Subjugation and Southern Resolve in a Nation’s Trial
The fragment argues that victory in war will bring vast conquests and a new era of peace, but raises a stark question of how to divide the spoils between North and South. It urges the South to resist submission, warning that party divides threaten liberty and urging unity against perceived Union overreach.
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Roarsme Ae
Pacific
Maria Theresa
Messrs Toombs & Stephens
Washington
Congress
Georgia
South
Mormore
Republic
Grace
Seward
Greely
Weed
Syracuse
Senate
Clay
Webster
Cass
Foote Dickinson
House of Representatives
Union
Flore E
Utica
Fillmore
Israel
Conention
New York
van Buren
National Party
Tariff
Bank
Treasury, &c
Constitutional Party
Abolition Party
Free States
Rome
Republic of Washington
Greeley
Benton
Obespierre
Georgia Slavery Politics and Union Threats Exposed
A Georgia audience hears heated debate on secession risks and Congress withers under Northern pressure. The piece cites Toombs Stephens and Dawson, laments Union betrayal, warns of abolitionist advance, and predicts crisis as Seward and Granger maneuvers reshape party loyalties and the fate of the republic.
The Southern Convention Reassembles in Nashville
The convention resolved to adjourn to meet again in Nashville Tennessee on the 11th day of November, the sixth Monday after Congress adjourns. Delegates have been sought to fill vacancies and the second session is expected to be larger and more imposing than the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Congress
Meeting Notes From October Assembly in 1850
The Association met at the regular hour with President in charge. John A Calhoun of Carolina spoke fervently on the issues before the people. R J Moses was excused after narration of humorous anecdotes. Garret Hallenbeck delivered a sober, practical address as harmony prevailed and the meeting adjourned to Friday.
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Co.unsvs
May Howard
John A Calhoun
Carolina
R J Moses
Garret Hallenbeck
van Leonard
Pres
J W Vanraen
Sec'ry
Enfaula
Eissel
J. Hl. Dunforth
Fitz Henry Warren
Eufaula
Danforth
Correspondence of the Times on Stewart County Meeting
The writer reports a Stewart County gathering in Lumpkin on October 4 as portrayed in the Enquirer. Resolutions express mixed views on Congress peace measures, claiming no constitutional violation yet disapproval, and imply readiness to fight over property and rights if demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Hanpie
Stewart County
Stewart
Lumpkin
Enquirer
Congress
Buncombe
Clay
É&C
Union
Stephens
Warrenton
Mexican election sparks talk of independence in Sierra Madre
A Brownsville correspondent reports a heated Mexico election between Arista and Almonte. If Arista wins opponents claim he will denounce him for gold and force. The piece notes potential revolutionary outcomes tied to the election and responses from various papers.
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Tur
Mexico
Brownsville
Arista
Almonte
Republic of the Sierra Madre
Serenade at Senator Soule House Ends With Speech
A large crowd in New Orleans escorted Senator Soule from the St Louis Exchange to his Rampart Street home with a brass band. He defended the Compromise and Wilmot Proviso, praising Louisiana’s rights and condemning press misrepresentation.
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Louisiana
Soulé
Soule
St. Louis Exchange
Royal Street
Canal
California
South
Ele
Texas
Utica Convention judged a failure and northern Whig split
The Utica Convention ended as a farce with weak resolutions. It renews abolitionist pressure led by Seward Weed and Greely, threatens southern institutions, and risks disunion. The editor urges conservatives to act and warns New York merchants of economic fallout.
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New York Herald
Utica
Wm. H. Seward
Syracuse
Whig
North
Abolition Whig Party
Great
Whig Party
State of
New York
Det Gg
Seward, Weed, Greely & Co
Whiz
Whig Party of
Attica
Washington Hunt
Republic
Healen
Seward
Weed
Greely
Soci
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