Union spirit at southern convention strengthens resolve
Nine states sent a strong southern convention delegation, uniting Whigs and Democrats for a common constitutional platform. The adjournment left South united, confident, and ready to reconvene if needed, while opponents faced a healthful shift in sentiment and reduced misrepresentation. The piece notes support for the Missouri Compromise framework among numerous southern and some Democratic papers, with Webster supporting a Soule amendment to allow states formed from New Mexico and Utah to choose slavery status by constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Aguasta
Times and Sentinel
Columbus
Tripune and Telegraph
Macon
Patriot
Albany
Southerner
Rome
Marietta
Times of
Dalton
Ringgold
Clarksville
Dahlonega
Republic of A
Athens
Forsyth Bee
Savannah
Bamner
Federal Union
Webster
Soule
YEAS
Messrs
Jame Bene Bell
Benton
Berrien
Bri
Butler
Cass
Clay
Clemens
Cooper
Davis
Mississin Dawson
Dodge
Iowa
Douglas
Morton
Novarce
Pro Rusk
Sebastien
Shields
Spruance
Sturgeon
Turney
Underwood
Wales
Whitcomb
Yulee
Baldwin
Chase
Clarke
Massachusetts
Dayton
Wisconsin
Greene
Hale
Miller
Smith
Upham
Walker
Seward
Dickinson
Congress
Louisiana
Mr. Soule
New Mexico
Utah
United States
Chunnenuggee Ridge
Macon County
Chunnenuggee
Nashville
Micajah N. Ely
James B. Hooten
James F. Malone
Robert W. Cawley
Indictments in Mississippi Governors and Judges
The Mississippi indictment of the Governor and a Supreme Judge, for alleged violations of US laws, stirs deep local sensation. While Grand Jury grounds remain secret, the involved men such as John Quitman and Pinckney Smith are praised as patriots who aided oppressed peoples facing tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
United States
John An Quitman
Pinckney
Devastating Conflagration in San Francisco destroys block
A massive fire in Portsmouth Square began at the United States Exchange and swept across Washington and Clay streets, destroying nearly the entire north and south sides of the square. Losses are estimated between three and five million dollars with extensive damage to warehouses, offices, and theaters. Firefighters, volunteers, and ship captains aided in defense, while authorities offered a ten thousand dollar reward for incendaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth Square
United States Exchange
Phoenix Exchange
Washington Street
Empire House
Clay Street
S.A. Wright
Clay
Kearney
Washington
Montgomery Streets
Duboise
Burgoyne & Co’s
Montgomery
National Theatre
Bella Union
Haley, House
Washington Hall
St. Charles Hotel
Alta California Printing Establishment
Frazer’s
Dupont Street
Pacific
Alta California
Empire
Pacific News
Journal of Commerce
Wright
Washington and
Col. Hays
Malachi Fallon
St. Charles
Wright Hall
el Dorado
Joseph P. Reynolds & Co
Jackson
Washington Streets
J. Cassafouth
Hawks, Parker & Co
Grocers
Ambrose & Kendall
Sutter Restaurat
Kearny Street
Medina, Hartog & Co
Washington St
General Commission
J. A. Bigler
Central House
D. Dunbar & Gibbs
Edward Dunbar
Dunbar
California Bank
Dow & Co
Kearny St
Lippitt, McAllister & Turk
Jess
Gildermeester, Fremery & Co
Jacobs & Co
Dry Good Merchants
Charles Juane
Clay St
the Woodcock
Thomas Battell
Elleard
S. A. Wright
A. Wright Hall
Palmer, Cook & Co
Macon County backs Nashville ideals against compromise
The Montgomery Advertiser endorses the Tuskegee meeting resolutions praising Macon county’s stance. It urges every Southern county to adopt similar declarations, condemning the Missouri and Nashville Compromises and the push toward emancipation. The paper calls for renewed citizen action, proposing a July adjourned meeting to appoint delegates to the Nashville Convention.
Aiding Trials Kept From Congress Say Rebels Cannot Be Subdued
The passage argues that rebels will not be deterred by ordinary difficulties and will seek aid compatible with their duty to country and laws. It asserts that government delays in trials show the rebels have not made themselves amenable to constitutional or lawful acts of Congress.
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Congress
France Settles Difficulty and Names La Vallée Minister
The June 27 1850 Telegraphic notes France and England settle their dispute and appoint Gen La Vallée as minister to the British Court. It mentions the Cuban invasion sparking parliamentary debate, unsettled Greek issue, Ireland Rent movements, and Thiers seeking to reconcile Bona parts. Prussia king recovering, no Austria Prussia rupture, Russia not mediating. Indian advice to May 1 praised for commerce.
