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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1844
Page
2
Democracy's banner to rise in majesty and light
A historic note reflecting on the Democratic principle’s struggle against arts and misrepresentations, urging Democrats to rally and adopt the motto in God is our trust. It envisions democracy’s banner waving triumphantly over the land of the free and the home of the brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarwros
N. d
Mareb Sth
Ciendlomen
Citi Newark
Washington
Theodore Frelinghuysen
Opening of the Ball Promotes Jefferson County Democratic Delegates
The Jefferson county Democrats set meetings on Saturday August 17 at 2 PM to select delegates for county officers and state legislature, two for a Harrison county senate convention, and two for a congressional convention. Delegates meet August 24 in Bardfield. Edwin M. Stanton chairs. Public notices urge turnout amid booster tone and cross-state electoral drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Broomfield
Harrison County
Senate
Central Committee
Edwin M. Stanton
Federalists oppose Texas annexation amid debt claims
The Federalists oppose Texas annexation citing 110 million in debt while backing state debt assumption over 200 million. Iowa votes August 1 for Senate and House candidates though territory status affects presidential contest. Ohio legislator Samuel White has died. The Ohio Statesman notes Polk’s grandfather Tory accusation as weak evidence of allegiance. Louisiana is portrayed as poison to Whigry with Federalists admitting unlikely victory there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Iowa
Senate
House of Representatives
Ohio Statesman
Jas. K. Polk
Louisiana
Annexation
New Orleans
Political party critique letters urge Democratic shift in 1844
A long pamphlet excerpt denounces the Whig party as hostile to popular rights and American Union values. It argues for Polk, Dallas, Tod, and anti Native Americanism while urging Jefferson county Whigs to join the Democratic cause. Letters from Pleasant and Ohio figures condemn Whig promises and recall past electoral bravado.
Irish immigrant changes party allegiance in 1844
An Irish-born mechanic writes to the editor admitting Whig misgivings since 1840 and declares he will vote Democratic for Polk, Dallas, and Tod. He notes wage reductions, broken promises, and concerns about Native American Party influence as he urges foreigners who are citizens or becoming citizens to align with the Democratic side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Union
United States
Tip
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Harrison
Polk
Dallas
Tod
Thomas Macmillen
Preasant
Wellssuren Democracy Meeting in Wellsburgh Va
A sizable Wellsburgh crowd heard Oliver C. Gray of Steubenville speak in support of Polk and Dallas. The meeting ended with three cheers for the cause and a quiet dispersal. Confidence grows that the ticket will win in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellssuren
Wellsburgh
Oliver C. Gray
Steubenville
Polk
Dallas
Duelling Debate and Political Attacks in Newark Letter
A reader laments the rise of dueling and hypocrisy in public life, citing Theodore Frelinghuysen’s March letter condemning dueling and urging citizen action. The piece references political shifts, party strength in Louisiana, and sharp editorials attacking a local paper for falsehoods and partisanship.
Louisiana Victory Complete in Shared Echoes of Election
Reports from Louisiana declare a Democratic triumph across the house and Senate, contrasting federal papers’ misreporting with steady Democratic gains. The Louisville Daily Democrat hails “Glorious News” and predicts a seven to eight thousand Democratic majority as November looms, while warnings echo about Whig miscalculations in Louisiana and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Kentucky
Cincinnati Ganette
Feds
Senate
House
Loco Focus
Tariff
Texas
Massachusetts
Cincinnati Enquirer
New Orleans Herald
Bank paper silence on Native ism and Gov Dorr
The missive lashes at a federalist for avoiding clear stand on Nativeism and Dorr. It vows pressure after the election, warns against supporting or condemning his actions, and brands him a coward for not declaring political views on tariff and royal government. The rhetoric mocks and threatens scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorr
Louisiana Convention Aims to Reform Constitution in August
The Louisiana Convention meets in Jackson in August with a 14 or 15 majority in the body. Democrats expect repeal of the property qualification and other reforms to shape a new constitution for a Polk and Dallas victory by about 5,000 to 6,000 votes in the fall election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Jackson
Polk
Dallas
Federal press slander on Polk ancestor dismissed
The Louisville Journal and federal press are attacked for claiming James K. Polk’s grandfather was a Tory in the Revolution. Public archives show the charge is false and baseless. The piece mocks such slander as ridiculous and compares it to unfounded accusations against David Tod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Press
Louisville Journal
James K. Polk
Public
Feds
Ohio State Journal
David Tod
Grand Rally in Massillon Eyed by Democratic Leaders
A large Democratic rally is planned in Massillon Ohio on August 22 with speakers Geo M Dallas David Tod B Tap pan William Allen and other notable citizens. Eli Moore and Major Davezac of New York are anticipated to attend. The correspondent notes Gen Jackson doubts about Tennessee backing Polk and mocks the idea with a warning about reputation and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democracy
Ohio
Massillion
Geo. M. Dallas
David Tod
B. Tappan
William Allen
Messrs. Brough
Bartley
Eli Moore
Major Davezac
New York
Fed.) Express
Jen
Jackson
Tennessee
Polk
Nativeism and a Philadelphia Democratic Resignation
A Philadelphia letter details a former Democrat who joined Native American Republican circles, then resigned due to opposition to mixing religion with politics. The piece notes a broader trend of Nativeism drawing few supporters, and reports the author WM. Melcher's expulsion after presenting his resignation and beliefs on religious liberty and constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Times
