Georgia Convention meets to decide Union versus Southern Rights
The Georgia Convention meets on December 10 by an overwhelming legislative vote to settle the Union versus Southern Rights question. In Macon, submissionists publish a broad platform while the Macon Tribune notes a river crossing depot deal with a $5,000 yearly city payment and votes from Aldermen Conner Collins Dibble Greene Ross.
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Macon
Union
Clay
Macon Tribune
Yeas
Ald Conner
Collins
Dibble
Nays
Ald Greene
Ross
Harlequin Toombs and Southern political collapse debated
The piece attacks Hamilcar Toombs for shifting stances during the session, claiming he swerved between pro and anti slavery positions to appease factions. It accuses him of disloyalty to the South, ties to Fillmore, and disunion rhetoric while condemning Northern influence and abolition pressures. It denounces his integrity and predicts consequences for Georgia and the South.
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Toombs
Fillmore
Stephens
White House
Macon
Washington
Georgia
Department of the Interior
Jenkins
Richmond County
South
Toombs Named as Candidate for Southern Rights Convention
The Augusta Chronicle cites Robert Toombs as a possible nominee for the Southern Rights ticket at the Convention. It warns against quick Union support, urging voters to heed war speech lines from February 27 detailing Union loyalty as dangerous to Southern rights, and likens such stance to the betrayer with thirty pieces of silver.
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Augusta Chronicle
Robert Toombs
Hamilcar
Toombs
California
Union
Ugusta
Union changes with Burke as editor in chief
The Washington Union confirms the retirement of its senior editor and the appointment of Edmund Burke of New Hampshire to replace Ritchie. The note reflects on the paper’s Northern stance and contrasts Southern press growth, urging regret over Ritchie’s influence on Southern fortunes and policy outcomes.
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Aston
Union
Edmund Burke
New Hampshire
Southern
South
Southern Press
Ritchie
Wash. Union
N. Hampshire
The
Polk
Congress
The Modern Hamlicar and Southern Rights Debate
A dense colonial-era political lament tracing Southern rights advocacy as led by Toombs and Stephens, contrasting past and present stances on territorial slavery, non intervention, and preservation of the Union. Wilson Lumpkin voices Georgia solidarity, urging unity and readiness to defend state rights and independence if needed.
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Eighth
Washington
Congress
Hamilcar
Mr. Toombs
Flanders
Utah
Messrs. Stephens
Toombs
Gen
Cass
New Territories
Mr. Clay
Preshilmore
Texas
United States
Giddings
Georgia
Wilson Lumpkin
S. Foucne
Cartersville
Rutherford Declines Delegate Bid Urges Secession Support
In a letter to The Times dated Oct 1 1850 A S Rutherford declines a delegate nomination to the State Convention citing private interest and public duty as deputy marshal. He declares support for any ticket chosen by the Southern Rights Association and endorses secession as a remedy while resisting strict party plans.
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the Times
Coumavs
United States
Southern Rights’ Association
C. A S Rutherford
Man Seen Last Week Without Spare Money
A man described as unable to spare money was seen in the vicinity last week. He appeared unsettled and was noted by witnesses near the street corner, with no further identifying details available in the report.
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Te. Bacribe
Abolition of Slavery in the District Debate
From Congressional proceedings yesterday a proposal to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia was brought to the House by Archibald Preston King. The vote stood fifty against seventy two with one hundred and nine nays and many absent or not voting. Northern members largely supported suspending the rules for this purpose, while on a direct vote the result would differ.
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District of Columbia
Preston King
Intelligencer
S. Press
Resolutions From a New Orleans Democratic Meeting
A fragmentary report cites Henry Kelly proposing resolutions at a late Democratic meeting in New Orleans. The draft values the Union but condemns federal overreach, calls the Can promise bill a delusion and snare for the South, and warns that constitutional guarantees alone can ensure peace and prosperity.
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New Orleans
Henry Kelly
National Congress
Booth
Soule Praised for Nerve and Fidelity in Southern Rights
In praise of Soule for nerve zeal and steadfast defense of Southern rights amid a recent unequal contest that ended disastrously in the Senate.
