Abolition debate on Clay and emancipation policy in Kentucky
Long extract discusses Clay's position on colonization as a path to emancipation, with editorials from the Boston Atlas and Baltimore Republican. It argues the South must unite against abolitionist pressure, warns abolitionists would gain power if free states ally, and cites legal precedents in New Jersey and Massachusetts affecting slavery. The piece urges southern readers to stand together to protect political rights and resist abolitionist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
The
Colonization Society
Lexington
Kentucky
Thad
White
Harrison
van Buren
Tie
South Carolina
Federal
Georgia
Mr. Clay
Boston Atlas
Federal Union
Saratoga
Commonwealth
Baltimore Republican
Senate
Congress
Maryland
Mr. van Buren
Webster
Everett
South
Abolition Society
New England
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Republican
Dallas
Supreme Court of the United States
Gen
Jackson
Monticello Interrogatories on Congress and Slavery Policy
TheGen. Guascock answers six Jasper citizens inquiries stating he supports people’s right to instruct representatives and would resign if conscience or honor requires it He would back Judge Warre for President if elected and views Congress as lacking constitutional power to abolish slavery in DC or territories He declines further comment on that issue.
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Prom
Monticello
Guascock
Lucas Powers
Jasper
Union
Democratic Party
U. States
Warre
House of Representatives
Congress of
District of Columbia
United States
Southern Recorder
Webster
Harrison
Georgia
Tanswer
Congress
District of
Colombia
Charles £. Haynes
Georgia Journal letters on Congress powers over slavery in DC
In 1836 Georgia candidates for Congress are pressed on whether Congress can abolish slavery in the District of Columbia or the territories. Letters from E A Nisbet Joseph W Jackson Julius C Alford Julius C Alford and others outline opposition to abolition petitions, defend states rights theory, and assert slavery as a constitutional and political good.
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Mavison, Gat
State Rights Congressional Ticket
Congress of the
United States
District of Columbia
Congress
Union
Georgia
Joshua Hill
Augustus W. Lane
Jeremiah Pearson
Thomas H. B. Rivers
James B. Lewis
W. P. Kirkpatrick
Jasper County
Gestlemen
Georgia Journal
States
South
Newway
Friends of the Union Party
van Buren
Missouri
Julius C. Alford
Ragland
Wm. Nimmons
Kilgore
Minnepdevini
Messrs
Lucas Powell
G. Shronton
James McKennie
David Meriwether
William A. Moore
John Hines
Cov
CC. Wright
House of Representatives
Mr. van Buren
Jude White
Washington
Ob’t
Battle reports creek swamp victory with prisoners
In a brief wartime dispatch Captain Lindsay led sixty to sixty five men against native forces in a swamp engagement lasting ten to fifteen minutes. The whites routed the enemy with one wounded and one horse killed on our side and two enemy killed with one captured woman dying later. Six prisoners were taken and five more secured for safekeeping, sent to Thomasville jail, Georgia. The informants indicate sixty eight natives: thirty three warriors and thirty five women and children. Command was executed by Captain Lindsay on the advance with Levi J Knight on the right and Henry Blair signing as colonel of List Regiment G.M.
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Lowners
Schley
Knight
Ware
Lowndes
Cypress Swamp
Cow Creek
Thomasville
Thomas County
Georgia
Lindsay
Levi J. Knight
Henry Blair
G. M
Congressional Ticket and Augusta News Notes 1896
Augusta edition reports the Congressional ticket with Julius C Alford Edward J Black W T Colquitt William Dawson R W Habersham Joseph W Jackson Thomas Butler King Eugenious A Nesbit. Also notes mail disruption north of Fayetteville N C and Tallahassee Floridian dispatches about Tennessee Brigade encampment and governors Cant Ran indisposed with expected offensive operations soon.
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Julius C. Alford
Troup
Edward J. Black
Scriven
W. T. Colquitt
Muscogee
William ©. Dawson
Greene
R. W. Habersham
Habersham
Joseph W. Jackson
Chatham
Thomas Butler King
Glynn
Eugenius A. Nesbit
Morgan
Tennessee Volunteers, &c
Tallahassee
Tennessee
Gov. Cant
Ran
Troops in Florida Meet Harsh Conditions in Letter
A Jacksonville Courier letter dated Gareys Ferry September 13 complains about troop conditions. It notes only 110 fighting men remain of eleven artillery companies totaling 605. Officers are scarce with six per company instead of 55, and eight companies lack an officer. The winter campaign is expected to begin on the 25th inst.
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Jacksonville
Call
Newnanaville
Peck
Garey
Newnansville
Pierce
Maj. Pierce
Pattanasses
Col. Crane
Fort Crane
Powell
Sam
R. K. Call
Maj
Rek. Pierce
Army
Garey’s Ferry
Tallahassee
Suwantee Old ‘Town
Ouithlachuchy
Middle Florida
Tennessee Volunteers
East Florida
Florida
Pitzer
Lumpkin Endorsed as Presidential Elector Candidate
The Georgia Journal of the 20th century notes Wilson Lumpkin as a candidate for presidential elector on the Van Buren ticket. It questions his eligibility, noting the Constitution bars anyone holding a federal office from being an elector, and mentions Lumpkin’s role as Cherokee Commissioner drawing a daily salary.
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Wilson Lumpkin
The
Georgia Journal of the
van Buren
Lumpkin
Storebreakers Strike Two Shops in One Block
The shoe store of Messrs. Ronzirson and Bexknier was broken into Tuesday night and robbed of sundry articles though no money was found. Nearby Messrs. Brann and Piers, three doors up, were also broken into last week, with hammers and chisels forcing the iron safe but again no money was recovered. The notice warns citizens to guard property and distrust reliance on the City Police.
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Messrs
Ronzirson
State Rights party meeting nominates Hollms for Congress in Charleston
A State Rights gathering in Charleston nominating Isaac E. Hollms as a congressional candidate in opposition to Henry L. Pinckney issued resolutions. They defend resisting abolition petitions, condemn Pinckney for compromising rights, and oppose his re election as surrender of district principles to the Executive nominee for the presidency.
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Charleston
State Rights Party
Issac E. Hollms
Congress
H. L. Pinckney
District of Columbia
Henry L. Pinckney
Pinckney
Support for Gen Glascock Amid Abolition Stance From State Rights Faction
After removing objections via Col How ann’s withdrawal, State Rights backers urge unanimous support for Gen Glascock. The letter praises his abolition position as aligned with loyal principles, noting his consistent adherence despite political costs. It argues no other opinion conflicts with their aims this congressional term.
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Glascock
Col
How- Ann
Georgia Attitude Shift On Abolition and Nullification
The Georgia group argues for endorsing Gen Glascock despite mixed views on nullification and abolition. They urge full party support to demonstrate principle over faction, stressing the political stakes for the South and the need to show a united front at the polls. They warn that withholding support could punish the party and undermine Southern interests.
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Congress
Glascock
Gen. Gnascoen
Georgia
Guascors
Union
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Sula
Telegraph
Peek
Black Creek
Gavey’s Ferry
Fort Gilliland
U. S
Toxins
Z’s Wayons
Red Skin
Mills
Beckham
Gilliland
Thomas Butler King, Esq
King
E. A. Nisbet
Jug. W. Lane
Vos
H. B. Rivers
Jas. B. Lewis
H. P. Kilpatrick
S&s. Grantland
Augusta
Fayetteville
N. C
New York
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