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Domestic News July 23, 1850

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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The Washington Union reports that President Fillmore will avoid violent measures against Texas, planning to respond to Governor Bell's letter after organizing his cabinet, to prevent conflict with New Mexico.

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President Fillmore's Texas Views.

The Washington Union, of Saturday evening, says it is asserted that President Fillmore will not pursue violent measures with regard to Texas, and adds:

"In reply to an application made on Wednesday by the Texas delegation, he is reported to have declared, that he should decide what was best to be done as soon as he had organized his cabinet, and that a reply would then be given to Governor Bell's letter. The impression seems to be that the President will avoid anything that is calculated to annoy Texas, or bring on a collision between her and New Mexico."

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Fillmore Texas Views Washington Union Texas Delegation Governor Bell New Mexico Collision

What entities or persons were involved?

President Fillmore Governor Bell Texas Delegation

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

Wednesday (Application); Saturday Evening (Report)

Key Persons

President Fillmore Governor Bell Texas Delegation

Outcome

president to avoid measures annoying texas or causing collision with new mexico

Event Details

Washington Union asserts President Fillmore will not pursue violent measures with Texas. In response to Texas delegation's Wednesday application, he declared he would decide best action after organizing cabinet and reply to Governor Bell's letter. Impression is he will avoid annoying Texas or collision with New Mexico.

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