Letta of Mr Clingman on Ultra Politicians and Slavery
In a March 22, 1850 letter to the Republic, Letta of North Carolina argues over the meaning of ultra politicians on slavery, whether the territories should be open to slaveholders, and how to respond if Congress defies Southern rights. He defends equitable division of territories, warns against northern advantage, and endorses constitutional remedies and potential southward resistance to preserve Union and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pacific
Free States
Louisiana Territory
Congress
California
New Mexico
Deseret
National Intelligencer
South
North
Union
Thirteen Colonies
England
Atlantic
Great Britain
North Carolina
Supreme Court
House
American Congress
Friends of the
Confederacy
Brennus
House of Representatives
Messrs. Root and
Giddings
Wilmot
Webster
Women in public life and letters cited by the Boston Eve. Gazette
The piece notes bold female influence in local governance and national affairs with examples from Mrs Bliss and President’s daughter, praising women’s intellect in journalism and letters. It cites Victoria and a host of celebrated women authors across France England and the United States, urging men to heed rising feminine influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleridge
Victoria
Park Benjamin
Elizur Wright
Jane G. Swisshelm
Pierson
France
Madame Dudevant
George Sand
England
Mary Hewitt
Mrs. Ellis
Boston
Female Supremacy A Threat to Mankind
A fragment expresses alarm at women's rising intelligence and power, predicting a sweeping overthrow of male dominance and the replacement of male leaders by women. The tone implies fear and moral panic about social reversal.
The New Groundland Dog Rescue on the Gravesend Steamer
On a Gravesend steamer a stout middle aged man and a well dressed lady attract attention. Lion the Newfoundland dog calms fear, saves seven year old Adeline who falls overboard after a paddle wheel burst. Lion dives, retrieves the child by the hair, is hauled aboard exhausted, and the widow mother vows to keep him. The man and widow exchange glances and a future meeting is implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Legion
Lion
Adeline
Hudson
Mississippi
Thames
Lien
Dog
Weller
London Bridge
Jenny Lind at York Cathedral’s Glowing Debut Concert
A York newspaper recounts Jenny Lind’s first appearance in the old cathedral city. Tickets sold briskly, many at ten shillings sixpence, with a ball afterward. Lind entered modestly into a cathedral service, tears on her cheeks as Tallis’s sacred music filled the lofted nave. The piece compares her to past sopranos, noting her humility and lasting memory in musical history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
England
Jenny Lind
Thomas Tallis
Jenny
Catalani
Malibran
Mad'lle Lind
Alboni
Grisi
Sontag
Noble Intrepidity in a Negro on the H. S. Smith
An eyewitness account describes heroic rescue aboard the burning steamer H. S. Smith near Jerningan. Mr. B. P. Adams and his wife faced certain death as water rose and flames spread. The ship’s pilot, a Black man named Peter, dared peril to aid others, aided by Mrs. Geehoa and a servant girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Smith
Jernigan
BP. Adams
Mr. Adams
Peter
Osea
Early Washington Court Scene Described at Supreme Court
A lively 19th century scene depicts the Supreme Court chamber with judges in gowns, the clerk’s cry of Oyez, and a tour through the bench. It names Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and associates McLean Catron Daniel Wayne as observerly portraits and notes their backgrounds, temperaments, and religious ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court of the United
Roger B.laney
Maryland
Jackson
Bank of the United States
Duane Fe
Taney
Treasur
John Marshall
Justice McLean
Ohio
Adams
Gen Jackson
Supreme Court
Houghton
Capitol
Richmond
Ele
Methodist Church
Justice Catron
Tennessee
McLean
Daniel
Virginia
van Buren
Woodbury
New Hampshire
Wayne
Georgia
Con
Sees
Ion
Also Mentioned on This Page
LETTA
MR. Clingman
N. C
Editors of
the Republic
T. S. Clingman
Ophir
Jerusalem
Hing Hiram
Asher
Temple of Solomon
Red Sea
Africa
San Emus
Golden Gates
Kossuuth
Boston Post
Edinburgh
Nossuth
Asia
Austria
Turkey
Russia
Cromwell
Naesby
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