Democratic Confederate Thoughts on Constitution and Union
A dated Republican era column discusses constitutional theory and Southern rights. It critiques the Democratic party’s stance, lauds states’ rights, and warns that Southern dissolution may be necessary. The letter reflects secessionist mood, referencing Calhoun, Buchanan, and Davis era debates. The writer laments federal overreach and notes cotton market conditions and weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Department of Powers
Douglas
Party
North
Steury
Rawlins Lowndes
Buchanan
Hammond
Calhoun
Sar
Fio
Cromwell
Lisa
Lyonre
Loxo
Chad
Yancey
Fant
Eilitor
Union
Siiviry
Mus
Aerial voyage across lakes to Niagara Falls and back story
An aboard era narrative recounts a balloon voyage from Mississippi toward Lake Ontario, describing sublime skies, rapid currents, and views of Buffalo Niagara Falls and Welland Canal. A violent descent near Lake Ontario followed a failed crossing attempt, with survival efforts, gear jettison, and observations on the crew’s actions and the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Lake Ontario
Mr. Hyde
St. Louiesepiblican
Ballon Atlantic
Thll Journal
St. Louis
Ballonins
Orient
Gager
Columbia
Uae
Bill
Con ‘Elock
Laike Brie
Luke Ontario
Mgriner
Eric
Republic
Niagara
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Welland Canal
The
Falls
Gen Crock's Monument
Queenstown
Grand Island
St. Cathierine’s
Gravel Bay
Lewiston
Black Rock
Fort Erie
Wise
la Mountain
la Monntain
Theo
Mr la Mountain
Pope
New York
Indy
Washington
Edward Ambler
Mary Cary
Wilson Cary
Coleys
Elizabeth City
Hundson
England
Col
Archibald Cary
Ampthill
Chesterfield
George Willians Fairfax
Belvoir
Potomac
Miss Cary
Cary Rose
Celeys
Hite
Martha Dandridge
Custis
Aya Amy
Aimbler
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Amelia
Willamsure
Tythe
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Che Camden Weekly Journal
Thomas T. Warren
C&ms
Angular
Communications
South
Apouite Organisa
Miscet Elas Eovs
Fortis Wethiat
Saewart
Eriday
Wilkes
Fanny
Tom
Warren
George
Hentses
Wnets
Tse
Sanilay
Haren
Georgia Tempmance Crusader
Atlanta
Obit Cobb
Sander
Tandran
Thal
Reed
Cirens Company
Vie
Cones
Sury
Withers
Bill. Aunge Withers
Charleston
Sheri
Mau Thase Pworss
Thane
Unrer
Jon Wily
Lord Coke
Coke
Notoriaus
Spain
South Carolina
Fligreby
Calia
Judge Nott
Ey Ken
Elias
Blue Ridge Reil Road
Hutley
Fenre
Mamel Hows Ly
Prenholy
Omaitrre
Waya and
Means
Ive Ridge Stal Road Company
Charleui
Blue Ridge Road
Pernessee
Thoncanil Ilellare
University of the South
Scotland
Strokero
Falor
E. B. Whiti
Callen Isstroat
East Bay
Capt
Whiting
South Carolina Company. Capt. Whiting
Capt. Whiting
Ges
Tyieon
San Antonio
Twiggs
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