Georgia Plan to Call Convention Over Federal Slavery Interference
The act proposes Georgia Governor call a state convention within twenty days after a sixty day notice if fugitive slaves are refused, to resist federal limits on slavery. It outlines representation changes, election procedures for delegates, and funding for convention expenses from the state treasury.
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Protest by 45 members against bill altering state constitution
Minority lawmakers protest the bill altering the first article of the state constitution and the senatorial district distribution. They argue the passage used an improper previous question to bar amendments and condemn partisan power as tyrannical. They urge the protest to be spread on the journal.
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Prospect of Hostilities in Europe Prompts Western Powers’ Alarm
The Boston Courier reports growing distrust in Western European policy toward the Ottoman Empire and fears of Russian influence. British leaders and Blackwood reflect concern over Russia’s expansion, with articles suggesting a potential secret alliance with Austria and reliance on Muscovite power to curb Hungarian rebellion, signaling deep unease about continental balance.
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Post Office Failures and Reform Promises Criticized
The article denounces the administration's Post Office failures, noting a surge of censure toward Jacob Collamer. It cites New Orleans papers tracking thirty nine straight days of mail delays and twenty two mail failures on the New York to New Orleans route, highlighting discontent with reforms and partisan reward.
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Union cry and Southern resistance echo in Georgia dispatch
The piece argues against Northern aggression and urges a Southern Confederacy or independence. It condemns rhetoric while calling for justice and action, praising Southern resolve and warning against concessions to the Union. Includes District race notes and references to Col. J. W. Jackson and Col. Henry R. Jackson. Also mentions Senator Berrien and Foote, and a Felt section anniversary.
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Editors Watch Mind Stealers In Mock Condescension
The passage derides city and daily editors for copying rival papers and taking credit for imagined ideas. It mocks the Constitutionalist Times for advocacy without proof and parodies a Richmond Enquirer thread, suggesting petty plagiarism and joshing about merit.
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Impostor English preacher captivates city pulpit crowds
A visiting English clergyman named the Rev Montgomery West preached in Presbyterian Baptist and Methodist pulpits while posing as a clergyman. After rumors of drunkenness and impropriety arose, he was challenged but retained some audience support. The event prompted a citizen meeting to address the accusations and defend his lectures as sermons.
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Valentine lore and politics mix in 19th century notes
The article surveys St. Valentine customs and origins with literary references, then shifts to political updates from Lehigh county and national figures. It cites Wilmot Proviso debates, Democratic resolutions, and local meetings, alongside varied notices about temperance, steamboat travels, theater figures, and public bills.
Senator Gar Toes Semncteivgeech Supporter Condemned
A printed piece denounces Mr Gar Toes Semncteivgeech for aligning with abolitionist and anti slavery movements. The author claims his life long sympathies betray Southern rights and urges Kentucky voters to confront the Senator to redeem the Southern cause from his influence.
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Unclear fragmentary political notes in early Georgia coverage
A dense, fragmented political summary discusses congressional debates on slavery, California, and Texas, with remarks on Whig and Democratic positions, speakers like Houston and Clay, and actions in the House. The piece mentions the Rock Island bill, Florida, and local Georgia matters including Augusta, Jenkins, and the Supreme Court case about the Sha Henlitz bridge dispute.
Proposed Delegates for Nashville Convention in the Times
A Times letter argues for Henry L. Bennine as a Nashville Convention delegate and supports Maj. Jon Crawford of Early as the district’s second delegate. The writers praise Bennine’s prudence and integrity and Craw ford’s long Georgia service and apolitical stance, urging both be chosen with broad cross party support.
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Governor’s Veto Message On Rock Island Privileges
The governor returns an act to secrete the Rock Island Factory privileges and legalize building across the Chattahoochee River without approval. He argues the bill hasty and improper where state title is doubtful and that fractions on the river may own the stream. Senate votes on passage fail 14 to 19 as it adjourns at 2 PM.
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Congressional Districts Bill Sparks Capitol Stampede
The House votes 57 to 1 with seven Democrats and one Whig in opposition after a quorum finally formed. A wild scene in the Senate halts business and sends members into adjournment. An elderly Syracuse miner story follows, then a note on a US Senate bill to donate public lands for Mobile to the Ohio River railroad.
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