Cuuren
State
Native American Republican Association
Tit Ward
Northern Liberties
American Republican Party
Philadelphia
Seventh Ward
N. S
WM. Melcher
Ward
N. L
Melcher
Politically Active Letter From Uniontown Refers Polk Victory
Correspondence from Uniontown Pennsylvania dated July 26 1844 praises Polk and Dallas prospects and notes a shift from Whig to Democratic support. The letter lists several Hopwood family members and others renouncing Whig allegiance and predicts about a 1000 vote majority for the Democratic nominees with some Divided loyalties toward Harrison or Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Union
Uniontown
Borror
Polk
Dallas
Clay
Rice G.hepwood
Ritner
Thomas Hopwood
Gaddis Hopwood
James Hopwood
Moses Hopwood
William Hopwood
Geo. Brown
M. P. Church
Monroe Hopwood
Christian Churches
Harrison
The Last Kick of a Dying Faction in Ohio Journal
The Ohio State Journal accuses Tod of infidelity as a final strike against the federal party. The bold claim prompts criticism from Columbus figures who refuse Teesdale’s sentiments. Federal papers show few steamboat votes and raisings favoring democracy, while Louisiana stands as a stronger comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio State Journal
Federal Party
Hardihood
Tod
Columbus
Teesdale
Gathering in Chillicothe Boosts Native Whig Alignment
A report from Thompson’s Reporter notes a large meeting at Chillicothe with speakers Tappan Allen Brough and Tod. Tod pleases crowds and a Native Whig fusion is seen as likely, echoing past mayoral politics. A new local free bank in Buffalo is mentioned as ExcHANGr Bank or Burgato, led by Robert Codd. The New York Herald hints natives and whigs may unite in future elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
W. Dd
N. A
Coddington
Franklin Harper
Mr. Franklin
Louisville
Tribune
Greely
Feds
Ross
Chillicothe
Messrs
Tappan
Allen
Brough
Tod
Buffalo
Exchangr Bank
Burgato
Robert Codd
Thompson
Bank of Newfoundland
Union
New York Herald
Harper
Clay
Warren Township Cheb Proceedings Publicized
The Warren township Cheb proceedings shall be publicly published as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Township
Polk Fever Spurs Pole Raising In City Wards
In a lively scene Democrats in the 1st ward raised a young hickory pole before Headquarters on Market street. The 4th ward followed with a similar pole at Third and Washington streets. The paper reports at least a hundred changes to Democracy from various regions. Several named individuals switch from Whig to Democrat, backing Polk and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Third
Washington Streets
Wilmington
W.B Richardson
Cleveland
Polk
Dallas
Carter Denounces Rumor of Defect to Whigs
In a Salem township note dated July 30 1844 B B Carter declares he remains a Democrat and will vote for Polk Dallas and Ted in the next election. He states he cannot support Henry Clay or Whig measures and condemns any report of jilting the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feds
B. B. Carter
Union
Henry Clay
United States Bank
Polk
Dallas
Ted
Salem Township
Bloomfield Whig Mass Meeting Draws Small Crowd
In Wayne Township Dr. Andrews and Col. Collier spoke at a Whig mass meeting in Bloomfield. At 2 PM the crowd totaled five speakers including landlords and farmers. by evening nearly twenty attendees gathered. The call urged readers in the country to send reports of such meetings as they occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Township
Dr. Andrews
Col. Collier
Bloomfield
Democratic Association Meeting Hails Young Hickory Victory
A large and enthusiastic gathering of the Steubenville Democratic Association was held last Saturday evening praising Young Hickory Dallas and victory, reflecting local political fervor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville Association
Democratic Association
Hickory
Dallas
Patterson Switches Sides Sparks Salem Whig Jubilation
In Salem Township supporters celebrate Alex Patterson publicly aligning with the Whigs while remaining in his preferred role within the party landscape. Community react suggests Patterson is a minor figure, described as a small potato, yet his move is welcomed by Whigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Patterson
Salem
Patterson
Renunciation marks shift in 1844 political stance
James J. Welch of Warren township writes on July 31 1844 denouncing the Whigs and praising Democrats and Federalism. He argues tariffs benefit the rich while public lands revenue aids debt reduction and tariff policy, notes Texas and Oregon support, opposes Clay’s Bankrupt Law, and predicts voting with Democrats henceforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brand
Whig Party
Tam
Texas
Oregon
Clay
James J. Welch
Warren Tp
Grain and Provision Market Prices Listed
Wholesale prices for grains and provisions corrected by D McGowan and Co. list items like apples and oats by unit, butter and sugar types, pork and veal cuts, flour and lard, with per unit costs and ranges. Entries include vegetables such as cabbage and onions, and goods such as molasses, coffee, and timothy seed, reflecting a midweek market snapshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. McGowan & Co
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James K. Polak
Ivy Nesses
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
Jeffernson
Ibd
Bannon G. Thibodeaux
Elliott
Congress
Samuel White
Licking County
Delaware
Poul Party
Rhode Island
Gov. Dorr
Democratic Party
Pleasant
Jeff. Co
Eprron
Whigs
Alexander Frazier
Barror
Charles Mercer
Mose Wrreniy
Preling Hywon
Aga
Randolph
F. Belie
Herald
Ouachita
Caldwell
Morehouse
Franklin
Balaam
Steubenville Herald
Louisville Daily Democrat
Ueeeum
Whig
Dou
Ibtfal
the Whigs
Herald of the 16Th
Pallawa
Wiluwa
Scott
Federal Papers
Annapolis
State of
Ette
Bank of Steubenville
J. Coe
O Steubenville
O O. Batsarp
S. Stokely
Coon
Grain & Provision Market
Fronthiy Almanac
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