01/27/1861
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"With my deep convictions of duty I could have pursued no other course."
"For these and other good reasons, I, James Buchanan, President of the United States, have thought it fit to issue this my proclamation."
"will be stopped and compelled to return by the same conveyance that took them to the country."
"an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene for the transaction of business at the Capitol, in the city of Washington, on the 15th day of this month, at 12 o'clock at..."