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Domestic News March 27, 1849

The Middlebury Galaxy

Middlebury, Addison County, Vermont

What is this article about?

In the Missouri Legislature on the 27th ult., a resolution thanking David R. Atchison for his stance on slavery was rejected 41-46, along with others endorsing Calhoun's Address.

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No Thanks For It! In the Missouri Legislature on the 27th ult., a member proposed to resolve,

That the thanks of the people of this State are due to the Honorable David R. Atchison for the manly and unwavering course pursued by him in regard to the all important question of slavery, by subscribing his name, solitary and alone, to the address of the southern delegates in Congress to their constituents."

On putting it to the vote, it was rejected--41 to 46. Other resolutions (accompanying the one thanking Mr. Atchison), declaring that the people of Missouri endorse Mr. Calhoun's Address, shared the same fate.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Missouri Legislature David R. Atchison Slavery Resolution Calhoun Address Legislative Vote

What entities or persons were involved?

David R. Atchison Mr. Calhoun

Where did it happen?

Missouri

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Missouri

Event Date

On The 27th Ult.

Key Persons

David R. Atchison Mr. Calhoun

Outcome

rejected--41 to 46. other resolutions ... shared the same fate.

Event Details

In the Missouri Legislature, a member proposed a resolution that the thanks of the people of this State are due to the Honorable David R. Atchison for the manly and unwavering course pursued by him in regard to the all important question of slavery, by subscribing his name, solitary and alone, to the address of the southern delegates in Congress to their constituents. On putting it to the vote, it was rejected--41 to 46. Other resolutions (accompanying the one thanking Mr. Atchison), declaring that the people of Missouri endorse Mr. Calhoun's Address, shared the same fate.

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