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France
England
Gen Lavalle
Ireland
M. Thiers
Prussia
Austria
Russia
Advics
India
California gold rush reported from San Francisco
A Charleston correspondent cites a Crescent City arrival to New York with California and Chagres updates. Immense placers are said to have been discovered and gold production is described as rapidly rising. The note mentions San Francisco sites and widespread halving of burnished gold rumors.
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California
San Francisco
Charleston
Cresent City
New York
Chagres
Maritime and Market News From June Markets and Fires
Telegraphed items from Charleston and Baltimore report New York cotton sales at prior prices and stable rice, with 1000 bags St Domingo Coffee sold at eight. LiverPool notes no change in cotton or provisions since last steamer. California reports from The Crescent City: San Francisco fire destroys a third of buildings, loss about half a million dollars. present city gold holdings around 250000 dollars.
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New York
St. Domingo
LiverPool
Cambaria
California
Chagres
San Francisco
Prosecution of Cuban Movement Suspects in New Orleans
The United States Government moves against Cuban movement suspects with vigor. True bills with $3,000 bail are issued by a New Orleans Grand Jury for Gen. John A. Quitman and fifteen other notable figures. The editor predicts reactions from the Spanish monarchs but notes the administration’s zeal on anti free soil actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
United States
John A. Quitman
Boundary question stirs Texas New Mexico dispute
The piece reports on Monroe’s Santa Fe election proclamation for a state convention and Texas claims to New Mexico, with military clashes, political threats, and varied editorials from New York Tribune, Washington Ranger, Houston Telegraph, Galveston News, and Galveston Journal. It notes Texas’s readiness to defend its historic claim and potential march with volunteers, while President Taylor seeks neutrality until Congress settles the boundary.
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Texas
Col Monroe
U States Army
Washington
A la Riley
California
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Mexico
Union
United States
U. States
New York Tribune
Free Soil
Washington (Texas
Houston Telegraph
Gen Taylor
Galveston News
Galveston Journal
Public sentiment the column en quire rages over Missouri line clash
The Southern Press urges against the Clay adjustment and defends the Missouri line while the Columbus Enquirer and Washington Union publish critical takeaways. The piece denounces the Enquirer as twaddle and urges readers to focus on the larger South crisis with bold, principled leadership. It cites the North American Gazette's view on Taylor's administration and the need for unity to support the North and oppose slavery expansion. It notes an explosion injuring two river rock blasting workers and reports 16 sailing vessels searching for Sir John Franklin.
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Nashville
Missouri
Columbus Enquirer
Washington Union
Union
South
Missouri Line
The
Enquirer
Editor Seeks Place for Communication to Enquirer Editors
Letter from H S Smith dated June 20 1850 requests publication in the Columbus Enquirer to explain his political shift and defense of Southern rights. The piece includes notes from subscribers and reports from the California letter by Charles V Smith, updates on mining at Manarvosa and the fate of Gen Owens, with details of gold finds and dangers from Apache and local Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Columbus Times
Lask
Columbus Enquirer
H. 8. Smith
Eqquirer
Seward, Giddings, & Co
South
H. S. Smith
Manarvosa Mines
Chihuahua
Kindred
Owens
Sacramento
San
Free Soil Conspiracy Against the South in Union Admission
A Southern writer condemns alleged schemes to admit new states such as Utah and New Mexico on equal terms with the South. He accuses Washington rulers of fraud to seize western territory for Free Soil, warning that Congress will push these outrages. The critique targets General Taylor era policy and the racial and regional balance of power in admission to statehood.
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Webster
Seward
Hale
Senate
South
Lhom
Butler King
California
Utah
Mexico
Washington
New Mexico
Gen. Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southern Press
MR. Soule's Amendment
N. C. Delta
State of
Legislative
Free States
R.H. Powell
Edward Carey
Friends of the Nashville Convention
Henderson
A. H. Randall
Advertiser and Gazette
Journal and Atlas
Republican
Tuskegee
Enquirer, Sentinel
Montgomery Advertiser & Gazette
Committee of ‘Thirteen
Senate of the United States
North
Cambria
Baltimore
Charleston Courier
Cuba
Texas and
Austin
West
Gov Bell
Philadelphia North American Gazette
Free Soil and Administration
Sir John Franklin
Columets
TIMES
Charles V. Smith
R. J. Walker
Editor
Russell
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