Speech of Col Preston and the South Carolina Proclamation
The piece reports Col Preston urging vigilance against federal power, praising the Convention and militia law, and calling for men to arm and enroll. It notes reactions in Virginia, North and South Carolina, with references to Jacksonism, Calhoun, and the Proclamation’s impact on liberty and state rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Preston
Convention
Cigza
Giese
Commonwealth
Eberly
Sruvaiies
Hriven
Peis
John C. Calhoun
Virginia
Fene
Calin
Marathna
Carolina
Russia
Kerty
Jackson
New York
Von
North Crotian
Phus
South Carolina
Trent
Moms
Speaker Thorn
Untented remark on ascendency over counselors
A fragment discusses influence and ascendancy over certain counselors, implying power dynamics without specific names or events. The text suggests political maneuvering and preferred positions, but details remain fragmentary and unclear.
Release of Missionaries and Georgia Penitentiary Pressure
A letter from 1833 in Milledgeville details Worcester and Butler accusing political maneuvering to free Missionaries and pressure Gen. Jackson. It notes a withdrawal of suit and argues governors may release prisoners in exchange for backing. The message ends with a formal sign off from 8. A. Worcester and Elizur Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Union
Supreme Court
Milledgeville
Charles J. Jenkins
State of Georgia
Supreme Court of the United States
Fall of Liberty and Press Under Mob Rule
A vehement critique of party corruption and government overreach laments a compromised press, mob intimidation, and threatened violence tied to the Augusta harbor dispute. The piece denounces executive threats, asserts the perversion of public opinion, and urges citizens to defend liberty and the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Union
Oist
Win
Seabrook
Cap
Dubois
Guv Hamilton
U. S. Mag Union
Hamilton
Basie
Carolina
Mackenzie
Comicr
Consignees
Courier
City Gazette
Union Party
Charleston
Augusta
Times
Public Meeting at Hambone Declares South Carolina Resolve
Citizens gather at James Corns house to draft resolutions on the South Carolina crisis with the General Government. A committee selects leaders and six resolutions affirm state measures against tariffs, condemn the presidents proclamation, praise Governor Hays, and pledge support for nullification and southern unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hambone
James Corn
South Carolina
Lewis B. Hortoway
James D. Moone
Messrs
B. M. Roverts
Janes Conn
G. W. Maysey
Anex'r Wacken
Ava. Youse
L. Jerrens
Goupy
D. W. Lima
Constitutional Union and States Rights Debate Echoes
Fragmentary editorial notes review a political clash over state sovereignty and federal power. It references factions like the Anti Consolidation camp and mentions the Constitution as a compact among states, urging vigilance to defend liberties against a stronger central government.
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The
United
Ist
Republican
Fox
United States
Mengs
Ravana Strious
U. States
Kent
Rte
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Crableston Mercury
Arrun Ihan
Disson
New Yorks Journal of Commerce
Westmveroy
Greeen
Blaly
General Giveon
General Blair
Congress
Ray
Georgina
Gare Wonemsaroy
N.C. Boe
Sercury
McDuifie
Gen Payoe
Chuar
Oercury
Adgts Tas
Tull Missionaries
A. Worcester
Elizur Butler
South
Thesa Pte Cy
Storey
Free ‘Trade Danerg
Hy Augusta Chronicle
L.B
Craffard
Stanfurd
Manufactorists Livin
Centur
Dave Bagg Jianawarey
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