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March 8, 1861 – Attempts Upon Mr. Lincoln’s Life
An attempt was made on the 11th inst. to wreck the train bearing the President elect and suite, about one mile west of the State line. The particulars, as given…
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The Counting of the Votes for President and Vice President
Washington, Feb. 13—A strong police force was stationed in various parts of the Capitol this morning, in the side occupied by the House of Representatives, where the formality of counting…