Georgia Convention Faces Crucial Test on Union and Slavery
The piece argues that Georgia’s convention must stand firm against abolition pressure and submissionism to preserve the Union. It criticizes Millard Fillmore, warns of northern law evasions, and urges decisive action to resist abolitionist influence and enforce constitutional duties amid fugitive slave debates. It cites Dr Collins, figures in Boston, and reflects on Toombs statements and Southern rights.
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J Mance
Fillmore
Georgia
Millard
Millard Fillmore
Sewards
Congress
Boston
Collins
Dr Collins
Army
Navy
Abolition
New York
Southern Herald
Friends of Justice and the Constitution
Union
Upatore
Messrs
Wellborn
Johnson
Morton
Nine cowhidings for Bennet and political outrage in New York
Correspondence notes Bennet of the Herald has suffered nine public whippings, with details of the ninth aftermath and discussions of provocation, politics, and potential legal action. Mr Graham faces arrest and possible trial, while Southern rights sentiments and Baldwin county delegates for a convention are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batochy County
Southern Rights Party
Baldwin County
Lnst
Mark D. McComb
William A. Harris
Burke County Nomination Reply From Perkins to Union Party
The Union party in Burke County nominates B F Perkins Esq to represent them in the State Convention. Perkins replies that he has learned of the nomination and thanks the committee in Waynesboro for their consideration, but signals reservations about the nomination and the process. The letter indicates misgivings about the nominating steps ahead of the Milledgeville assembly. Burke County November 12 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Burke County
F Perkins
Burke Country
Union Arty of
Burke
Waynesboro
Milledgeville
Conani
Cotton Goods Prices Steady with Limited Trading
The Providence Post reports firmer sheetings and shirtings with modest 4 cent gains from weeks ago and some items sold at full advance. Printing cloths hold for 4 to 4 1/2 cents, but trading is light as buyers and sellers fail to agree. Listings include 60x68 extra at 5, 60x64 good at 4 3, 56x60 at 4 3, with close prices for 60x60s around 5. A district attorney post in South Carolina is offered to James L Pettigrew. Mrs Webster and her daughters travel from Boston for Fayal aboard a barque. Bennett of the New York Herald is reported connected to a Broadway incident with ex-candidate Graham.
Wentworth Chased by Journal Foe in Livery Stables
In a Michigan item, Mr Wilson of the Journal gave Long John Wentworth a severe cowhiding today, forcing the target to flee into a livery stable amid the ensuing scene.
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Curiaco
Wilson
Journal
Long John Wentworth
M.C
Michigan
The Late Elections and Northern Agitation Over Slavery
The piece surveys results from nine Northern states Pennsylvania New York Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa New Jersey and Vermont after Congress adjourned. It argues the Omnibus Compromise failed to settle disputes over slavery and that Northern opposition intensified with elected free soil and anti slavery figures while Southern resistance grows.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
New Jersey
Vermont
Union
Friends of the Omnibus
Thaddeus Stevens
District of Columbia
David Wilmot
Galusha A. Grow
Wilmot
New York Evening Post
South
New York City
Preston King
Daniel S. Dickinson
House of Representatives
Empire State
Miller
Joshua R. Giddings
Root
Townsend
Chase
Senate
The
United
Messrs
Hoagland
Southern Convention Opens With Pro-Secession Tone In Nashville
Correspondents report the November 11 1850 Tennessee gathering organized by Gov McDonald of Georgia with Judge Sharkey absent. Gov McDonald delivers a Southern defense of earlier Congress actions and warns against further perceived wrongs while urging restoration of Southern prestige. Delegates fill credentials committee as rivers run low and stage travel from the South and West crowds in. Tennessee and other Southern states are expected to back secession pledges and support any state choosing that path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Union
Nasaville
McDonald
Bowles
Tennessee
Messrs Jones and Hunter
Georgia
Davenport
Mississippi
Pillow
Donaldson
Cheeves
South Carolina
Bessie Shovel
Charryaud
Virginia
Alabama
Florida
Messrs
Cleves
Rhett
Carolina
CC Clay
Ala
Ger Gordon
DuPom
Sharkey
Fairfax
M’douald
Bayard
Bi Seas
SV Tran
Routh
Mississipiil
Prabet
Texas
New York
Union Men and Disunionists in a Nation Divided
A Confederate era column defends Union supporters who favor constitutional government and Southern rights, while denouncing Disunionists who would yield to Federal force over the fugitive slave law. Reports from Kingston and Texas debates portray muted sympathy for the Union cause and critique secessionist threats.
Southern Civil War Echoes in Boston and New Bedford
A Southern Press report describes intense opposition to the fugitive slave bill in eastern states. It notes Turkish Envoy and British abolitionist reception in Boston, mobbing of Georgia citizens, mass runaways in New Bedford, and widespread resistance to Congress laws admitting Amin and California subjects while excluding slaveholders.
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Boston
Union
Georgia
California
George Pitsson
Southern Press
Wat Potsky
Norra
Haif
Massachusetts
New Bedford
Poole
Reaben
New England
Confederacy
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John Vons Roellis & CO
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Vanmy
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Eale
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Apatole
Stewart County
Florence
Caltivo Athea
Joseph King
Wim
Sobeeribn
Permservey
Jobn Newsom
Sauiafactory
Opelika
Ressell Co
Harris Gounty
Milton, Harris
L. Pollard
Pataula Creek
Ratawing
Fort Gaines
Abay
Georgetown
Southerland
Jobinson
Jaipits
Gia Hou
John Lanier
Said Lanier
Lake Blixe
John Sims
David C. Rose
Mary
Solo
Bert
Barzillai Grav
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Alt
Baal
Columb
Crawford
Swednesday
Free States
Esults
Tsie
Joan MePupeson
Rens
Chatham County
Savannah
Ting Se Uslehorpe
Toombs
Georcia
Chardon
John R. Stanford
Clarkesville
Thao
BF Perkins
New-York
Bennet
Herald
Graham
Mr. Bennett
Colt
Bennett
Suy
North
State of
James L Pettigra
Webster
Saida
Fayal
Cownrpine
Fasshion
N. Y .Herald
Broadway
Mr Graham
Ste
Abolition Party
Wade
Hiardihood
Gold
Quashee
Jimbo
Bruder
Lynchburg
Mercury
Nashville
Nashville Whiz
Reformer’s Church
Pil. Joy
Ireland
Federal Union
Mass Mewrine
Kixaston
Kingston
Atlanta
Marietta
Penx
Messrs. Stephens
Andrews & Cobb
Tose
Marrietla Advocate
Causul
Washington
Brownsville
Pitsburg
Pontes
Procress
Foorr
Seanne Foote
Jackson
C. P. Smith
Bing
Jacksony
Canton
Franklin Smith
U.S. Senate
Footeyis
Columbus
Aberdeen
Judge Gholsona
Jacinto
Hilligebinever
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Wilmington
N. C
Europe
Jeupaplain Vincent
Liverpool
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