Debate on Slavery Power and Territory in Senate Address
A speech condemns adding slavery to new territories, arguing free states would lose power. It warns slaveholding influence threatens governance and cites the Ordinance of 1787 and Revolutionary blood as grounding. The speaker likens South’s demand to historical forbearance while urging prohibition to protect liberty.
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Frea
Free States
Louisania
Florida
Texas
Oregon
New Mexico
California
United States
North
South
Senate
Oregon Organized The Struggle and the Triumph
Special correspondence reports on the Senate vote over extending the Missouri compromise line to the Pacific, the adjournment battle, and the move toward territorial government under Wilmot Proviso restrictions. It lists the 29 to 25 vote for concurring, the absent Iowa vacancies, and the names of several participating senators and pairs.
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Waewinorox
House of Representatives
Senate
Moot
de Viers
Wilmot
Iowa
Por
Misouri
Pacific
Free States
Spruanee
Del
Bentor
Houston
Texas
Clayton
Sturgeon
King
Ala
Artherton
Oregon EU bill passes Senate amid revolutionary rhetoric
Walmscron reports Oregon legislation moved through the Senate between 8 and 10 am after House passage. Amendments debated included veto power and the Missouri Compromise line. the third amendment sought to revive the 1820 line to the Pacific, affecting future territorial organization and slavery limits.
Fury representative opposing amendment ripples in Senate
Fragmented diary style report describes Northern States Fury representative voting against an invidious amendment while others absented or paired. Observations on delays, adjournments, and a tense late session with Judge Butler and Col. Benton, plus remarks on Mr Webster and Mr Clay.
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Underwood
Westcott
Yilee
Sion
Fury
Dickinson
Buffalo
Atherton
Clayton
King
Sturgeom
Delaware
Senate
Butler
Cyr. Renton
Vielen
Sue
Lect Louk
Fragmentary 19th Century Debate Over Proviso and New California Command
A garbled report describes a heated scene with Benton and Mr. Buller of SCL accusing Benton of prematurely publicizing a matter. It mentions Kearnes's nomination to command American forces in California and a retort by Rentin. The passage references Universal Freedom and Whig rhetoric amid an 1840s political context.
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Oregon Orean
Bill Wern
Ant Wernoen
Mr. Benton
Me. Buller
SCL
Aftien
Kearnes
California
Rentin
Oregon Senate Confirms Burnett Attorney General Nomination
The senate confirmed Burnett for Oregon Attorney General and named Bryant of Indiana and Porney of Illinois as Associate Justices. A heated dispute led to a planned riotous meeting, but police intervened. Congress adjourned with the Oregon bill signed by Governor Shielly. a joint rule rescinding the rule on last day signatures was proposed to aid the signing.
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Senate
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Oren
Bryant
Intiana
Porney
Illiunis
Willier
Benton
Wallace
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Butter and Henton
Lelure
Congress
Oregon
Gen
Shielly
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Sunxare
Durney
Foote
Turney
Webster
King
Rush and Wescott
House of Representatives
House
Gog
Shialda
Tha
Presidential ticket and electors in Indiana note
Fragmentary 19th century political notice defending constitutional limits and state rights. Mentions George Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore on the Whig ticket, Jacob M. Howard and Hezekiah G. Wells as district electors, Henry Waldron Henry B. Lathrop and Itram Miller as additional electors, with Lewis Cass voicing opposition to federal overreach on Wilmot Proviso and national policy.
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Laroe
Jacon M. Howard
Wayne
Hezekiah G. Wells
Kalamazoo
Henry Waldron
Hillsdate
Henry B
Whigs Rally in Calhoun County Vote Prospect
The Whigs of Calhoun County urge a Whig County Convention on the 3rd seat next, asserting the need to overthrow the Democratic party and end Locofoco rule. They call for strong, united effort, and for well attended township meetings to ensure delegates reflect county wishes.
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Ladd
Democratic
van Burun
Eecofton County Convention Nominates Local Candidates
The Eecofton County Convention met on the 16th and nominated candidates for Representatives Penner Tgueely and Johar D. Pierce and Moxes Uallup Sheriff Joseph DMon for Clerk Francis Wy Shearman for Register BL Porter for Treasurer Preton Mitchells for Dundee of Probate Hurave A. Noyass tir Sueveyor Cyrus Re ertson for Cosmere Nathan D. and Apron Eprom. A resolution favored sub treasury. The plat tory of the Calhoun County Democracy is referenced.
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Penner Tgueely Johar D. Pierce
Moxes
Calhoun
Politicians Debate Wilmot Proviso in Michigan Speech
From WP Platform February 1848 a Michigan citizen expresses opposition to Congress regulating slavery in unsettled territories without consent. The Ex Bounder criticizes the Wilmot Proviso and warns of doctrinal dangers, noting candidates at a Lucuta Convention tied to the Democratic platform and in favor of the Proviso.
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Congress
Oluia
Wlita
Cathoun County
Coss
Proviso Battle in Congress Over Oregon Territory
Weeks in the late session of Congress fought the Wilmot Proviso as a Sisyphean task. The measure repeatedly passed the Senate and lurched into the House only to fall back again. The struggle mirrored an endless roll to keep the territory’s governance free of the proviso.
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Congress
Sisiphus
Oregon
Fragmentary Public Mindset Quote Sparks Self-Reflection
A garbled excerpt discusses broad change and urges looking inward to find truth. The text hints at public sentiment and personal assessment but is incomplete, leaving unclear subject, speaker, or concrete events.
Clayton Speech Defends Taylor as Republican Champion of People
The speech, citing Jefferson and Cass controversies, argues Zachary Taylor frames the nation’s future on popular will, veto limits, and Congress’s proper power. It criticizes Executive overreach, praises Taylor and Fillmore, and denounces Cass and Democratic platform flaws.
Daniel Webster Opposes Slave Extension in Wilmot Proviso Debate
A historical summary of the Senate debate on the Oregon and California territories, the Missouri Compromise line, and the Wilmot Proviso. Daniel Webster denounces expansion of slavery into free territories, as the House inserts the Wilmot Proviso and the Senate passes the amended bill after a night session. Cass and Calhoun County supporters face scrutiny amid changing public sentiment. The text notes Webster’s stance and previews Conwell’s Senate speech as an intellectual highlight.
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Senate
Oregon
New Mexico
California
Missounié
Pacific
Webster
Wilmot
Congress
United States
Cass
Calhoun County
Wilmet Proviau
Conwis
Letter from Gen Taylor on Whig Principles for all people
New York August 17 1848 Gen Taylor reiterates that if elected he would govern on Whig principles of Washington Jefferson and Madison for the benefit of the whole people not as a party candidate Barry focat July 24 1848 notes his position as candidate for the Presidency and that he would be President of the whole people not a party. CAUTION ad warns against counterfeit cholagogues and imitators claiming to offer genuine Os goods India Cholagogue sold by COMSTOCK and HALSEY Aug 934 168 188 (text from era).
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Barry Focat
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