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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1850
Page
2
The piece argues that Massachusetts actions threaten the Union by promoting disunionist methods through presses and societies. It warns that electing a sectional Congress and President could erode constitutional ties and push the country toward civil conflict, urging adherence to the constitution.
The piece discusses balance of federal and state powers over slave property, arguing Congress must protect southern interests and resist abolitionist pressures. It cites Seward’s plan to circumscribe slavery and asserts that only full constitutional support for states’ rights can ensure national unity amid northern hostility.
Correspondence from the Pennsylvanian describes Cape Isaac July 17 1850 where a carriage party to the lighthouse faced dangerous quicksands at Foster's Inlet. The piece also notes a Auburn Alabama gathering demanding Geo Erirey depart for the north and warns of punishment if he stays. The text includes a moral reflection on inconsistency and a brief anecdote about an aged Polish veteran in France.
The National Intelligencer reports Fillmore's oath and installation as a landmark ceremony in Washington. The scene, brief yet consequential, underscores a transfer of power, seen as natural and peaceful by Americans but noteworthy to foreigners. The piece reflects on government by law and the restraint of passions by citizens’ obedience.
July 25 1860 edition notes city readers may miss a paper due to an absent uptown carrier. The delay is unavoidable and will resolve with the carrier's return, urging patience for those who did not receive their copies in time.
Telegraphed dispatch from Columbus dated July 24, 1850 notes Asia steamer arrival at Halifax on the 22nd and wires east of Portland broken. New York cotton market on the 22nd held four to higher. Mr. Webster resigned his Senate seat today.
The piece traces the abolition goal through government history, arguing the North twists policy toward universal emancipation. It critiques Missouri line disputes from 1820 to 1847, notes Southern losses in territory, and cites a Alabama summary urging adherence to the line while warning of dire North-South consequences. It praises Caleb Cushing's July 4 speech urging moderation and warns Northern fanatics threaten the Union.
A Maryland newspaper reprints a Massachusetts speaker’s defense of Southern resolve. The piece contrasts Northern blame for the war and disunion with Southern insistence on maintaining rights against perceived Northern aggression, noting Georgia’s A H Chappell as another voice. The South rejects advice to yield to oppression and asserts its rights and independence.
A British officer in the 10th Dragoons attacked Queen Victoria as she left Cambridge House with Prince Albert on the 27th last month. He struck her head and face with a walking cane, shredding her bonnet but causing no serious injury. The assailant was detained and judged sane after interrogation.
Citizens of Columbus meet at the Court House to adopt resolutions honoring General Zachary Taylor after his death. A thirteen member committee is formed to arrange a national eulogy and invite adjacent counties. Secretaries and city officials are designated to publish proceedings and notify the Taylor family. The meeting condemns abolitionist rhetoric in New England and cites Daniel Webster in critical terms.
Philadelphia reports a severe storm with telegraph wires down north of N. New York Cotton remains firm, staples show limited movement as 2000 bales sold yesterday and 200 sold today with prices steady. Coffee market: Rio at 93 to 10? per sack, exports from St Domingo noted with ongoing tensions under treaty terms.
Baltimore July 22 64 p m news from California not yet received reports of shipwrecks including the brig Elizabeth of Philadelphia wrecked on Fire Island a total loss eight aboard among them Count and Countess Orsali Marble and Van Buren wrecked on Staten Island market notes from Liverpool July 9 15 000 bales cotton sold with half to speculators and exporters prices up 1 3 per cent rice dull. Col Hackett health update Rowland Springs Cass County. Public reaction to late President death bed remarks and Toombs Stephens from New York Mirror. Hyde Park yacht Guurra Vercna Yacav displayed experiments successful life boat plan registered. Diswan prospect young Miss G engaged to man thirty six conversation about her age ends with quip.
By N P Willis quotes a barter for newspapers and cash payments, urging readers to subscribe or risk losing a cent. An old friend, dying of a cough, seeks the latest news as the speaker recalls a printer’s debtor with a fever and a vow to pay next day if distress would lift.
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