Portraits of Judges at Carroll County Court
A fragment describes court officials including Mr W youthful marshal and Mr Pesent Johnson, with Gen Walter Jones noted as senior counsel. It questions the legitimacy of appointing judges by political means and ponders dangers of popular election versus appointed judges, citing historical figures and personal character observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiimore Yar
Vaal
Atendance
Walter Jones
Wirt
Webster
Obie
Washington
Press Critique and Southern Convention Debate
A Boston sermon by Dr Gannet criticizes the US press while defending independent voices. The Tennessee scene follows, arguing for a Nashville or Memphis convention to address southern rights, condemning treason claims and urging unity among Whigs and Democrats to push for constitutional protection and southern interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perpaim
de Gannet
Alecas
Baaner
Searech
Bell
Man Brown
Tennessee
Rig
Memphis Enquirer
the Enquirer
Nashville
South
Clingman Letter Sparks Southern Rights Stance
The Times endorses Mr. Clingman of North Carolina urging Southern unity and firm rights against Northern pressure. It argues for disunion if needed, condemns Union rhetoric, and calls for clear acknowledgment of Southern equality within the Confederacy. The piece frames Union rhetoric as coercive and insists on decisive action to protect liberty and political independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
The
Enquirer
Hartford
Union
Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Alabama
North—Carolina
Mipmphis
Memphis
South
Convention
Mospis
John Bell
Clingman
N. Carolina
Stars and Stripes
Columbus Enquirer
Toombs
E. Y. Hill
Cuuyeman
North Carolina
The Nashville Convention and Southern Unity Debate
A partisan exchange analyzes the Enquirer stance on the Nashville Convention. Writings from Southern Whigs test loyalty, urging unity and decisive action against Northern pressures. Includes quotes from E Y Hill and Cuuyeman arguing for resolute support of Southern rights and responses to Union rhetoric. The report notes a murder verdict in the Webster case and Tennessee and Michigan positions on slavery policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Committee On Federal Relations
Nashville
House OF Representatives
Tennessee
South
Plank Road Debate and Galphin Claim Folio Front
In Alabama discourse the Montgomery to Mobile plank road faces strong rail opposition from the Girard Road, while a race between iron locomotives and a winter team is discussed. The Galphin claim settlement is noted with Secretary Crawford cited for a large share. Mississippi and Tennessee politics show strong Federal posture against submission, with Southern resistance growing.
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Montgomery
Mobile
Mobile Bay
Girard R. Road
Montgomery Plank Road
John G. Winter
Muscogee R. A
Winter
New York
Columbus
Girard
Jos. S. Winter
Girard Road
Alabama
South
New Orleans
Greenville
Savannah Convention vote totals shown for Palegsseari city
The Savannah convention result lists Tigse Hamuton Coursr 414 votes George M. Troup 433 and Wa. C. Danie 428 with an alternate. Also mentions Webster and Dr Webster to be tried in New York on March 18 for murder cases. Acknowledges Sentimel appearance and notes California gold receipts reaching twelve million dollars, affecting U S business outlook.
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Nisavlle
Palegsseari
Savannah
Tigse Hamuton Coursr
George M. Troup
Wa. C. Danie
Webster
New York
Parker
Dr. Webster
Patriot's Voice From New York Denounces Abolition Fanaticism
A letter by James K. Pavine, former Van Buren cabinet member and Democratic critic, attacks abolition and Free Soil zeal, arguing Northern fanaticism threatens the Union and urging the New York Democratic Tammany circle to defend the Constitution and states rights. It condemns Wilmot Proviso and warns of sectional strife driven by fanatical factions.
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James K. Pavpine
Empire State
Mr. van Buren
Martin van Buren
Lucifer Fallen
Sampson
Confederation
Wilmot
Tamsmany
New York
Democratic Party of
Union
Speaker Coss Denounces false charge amid House fracas
In a heated exchange, charges that Mr. Preston King mutilated a resolution are rejected by a House committee and the body. Talks of expelling the accuser arise as the dispute underscores tensions within Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coss
Preston King
New York
Cobb
House
Ingenious Smuggling Letter Enclosed Diamonds Foiled
A New York letter in the Savannah Morning News reports a clever smuggling method detected by authorities. Diamonds valued at about 9,000 to 10,000 dollars were enclosed in letters and mailed, with the number of prior passes unknown. The government is expected to strike again on the next arrival from Europe.
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New York
Savannah Morning News
U. States
Europe
New Hampshire Returns Show DinsMore Victory and Convention Vote
The New Hampshire Patriot reports 202 of 224 towns counted with DinsMore, Democrat, leading by about 4,888 votes and an estimated 5,400 after all towns report. Democrats win 201 House seats. 89 Whigs Free Soilers Abolitionists combined. Senate 11 Democrats, 1 Abolitionist. Council 4 Democrats to 1 Whig. Public support for a constitutional convention passes two to one.
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Georgia
Nashville
Inferior Court
Justice’s Court
Germain
Friends
Congress
Columbus Enquirer
Citizens of
Columbus
Crawford
Col. Benning
Enquirer
Flournoy
California
New-Hampshire
Dins- More
DinsMore
House of Representatives
Southern Convention vote reflects lack of opposition in Richmond
The city election shows minimal turnout for the Southern Convention issue with Jenkins and Miller re elected amid weak Whig participation. Emigration to California fills columns as travelers head overland to Independence and St Joseph, with hundreds of gold seekers noted from Virginia and Ohio aboard steamers and trains.
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Jenkins
Richmond
J. Miller
Messrs. Jenkins
Walker
Messrs. Miller
General Assembly
Mississippi
Schle
L. J. Gartrell
California
St. Louis Republican
Independence
St. Joseph
Weston
Cincinnati Times
Virginia
Louisville Courier
Pittsburg
Wooster
Ohio
St. Josephs
Hungarian
James Hewlet
Journey from Santa Fe and California to the Plains
Late reports recount Hatchee arriving from the Plains, leaving Santa Fe on February 6 with eight Americans and four Mexicans. Snow 20 inches deep, Apache hostilities rise, animals lost on the Arkansas, forced walk to Trail Grove, hardships noted. Hatchee also mentions California emigrants’ property strewn along the road after departing San Francisco November 20. Separate note laments rising New York divorce cases as sign of immorality. Mexican War deaths total twelve thousand seven hundred ninety-eight officers and volunteers from all causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Hatchee
Plains
Arkansas River
Tral Grove
Mexico
Landmark Washington Dispatch on Cobb Spat and California Lands
Washington March 1 1850 reports on the Cobb charge against Speaker and King’s motives, noting Cabinet class rivalries and Benton Foote clashes. It details a forthcoming California land title dispute, a proposed commission to verify claims, and Fremont’s return amid a surge of speculation in Upper California lands and other party tensions.
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Select Committee
Cobb
Free Soil Party
Congress
California
T. B. King
Gwin
Damine
United States
Breese
Senate
Col. Benton
Jones
Fremont
America
King
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Yous
Nashville Union
the Times
Columbus, GA
Gates
Mosmz and Grrarp
R.R
J. F. Cooper
Michigan
Michigan House of Representatives
Cass
Mobile and Girard Rail
GaLpain
Treasury
Charleston Courier
Galphin
Meredith
Johnson
Sentimel
Californnia
Philadelphia
New York Herald
United States Mint
Paulding
England
Paris
N. York
Taylor
Reort
Washington Republic
St. Louis
Washngton
Free Soil
St. Lawrence
Giddings
Foote
Col. B
Benton
Butler
Chapel Hill
Lord Mansfield
W. Carey Jones
Calhoun
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