Oxford Times, February 6, 1861
Married: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], Jan. 29th, by Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Milton Hoag of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Jane P. Soule of the former place.
Married: In Lebanon [ Madison Co., NY], by Rev. C. Barstow, Mr. Webster S. Laselle to Miss Mary M. Leet.
Died: In Philadelphia, Jan. 14th, Mr. J.D. Bixby, aged 22 years, son of the late Rial Bixby of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and for six years past, in the store of Clarke & Co., of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Bixby was one of those quiet, unassuming persons, whose even tenor of life flows as silently as the streamlet whose existence is revealed only by the increased beauty and fertility of the verdue upon its borders. Faithfully he labored at his desk, until the pen dropped from his nerveless grasp, and physical debility compelled him to seek rest and medical aid. But his own hopes of restoration and those of many friends, proved alike fallacious, slowly, but surely, fell disease had wrought its effects, and in a few short weeks from his departure, he was brought to his early home for interment. The funeral services, held in Bainbridge, Sunday, Jan. 20th, were attended by a sorrowing group of Oxford friends, who paid their last tribute of brotherly affection to him whom living they loved, and in death was not forgotten.
Died: In Berlin, Wisconsin, January 2d, 1861, Daniel H. Shumway, M.D., formerly of Oxford, Chenango County, N.Y. aged 43 years. The autumn of professional life has early appeared in our midst, and leaves of the choicest trees have fallen. Within three brief months, a Dentist, a Druggist, and a Surgeon, each a leader in his profession, have yielded to the demands of death. The last was removed when limb and life were most in danger, and when valuable services were most required. His native and accumulated resources gave him eminence in his profession, and which to the last he held in his power to maintain. his ready perception, his unagitated nerve and his ambition to do all that Surgery would allow, appeared to great advantage in the wide range of operations submitted to his treatment. But though Surgery was his forte, yet as a physician he maintained equality with his medical brethren. In the opening chapters of the history of this city, prominence will be given to his name, and his grave will tell of a broad chasm made in our midst. Berlin Courant
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult., Charles B. Sheldon, son of Stephen and Sarah Sheldon, aged 3 years.
Another little form's asleep, / And a little spirit gone; / Another little voice is hushed, / And a little angle born. / Two little feet are on the way / To the home beyond the skies; / Our hearts are like the void that comes / When a stream of music dies.
A pair of little baby shoes, / And a lock of golden hair; / The toy our little darling loved, / And the dress he used to wear; / The little grave in the shady nook / Where the flowerets love to grow / And these are all the little hope / that came three years ago.
The birds will sit on the branch above / And sing in requiem / To the beautiful little sleeping form / That used to sing to them. / But never again will the little lips / To their song of love reply; / For that silvery voice is blended with / The minstrelay on high.
Oxford Times, February 13, 1861
Married: In Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st Jan., by Ezra Webb, Esq., Mr. J. Floyd Thompson of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Addie Wakley, youngest daughter of col. D.B. Wakley of Pitcher.
Married: In Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Feb. 6th, by Rev. Sperly, Mr. Lyman W. Sperry to Miss Marinda P. Arnold, both of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 3d inst., Mr. E.F. Taylor, aged 26 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 30th ult. Doct. William C. Wait, aged 38 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 29th ult. Mr. John Haight a soldier of the war of 1812, aged 76 years.
Oxford Times, February 20, 1861
Married: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst. by the Rev. J.C. Ransom, Mr. Marcus Palmer to Miss Mary Ann Wells, all of Oxford.
Married: At Hazelwood [Monroe Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. H. Callahan, Charles W. Miles of Fremont, Sullivan Co., N.Y. and Arminta M. [Chapman], daughter of W.E. Chapman of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].
Married: In Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], on the 9th inst., by Rev. B.W. Gotham, Mr. William H. Van Name of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY], to Miss M.M. Kinnier of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].
Married: In German [Chenango Co., NY], on the 7th inst., by Nathan Ford, Esq., Mr. Alonzo Adams to Miss Susanna Storing, both of German.
Died: In this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th? inst. David Brown, Esq. aged 58 years.
Died: In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on 7th inst., Mr. Harmon Wood, aged 55 years.
Died: In Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th ult. Mrs. Caroline Lord, aged 96 years.
Died: In Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th? ult. Mr. Elisha Porter, aged 76 years.
Died: In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], on 31st ult., Pamelia Jane [Birdsall], wife of Mr. John Birdsall, aged 38 years.
Died: In Preston [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst. Catharine P. [Rogers], wife of Joseph F. Rogers, aged 33 years.
Oxford Times, February 27, 1861
Married: In Afton [Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rv. W.G. Queal, Mr. Edward T. Loomis of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Angeline C. Ireland, of Bainbridge.
Married: In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 14th inst., by Rev. E. Puffer, Mr. W.R. Cole to Miss Lydia A. Knickerbocker, both of that place.
Married: At Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on 18th inst. by Rev. E.H. Orwin, Mr. W.K. Loomis to Miss Mary E. Ransford, both of Norwich.
Married: At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. O.J. Wood of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Frank C. Sage of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].
Died: In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d inst., Mr. Jonathan Gibson, aged 24 years.
