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January 12, 1850
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Washington correspondent praises President Zachary Taylor's firm stance against southern secession, stating he will use force if necessary to maintain the Union, unlike states' power to secede without general consent.
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The Washington correspondent of the New Bedford Mercury talks in the following strain about the President the people have chosen:
Say what you will of old Zach. there can be no doubt that he is just the man to deal decisively with southern vaporings. The followers of Calhoun perfectly understand that when it comes to the point, General Taylor will act with quite as much vigor as General Jackson ever acted, : The President does not scruple to say that he will use force'if necessary to maintain the Union--he takes the ground that none of 'the States have the power to secede unless by the general consent of all the States expressed through a convention of the whole Union. He is not the man to shirk any of his duties, and, he will maintain the supremacy of the national government without flinching.
Say what you will of old Zach. there can be no doubt that he is just the man to deal decisively with southern vaporings. The followers of Calhoun perfectly understand that when it comes to the point, General Taylor will act with quite as much vigor as General Jackson ever acted, : The President does not scruple to say that he will use force'if necessary to maintain the Union--he takes the ground that none of 'the States have the power to secede unless by the general consent of all the States expressed through a convention of the whole Union. He is not the man to shirk any of his duties, and, he will maintain the supremacy of the national government without flinching.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
President Taylor
Southern Secession
Union Maintenance
Calhoun Followers
General Jackson
What entities or persons were involved?
Old Zach
Calhoun
General Taylor
General Jackson
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Key Persons
Old Zach
Calhoun
General Taylor
General Jackson
Event Details
Washington correspondent states that President Taylor will decisively handle southern secession threats, using force if needed to maintain the Union, as states cannot secede without consent of all via convention, and he will uphold national government supremacy without hesitation.