The South Patriot and Mr. Webster in 1851
The Kaowee Courier reprints Southern Patriot critiques of Daniel Webster’s Annapolis speech and Wilmot Proviso positions. It questions gratitude to Webster, condemns his anti-slavery stances, and contrasts Calhoun and Southern political strategy with federalist aims. It also notes Bishop Hughs, Benton defeat in St Louis, Commodore Barron’s death, and broader Cuba and national tension context.
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Seizure debate and Southern secession plan emerge in Charleston
A South Carolina secession movement unfolds as a Charleston convention of States Rights Associations is planned for early May. The dispatches describe broad support among South Carolina leaders for leaving the Union, with warnings of Northern collapse tied to Southern wealth and power. The North’s policy is blamed for pushing dissolution, while loyal borders hold, and public sentiment in Georgia Virginia and beyond leans toward secession if fugitive slave provisions are not strictly enforced.
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Remarkable Woman Laid To Rest In Philadelphia
The widow Wil son of Shippen street Philadelphia widow of Captain Andrew Wilson was buried in Pine church-yard on Thursday. The Rev Dr Brainerd noted she was eighty six years old and had worshipped in Pine street church before the revolution. He claimed she altered the church into a stable and expelled her.
Proclamation by President Millard Fillmore on Cuba expedition
The Proclamation warns against an armed expedition to invade Cuba, noting foreign instigation and dangers to national honor. It declares penalties under law, calls citizens to avoid aiding such ventures, and orders officials to arrest and prosecute offenders.
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Death of Mrs Mantua Josephine Grisham at West Union
Mrs Mantua Josephine Grisham wife of Maj William S Grisham died at West Union on the 28th at 3 am aged twenty one years after a six week illness. She left a husband and many relatives and friends. She was affectionate and kind a Christian of pious deportment and cheerful conversation. She died trusting in Christ and the immortality promised by faith. Her memory remains with grateful acquaintances who esteemed her during her residence here.
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