Four Reasons Against Notifying the Late Convention Proceedings
A Georgian pamphlet argues against notifying the late convention's proceedings, detailing alleged unequal representation and minority control. It claims 27 counties with 181,004 white inhabitants would gain 69 representatives versus 62 counties with 133,614 white inhabitants receiving 75 representatives, creating imbalanced districts and potential tyranny of the few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
Congress
Ufe
Bor
Zod
Ratification debate on slave taxation and representation
A plain writer argues against reducing taxes and redistributing representation to favor a rich over the poor. He contends that a poll tax, allied taxes, and slave population counts must be fairly treated, or the burden shifts to free white voters. He warns against dividing society and urges unity based on shared interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paiely
Controversy Over Georgia Secrecy and Secession Unfolds
The article condemns Georgian editors for attacking Mr. McDuffie of South Carolina who visited Athens amid debates on Calhounism and secession. It argues for open scrutiny, defends equal travel rights, and warns against fanatical bloc thinking while outlining Southern Convention proposals and tariff issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upson
Meny
Athens
McDuffie
South Carolina
Hardihood
Ulura
Georgia
Federal Union
McDuifie
McDuffrie
Savannah
Hamilton
Calhoun
Union
Debating State Rights and Nullification Echoes in Union Talks
The piece defends Major Crawford’s views on nullification and state sovereignty while criticizing attacks on McDuffie. It argues against exclusive patriotism, praises camouflage of public debate, and asserts Crawford’s constitutional interpretation as sound and necessary amid a national emergency.
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My. WeDullie
South
Union
Major Crawford
Mlegor Crawford
Criticism of Colonization Society and Abolition Politics
The piece argues a distinguished Liver pool merchant privately defends colonization as an emancipating scheme in disguise. It accuses Abolition Society agents of duplicity, claiming they mislead Southerners while deceiving northern abolitionists. It warns money corrupts agents and fuels self serving contracts.
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London
New York
England
Colonization Society
South
Hogland
Peorte
Liverpool
Abolition Society
Garrison
North
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BrRox
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Sue
Menandor
Lombardy
Xeose
Seolland
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Carolina
Carolus
Shien City
Mureh
Hall
John Randolph
U. S
J. M. Nielon
Camden
J. Bishop
Bishopville
Salem
Sumter
Camden Journal
Swale Notes
D. Keers
J.B. St. John & Co
Allatooney Hotel
PRM
Allatooney Gold Mines
Cass County
Allatooney
Carroll Mines
Auraria
Lumpkin County
Columbia
Columbia Court Y House
Monroe County
Josiah Jones
Columbia County
Whitcomb
Isaac Downie
Troup County
Lee County
David Cooper
Early County
Joseph Cooper
Qakloebna
Rabun County
William Brown
Dooly County
Bowling W. Stark
Jackson County
William Stark
B. W. Stark
Muccoee County
Joan Collins
Vr. c. C.c
Inferior Court
Burke County
Waynes
Fielding Fryer
Fielding Stephens
Joseph D. Thomas
Hary Coyough
Murry
Ville
Hall County
John Marshall
Chronicle and Courier
Standard of Union
Sparte Federal Union and Journal
Milledgeville
Southern Banner
Athers
Wester Merald
Washington News
Augusta
ILM
Augusta City
Albert W. Jones
John Banks
William G. Grimes
E. B. Glascock
Matthew Nelson
Cumming
Commission Werehant
Advan
Seru Yan
Bussiness En Fugusia
A. Stacehn
Edgefield
Verchants
John Warsezale
NILE
Planta Lion
Wilkes County
Washington
Greer
Madison, &c
Jackson and
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Jackson Street
J. P. Seize
Albo
Jackson
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