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Columbus Times in Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus Times

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1848

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Cass and slavery in new territories argue for Civil War risk

George M. Troup declares support for General Cass over Taylor, arguing that Cass’s anti Wilmot Proviso stance and constitutional protections for slavery in new territories safeguard the Union. He condemns Northern Whigs and abolitionists, warns against continued territorial expansion without slavery, and urges Georgia voters to back Cass to preserve the Union and national balance.

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Congress South Republic Berrien Cato John Hancock Jefferson Stanton Taliaferro United States Oregon Mexico New Mexico California Union Florida Louisiana Kentucky Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Missouri England Washington United States Treasury Europe Savannah Savannah Republican Macon Jour and Messenger EF Trovr General Cass Fillmore Crov Gilmer George M. Troup Troup Gitner Democratic Party Washington County Waxposta Laurens County Geo Mr. Polk Cass State Rights Party Gen. Cass Georgia Senate Wilmot Baltimore Tice General Taylor Guy Fawkes Genera Taylor Mr. Fillmore Mr. Giddings Anybody House States Giddings Messrs. Fillmore Job Gen. Taylor Fillmore, Giddings & Co Gen G._M. TROUP
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Corwin Meeting in Cleveland Ends Amid tumult and flames

An account from Cleveland dated September 1848 describes Tom Corwin’s visit as a volatile scene. Whigs paraded through town with hype for his speech, a scaffold was built, an effigy of Corwin burned amid cheers for the stars and stripes, and clashes with volunteers and youths ensued. Reports note arrests and releases, a pole procession, and broader commentary on Taylor and Whig politics from multiple papers.

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Medical College Tom Macbeth Corwin Whig Mr. Boris Gen. Taylor Willus Hatt Taylor Vauxhall Garden New York Philadelpia Charleston Baltimore Philadelphia Butler Democrats Fillmore Richmond Auburn Daily Advertiser Advertiser Wikis Hall Clay Hall New York Committee J. Hall Mr. Hall Gen. Scott McLean Avere
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Election echoes and a new ear surgery report

A Courier note ridicules Taylor predictions yet a Richmind Whig item claims South Carolina will elect 76 Cass men and 62 Taylormen, with Calhoun possibly bypassed. The Augusta Chronicle disputes the claim, predicting few Taylor votes in the 168 legislature. A Paris surgeon describes a deafness test using skull vibration. Four thousand four hundred thirty six Paris insurgents are sentenced to transportation.

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Courier Taylor South Canottxa lIn South Carolina Charleston Cass Taylormen Gen. Taylor Bims Calhoun Augusta Chronicle Paylor Charleston Mercury M. Bonnafont Paris British Academy of Sciences
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Southern Railroads and Nashville Destiny

A Murfreesboro note praises Southern lines and allied barriers to trade growth. It argues cotton, corn, and wheat will ride the Tennessee river and rail, boosting Chattanooga and regional prosperity as Georgia routes reach the Tennessee river and beyond. The piece foresees vast development and shifts in focus from politics to trade expansion.

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Murfreesborough New York Charleston Great Southern Tennessee River Nashville Atlantic Seaboard Chattanooga Chattanooga Gazett
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