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Editorial
July 26, 1850
The Southern Press
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A southern editorial quotes the Albany Evening Journal's warning of potential war over disunionists' demand to extend slavery to the 36°30' line, then mocks the northern editor as cowardly and unfit for conflict, better suited as a hangman.
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Here is the disunionists' alternative: 36° 30' or fight! Now, while the people have long been impressed with the opinion that there has been fighting enough of late; still, as all the fighting has grown out of a desire to extend the borders of slavery, it may be our fate to have a brush to keep the institution where it is. It is for the disunionists to say. The probability is, however, that in a war with gentlemen of the Southern Press stripe, there will be more demand for hemp than bullets.—Alb. Ev. Journal.
We have no doubt that the editor of the Evening Journal is better fitted for a hangman than a soldier. But we dont think he would have the courage even for the performance of his favorite functions. "In case of a brush" we have no doubt he would be more careful to keep himself where he is, than slavery where it is.
We have no doubt that the editor of the Evening Journal is better fitted for a hangman than a soldier. But we dont think he would have the courage even for the performance of his favorite functions. "In case of a brush" we have no doubt he would be more careful to keep himself where he is, than slavery where it is.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Disunionists
Slavery Extension
36 30 Line
Albany Evening Journal
War Threat
Southern Press
What entities or persons were involved?
Disunionists
Albany Evening Journal
Southern Press
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Disunionist Threats Over Slavery Extension To 36°30' Line
Stance / Tone
Mocking Northern Anti Slavery Editor And Defensive Of Southern Position
Key Figures
Disunionists
Albany Evening Journal
Southern Press
Key Arguments
People Weary Of Recent Fights Over Slavery Expansion
Possible War To Maintain Slavery's Current Borders
Disunionists Decide On Conflict
War With Southerners Would Demand More Hemp (For Hanging) Than Bullets
Northern Editor Suited As Hangman, Not Soldier
Editor Lacks Courage For Confrontation
He Prioritizes Personal Safety Over Slavery's Position