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Newspaper
Pickens Keowee Courier
Location
Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1850
Page
3
Fragmented historic text discusses Union, slavery, and constitutional tensions. A senator condemns opposition to admitting new states, argues for or against expansion, and warns of consequences to the Union and balance between sections. The passage invokes constitutional duty and political pressures of the era.
Correspondence notes Calhoun’s speech read by Mr Mason in the Senate chamber with Webster and Clay listening. The crowd showed intense interest as Calhoun’s positions on union and tariff were discussed, while observers noted the southern support and astonishment at the read text.
The Delaware Democracy held a Dover convention where resolutions urged amending the Constitution by direct popular vote, reaffirmed the 1848 Baltimore resolutions, and asserted Delaware should oppose Congressional interference with slavery in territories. It urged upholding the Missouri Compromise for Pacific territories and favored state power over domestic institutions.
Keower Courier page lists agents authorized to receive and forward subscriptions. Names include May W. S, Gittaan at West Union, Erwan Hoees, Katy Tore She, BP, Vewxeisy Ba Bachelors Retreat MLB, Miromest, Eqn Pickensyitle, Wes Esabhan, Dwarve mile, J. Wenn for Anderean Diathlet.
The column calls for workers under the heading Men Wanted inviting Southern youths to join a promising venture. It mentions Welch Delevana Nathans National Sirens performing recently in Columbia and scheduled to visit Gurette Village on the 27th inst. It notes a proposed monthly periodical The Rights of the South by D. K. Whitaker, and remarks on Calhoun speech coverage with quotes on constitutional protection and slavery.
The report notes strong fan enthusiasm and shared happiness across the community as lions supporters celebrate popular success and overall prosperity in the region.
The Abbeville District meeting at the Court House on Souday adopted a 21 member committee to select six suitable persons to represent the district in a proposed congressial convention. The committee will report at a future meeting on April 1.
Tenor notes 8 buyers in the cotton market at Carantastos with 600 bales traded no change in prices today quoting 111-2 to 121-4.
New Ouray reports 8,000 bales of Silex cotton with middling prices 10 3 4 to 11 and port receipts 186,000 bales behind last year. New Ontnaxa notes 3,000 bales yesterday as prices drift lower. Rio dates to Jan 20 show 10,000 bag coffee block. War news from Yucatan points to end after India’s defeat. Crescent City steamer to China with passengers at $80. Union strains critique Wilmot Proviso amid political attacks.
An advertisement invites men to travel as agents for an illustrated popular work published by H Mansfield in New Haven. It offers profitable subscription-based work in Pickens and other South Carolina districts with liberal pay and uniform pricing from book stores and agents.
Battalion orders publish a parade and inspection for April 20 at 10 o clock A M with officers to report by 10 o clock the previous day for drill and instruction. Commander in chief directs summons for extended order and public attendance announced by authorities.
An 1850 promotional notice announces Welch Delevan and Nathans in a grand variety show at Pendleton with Bohemian style acts. The lineup includes Lion Whip Mark Johnson, the four European stars Mecromencery, and J J Nathans as famed equestrian and clown talents. Performances listed for Piskenaville on Tuesday March 20 and Pendleton on Thursday 28 with hotel details.
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