Resolutions from South Carolina on General Convention and Federal Power
A January note from Executive Bereen transmits resolutions adopted by the South Carolina General Assembly. The document warns against a General Convention of the Confederacy to rebalance powers, arguing it would threaten state sovereignty and the constitution. It critiques the federal government for overreach and urges resistance to centralizing authority.
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South Cheong
Bereen
Commonwealth of South
Arolina
Serewith
Confederacy
Covention
Bles Dso
Iisc
Firth
Aidimir Tzorld
Nlege
Virginia Seeks Convention to Preserve State Rights and Liberty
The author argues against unlimited federal power and urges a general convention of states to restore checks on the federal government. He warns that ignoring state sovereignty risks civil conflict and the loss of liberty, endorsing a Virginia-led protest and the call for a constitutional convention. JOIN FLOYD.
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Virginia
Floyd
Wilde Speech Sparks Intense Debate in House
In lively debate the House heard Mr. Wilde of Georgia, whose eloquence drew praise and sharp concern. Supporters say his view ties to Andrew Jackson and peace or war, while critics warn of political influence and factional obstruction.
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Mrr. Wilde
House of Representatives
Wilde
Georgia
Thema
Mr. Wilde
Andrew Jackson
Carolina
New York
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Zul
Fall of Antwerp Report Reaches Rotterdam Sailor Arrives
Captain Lincoln of the brig Voerel reports from Rotterdam that official word came of Antwerp falling after a siege of TS days. Dutch losses cited include Preach 6906 and Butch 259 killed, with prisons damaged. The British fleet returned to England and captured Dutch vessels were released.
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Teeny O
Antwerp
Cuakimsoos
Lincoln
Voerel
Rotterdam
Helveot Sluys
Preach
Butch
Phe Cvrvison
Sebelut
Scheldt
England
Be just final fear not
The Correspondence from Gen New son's Address will be published next week in two city papers and a country paper due to length. The office was attacked at night with bricks. the large sign across the sidewalk was torn down and found miles away. Pris illustrates how supporters of a military despotism view press freedom and liberty of opinion.
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Newson
Pris
Subini
Sea Board
Pam
Genrai
Milledgeville
Georgia State Rights group backs blue cockade emblem
Resolutions from a late Georgia State Rights and Free Trade Association meeting urge editors to publish them and urge supporters to wear the blue cockade as the general badge. Another resolution adopts a rattlesnake emblem with the motto Noli me tangere and warning text about its strike.
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Blus Coocrade
Georgia State Rights and Free Trade Association
The Reward and Government Patronage Debate
A sharpened critique of General Jackson and his use of printing patronage to favor the Constitutionalist and Van Buren. The piece contrasts past offenses by Jacksonians toward Secretary Clay with current leverage over the press and urges readers to resist government influence over newspapers.
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Gen. Jackson
Constitutionalist
van Buren
Post Office
Clay
Jacksonmen
Congress
Mr. Adams
Daglish Cattle Introduces Bull and Cows to Lexington Owners
A shipment of Daglish cattle bound for Cols. Josefa H Lupus and Joan Danks of Lexington Oglethorpe County includes a fine bull two cows and two calves purchased for over 1000 dollars in New York. The animals are praised for size and form and expected to improve the state's cattle breed and public spirited ownership.
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Cols
Josefa H. Lupus
Joan Danks
Lexington
Oglethorpe County
N. York
Massachusetts Nullification Critique of Tariff Legislation
The Massachusetts Legislature denounces South Carolina Nullification and objects to a tariff reduction bill before Congress. It argues that if enacted the tariff will justify any state to seek redress by action. The piece notes Massachusetts and Georgia would Nullify unhesitatingly based on their own choices, but deny the same right to other states.
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Massachusetts
South Carolina
Congress
Carolina
Massacchusetts
Georgia
Constitutionalists and Troup letter on Nullification stance debated
The piece questions the editor's support for Gov. Troup and compares opinions on State Sovereignty and secession. It probes whether the editor accepts President's views or the Nullifiers and asks if Troup backs the editor or endorses states' right to judge the evil and withdraw peaceably.
Publication Call for All Papers to Print Controversial Union Article
The Consistency urges presses to publish a long, violent piece by Mr. Raspenn Eur supporting the Union Party in Carolina. It argues fairness and candor demand wide republication, noting several Georgia and South Carolina papers have not printed the address and urging others to do so.
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Union Party
Raspenn
Carolina
Carneoy
Southern Recorder
Georgia Journal
Federal Union
Macon Messenger
Columbus Enquirer and Democrat
Savannah
Republican
Athens
Athenian and Gazette
Washington News
Declining Jackson Support in Up-country Letters
Letters from Geo Wasineroy dated Feb 4 1833 and Jan 27 1839 express rising republican concern over President Jacksons coercion stance and proclamations against South Carolina. They accuse him of aristocratic prerogatives and threaten liberty if his doctrines persist, comparing the President to an American Autocrat and Poland’s fate.
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Wasnineroy
Geo
Jackson
South Carolina
Congress
Custom House
Judiciary Department
Andrew Jackson
Mostconery
Ala
Poland
Georgia Deepens Nullification Push Amid War Talk
The writer praises Georgia’s shift toward nullification as counties report rising support for State Rights doctrines. Mentions volunteers in Lexington preparing to parade, with firms raising companies to defend South Carolina, while West Georgia resists demagogues. Notes a tour of northern states boosting liberal views, and cites student adlifer attitudes toward liberty. The piece laments office seekers and urges vigilance against political manipulation.
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Athens
Carroll
DeKalb
Walton
Dek
Gwinnett
South Carolina
South Carl
Georgia
Orlehone
South
Genoa
Orvis
Desnet
Snn Lin
Jefusons
Porsytll Wayne
Federal Union
Treewen
Carolina
Hun
Jackson
Aa &c
Ainleis
Mlul
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