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Newspaper
Canton The Madisonian
Location
Canton, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1850
Page
2
A Canton Mississippi democratic meeting denounces California admission plans, condemns the federal compromise proposal as unconstitutional, endorses Jefferson Davis and Mississippi senators, and calls for full support of Southern rights against Northern slave policies.
A 1850 Madison County gathering adopts resolutions mourning Dr. Henry Field and pledging support by the N S to minutes and publication. separately a Vernon meeting opposes a Mississippi legislature railroad tax bill from Jackson to Canton, citing unconstitutionality, county indebtedness, and minority rights concerns. A committee is appointed to raise funds for legal action and defeat the measure.
Reports describe large gold shipments and growing trade as California mines sent gold east. An incident aboard the steamer Echo involved a red boy assailed, with rescue efforts noted. A New York fight area sparked by an American response. California Legislature passes 112 joint resolutions. Alta Californian claims Panama steamer carried about 1.14 million in gold, contributing to a total shipment around 3.3 million.
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