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Soule
Senate
Advertising Prize Awarded to Horace Greeley Essayist
The New York Tribune writer Horace Greeley wins the $100 silver cap prize for the best essay on advertising. The report urges merchants to widen publicity to attract broad consumer markets, arguing proper notice across counties and states increases sales and profits while cutting waste and risks.
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W. B. Palmer
New York
Register
Messrs
George R. Graham
Graham’s Magazine
Wm. H Swain
The
Public Ledger
George H. Hart
Philadelphia and Wilkesbarre Telegraph Company
Horace Greely
N.Y. Tribune
Oregon Land Grant Sparks Southern Outcry and Tension
A bill to distribute 320 acres to each settler on public lands passes the Senate. The protest argues the policy confiscates Southern property and rights, favoring Northern and foreign settlers and denying native owners. A debate erupts over land ownership, immigration, and political loyalties amid a steamboat anecdote and a Massachusetts hen price report.
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Oregon
Senate
South
Free Soil
Southern Press
Union Jubilee Plans Spark Controversy in Nashville
A preliminary meeting at the Court House outlines October Union Jubilee events amid Southern pride and Unionist critique. The piece notes shifts in territory since the Civil War era and features commentary from the Nashville American, including opinions on unity and reconciliation. It also covers Charleston artist Healy's commissions for Calhoun and Webster portraits and Charleston City Council’s plan to erect a marble Temple in City Park to honor Calhoun, with insurance funds possibly used for a replica if the statue cannot be recovered.
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Arness, Ga
Rome
Sam
Nashville
Messrs
Clay
Webster
Senate
United States
Welster
South
Court House
Boston
New York
North
Catanoun
Healy
Paris
Charleston
Calhoun
United States Senate
Ctty Council
Fire Island
Calhoun and abolitionism clash in early 1800s Yale reminiscence
The piece argues abolitionists act from hatred toward slave owners rather than concern for slaves, citing Chaplin and southern retaliation fears. It recalls Yale years around 1804 1806, praising John C Calhoun as an exceptional student in classics and politics, foreseeing a future Congress role.
Tiger Slayer in Indian Nullah Defies Beast in Single Handed Battle
A native Hindu youth confronts a massive royal tiger in a sunlit nullah near a town. He advances armed with a wide-bladed knife and conical shield, wounds the tiger, delivers a finishing thrust to its throat, and skins the creature. He takes pagodas as reward for his bravery.
Mississippi Proclamation Calls Legislature to Meet
Governor John Anthony Quitman convenes the Mississippi Legislature for the upcoming Bicentennial Day in November to assert state sovereignty amid federal actions on slavery and territorial rights. The proclamation cites abuses by Congress and calls for readiness to meet emergencies.
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John Anthony Quitman
Wuerras
Mississippi
United States
Mexico
District of Columbia
Joanes Quitman
Missis
Tspitol
Jackson
Ac’ L.S
A. D
Jo Brut
Te. J
Washington correspondent confirms Avezzena closure report
A Washington correspondent for a York paper notes Avezzena’s closure and reports an ongoing petition. The telegraphic update emphasizes the charge and seeks further confirmation from city authorities and the public.
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Southern Herald
Southern Whig
Athens
Hamilcar” Toombs
Thistlemon
Wilkes
Missouri
Seddon
Virginia
Jessage
Tre
Cotton
Conscience’ Seward
the Washington Union
Constitutionalist
Tarm
Earth
Charleston Mercury
Mme
Senate of the
Gen Taylor
New Mexico
Taylor
Republic
Confeder
League of Union
Massachusetts
Providence Journal
South Carolina
Fort Moultrie
Mercury
Bullinore
Chapling
Chaplin
Free States
Wrelenes
Anecpott
Yale
John C. Calhoun
Malthys
Jay Smith
Lieut. Wise
Ana Stenero
Tog
Mississipps
Randulph
Rendolph
Gen- Avezzena
York
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