Steamship Southor Arrives as Gold Ship Reaches New York
Telegraphs from Baltimore May 20 report the steamship Southor, Capt Berry, at New York on Thursday from Charleston. The steamship Philadelphia also at New York on Thursday carries over half a million in gold. No California intelligence is brought. Washington May 29 1850 General Campbell warns expeditions against Cuba would fail. Official notes state seven to eight hundred pirates captured by Cuban authorities. The Spanish Minister promises clemency for privateers and trusts native loyalty.
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Administration urged to stop and think amid arrests and Cuban crises
The Phil Spirit of the Times censures the administration for aggressive actions at home while urging a harsher stance against Spain over neutrality violations. It notes arrests of La Verdad editor Miguel Tolon in New York and Lopez in Savannah, links to Cuban movement sympathy, and warns of further holds and government power overreach.
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Foreign recall of French minister sparks cross channel fray
A French minister living in London is recalled by his government triggering uproar in London and Paris. Parliament debates the incident. Britain downplays the issue while France greets it with cheers. The incident stems from French intervention in English Greece affairs, sending British funds lower and fueling public fever on both shores.
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Abolition and Union Foe Clash Over Compromise Plans
In a stirring editorial, the South advocates extreme resistance to the Clay compromise, denounces moderate approaches, and warns that concessions would invite further aggression and destroy the Union. It cites New York Tribune praise for the plan and argues California and New Mexico timing, while threatening southern secession if California enters under contested terms. Georgia’s Governor is urged to act if California admission proceeds, signaling potential dissolution.
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Letter on the Democratic compromise and Southern stance
A Mobile Register editor writes to a city gentleman arguing that many Democrats dislike the compromise yet the South, faced with three options including disunion, would accept it after initial anger. He favors Taylor’s plan and 36 30 line if achievable, contending loss of California makes disunion likelier and places responsibility on those who obstruct compromise.
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South
Missouri
Committee of 13
Congress
Miller
Mississippi
Washington Union
Nashville Convention and Southern rights battle lines
The piece argues the South must stand firm for its rights against abolition and the Missouri Compromise challenges. It cites Southern papers and leaders like Clay Mason and Foote, urging united Southern action at Nashville to secure a durable platform and resist Union concessions.
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Missouri Line Extension Sparks Legislative Debate
Washington telegraphic dispatch notes Mason’s favorable stance on extending the Missouri line and predicts strong support, while the Republic volleys at Mr. Clay, urging California’s admission and prompting President Tyler to respond. The piece references a lengthy Republic article and a harsh, personal broadside against Clay, signaling tense political infighting in Washington.
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Boston Crowd Hisses Tedesco Over Laugh at Opera Death
A Boston audience hissed Tedesco recently after he laughed at the staged death of a man in an opera. The corpse failed to hold its head upright in a detail that drew notable audience reaction.
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Boston
Compromise or not after California admission debated
Fragmentary political writing argues against immediate compromise with the South. It suggests admitting California first, then pursuing a measured anti slavery majority plan with new senators, and questions whether a divided people deserve better terms if they reject the first chance for unity.
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Willie
Dandy Creed and Tailor Cheating Infamy Sketch
Fragmentary notes hint at a satirical piece on dandies and a tailor cheating scandal. It mentions a Black Book and lists of city dandies, suggestive of infamy tied to deceit in tailoring. The fragmentary style evokes a witty editorial tone of a period publication.
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Tailors
Weather and storm impact near Market House
Over the past two weeks no rain fell then light showers and hail occurred. Lightning struck the Market House breaking a dog nearby and caused temporary shock to Capt Bone Judge Cook and Jolmes who were inside. They recovered after the incident reported by Minon Tribune.
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