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Calhoun Seen as South's Presidential Hope in Union Crisis
A Charleston Courier excerpt discusses John C Calhoun as a candidate for the Presidency amid sectional strife. The writer urges Northern and Western backing, praising his patriotism, constitutional views, and leadership to preserve the Union and Southern interests. He argues Calhoun could unite the regions if nominated, either by party process or as an independent candidate.
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