Southern Convention at Nashville Adopts Voting Rules
The Nashville convention on union dissolution meets with states voting by delegation. William L Sharkey of Mississippi serves as president as officers are elected and credentials settled. The body adjourns to await further sessions with plan to register delegates and continue discussions.
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Emigrants suffer hunger as government aid delays relief efforts
Reports from St Joseph and Weston describe California bound emigrants in dire straits on the overland route. Food shortages, exhausted oxen, and sickness spread as trains under Jerome and Hanson camp nine miles from St Joseph. Some intend to return, while new departures toward Fort Kearney are planned amid improving weather. A steamship Isaac Scott launches at Savannah to compete for river trade between Savannah and Macon. Wheat harvests face expected low yields due to rust and poor crops, with farmers awaiting favorable weather for an average season.
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Separation of the M E Church South and rivals in 1850
The General Conference at St Louis hears Bishop Andrew's critique of the New York separation plan. The North's supposed fairness failed, common property was denied to the Church South, and efforts to draw away members and Indians are condemned. Also noted are indemnity disputes in Cuba and Clay's compromise in Congress with leaders like Webster and Cass shaping the national debate.
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Release of Prisoners on the Georgiana and Susan Lord
A Havana letter reports Governor General plans releasing 123 prisoners found aboard the Georgiana and Susan. Delta notes late Tampa Bay news. the U S steamer Fashion arrived from Fort Brooke with no new developments. Other vessels and movements near Key West and Havana are described with scattered details.
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New Carolina Senator Named by Governor Seabrook
The Charleston Courier reports Governor Seabrook appointed Hon. Robert W. Barnwell to Congress in place of the deceased Col Elmore. Barnwell, currently in Nashville attending the Southern Conventions, is a former congressman and former president of the College of South Carolina. A telegraph informs him of the appointment.
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Southern Press prospectus outlines regional paper for the South
A 63 member Congressional committee announces a Washington City based Southern Press to defend Southern rights and report on national and foreign affairs. The plan includes tri weekly and weekly editions with broad coverage, limited ads, and eventual daily issues. Subscriptions for fortnights and semi weekly periods are offered with advance payment required. A.P. Butler, Jackson Morton, S. Toombs, J. Thompson sign the notice from Washington May 35 1850.
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