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Newspaper
Plainfield Gazette
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1850
Page
2
The Plainfield Gazette states Albert D. Drake is the authorised agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements. An authorised agent for Philadelphia is Mr. E. W. Carr, on Third Street opposite the Exchanges.
The piece argues the Constitution protects liberty for all not slavery. It praises the People as the true sovereign behind the Union and calls for abolition of chattel slavery. It asserts emancipation is the only path to preserve the nation and safeguard inalienable rights.
A fragment discusses the persistent agitation for abolition, arguing it is essential to preserve liberty and the Union. It asserts abolition remains the Union’s sole justified purpose and a primary reason for its preservation, despite calls for gradual change.
A lengthy editorial rails at pretenders claiming to defend the Union while advancing slavery and endorsing Daniel Webster as the sole custodian of constitutional interpretation. It argues the rhetoric is cynical politics and laments the misgovernment under the guise of patriotism. The notice also adverts the Somerset Messenger sale and a local agent for bounty lands.
The piece argues the Democratic party stands on principle and pursues reform, while opponents lack unity and threaten the party with betrayal if reforms fail. It highlights voter patience, party loyalty, and the fate of the Democrats tied to legislative success.
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