Birthdays

John James Abert
Turns 72 on this date

William Tell Barnitz
Turns 29 on this date

John Brough
Turns 49 on this date

Franklin Buchanan
Turns 60 on this date

Lucius Quintus Lamar
Turns 35 on this date

Augustus Marion Sawyer
Turns 29 on this date

Earl Van Dorn
Turns 40 on this date
Events
Campaigns/Elections | In Pennsylvania, Douglas and Breckinridge Democrats unite behind gubernatorial nominee Henry Foster | 09/17/1860 |
Personal | John Joseph Pershing born in Missouri | 09/17/1860 |
US/the World | The Prince of Wales visits Niagara Falls and watches Blondin cross on the high wire |
09/15/1860 to 09/17/1860 |
Documents
Newspaper | Chicago (IL) Press and Tribune, “The Astounding Impertinence of Douglas,” September 17, 1860 | 09/17/1860 |
Newspaper | Fayetteville (NC) Observer, “Mum on the Great Question,” September 17, 1860 | 09/17/1860 |