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Columbus Times

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1850

Page

3

Congress Ends Session Amid Accusations of Sectional Plunder

The piece laments the first session of the 25th Congress ending at noon, calling it the longest yet most mischievous. It condemns wealth transfer between sections, warns of rising North South agitation, and notes Southern states preparing to act. It cites Seward led Northern aggression and mass mobilization in Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas ahead of major decisions.

Congress Empire State North Syracuse Whig Party New York Massachusetts New England Seward Ohio Northwest New Mexico South Georgia Mississippi South Carolina Texas Alabama Arkansas Florida Southern Press

Petition for Extra Session to call a convention in the South

A petition signed by 263 gentlemen of Dallas and Lowndes counties asks Governor Henry W. Colver to summon an early Extra Session of the Legislature to convene a convention of the people. They urge immediate action to address what they call congressional aggression, asserting the need to defend Southern rights and equality.

Alabama Lowndes Dallas Henry W. Collver Wethe South Congress

Public meetings condemn fugitive slave law in Pittsburgh area

Great excitement in Pittsburgh and vicinity as hundreds of fugitive slaves flee. Colorful meetings with Rev. C Avery, R. H. Kerr, and others pass resolutions denouncing the fugitive bill and habeas corpus limits. Ministers urged to mobilize congregations against the law amid strong, unified opposition. An Allegheny paper notes about 50 fugitive slaves left for Canada.

Pittsburgh Rev. C. Avery R. H. Kerr Messrs. Tassy Aikin Alleghany Canada Springfield Mass Battimore Get Springtt Mass Soren

Senate and House Debate Fortification and Diplomatic Bills

Telegraphic summary reports Senate reporting the Fortification Bill without amendment and House consideration of the Civil and Diplomatic Bill. It notes Senate insistence on amendments in the Diplomatic Bill, a conference committee, and passage of the Navy and Commercial Marine Bills. Also mentions California laws extension, Indian Appropriation dispute, and a personal Senate encounter between Foote and Fremont. Washington Hunt nominated for New York governor. cotton market updates follow.

Daily Law Washineton Senate House Wasuineton United States California Congress Capitol Senatos Foote Fremont Ritchie New York Washington Hunt John Sims David C. Rose Russell County Mary R. Rose

Liverpool Cotton Sales and Prices Reported

Report from Bantimoney Sept 27 shows Liverpool weekly sales 24 610 bales with demand limited for immediate needs. American descriptions offered. Fair Orleans and Mobile declined. Fair Uplands steady. Bgyptions dull. Turpentine 63 Gi per cwt. American Rosin 3s6d. New York Sept 28 reports Niagara news had no effect. sales 500 bales with Fair Orleans 16, Fair Upland 14 3/4, Middling Orleans 14 cents.

Bantimoney Liverpool Fair Orleans Mobile Fair Uplands New York Fair Upland Orleans New Orleans Falcon Havana California Mail Savannan Corton

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