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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1850
Page
1
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Congressional debate in June 1850 covers Missouri Compromise, California and Utah borders, and the potential profitability of slave labor in new territories. Senator Davis of Mississippi argues against Soule’s substitute, urging a line at 36 30 and warning that California mining accents could invite slave labor. Letters from Hotback Max and S R Thurston discuss slavery prospects in Oregon California Utah and New Mexico with speculative price ranges and mining wealth.
In Parliament Sir L O'Brien reports Smith O'Brien in poor health on Marin Island Van Dieman's Land and warns of strict governance with indulgences for some convicts. Louis Philippe’s condition worsens with Guizot and others expected. ex king near death at Victoria Hotel St Leonards with a plan to unite old ministers and discuss crucial questions. Cork regatta plans noted with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert interested. O’Connell estate sale at Derrynane Abbey announced by sheriff. misrendered items describe fashion and decor notes tied to royalty and aristocracy.
A Mississippi public meeting presided by Col D Me Button condemned the Congressional compromise as unjust to the South. Senator Moore was urged to resign if he refused to yield, while Nashville Convention leaders indicated support for the compromise, urging Southern unity. The piece also notes debate in Congress on California matters and critical views on slavery representation, with London’s view of British aims to check U.S. power.
An editorial excerpt from the Charleston Southern Baptist paper urges unity and duty as tensions rise over slavery. It recalls antebellum debates and warns northern editors against inflaming the explosive material of party politics while Southern ministers defend their homes and honor. The piece urges the North to face the coming final argument with resolve.
The paper notes a split with the North embracing immediate admission of California and the Wilmot Proviso softly fading. It cites a 106 to 26 vote in one body and widespread South-leaning discord in legislatures, while Connecticut also shows anti slavery divisions. The piece links Texas boundary prospects to future compromises and hints at continued partisan tension across states.
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