The Fanatics on Africa Slavery and Park Authority
The article defends Park and other travelers as authorities on African slavery, arguing that internal slave systems existed before coastal slave trade and were justified by captor power. It cites Park’s accounts of how slaves are treated, sold, or used in war, and notes transfers among traders and kingdoms, urging readers to rely on authentic sources.
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N. S. Courier and Enquirer
Africa
Earliesr
Mungo P@rk
Park
Mungo Park
Mr. Perk
Europe
Chamber of Deputies
Philippe
Egainet
Debunking African Happiness and Emancipation Debate
The piece argues against immediate unconditional emancipation and equal rights for African Americans, citing brutal anecdotes from Park and others. It contrasts alleged African barbarity and suffering in Africa with supposed social ills of free Blacks in the United States, and critiques abolitionists, missionaries, and experiments like Haiti and Santo Domingo as dangerous precedents. It warns that emancipation could worsen social order and cites criminal and penal institutions as proof.
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Mr. Park
United States
Afvica
Park
Lander
Broadway
Atlantic States
St. Dimingo
Harti
Senate
Chamber of Representatives
Hayti
State of Hayti Labor Code Provisions on Vagrants and Labor
Historical text outlines harsh Haytian laws controlling free blacks and laborers. Provisions define vagabonds, forced labor, idle laborers, pregnancy work limits, and discretionary punishments including detention, public works, and imprisonment for violations. Authorities enforce work obligations with penalties across daily and weekly schedules.
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Hayti
Aunrise
South Carolina Nullifiers and French Lessons in Federal Policy
The letter discusses South Carolina nullifiers testing the governor’s court ruling and urges adherence to legal remedies. It contrasts faction with principle, cites Alabama and Georgia issues, and critiques the Jackson administration’s politics, with reflections on France’s revolution and the danger of corrupt public servants. It ends noting Mr. Van Buren and party maneuvering as the Washington Globe reports the president’s travel.
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South Carolina
Courier - Enquirer
Wasuteros
Cass
England
Congress
Jackson
Senate
London
Speight
North Carolina
United States Bank
Mgr. Grundy
Col
R.M. Johnson
John McLane
Pan Buren
Fan Buren
House of Representatives
New York
Mr. Johnson
Louis McLane
Richard M
Johnson
Jackson Party
van Buren
Baltimore
New- York
Kendall
Buren
Genl. Jackson
Walilngton
Public sentiment on oath of allegiance and judges
The Charléton Mercury notes Whig citizens across the state publicly express support for a constitutional amendment incorporating the Oath of Allegiance into the fundamental law. Meetings condemn the partisan judges, urge reorganization of the Appeal Court, and approve the Governor’s stance after the judges’ adverse decision to South Carolina.
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South Carolina
Debate Over Calumnies by the Georgia Federal Union
The Columbia Telescope rebukes the Georgia Federal Union for misrepresenting South Carolina during the Nullification era. It argues the Union’s charges are unfounded, calling for candour and labeling the claims as mistakes in a nuanced point of national law.
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Columbia
Georgia Federal Union
South Carolina
State Rights Party Prefers Early Gubernatorial Nomination
The Milledgeville Times urges unity within the State Rights party to elect a suitable governor candidate. It calls for county associations to appoint delegates to meet in Milledgeville in November to nominate a proper candidate, arguing united strength ensures victory.
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Milledgeville
Georgia
Philadelphia Visit Described Amid Heat and Social Tensions
A traveler extols Philadelphia's beauty and public walks while noting the August heat near 94 degrees. The piece contrasts Southern hospitality with Northern life, mentions landmarks like the Old State House and Independence Hall, and comments on slavery and abolition debates shaping attitudes during the era.
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State House
Washington Squares
Chesnut Street
Washingtons
Washington
Wm. Penn
Lafayette
Schuylkill
Pratt
Navy Yard
Marine Hospital
Mint
Penitentiary
Dee Dumb
Alms House
C. Se
South
United States Gazette
Gox
New York
Tallic
Jesus
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U. S. Telegraph
France
Adams
Parison
Andrew
Charles the
Federal Union
Carolina
Alabama
Gaines
Butler and Worcester
Wessels
Ihs
Wayne
Treasury
Executive Department
Negalar
Washington Globe
Hermitage
The
Charléton Mercury
Borough
Scriven County
RAL Road Company
South Caroling Company
Philadelphia
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