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Whig National Convention Predictions From 1848
The Whig National Convention at Philadelphia will nominate a President and Vice President, with delegates from Maine to Illinois divided among Clay Taylor Scott and others. The report lists key delegations, predicts no clear favorite on first ballot, and urges unity behind the chosen nominee.
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Texas
South Carolina
Maine
Clay
Tagler
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New Hampshire
Daniel Webster
Vermont
Whole Island
Connecticut
Sage
Ashland
New York
Paylor
Messrs
Henderson
Haines
Tranklin
Luther
Williston
Taggart
Date
Johnson
Mr. Clay
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Taylor
Gibighouse
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Irvin
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White
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Mr Clay
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Webster
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