04 Mar 1833
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1833
Page
1
A fragment from a 1833 issue discusses the Senate debate on Calhoun’s resolutions and Webster’s responses, with notes on delays before press publication, the call to reconvene the convention, and a list of lawmakers and officials amid political tensions and accusations of intimidation.
The National Intelligencer reports a sharp tariff debate in Congress where Mr. Clay’s tariff bill undergoes rapid shifts, passing the House and awaiting Senate concurrence. It notes partisan skepticism, procedural suspensions, and hopes the bill may become law, reshaping protections and revenue. The piece also covers related political discourse, a Charleston fire, temperance meetings, and assorted notices.
In a Senate confrontation sparked by Massachusetts senator remarks, Calhoun accuses the rival of personal attack and defends the Constitution as a compact among states. He argues federal and state powers, warns against centralized interpretation, and recalls Magna Charta and Virginia ratification to support state rights versus consolidation. Webster counters, calling for a balance of powers and warning that eliminating state sovereignty risks despotism.
Report of a temperance gathering with numerous speakers including Messrs. White and Bates. The talk focused on unity of the states and the compact nature of the Constitution, with debates on representation and state sovereignty. A pamphlet version of resolutions and speeches is planned for broad distribution.
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