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Power, debate, and faction in antebellum Charleston
This historical study examines how newspapers and editors shaped politics in Charleston before the Civil War. Through editorials and public responses, it traces conflicts over party lines, constitutional principles, and local loyalties that tested the city’s political culture.
The book centers on editorials in the Charleston Mercury and how those voices influenced voter attitudes, political alignments, and the fate of candidates. It reveals how readers and writers debated democratic principles, party identity, and the role of the press in public life.- See how editors argued about Kansas-Nebraska politics and national platforms
- Learn how local factions and national parties intersected in Charleston
- Understand how public opinion, media, and political rhetoric interacted in a formative era
- Explore the tensions between independence, party discipline, and editorial power
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The Mercury's Course: And the Right of Free Discussion (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth examination of the 1857 election for a South Carolina State Representative between Whaley, a pro-Georgia and Mississippi resolution Democrat, and Barker, a self-proclaimed Southern Rights Democrat who condemned Governor Walker's actions in Kansas. The election results show the people of Charleston favoring Whaley's views, a position that sparked much debate over the feelings and opinions of Charleston regarding state and federal politics. The author provides an engaging historical account of the Democratic Party's struggle in South Carolina and the emergence of the States Rights Democratic Party, offering insight into the ideological divisions within the party. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331369264_0
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