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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1850
Page
2
Maritime notices warn publishers of uncollected papers with reasons. The Europa reports arrival at Halifax on May 21 at 9 PM after Monday May 2% PM. Trade updates show cotton steady with large weekly sales 50,170, corn up one shilling to one shilling sixpence, flour up one shilling, corn meal up one shilling two pence to one shilling threepence.
The text criticizes a proposed compromise bill linked to California's admission and Wilmot Proviso. It argues the measure unfairly favours the North, risks eroding Southern rights, and could provoke renewed agitation. It notes Southern unity against concessions and references Mr Clay and Mr Davis in congressional debate.
Mr Foote argues the right to hold slaves should be recognized in the bill and seeks to bar territorial Legislatures from action for or against slavery. On the 17th he continues his speech, contending no territorial prohibition is needed if slavery has a constitutional right to exist, as such a prohibition would be void.
A North American political column argues that old parties crumble as the South leans toward a regional party to defend Southern rights. It notes 49 Southern Democrats and some Whigs seek a Southern paper to voice state opinions and forecasts a civic reform, regeneration, and less party strife.
A Havana letter to the N C Pica yune says Cubans warn of possible expedition while the government prepares relying on Spanish fleet interception. Fifteen ships patrol the coast as Count Mirasol rumored to travel from Cadiz to reorganize Cuba’s defense and civic guard. Rumors float on motives and potential concessions, but no soldier is sent, and Washington talks of selling the island are deemed unlikely. Havana remains Spain’s commercial hub with sugar and linens trade.
The New-York Home Journal praises Linda or the Young Pilot by Mrs. Caroline Lee Heaze as an excellent southern life story with strong local interest. The paper notes delays by local booksellers to send copies for notice and vows to publish a public evaluation at its own expense.
Letter from AGRICULTURAL MEETING criticizes Northern policies and the proposed Nashville Southern Convention. Writer urges vigilance against concessions on slavery and urges unity, naming Clay Webster and others, with calls for a strong Southern press to counter abolitionist pressure. Also reports on a local Agricultural Society meeting and various regional notices.
The Feliciana Whig reports frosts and cool nights hurt early cotton stands while rains and storms hinder growth. Planters face cheerless prospects as seeds fail and yields lag behind expectations. The Southern Sentinel notes rising river levels and a major overflow risk with levee work underway after a McHatton plantation flood.
A Washington letter urges Southern readers to back a new Southern paper and to build a self sufficient regional literature, schools, and industry. It argues California admission and Northern compromises threaten slavery, and predicts disunion could best protect Southern rights and wealth.
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