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 |