Convention Proclaims Territorial Property Rights Across Union
The Nasuvstre convention of June 8 1850 argues territories belong to the people of the United States as common property. It asserts Congress cannot exclude lawful property, demands federal protection of rights in territories, rejects discriminatory laws, and proposes territorial partition if necessary to preserve union rights and constitutional safeguards.
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Southern Convention Proposes Proviso and Missouri Compromise Plan
Correspondence from the Nashville convention outlines a firm stance against the Wilmot Proviso and urges Congress to avoid dishonor by adjournment without a settlement. It describes the Southern position, criticizes Northern actions, and endorses a revised Missouri Compromise line as a potential concession, with delegates urged to meet again.
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The Nashville Convention Opens with Resolutions Debating Fugitive Slave Laws
The Nashville convention convened with prayers and debated resolutions opposing Northern laws to recover fugitive slaves as unconstitutional and dangerous to the Union. Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Virginia delegates urged defense of Southern rights and possible withdrawal if rights were eroded, while calls for compromise and Texas-New Mexico concerns were aired. The committee on resolutions was postponed to report tomorrow and the session adjourned for the day.
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New Mexico
Texas
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Georgia
California
Resolutions argued as delegates push amendment at convention
The convention debated proposed resolutions from delegates including Mr Foreman of Florida. A move to refer an amendment to the thirteenth resolution was adopted, the previous question on Saturday proceeded, and the adoption of resolutions was approved by all delegations except one Virginia member. Amended addresses were recommitted for review as the body adjourned for the day.
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Texas
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Correspondence from Davanna Ar rival of the Isabel
Havana June 6 1850. A Davanna Ar correspondent laments Cuba’s harsh treatment of Americans. One hundred citizens jailed without counsel await trial as two American ships are seized. US consular access denied. Saranac carries despatches to Washington while prize vessels approach. Expressions of anger at Spanish actions and Key West officials.
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Extraordinary Market Rumors and Political Feuds In News clippings
Scattered notices discuss cotton market speculation, port issues, and imports alongside political critique. Reports from Washington and Charleston relay Seward’s influence on Taylor’s administration, with strong anti-Seward sentiment and fears of abolitionist power affecting the South. Also noted are a California slavery stance anecdote and an odd marriage notice from Mississippi.
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Jennings heirs meet in Burlington to pursue $49 million English estate
Descendants of Samuel Jennings gathered in Burlington New Jersey in the first week to organize a claim for a vast English estate valued at about 49 million dollars. The group notes the Chancery Court decision against English claimants after almost fifty years of litigation. A marriage certificate from 1699 is among documents, witnessed by William Penn and others. A genealogy committee, including Nathaniel Fennimore and George A. Laurie, was formed and two members were appointed to receive communications.
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John Rodgers
Robert A. Parrish
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Philadelphia
Fragmented sermon item with garbled text
The readable lines describe a religious service with exhortations to endow the Lord in devotion and a note about the sermon’s impact. The text is damaged and only partial phrases remain, making specifics about place, date, or speakers unclear.
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