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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1850
Page
2
The piece argues that Northern arrogance and aggressiveness threaten Southern prosperity and the federal union. It critiques Northern politicians and calls for bold Southern action against anti-slavery measures, warning of potential conflict if power is misused in Congress and California’s statehood.
The Campbell Minstrels, praised by Charleston, Savannah and Augusta papers, are announced to perform next Monday evening at Concert Hall in this city. The troupe earns high acclaim for its talent and entertaining program, with editorials noting strong patronage.
A long voice from the South argues the Union is doomed by northern agitations and compromise bills. It condemns Mr. Ritchie and the press for failing to heal sectional strife, and warns that abolitionist power will imperil southern rights and the constitutional union.
The Columagus association met on November 1 1850 with no President present and Col Quin presiding as Vice President. Committees were formed to invite visiting distinguished gentlemen while speakers including Dr Thomas Hoxey Jr and P T Sayre addressed the gathering on southern legislative aggression. The group adjourned until next Friday night with remarks from Col Cochran George Williams and Judge G E Thomas.
A large Greenville gathering of the Southern Rights Party elected Maj Alex Hale as chair with Dr. O F Donnelly and P M Martin as secretaries. The group, at the chair's request, stated the purpose was nominating candidates for Georgia's convention in Milledgeville on the 8th.
A meeting nominated ballot candidates Warner and Col Alfred Iborn and Col John H McMath with support from G A Hale and Dr H S Winbish. Nominees thanked the gathering for the honor and pledged devotion to Southern Rights. The proceedings were ordered sent to the Columbus Times for publication.
New York correspondence notes Jenny Lind’s repeated Messiah and Creation performances with the Harmonica Society and her troupe. Comparisons praise her voice over Miss Deluce, while Parodi prepares to sing next. politics, fugitive slave law, and street posters color the city scene as fairs and weather remain warm.
Telegraphic dispatches show Seward whig ticket winning governor state officers and most congressmen in New York. In York city the Seward interest led by about five thousand, following a large union meeting. Major shift in local politics.
A Washington Republic contradicted reports that the President ordered troops to Boston. The Enquirer argues military force cannot enforce a contrary state law where public sentiment opposes it, and Boston appears to favor disunion. It urges publishing Mr Toombs letters and the telegraphic dispatches to settle the matter.
The Lowisana Courier in New Orleans reports Col PR Wagner, former editor, has resigned from the editorial chair amid disagreements with owners over stance and policy as the Southern flag of resistance is debated.
A reader letter from Lysmnix Nova recounts a day of speeches by The Great Hamilcar and John A Tucker. The critic condemns Hamilcar’s vulgar grammar and quips while praising Tucker for eloquence.
Readers are offered a taste of the Campbell Minstrels upcoming engagement with lavish praise from Savannah Republic and Charleston Evening News. Critics call the company well organized, highly cultivated, and financially successful with stellar performances and flawless artistry across all numbers.
The speaker questions the claim that the honor of the South is fully maintained by the last Congress. He asks if Southern honor means anything beyond territory and challenges the idea with reference to slavery, public spending, and fraternal debates. He argues that if Congress had spent time protecting Southern interests, the honor might be vindicated.
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