Birthdays
Robert Davidson
Turns 52 on this date
John Murray Forbes
Turns 47 on this date
William Buel Franklin
Turns 37 on this date
Jeremy Francis Gilmer
Turns 42 on this date
Gilbert Moxley Sorrel
Turns 22 on this date
Henry Clay Whitney
Turns 29 on this date
Passmore Williamson
Turns 38 on this date
Events
| Lawmaking/Litigating | Maryland legislature passes the Eastern Shore Railroad Bill | 02/23/1860 |
| Campaigns/Elections | Pennsylvania Opposition Party Convention nominates Cameron for President and Curtin for Governor |
02/22/1860 to 02/23/1860 |
| Lawmaking/Litigating | The 36th U.S. Congress is in session in Washington, D.C. |
12/06/1859 to 06/24/1860 |
Documents
| Newspaper | Boston (MA) Advertiser, “What to do with Mr. Douglas,” February 23, 1860 | 02/23/1860 |
| Newspaper | Cleveland (OH) Herald, “Worthy of Honor,” February 23, 1860 | 02/23/1860 |