The Virginia Resolutions and Southern Stand Against Slavery
A fragment of a 1840s anti slavery broadside discusses Virginia resolutions opposing Wilmot Proviso and federal control of slavery in new territories. It quotes long sections urging resistance, asserts states rights, condemns abolitionist aims, and argues for strong southern unity to preserve slavery in new lands and federal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salon
Gilambiana
Ohio
Befteana
Will Iin
Virginia
House
United States
South
General Assembly
Severn States
Diosa
Sehereyer
Sahil
Shail
Pepe Ev iv Moe
Wien
Vienna
Congress
Fernando
Hematian
Souther
Mr. Calhoun
Torrone
Laboa
Pune
Rome
dubious text on colonial policy and Cuba debate
A fragmentary item discusses Spain, Cuba, and colonial policy with references to Madrid and the Crown. It mentions the Gulf of Mexico and potential political proposals affecting the island, suggesting concern over imperial strategy and territorial penalties amid a broader debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaceta de la Mebane
Juraieg
Madrid
Cpaoda
Philplice
Aleve Paliten
Alos
Cuba
Spain
True Cuban governance and imperial order defended
The writer argues Cuba thrives under Madrid's paternal rule and warns against impostors seeking change. He claims Cubans are content, discerning their life interests and comparing Cuba with other former Spanish America and Europe, praising Queen and government while condemning reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation
Madrid Gazono
Engi
Cuba
Separate Schools for Colored Children in Ohio Law
The text outlines provisions for establishing separate school districts for colored children in townships, towns, and villages, empowering trustees to form districts, appoint directors, and levy taxes. It specifies requirements for lists of colored taxpayers and youth, and directs county auditors to maintain records, with equal tax treatment relative to regular districts. The article also notes political context about slavery debates and Whig strategies in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canary
Ly Mid
Ciree
General Assembly
State of
Chin
Hull
Ucted
Uistriets
Precedent Pay Case Demands Loss of Husband
A New York hearing reviews a claim that Congress should pay two thousand dollars for the loss of a husband. The argument compares the Pacheco decision and a prior case paying one thousand dollars for a white man, asserting parity with the death and suffering of the wife. The petition references a husband who deserted during the Mexican War, was recaptured, and later sent beyond his army’s reach, fueling the demand for compensation.
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Leiter L
Northern
Maxry Johnson
New York
Congress
Pacheco
Florida
Mexico
Butear
Taylor
Jessupe
Lewis
Pachwen
Pachico
Elaitos
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Inns
Batters
Allah Jane
Alos Chulding
Congress Iil
Uipo
Luabins
Wiis
Vite Uni
Hubie Sid
Perhiops Dine
Shire
Vincent
Serail
Gedlegia
Dover
Slavery
Ain Te Union
Brrr
California
Saintheto Wien
Shivetohlere
Honduras
Wiley
Elias
Arehae
Freud
Freier
Dale
Mtr
Eonatieni
N.Y
Vale
U. Shates
Law of Ohio
Wilmot Pravisa
Negra Bis Wall
Califvenia
New Mexico
Sines
Texas
Oregon
Cleveland
Weiting
Washington
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