Fragmented Political Debate on California Slavery Policy
The excerpt records a heated discussion led by Mr. Bayly and Mr. Seevid about California and territorial slavery. It cites General Cass and General Taylor stances, protests over implied right to exclude slavery, and calls for constitutional judgment affecting the Union’s balance. The speech defends and critiquesCass era positions, linking to a broader struggle over statehood and slavery in new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Bayly Moreit
Wetton
Ik. Salah
Seevid
Mississippi
Hiakine
Ant Boeing
Wtedi Sur
Phuveanonte
Pew Eharanier
Vila
Tur
Exkleman
Caneviel
Territorias
Californis
Cass
Csia
Ger Cass
Nicholson
Gun
Congress
New Mexico
Califirnis
Gen. Gas
Gen
Taylor
Lin
Soing Suto
Gen. Taylor
The Reilts of Abolitionism in the Southern Quarterly
The text critiques abolitionist influence in the South and warns of immigration pressures, noting fear that two thirds of U S states could be slaveholding under looming constitutional changes. It argues the North seeks to dilute slaveholding influence and questions unity while condemning forced alignment against slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Quarterly
India
Union
Pvien
Vis
Minreh of 1850 Keowee Courier Notes Sermon Plan
The Keowee Courier reports preaching arrangements at various districts including Twelve Mile and Saint Gaillini. Elders of the Presbyterian Church at Bachelors Retreat plan to attend to devise how to supply a preacher, citing years of partial supply and urging parishioners to seek regular Sabbath worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Kennedy
Hurapheya
Gaillini Gre
Presbyterian Church
Bachelors Retreat
Khlanil
Bethelsee
King of California Mission Defended in National Intelligencer
The Galftornia Ambassador reports T Butler King defends his California mission in a National Intelligencer card. He says he received no presidential instructions on slavery or other matters and denies pressuring the public. The piece questions why the administration paid him $8 per ton plus travel for a supposed pleasure excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galtfornia
California
Clayton Aga
Calhoun Speech Anticipated in Senate This Week
Jetter writers intimated that Mr Calhoun's speech may be read in the Senate by his colleague if his health prevents him delivering it. The speech attracts nationwide interest due to Calhoun's noted talents and patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jetter
Calhoun
Senate
United States
Georgia Legislature Salutes Speaker After Session
The Georgia Legislature adjourned in good order. A unanimous vote of thanks was given to Speaker Jno. We Andergouge for his fair conduct. The session passed 468 bills and 66 joint resolutions. Of these, 46 have been sanctioned by the Execution and 7 are under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jno
Iin
Weather Report Reflects Early Spring Conditions
The week has largely shown April like weather with calm mornings and windier evenings. Plant growth appears. attention shifts to Palma Christi or easter oil bean cultivation in Alabama. A Marengo county oil consignment recently reached Mobile and sold at 2.09 per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Marengo County
Mobile
California Admission Debate Opens in Congress
The transcript describes heated discussion in the Senate and House over California’s admission, with Foote urging a committee to adjust proposed terms, while Butler and others warn against weak compromises. President Taylor’s message on California is taken up, and the house considers a bill admitting California on equal footing with the existing states, including provisions on territorial limits and land disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amiapeater
H Wahnseras
Henata
Foote
California
New Mexico
Tamey
Asta
Tennessee
Taurmey
Nashville Union
Corson
House
Senate
Intelligencer
Downings
Gen. Armstrong
Torney
Butler
Walker
South
Mississippi
Davis
R. Butler
R. Badger
M.glemons
Badger
Dayton
Clemens
Clay
Benton
Frunter
Republic of Mexico
Ruskook
Texas
Thusk
Johnson
Tent
United States
Moore
Pennsylvania
Ashmun
Briges
New York
City of
Committee of Ways and Means
Thompson
Union
Toombs
Dotty
Congress
Beit
United States of America
Green
Afc
Missouri
Towtaba
Faneuil Hall
Plo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Livir
Royaliy Annallytianice
Foudjeta
Melon
Oten
Keowee
Tulsa
Henan
Twelve Mile
Asatur
MR. Calhoun
Plata
Pascal
Ndees
Wasammervon
Baker
Lane
Conrad
Om Arete
Tan
Col
Bissell
Illinois
Jefferson Davis
Sanntorn Ceory Wiesieel
Battle of
Buena Vista
Miefteen
Charleston
First Earth
John W Simpson
Ronk
Laurens
Laurenville Herald
Central Railroad Bank of
Txpias
Springfield
Ninois
Han
Ddr
Groan
Fox River
Indiana
Iespe
Tohi
Dame Otr
Bank of
Dwoling
Miidnnnl
Aloi Sfenon
Barannah City
Mary's Ley Geogible
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!