents on every … 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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What London (Times) Thinks

The New-York Times of December 15, 1860 published a good deal from the London Times. Here are some excerpts. The article titles link back to the complete stories in The New York Times Archive. I. We Like Those American States … Continue reading

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But What About Lincoln?

From The New-York Times December 14, 1860: THE CALCULATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,; WHAT KEEPS THEIR COURAGE UP. From the Charleston Mercury ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL, NEW-YORK, Dec. 6, 1860. Have been stopping here for a number of days; entered my name … Continue reading

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Vigilance; Commerce Slows More

From The New-York Times December 14, 1860: HANGING BY A VIGILANCE COMMITTEE. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 13. A letter from Friar’s Point, Miss., says that the Vigilance Committee have hung three carpenters for inciting the slaves to rebellion. Other Northerners … Continue reading

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Recruiting a Peace Emissary in Buffalo

From The New-York Times December 13, 1860: MILLARD FILLMORE INVITED TO PROCEED TO SOUTH CAROLINA. BUFFALO, Wednesday, Dec. 12. A spontaneous meeting of some three hundred of the most substantial citizens of Buffalo was held last evening, at the United … Continue reading

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Vicksburg Rally Against Disunion

From The New-York Times December 10, 1860: GREAT ANTI-DISUNION DEMONSTRATION AT VICKSBURG. A mass meeting to consider the issues of the day, way held at Vicksburg, Miss., on the afternoon and evening of the 29th ult. The Whig says: “It … Continue reading

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