Tribute to John C Calhoun in Senate proceedings
In a Senate tribute the speaker lauds John C Calhoun for integrity and talent, praising his public career and private decency. The discourse recalls early ties with Calhoun, the enduring esteem of colleagues, and the nation’s regard for his eminent service and character.
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Kentucky
Calhour
Seatibe
Calhoun
The
Republic
Rusk
Calholo
Tim
Senate
Mn Clemens
Reptucsy
Stata
Fey
John Oreo
Canton News Notes and Local Items from May 1850
The Canton column reports on Morris & Co of Jackson acting as subscribers and ad agents for the Maditanian. It notes Captain JF O'Brien’s death on the Rio Grande, parish and church meetings, cabinet speculation in Washington, and local political shifts in Troup and Madison counties. It mentions the Equal Rights movement, advertisements for goods, and various social rumors and opinions, including local pamphleteering and press changes.
Treasonable Desmers Debate in Yasuo City Whig Charges
In a heated discussion, the Yasuo City Whig party accuses rival Vint of treasonable acts against the Union. The piece references constitutional definitions, demands attribution, and questions loyalty across sections of the party and region.
State University Approval of Oxford Contact and Education Plan
The Whig notes State University at Chit place seeks reform with strong faculty and private life standards. It endorses improving federal funds and supporting scientific teachers while addressing regional prejudices to educate young men within the state institutions.
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State University
Oxford
de State University
Chit Place
Meeting at Benton and Nashville convention debates
An editorial discussion urges action on electing delegates to a proposed major convention. It questions supporting the Legislature’s power grab and argues timing for public opinion, focusing on party balance, potential candidates, and the role of the press in shaping votes.
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Bento
Benton
Han
Nashville
Backers of State Office Seek Gubernatorial Support
A fragmented early 19th century political note discusses Whig candidates for secretary and other races. It praises Gen Quitman’s nephew, mentions Georgia votes and Nashville convention interest, and critiques campaign rhetoric while noting a local grocer column and advertising collateral. The piece rails against intraparty memes and endorses a candidate while acknowledging regional electoral dynamics.
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Qritsak
Quitman
Qiorckenhors
Thiele Carey
Hephewelom
Uluden
Democratic support and views on General Bell in April readers letter
A reader inquires about party alignment and candidate favorability, arguing democracy offers the best political system and expressing reluctance to support General Bell without clear stance. They note Governor Quitman and the convention path, suggesting they would back a competent Whig if sound on southern issues, and hint at timing around April 26.
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van Mamsonisn
Borron
Aid
Quitman
Bell
General Well
General Bell
Remark on periodicals shaping youth and manners
A reflective note expresses concern that many publications, from heavy quarterly reviews to lighter weeklies, cater to male readers. It laments the lack of uplifting content and urges refined, edifying reading to form virtuous minds early in life.
The Vocation of Women and Public Education Views
A colonial-era essay argues women should pursue useful knowledge and literature for their own sake and to instruct their children. It laments current schooling for women, urging readers to seek refined intellect and cultivate sensibility rather than domestic arts alone. The piece invites female readers to contribute to the periodical. In a Connecticut election discussion, parties clash over Wilmot proviso, abolition, and slavery, with the Locofocos defending constitutional union while Whigs and Free Soilers push anti-slavery platforms. The piece cites national figures like Webster and Clay, analyzes northern sentiment, and extols the southern union as essential to preserving the Constitution. The hornet article notes broader political alignments and calls for unity against disunion.
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Davies
Marie
Surjeety
Edivor
Udhal
Lewellyn
Eola
Oar Vernon
Connecticut
Frewsoilers
Locofocos
Seward
Congress
General Taylor
Ewing
Collemee
Wilson
Gol. Baker
Taylor
Conncticut
Special
Freesell Party
Thei
Democrats
Locomen Party
Iyaheon
Phaene Yenre
Washington
Truman
Smithy Wim
H. Benard
Bouthy
Doty
Webster
Pennsylvania
Teim
Alto
Carolla
Bervion
Magnum
Calhoun
Bulter
Hilliard
Clemens
Man
Stephens
Venable
Turney
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Cenienrn
Atchison
Wisconsin
Dodge
Madisonian
Hill—Bao
Fofr. Morris & Co
Jackson, Aminp
Maditanian
Rome
JF. O'Brien
Rio Grande
Troup County
Georgia
Sauguinet
Narheille
Harcie County
Texas
Pho
Todd
Me. Chamberlaing
Presbyterian Church
Mo Willie
Mont
Ravitown
Soretine
Alice
Equal Rights
Ntv
Raymond Fenviblé
Ansewer
A. W. Kang
Lew Pens
Yasuo City
Chis
Benigna
Furth
Freaton
Ilesigna
United States
Ani
Frien
Wlaymes
Egme
Borie
Mn. Epiron
TNC
New Hampshire
England
Webster, Clay
Ens
New England
South Carolina
Wichington & Valence N.Y. Ora
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