Fanaticism in churches mirrors national division in 1850s
The piece discusses Southern Baptists breaking from the Triennial Convention, defending constitutional rights amidst Northern bigotry. It cites Captain Forsyth, the Saranac, and Havana rumors about prisoners, and laments ecclesiastical fanaticism harming the United States, urging firm, united action to defend constitutional principles. It references the Southern Baptist Convention held in Augusta Georgia in May 1864 and notes correspondence applauding decisive, principled resistance.
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Te American Union
Chris Sens
Southern Baptist Convention
Augusta
Georgia
Warm Springs Resort Promises Restful Summer Getaway
The article praises Mustian's Warm Springs in Meriwether as a premier summer retreat near Columbus. It highlights luxurious baths, a renovated facility, ample dining, and activities like billiards and dancing. Descriptions emphasize mountain air, pine views, and nearby attractions including Pine Mountain drives and local sulphur springs.
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Columbus
Dolce Far Mente
Mustian
Warm Springs
Meriwether
Turkey
Pine Mountain
Resolution to organize a Society for Gospel propagation
A committee urges the Triennial Convention to act for peace and scriptural unity by forming a Society for the propagation of the Gospel. they condemn slaveholding as incompatible with missionary work and demand adherence to the Bible and the convention’s Constitution. the issue follows debates in Philadelphia and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
General Board
Providence
Friends of the
General Missionary Convention
Baptist
U. States
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Nashville Convention Advances Southern Unity and Resistance
The Nashville convention is praised as the most capable body in the South, meeting despite criticism and delivering resolutions and an address that unite the region in resistance to federal actions. It is hailed as a strong platform for all Southerners to defend constitutional rights and Southern equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the South
Coroner's Inquest Identifies Man Found Dead in Woods
An inquest examined a decayed body found a mile from the city identified as Joan Brune a painter and gilder by trade a young man known in the community. He was seen days earlier sick and in a cold sweat saying he would go to town but died lone in the woods. Byrne was amiable clever and well liked though one fault is noted for having blurred his bright prospects.
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Joan Brune
Byrne
Mercury
Nashville
Nasaville
Gordon
Chapman
Ala
Tennessee Ccracaians
Gen Pillow
Missouri
Tennessee
Tennessee River
Virginia
Old Dominion
Piilow
P.llaw
Alabma
Southern press denounces Foote over thirteen project support
The Democratic press in the South attacks Senator Foote for backing the committee of thirteen plan. Critics call his stance a betrayal of the South and oppose his candidate prospects for vice president. The piece notes diversity of opinion among Democrats on his course and questions his state rights credentials.
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Senator Foote
Projet
Committee of Thirteen
South
Journal of Yesterday
Southern Democrats Demand Constitutional Rights for the South
The Montgomery alias editorial argues that Democrats must uphold constitutional guarantees and justice for the South, reject abolitionist or no party candidates, and warn that Southern voters should not betray their section by supporting any platform that violates Southern rights, urging steadfast adherence to the Constitution.
Resolutions on Territories and Federal Property Rights
A 1850s convention asserts that U S territories belong to all states equally and citizens may migrate with property. It denounces federal acts restricting property rights in territories and urges Congress to provide compatible territorial governments and protect constitutional rights for inhabitants and migrants.
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United States
Union
Congress
U. States
States
The
Confederacy
Texas
Convention Resolve on Constitutional Rights of the South
A convention resolves that the controversy over territorial settlement be ended by recognizing Southern constitutional rights or an equitable partition. It rejects Wilmot Proviso as degrading and insists Congress must avoid dissolving the Confederacy or ceding territories to settle the dispute. The convention will not adjourn without an adjustment and avoids methods that could dishonor the Southern States.
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Pacific Ocean
Congress
Tere
Isiana
Nashville
Mr. Greely
Washington
The
Tribune
Congres
Augusta
Pacific
E.s. Congress
Georgia
Texas
Campbell
Mobile
Algbama
Truman
A Mississippi Whig Urges Separation Over Union
A Mississippi letter writer argues discontent in the South and urges separation as the only remedy. He rejects equal political power and constitutional amendments, warns of war, and predicts economic collapse if the Union persists, urging Northern surrender of slavery and southern independence.
Nashville Convention Divides Territory to Pacific Ocean
The Charleston Mercury reports the Nashville Convention proposing to extend the Missouri Line through New Mexico and California to the Pacific, with Congress recognizing rights to colonize the South. The plan is praised for simplicity and moderation, aiming to ease North South tensions while preserving Southern interests. The piece notes broad Southern representation and dismisses Republican tricks as falsehoods.
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Charleston Mercury
Nashville
South
Missouri
Texas
New Mexico
California
Pacific
Congress
Mr. Clay
Domingoo Cabinet Mission Report Sparks Debate
The Herald reports Commissioner Green has returned from Port-au-Prince and presented to Secretary Clayton. It warns of a potential shift in U S policy toward recognizing a black government in Saint Domingue and notes fears of a cabinet blunder and possible new consular privileges for Americans.
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Washington
Green
Port-au-Prince
Norful
Clayton
Haiti
Colleagges
Faustin I
Herald
Congres
St. Doming
St. Domingo
Hayti
Port Au Prince
Faustin
St Domingo
Wishisgton
Seward
Giddings
Congress
Cotton market rises as sales reach 2500 bales
Telegraphic news from New York reports 2500 bales sold at 12 1/2 cents middling Orleans and 12 1/2 cents middling uplands with fair uplands at 18. Flour falls while corn declines. Sterling at 10. Empire City arrives from Chagres with no later updates. National Intelligencer says Cuban prisoners face no punishment and U S Spain relations remain calm.
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New York
Orleans
Sterling Exchange
Empire City
Chagres
Southern Convention Platform Declared as Southern Union Foundation
The resolutions and address outline a platform for a Southern constitutional and patriotic party. The paper urges readers to study the principles, arguing Southern unity is essential to save the Federal Union and protect Southern rights. The press proclaims vows to support Southern constitutional rights above existing party ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Union
Southern Convention returns with strong union support
Delegates to the Southern Convention have returned. R W Barnwell sails to Beaufort to join the Senate. The circle cites high spirit and decorum, with near unanimous approval of the Address. five dissenters from Alabama. Judge Sharkey shifts from negative to approval, while Wellborn and Toombs advocate the Missouri line and California amendments. The paper urges firmness against the thirteen provisions and predicts a favorable outcome if Southern papers stop voicing doubt. The piece notes corrected telegraph reports on Cuba prisoners and hints at Yorktown and Saratoga adjustments.
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Charleston Mercury
R. W. Barnwell
Beaufort
U. S. Senate
Alabama
Judge Sharkey
Congress
Charleston Courier
Telegraph
Judge Wellborn
Washington
Jackson
Missouri
Savannah
Mr. Stanton
Charleston
Toombs
California
Union
Richmond “Enquirer
Cholera alarms rise as Sonora curbs emigration law
From Mexico reports note cholera spreading to Sonora and alarm among locals. The Sonoran legislature decreed citizen forfeiture for leaving with no passport, amid large emigration to California. The United States Steamer Fashion arrived in New Orleans with troops led by General Twiggs en route to Jefferson Barracks.
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Mexico
New Orleans
Sonora
California
United States
Fort Brooks
Florida
General Twiggs
North
7Th Regiment of Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Minority report on southern convention resolutions
The minority report objects to an address accompanying the majority resolutions, arguing the duties of the committee do not authorize an overture to southern readers. They support the resolutions but oppose the extended address, noting concerns about the plan of adjustment and steering broader debate.
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Avousta, May Ltd
Senate
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