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Shepherdstown Register

Location

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1850

Page

2

Senate Deficiency Bill Proceedings and Committee Actions

The Senate resumed the deficiency bill after petitions with votes on striking an outfit for a Charge d'Affaires to Austria and shifting funds to Germany. The bill moved to a third reading and passed. Foote proposed a special committee on slavery topics, and a select committee on Wednesday’s dispute was formed. House notes the death of Clerk Campbell and multiple ballots for a replacement, with Richard M. Young elected after nine ballots.

Senate Cass Austria Germany King Foote Hale Dickinson Clemens Whitcomb Mason Calhoun Dodge Webster Phelps Rusk Bell Shields Dodge Benton Messrs. Clay Webster Bright Cooper Downs Mangum Berrien House of Representatives Campbell House Richard M. Young Illinois The Land Office Eee

State Election Notice for House of Delegates

Public notice from the register announcing the state election on April 25, 1850, the fourth Thursday, for the House of Delegates. It directs eligible voters to participate and outlines the election date and official context.

Voters urged to choose Whig delegates for Virginia legislature

A regional call stresses Thursday as crucial for Virginia with two delegates to be chosen from four nominees. It argues for Whig candidates to preserve the Union and national governance, condemns Democrats backing a Nashville Convention, and touts the Sun’s Unionist stance while praising editors for clear positions.

House of Delegates Virginia Nashville Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Democratic Party Democrats Andrew Jackson Union

Disgraceful Scene in the United States Senate

A notable Senate episode adjourns after Foote draws a pistol amid a clash with Benton during debate on California resolutions. The incident sparks condemnation of Foote and Benton, with calls for discipline, and discussion of future conventions and shifts in sectional power. The report also notes crop troubles in Jefferson County, Virginia, and references the New York Clay Festival invitation.

United States Senate Foote Messrs. Clay Benton California, &c Messrs Clay Butler S. C Mr. Foote Miss 3 Msn Senate

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