12 Mar 1850
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Newspaper
Shepherdstown Register
Location
Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1850
Page
1
A Senate speech denounces submission or resistance to admissions on territories, arguing that silent inference would show intent to exclude and destroy the Union’s balance. The speaker claims duty to oppose slavery agitation to preserve the Union and asserts personal accountability and constitutional justification.
The Florida governor denounces the proposed Southern Convention as a dangerous, ineffective revival of the Hartford line, likely a revolutionary body. He questions Southern willingness to stand by resolutions and warns of dangers to the Union, urging restraint and caution.
The Register notes a youth about 15 years old is sought to learn the printing business with immediate application at The Register Office. Due to Potomac rises and heavy trains last week, Shepherdstown Bridge contractor Bowers faced losses as temporary work structures were swept away but materials were recovered and work to span the Eastern Section is advancing. Piers are tall, timbers ready, and completion expected in ten to fifteen days.
The Senate heard John C Calhoun’s lengthy address read by Mason of Virginia. critics say it reveals his full policy favoring the Slaveholding South, condemning abolition, criticizing unions and urging constitutional equilibrium while pressing for Texas annexation and strong federal control in territories.
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