Posted on 07/24/2018 6:25:03 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
Free Republic University, Department of History presents U.S. History, 1855-1860: Seminar and Discussion Forum
Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott, Lincoln-Douglas, Harper’s Ferry, the election of 1860, secession – all the events leading up to the Civil War, as seen through news reports of the time and later historical accounts
First session: November 21, 2015. Last date to add: Sometime in the future.
Reading: Self-assigned. Recommendations made and welcomed. To add this class to or drop it from your schedule notify Admissions and Records (Attn: Homer_J_Simpson) by reply or freepmail.
Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher
Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher
PETERBORO', July 26, 1858.
MR. F. B. SANBORN.
MY DEAR SIR, — I have your letter of the 23d instant. I have great faith in the wisdom, integrity, and bravery of Captain Brown. For several years I have frequently given him money toward sustaining him in his contests with the slave-power. Whenever he shall embark in another of these contests I shall again stand ready to help him; and I will begin with giving him a hundred dollars. I do not wish to know Captain Brown's plans; I hope he will keep them to himself. Can you not visit us this summer? We shall he very glad to see you.
With great regard, your friend,
GERRIT SMITH.
SOURCE: Franklin B. Sanborn, The Life and Letters of John Brown, p. 466
Previous reply from this volume was July 22 (reply #15).
Allen C. Guelzo, Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates that Defined America
Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1832-1858, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher
The following is continued from July 27 (reply #7).
Allen C. Guelzo, Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates that Defined America
Continued from July 9 (reply #21). The letter from Crittendon to Lincoln quoted in paragraph 4 was written on this date.
David Herbert Donald, Lincoln
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO FLOG A WOMEN?
“…. If seduction is to go unpunished, there is no safety for any circle of society. We must either adopt the French plan of locking up unmarried girls, or pursue our own method, of letting men pursue their own inclinations at their own cost. So far as appears, the temper of the public at the present time is in favor of the latter alternative; even the most conservative and law-abiding men justify the homicide of seducer or adulterer; and, by parity of reason, vindicate the persecution of either by the unhappy woman who has been their victim.”
THE TOMB OF THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON
From the article France purchased the tomb from the British government . The unanswered question is why the Bits did not give the tomb to the French.
Took a lot of years to get Napoleon to his final resting place.
“The body of napoleon rests in five successive coffins, which were made of tin, mahogany, lead, lead again and ebony, and these are held within the sarcophagus positioned in the middle of the crypt.”
http://eutouring.com/the_tomb_of_napoleon_bonaparte.html
DR JOHN W FRANCIS
“The portrait which we present to our readers……”
What if our media was doing the same type of articles today? Or if we at FR did this?
“His parents were Germans........”
A reminder that we are a nation of immigrants. I have traveled enough to know there are good and bad people everywhere. We as conservatives are NOT against immigration. We do need immigration of good people.
“Ha stood by the death-bed of Paine, and mourned over the weakness which disgraced the last hours of that eminent man.’
. In 1802, he (Thomas Paine) returned to the U.S. where he died on June 8, 1809. Only six people attended his funeral as he had been ostracized for his ridicule of Christianity.[8]
“If a doctor want to make friends, he can do so more easily than a member of any other profession. Sick men open their hearts to their medical adviser.”
We all know/remember a doctor like this
Interesting that he did not make Wikipedia but is noted here: http://archives.nypl.org/mss/1065
CLOSE OF THE UTAH WAR
“…………….The real question between the Mormons and ourselves is, Whether a theocratic government and polygamy can be domiciled on United States territory? Till that questions is settled, all compromises will prove illusory. It is cheapest policy for our people to take the bull by the horns at once, and settle the question one way or the other.”
SINGERS IMPROVED SEWING MACHINE (ADVERTISEMENT)
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/singerintro.htm
It wasn’t until 1857 that the first true domestic machine - the Family machine (Turtle Back) was introduced. This machine wasn’t particularly successful............ (Called failing your way to success?)
THE MACEDONIAN
“Recently refitted…………..proceed to the Mediterranean, which is her appointed station
“She is one of the few remaining vessels in our navy which possess historic interest.”
“The vessel was bought by the Government from those to whom she had fallen a prize; and in 1813 was put in commission………………”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Macedonian_(1836)
A very long and interesting history. Ended up as a hotel and casino, again, nothing new under the sun............
“Recently refitted
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razee
"We thus learn the market value of brutality at Cincinnati."
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