Abolition Debate Splinters New York Union Harmony
A broadside from the N Y Courier and Enquirer denounces a Clinton Hall meeting advocating immediate abolition and formation of a New York Anti slavery Society. The piece condemns abolitionists as dangerous, calling for calm and warning of civil war risks. It also outlines a speculative plan to free slaves by purchase and transport to Africa, with financial estimates.
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N. Y
Goethera
U. States
Comon
United States
Africa
Yia
Gantison
Jo Emnh
Ie South
Eimnine Cipation
Garrison
Congress
District of Columbia
Eise
Perilous Union Debate on Republic and Federal Power
A screed from the Columbia Pies and Gazette laments a Northern majority using Congress to impose a Military President. It claims Alabama and Georgia face federal decrees overridden by a judiciary appointed by the President. The piece questions whether the United States can still be called a republic.
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Columbia Pies and Gazette
Potomac
United States
Congress
Irs
Alabama
Georgia
Republic
South
Carolina
South Carolina
Mr. W
Another Accident on the aDADL Roar and 1840s politics
The column reports a railroad incident near Cypress Swamp five miles above Summerville with fire in cotton laden cars and passengers escaping after two to three hours delay. It also notes political commentary on Col. Lumpkin and Van Rensalaer, and a heated debate about abolition, colonization, and threats to dissolve the Union if anti slavery agitation continues.
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Cypress Sivamp
Summerville
Elis
Envs
Intriguing Confederate Era Correspondence Cites Education Polemic
A letter from Jos. Henry Lumpkin defends remarks about education for the son of a slaveholder, referencing Columbia Theological Seminary and addressing implied censure. The exchange reflects sectional tensions and concern over race and schooling in the period.
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Columbia Theological Seminary
Jos. Hen’y Lumpkin
Imperial Energy and the Jacksonian Treasury Reform
A New York Commercial Advertiser summary notes a cabinet clash over Treasury reform after a presidential directive to remove customs officers. It reports Burne as directed to sign circulars, McDanone’s opposition, and Taney's appointment as Secretary of the Treasury, amid slang and dramatic tone. It also covers a North Reverend denying charges about race amalgamation and hints at emancipation debates.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Treasury Department
Washington
Duane
Mr. Wine
Gov
Cass
Secretary of the Treasury
Mc Danone
Ay. Burne
Dore
Treasury
Oliver Cromouell
Mercury
Duane refuses to resign cited amid ongoing political tensions
The article asserts Mr. Duane refuses to resign and that the stance reflects a broader conflict between his views and those of governing authorities. It argues no citizen in the United States is more attuned to the risks of the current policies and less supportive of the methods used to maintain power.
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van Rensulaer
Col. Lumpkin
Savannah
Tunis Vanengalaear
van Rensalaer
Val. Lumpkin
Godo
South
Mrr
Duane
United States
F. HH
Tallmadge
Wilde Speech at Columbia Dinner Draws Reader Interest
The article presents Mr Wilde’s eloquent speech delivered at the Columbia Dinner. The paper notes the speech may differ from readers’ views yet remains engaging and faithful to his remarks, with two points slated for future discussion due to space limits.
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Wilde
Wipe
Columbia
Record of Cotton Picking Yields Across Plantations
Report notes high cotton picking activity in the region with figures from Gov. Miller’s plantation and Col. Paul Pitts’s plantations. On clear days around the city, bands gathered large portions, averaging 170 pounds per hand and reaching up to 300 pounds in a single hand. The accounts, though fragmentary, indicate extensive daily harvests across multiple sites.
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South Carolina
Miler
Georgis
Paul Pittsmona
Plukeu
Abolitionist Meeting Sparks Turbulent Political Debate
A New York abolitionist society forms at Clinton Hall on October 2, 1833, to push immediate slavery abolition with officers named. Rival proslavery delegates vow resistance. debates reflect fears of civil conflict and tariff disputes fueling sectional tensions.
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Park
Area
South
New York
Papsra
Eile Couretes
Friends of the
United States
Clinton Hall
New-York
Civ
Joshua Leavitt
William Goodele
William Reen
John Rankin
Lewis 'Tappan
United State
Arruer Tapray
William Green, Jr
Yous Raskiny
Puiguk Wrigut, Jr
Crateres Wo Denasen
Rec
Dosuva Leavitt
Isaac TD Hopper
Asranam LL. Cox M.D
Lewis Lapras
William Goopstt
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Charleston
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Tute Teller
Davie & Cuester
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Young van Rensulaer
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U.S. Telegraph
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Coc Colonizationists
MR. Wildd
Ma. Wallex
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Auae
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