Died: In Oxford [Chenango co., NY], on the 23d inst., Rosanna [Sannick], wife of Mr. Samuel Sannick, aged 72 years. The subject of this notice came to our village at an early age, and subsequent to her marriage served faithfully as a domestic in the family of Gen. Rathbone, to the entire satisfaction of her employers, and won for herself a fame as lasting in her vocation in life as an artist does in his. Possessed of an amiable disposition, respectful manners, and a warm heart, she easily entwined herself around the affections of her friends, and was ever ready to manifest her interest in them by acts of kindness, according to her ability and opprotunities. "She now rests from her labors."
Fatal Accident: On Tuesday last, as Morris Franklin, who resides about a mile west of this village [Oxford, Chenango Co., NY], was engaged in felling trees, in the woods near his residence, he was caught by a falling tree and crushed to the earth, killing him instantly.
Happenings of the Times - Oxford Times, February 6, 1861
The Plot to Seize the Capitol
The public will soon be enlightened on the subject of the existence or non-existence of secret armed bands in Washington, whose object is to disturb the public peace. The idea pervades, that unless concessions are made, which shall satisfy the South before the 4th of March, the administration of Lincoln will not be permitted to assume to reigns of the Government. Washington is already well protected by local United States troops in case of any ordinary disturbance of the public peace, and if an inroad of armed men in large numbers should occur, the population would rise enmasse to put down the invaders and protect the public property. In the preparations making for the defense of the Capitol, a chief embarrassment is found in the consciousness that traitors are still nominally in the service of the government. This embarrassment has proved so crippling to those entrusted with the work of preparation, that authority has been asked of Congress to administer a special oath of allegiance. A correspondent of the Tribune, of Saturday, writes that the arrangement of Gen. Scott to preserve the peace of the capitol is anything but encouraging to the Secessionists. Gov. Wise and his 20,000 minute men were reported as being on the road over the Bridge, but report fails to say which way they are heading. If they come this way they will have a warm reception. Cannon, those fearful things, are being mounted on Capitol Hill so as to command the entire city, and it is said that two of these are sufficient to sweep the Avenue, from the Capitol to the White House, of all traitors. The Patent Office is now under guard of sentinels, who are on duty every night, from 3 P.M. to 9 A.M. After the first of February, every department of the government will be armed, and those in office will be expected to do duty, if required on behalf of the Union and Constitution. Gen. Scott has before him a full account of the intended attack, with a plan of the city, and the names of the residents, with their politics attached, so that when the work commences, it will be of the most thorough kind.
Oxford Times, February 20, 1861 - The Southern Confederacy
The six Slave States that have seceded have formed a Southern Confederacy, and have elected Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, President, and Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, Vice President. A resolution was adopted for appointing a committee of three to inquire and report on what terms suitable buildings could be procured in Montgomery for the use of the several executive departments of the confederacy under the provisional Government. An ordinance passed continuing until repealed or altered by the Southern Congress, all laws of the united Stated in force, or use, on the 1st of November last. It is understood that under this law a tariff will be laid on all goods brought from the United States.
A model flag was presented to the Convention by the ladies of South Carolina. This flag has a blue cross on a red field. Several stars, are on the flag. The gentlemen presented another flag, which has a cross, and fifteen stars on a field of stripes. A committee was appointed to report on the flag, a seal, and a coat of arms for the Confederacy. The leaders boast that a strong and vigorous government will go into immediate operation, with full powers and ample funds. Late advices state that arrangements have been made for a loan of $14,000,000 by the 1st of March, at which time the confederacy will have fifty regiments of troops ready for the field, for the purpose of resisting coercion, and in case of blockade, marching upon Washington.
Oxford Times, February 27, 1861 - Mr. Lincoln in Washington
The people of Harrisburg were astounded Saturday morning by an announcement that Mr Lincoln had started in a special train for Washington, dispatches having been received requiring his presence in Washington. Reports are busily circulated that there was a plot to assassinate him while passing through Baltimore, but such stories are not believed. The Baltimore Committee is here but did not have an interview with Mr. Lincoln.
Baltimore, Feb. 28: Mr. Lincoln arrived here at 8 o'clock incog. and went direct to Washington. His family and the remainder of his party will arrive at 1 o'clock. Much excitement was occasioned by the ruse.
Washington, Feb. 23: Not a little sensation prevailed throughout the city this morning, as soon as it became known that Mr. Lincoln had arrived in the early train. It was unsuccessfully sought to conceal the fact, especially from the newspaper press, his presence here being at first communicated to a few political friends, in confidence. He was met at the station by several gentlemen of distinction, without any formality and was immediately driven to Willard's Hotel.
He was advised to come hither without delay. Preparations had been made to meet him at the station and the Mayor of Washington was to make a welcome address; but Mr. Lincoln has thus spoiled the program. About 10 o'clock Mr. Lincoln accompanied by Mr. Seward, paid his respects to President Buchanan, spending a few minutes in general conversation.
Senator Bigler and Representative John Cochrane happened to be at the White House when he entered, and were accordingly introduced to the president elect. Mr. L. afterward returned to his house. Little doubt exists that a plan to assassinate him on the route was devised, and some desperate characters employed for that purpose. It would be difficult to prove this fact technically, but the circumstantial evidence is convincing and conclusive.
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