Southern Press welcomes new editors Fisher and De Leon
The Southern Press debuts with editors Elwood Fisher and Edwin De Leon chosen by Southern Congressional members. The paper pledges to defend Southern constitutional rights while uniting Whigs and Democrats under a cause of Southern rights and constitutional integrity. It vows fearless advocacy against Northern hostility and partisan obstruction.
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Southern Press
Congress
Messrs
Elwood Fisher
Edwin de Leon
Messrs. Fisher
DeLeon
Telegraphic blunders and slanders in the Nashville convention
The Nashville Convention report in the New York Tribune is dismissed as telegraphic blunder by the Nashville press. Editors defend delegates and leaders like Gen Pillow and Judge Hunter, deny misquotations, and condemn ongoing slander and misrepresentation from rival papers.
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Nashville
N. Y. Tribune
Washington “Union
Pillow
Hunter
Alabama
Tennessee
Gov
A. V. Brown
Gen. Foote
Tribune
F. W. Pickens
S. C
The South must stand for its rights against Northern fanaticism
A fiery call to Southern men to defend state sovereignty and limit federal power. The author denounces abolitionists and submissionists, urging readers to reject party ties and study the dangerous drift toward centralized government. The piece frames loyalty, protection of property, and family as stakes in resisting Northern influences.
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Congress
Richie
The Knocking Spirits Expose Fraudulent Seances
A northern tirade against spiritualist trickery mocks credulity in belief of spirits. The piece cites Rochester spirits visiting New York, notable attendees, and a Times editor's staged experiment with raps and falsehoods to reveal imposture.
Speech and political notes from 1850 Savannah Georgian
The Savannah Georgian reprints a letter from Hon Joseph W Jackson of the 1st District dated June 12 1850 detailing his unwell state and need to amend a proposed adjustment before voting The American Farmer hires Edmund Ruffin as a contributor and the note reports Gen Twices and Staff arriving in Savannah with Gen Twices ill and recovering from a broken arm. Maj Ringgold Mackall and Maj Ross accompany him.
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Joseph W. Jackson
Washington City
Savannah
House of Representatives
Edmund Ruffin
Virginia
Baltimore
Twices
Washington
Ringgold
Mackall
Maj. Ross
7Th Infantry
Mr. Fowle
WM. Shaw
M.D
N.C
Danforth & Nagell
Dr. A Ware
Gesner
Peabody
Columbus
Bowden & Woodson
Thomaston
S . Kendrick
Barnsville
Congressional Debates Rage Over Slavery Question in 1850
Correspondence details heated House debates ending amendments on the Missouri Compromise and California, with southern and northern factions clashing on slavery in new states. Senate discussions feature Benton's wit, Clay and Webster jousting over Texas and New Mexico, and Seward’s cautions on federal intervention.
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Mason & Dixon
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Haile
Stanton
Kentucky
James Thompson
Pennsylvania
Toombs
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Illinois
Anniversary Meeting Chooses NCO Elections for Corps
At the corps anniversary gathering, members elected the non commissioned officers for leadership roles. The names and specific ranks were announced, signaling upcoming duties and responsibilities.
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