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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1850
Page
2
This piece from Shepherdstown argues that abundance and beauty of nature demand temperance. It warns that excessive drinking destroys life, family peace, and future prospects, urging communities to discard intoxicating drinks from social gatherings and hospitality. Includes a dated note from Shepherdstown and a political aside on legislative apportionment.
A government document presented to the House of Delegates outlines 1849 white population figures by division, revenue by division, and proposed representation under three bas es including white population alone and mixed bases with revenue. It notes divisions 1 through 4, totals, and shifts between Western and Eastern majorities under different bases.
The Register notes lively week in Congress and state legislature. It condemns Vermont resolutions and doubts Nashville Southern Convention, fearing sectional disunion. It cites North South anti Union currents, remarks a December 27 1849 House exchange, and warns against agitation undermining the Union.
The discussion questions the Nashville Convention proposed by lawmakers as a Union effort. Critics argue conventions serve sectional aims, not national unity, and urge delaying any action until a clear, majority state sentiment supports it. They suggest delegations and travel costs be borne by the convention itself and stress Virginia’s sovereign rights against rapid disunion schemes.
The piece argues critics misinterpret President Taylor's remarks to Congress. It contends the first clause states a fact of peace while the second expresses a pacific disposition. The author suggests critics misapply the analogy of a bull and emphasizes caution in judging intent.
The article opines on divorce drives across Virginia Maryland and other states noting English influence French practice and congressional limits. It cites Indiana's life-long restraint proposal and argues for balanced reform to protect victims while avoiding harshness. Ends with market notes on Godeys Lady's Book Holden's Dollar Magazine and a battle plan at St Petersburgh.
An appeal invites residents of Shepherds town to submit names at the Post Office to form a North Jefferson Agricultural Society. It argues agriculture as foundational to civilization, cites Ohio as a model, and urges farmers and supporters to subscribe promptly for early organization.
Correspondence from Washington reports a Peru Lima incident where Col Potter, U S consul at Valparaiso, defended his lodgings against Henry Sullivan, nephew of Lord Palmerston. The piece notes broad support for Potter and questions his diplomatic role. It also covers Hungarian refugees, Georgetown College disputes, Virginia Bank dividends, and political commentary on the Wilmot Proviso with mentions of Wise and the Southern Convention.
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