Need Help Developing: Outcomes of a Different 1824

The "Civilized Tribes" occupy pretty good farmland that in OTL was taken by whites (with the possible exception of the Seminoles); those white settlers are going to go somewhere else to live. The prospects are not good for slavers, since 1) Florida is likely to be slightly delayed in entering the Union, due to continued Seminole presence, while 2) of the four areas which are likely alternatives - Iowa, Wisconsin, Oregon and Texas - 3 are historically free territory and one is technically not in the US yet (although I haven't heard anything that would derail Texas annexation).

I expect Cass would still support Popular Sovereignty, yes - what would change his mind?
 
OK, here's what I have, Presidents wise:

Andrew Jackson (1825-28) -- known for many failed initiatives, like Indian Removal or shutting down the National Bank -- but most infamous for shooting his VP, John C Calhoun, dead in a duel, amidst the nullification controversy.

Henry Clay (1829-36) -- known for implementation of the American Plan, which sees massive economic and infrastructure development, both in the north and the south; for belatedly (and reluctantly) intervening in Georgia, restraining white settlers to enforce Worchester v US; and overseeing further settlement in the west (as OTL)

JQ Adams (1837-40) -- continues most of his predecessor's policies, also calls for a Transcontinental Railroad

Lewis Cass (1841-48) -- known for annexation of the Republic of Texas (1842), subsequent War with Mexico (more or less ending with capture of Mexico City, 1844), and annexing Alta California and Nueva Mexico in peace treaty with Mexico (1845). His second term is known for his popular sovereignty positions leading to Bleeding California and Bleeding Kansas, as well as beginning construction of the Transcontinental Rail.

Also of note, Abraham Lincoln runs for the House of Representatives in 1834, wins, and is elected Speaker of the House in 1847. I note this because...

In 1848, John C Fremont, hero of Mexican War (did much in California as in OTL) is elected President, with Lincoln as his running mate. A major part of their platform is halting the spread of slavery in the new territories...

EDIT ADD: I had considered Daniel Webster to be elected 1848, but thought at 68, it seemed a little ASB. What do you think?
 
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No specific mention of Oregon; by this point (1848) it'll be heavily settled with Americans, but has the ownership issue been settled by treaty?

Seems a bit fast to get California into the Union, especially without a Gold Rush yet. Where are the Mormons and how're things going for them?

Clarify Bleeding Kansas and Bleeding California, please. I iamgine Kansas started out much like OTL, but did it end the same? What happened in California (especially if Fremont, a strong Abolitionist, is the man on the ground with a regular Army, and there's no adjacent slave territory...)

Actually, if Webster wanted the nomination and the Presidency I fully expect he'd have it despite his age. However, he may choose to recuse himself in exchange for getting a couple of proteges in the Cabinet as a commitment out of Fremont (he knows he's getting old too, after all).
 
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Sorry, there is a Gold Rush in California, first wave arriving 1846; the settlers are divided on Slavery (remember the South is more economically developed TTL, from the American Plan).

Cass tried to push for the whole Oregon Territory, but Congress refused his request for a declaration of war, so he made a similar deal as OTL.

I'll confess I hadn't considered the Mormons...
 
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