Fugitive Slave Bill Sparks Unrest and Political Realignment
The piece surveys the fallout from the Fugitive Slave Bill, noting Abolitionist and Southern ultralist agitation, shifting loyalties in Congress and among Whigs and Democrats, and a push toward Southern Rights unity led by Georgia factions. It reports on votes, absences, and public reactions, including tributes to figures like Mr. Clay and a sobering look at northern resistance and southern resolve.
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Submission Rejoicings and Southern Convention Debates
The piece reports celebration after Muscogee vote and a crowd shouting in approbation, plus details of the Southern Convention session. It notes deaths, military honors for Mr. Wright in Columbus, and outlines resolutions favoring secession and protective measures for slaveholding states, including calls for state conventions and economic boycotts. It mentions Gen Pillow’s preferred resolutions and opposition by Tennessee, with calls for unity and action to defend constitutional rights.
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