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Newspaper
Canton The Madisonian
Location
Canton, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1850
Page
2
A northern speaker's stance on the slave question draws mixed reactions in Southern notes. The Atlantic Union policy is critiqued for shifting balance, while calls for constitutional obedience and cautious expansion of free states temper the tone.
The piece records a heated exchange over Mr. Calhoun’s speech and Foote’s anti administration stance. It notes Creole and Nashville Concord party lines, the Tennessee resolutions, and a rallying committee including Clay and Webster and other Whigs and Democrats. It also lists local election inspectors and residents connected to politics and business in Camden and surrounding towns.
The county weighs a railroad project amid past bank failures and public distrust. Advocates urge private stock subscriptions with county backing to spur construction, arguing the road benefits outweigh risks even if no dividends. Opponents warn of diluted control and financial exposure.
A Madisonian editorial excerpt discusses constitutional tax powers and public works funding, citing Mobile’s $300,000 pledge to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. It argues taxation proper for public good and previews Calhoun’s influence, including a plea to publish a letter from a statesman and a response to political pressure.
Fragmented notes describe a Camden area public meeting where Oliver Eng and others discuss California joining the Union, with a committee appointed to draft resolutions. The assembled group expresses support for preserving the Union while opposing certain secessionist language and calls for cautious follow-through on constitutional questions. The secretary records the proceedings and adjourns with a note on ensuing publication.
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