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Editorial
May 30, 1851
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Editorial speculates on the U.S. administration's response to potential South Carolina secession, referencing Daniel Webster's Annapolis speech advocating non-interference until constitutional conflict arises.
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WHAT WILL THE ADMINISTRATION DO
With South Carolina?-It is supposed
by some that when Mr. Webster alluded to
South Carolina, in his speech made at An-
apolis, Md., last winter, he in some meas-
ure hinted at the course which the admin-
istration will pursue, in the event of seces-
sion. He said on that occasion:
"Leave them to their own consideration.
Let them dwell in secession many days.
and inwardly digest it. (Applause and
laughter.) And so far as I have any voice
in the councils of the country, this medi-
tation of theirs shall not be disturbed; not
a breath shall ruffle their sensibility, until
it comes to a point where something is
done that amounts to an actual conflict
with the Constitution." (Applause.)
With South Carolina?-It is supposed
by some that when Mr. Webster alluded to
South Carolina, in his speech made at An-
apolis, Md., last winter, he in some meas-
ure hinted at the course which the admin-
istration will pursue, in the event of seces-
sion. He said on that occasion:
"Leave them to their own consideration.
Let them dwell in secession many days.
and inwardly digest it. (Applause and
laughter.) And so far as I have any voice
in the councils of the country, this medi-
tation of theirs shall not be disturbed; not
a breath shall ruffle their sensibility, until
it comes to a point where something is
done that amounts to an actual conflict
with the Constitution." (Applause.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
South Carolina Secession
Daniel Webster Speech
Administration Policy
Constitutional Conflict
Annapolis Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Webster
South Carolina
Administration
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Administration's Response To South Carolina Secession
Stance / Tone
Speculative Endorsement Of Non Interference Until Constitutional Conflict
Key Figures
Mr. Webster
South Carolina
Administration
Key Arguments
Webster Hinted At Administration's Course On Secession
Let South Carolina Consider Secession Without Disturbance
Non Interference Until Actual Conflict With The Constitution