Southern Defence and Nashville Convention Debate
In tense commentary the Georgia and South drive for Southern defence is urged against Northern plans to push California into a convention. Editors condemn Enquirer silence and demand clear stance on whether Whigs and the press back resistance or surrender to Union pressure. The piece contrasts Taylor policy with Democratic and Southern rights, urging unity or resistance as the crisis deepens.
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South
Union
Washington
Georgia
ColumBus Exquines
Enquirer
Maryland Assembly Resolved for Union and Slavery Stance
The Maryland General Assembly adopts unanimous resolutions declaring Maryland a slaveholding state, affirming support for the Constitution and the Union, opposing abolition moves in the District of Columbia, and urging Congress to respect state rights and territorial settlement. It calls for Confederate alignment with Southern states if federal actions threaten slaveholding interests.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
United States
District of Columbia
State of
Union
Congress of the
Opus Board
Ees
Sendevia Congress
Transmitting Forego Resolutions to State Executives
The text requests the governor to transmit a copy forego resolutions to the executive of the states and have them laid before respective legislatures. A copy is also requested for each senator and representative in Congress.
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Pep Iy
Congress
The Democracy and the Union in Crisis Over Slavery
The piece argues the Democratic Party must unite to preserve the Union amid Free Soil opposition. It cites Pennsylvania and Connecticut moves, warns against abolitionist zeal, and endorses a strong national Democratic stance. It notes calls for a broader Union party and praises the party’s past hegemony across regions.
Tar Rising or Doven The Philadelphia Slavery Meeting
Horace Greeley denounces the Buchanan gathering in Philadelphia as a pro slavery rally to extend slavery and save the Union. He lists presiding officer Charles Brown and speakers John Cadwallader Col Page Robert Tyler Vincent Bradford Brewster and Dan Dougherty and notes resolutions he deems abject. He challenges Gen Cass to match the gravity of the North’s rebuke.
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Horace Greely
York Tribune
Philadelphia
South
Union
Buchanan
Charles Brown
M. C
John Cadwallader
Col. Page
Robert Tyler
Vincent L. Bradford
B.S. Brewster
Dan’l. Dougherty
Free State
Philosopher Greeley
Cass
Michigan
Old Buck
Decision and firmness of the President in Union defense
A Baltimore report states Gen. Taylor assured a Southern congressional committee he will defend the Union at any cost. He vowed to blockade Southern ports if armed resistance occurs and to call for Northern volunteers. He predicted Southern disunionists would be replaced, and also acted in Richmond to affirm the Union's constitution under all circumstances.
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N. Y. Express
Union Party
Gen. Teyior
Great Union Demoocratic Party
Baltimore
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Washington
Union
Webster and southern unionism dominate telegraphic notes
A March telegraphic press summary reports Mr Webster’s Senate speech defending the Union and opposing the Wilmot Proviso as unconstitutional. It notes southern resolutions from Texas, criticism of Calhoun and Houston, and Alabama Congressman Hittin opposed to California admission. The piece recalls Hilliard’s cane to Taylor and questions who was right last summer.
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P. M
Webster
Dania Wesster
Senate
Union
Wilmot
Hittin
Alabama
California
Eufaula Democrat
Hilliard
Gen. Taylor
Hillard
Cass Speech Revisions Stirred by Correspondent Amendment
Washington correspondent of the Charleston Courier discusses Gen Cass speech on the slave question and the impact of an amended version. He notes Cass spoke unpremeditatedly amid Clemens attack, delivering a powerful, unsettling address that differed in print from delivery and omitted strong phrases.
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Washington
Charleston Courier
Gen. Cass
Sla
Clemens
South
Rumors of Violence in Congress Reach Charleston
The Charleston Mercury reports rumors of disturbance in the House of Representatives as debate over California's admission looms. Northern members allegedly prepare to confront Southern members with armed threats to provoke a mob in Washington. Edwin Forrest visits Hanksvill, and E H Wright of New Jersey is named secretary of legation at St. Petersburg.
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Charleston Mercury
The
Mercury
House of Representatives
Congress
California
Calhoun
Washington
E. H. Wright
New Jersey
St. Petersburgt
Curious Bridge Invention Stands Under Heavy Weigh
A long pine beam bridge bears 50 men on two 8 inch by 50 foot boards spanning two piers. Next week we will publish best descriptions of the invention. J H Foster of Macon County Ala killed in Bienville Parish La. He led Alabama company that marched to Mexico and is linked to an 1846 Jalapa incident. Tennessee article from Nashville Union repositions state views. Austrian authorities restrict American passports to Austria. cholera alarm among slaves near Montgomery sparks excitement. Mobile tax vote for $390000 Mobile and Ohio Railroad passes with near unanimous support.
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South
Nashville
P. M. Irs
J. H. Foster
Macon County
Ala
Bienville Parish
Mr. Foster
Alabama
Mexico
Gough
Jalapa
American Students Win Satisfaction from Austrian Officer
Two young Americans in Vienna after Europe studies upset by a high ranking Austrian officer on horseback. The Chargé d'affaires, Mr. Stiles, demanded apology or personal publication warning. The officer issued a full apology following the ultimatum from the American government.
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Europe
Vienna
Apoltroon
Stiles
Drowned body mistaken for Dr Parkman sparks inquiry
Reston Massachusetts March 1 reports identify a drowned body near Roxbury as Daniel McCartney a carriage smith. Sheriff Adams and associates note features resembling Dr Parkman prompting forensic review at Roxbury House. The event stirs doubt about Professor Webster's guilt and draws crowds.
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Reston
Roxbury
Massachusetts
Diacely
Parkman
Webster
Adama
Drs Parkman
Tor Xim
Union at stake as Senate hears Calhoun speech
March 4 in Wasixeton the Senate chamber filled as a Virginia senator read John Calhoun’s address warning the Union faces danger from North South discord. He urged constitutional amendment to protect the South and demand equal rights to common domain and return of fugitive slaves, insisting no compromise will suffice. Mr. Wessner slated to speak Thursday.
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Mr. Brown
Mississippi
Buena Vista
Hardin
Illinois
Mexico
Wasnixeston
Calhoun
Senate
Virginia
Mr. Clay
Wilmot
California
Wessrer
Correction of Slavery Debate Quote by M J Wellborn
Washuineton March 1 1850 letter from M J Wellborn complains of misquote in a House debate about slavery in Mexican territories. He clarifies Mr McLane did not endorse Cass opinions and urges accuracy to end ongoing political controversy.
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Congress
Baltimore
McLane
Daily Globe
Union
al. McLane
Senate
Cess
Mexico
Mec Lane
Cass
M. J. Wellborn
Public meeting called in Baltimore over Union resolutions
A letter dated Baltimony Feb 23 notes a public meeting and a fifteen member committee to report resolutions in favor of the Union. It says the move causes great dissatisfaction and implicates Messrs Kennedy and Li aroy, editors of the Baltimore American, as instigators.
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Union
Messrs. JP. Kennedy
J. Li @aroy
Baltimore American
John “Nelson
Ular
Baltimore
Maryland
Congress
Washington Union
Hon Marshall I Wellborn praised for eloquent House speech
A column praises Hon Marshall I Wellborn for a recent House of Representatives speech. It extols his mind, learning, and forensic skill citing a Georgia murder case as a highlight. The piece notes expectations of his future impact in council halls, referencing Columbus Times via Eufaula Democrat.
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House of Representatives
Wellborn
Italy
State of Georgia
John Regiokis
Gia Dad
Mars
Westminister Hall
Council
Columbus Times
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