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Newspaper
Columbus Times
Location
Columbus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1850
Page
2
A speech argues that slave labor sustains global commerce and warns the North risks prosperity if the Union dissolves. It defends southern secession as lawful, predicts a prosperous Confederacy, and cites failed abolition movements and economic contrasts between free and slave labor. The piece shifts to a Besancon riot report with rioters, troops, and a damaged Paris stock exchange.
The piece denounces Northern hostility to the South, cites vandalism against Washington’s monument, and condemns a Philadelphia Ledger report on removing pro slaving officials. It warns that excluding Southern pro slavery men from office could enslave the South and urges Southern unity to defend rights.
The House proceedings list Stevens of Pennsylvania introducing bills to protect American labor, abolish slavery in Utah Territory, repeal slavery protections in New Mexico and Utah, and repeal the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. The discussion hints at rising agitation among Free-Soilers, Abolitionists, and Whigs, with Democrats expected to seek harmony then push more measures.
A Charleston Courier report notes Hale moving an abolition bill in the District and shows votes shifting in favor amid Southern resistance. Northern papers praise California's admission as a blow to slavery, while Southern voices warn of dissolution and further agitation to end slavery.
A Virginia and Georgia conflict over state sovereignty is debated as the Washington Union labels disunionists as traitors while defenders cite Thomas Ritchie and Virginian liberty. The piece rebukes Northern and British liberalism and defends Southern Confederation principles amid hostile commentary.
From the Montgomery Ade cy Gazette a formal certificate is inserted at the request of R C Shorter Esquire. The item lists numerous individuals including Jas Harrison Jas Long Jas H Martin D Newsom John H Hatchee and many others as signatories or related parties.
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