Democratic Republican Meeting at Warrenton July 20 1944
A Warrenton meeting of the Warrenton Convertic Association was held at the schoolhouse with President James Irwin presiding. A committee led by H N M Cune drafted resolutions denouncing Native Americanism and endorsing Polk and Dallas while praising Madison era figures and urging unity for Democratic aims. The minutes were signed and the group scheduled an August 3 meeting at Tiltonville.
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Warrenton Convertic Association
Shhool
Warrenton
Noratia N. Mi'Cune
Horatia N. M’cune
H. N. M'Cune
Green
David Humphrey
Sen
Whip
Native American Association
Montgomery
Lafayette
de Kalb
Rosciusco
Baron Steuben
James K. Polk
George M. Dallas
J. Q. Adams
Henry Clay
David Tod
Mordecai Bartley
Kentucky
John Tyler
Daniel Webster
John Brand
American Union
Oll
Jos. C. M’cleary
Steubenville
Tiltonville
James Irwin
William Phipps
Banking vs Popular Rights in Rhode Island's Bank Boom
The Democratic Expounder argues banks wield corrupt influence over public minds. It cites Providence's 23 banks amid Rhode Island's 63, contrasting U S Bank with Andrew Jackson’s resistance, warning of feudal politics and threatened liberty nationwide.
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Providence
Empire City
Virginia
Ohio
Rhode Island
Maine
New Hampshire
South Carolina
England
U. S
Union
Jackson
Chapman Can Crow Over Whig Victory in Kentucky and Louisiana
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Kentucky election results and New Orleans Herald concedes a Democratic plurality in Congress and state offices. It contends Whigs exaggerate victory, cites Democratic majorities in House and Convention, and mocks Whig claims while urging Whigs to boast only if policies secure real gains.
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Kentucky
Louisiana
New Orleans
Congress
Texas
Henry Clay
Embodyment of Henry Clay in Whig rhetoric
The piece ridicules Henry Clay as the living embodiment of Whig principles, recounting duels and alleged misdeeds, and branding him a gambler and perjurer. It cites his 1824 bargain with Adams, his influence on Hartford Convention Federalists, and accuses him of seeking power through deceit, ending with party notices and electoral commentary.
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Henry Clay
Col. Davis
Kentucky
Humphrey Marshall
John Randolph
Cilley
Unitetates Senate
John Quin Adams
Bath
Hartford Convention
Native American transparency aboard Wheeling boat debated
A federal paper writer from this place critiques a Native American transparency kept on one boat perhaps by federal policy. The piece laments it was not carried, suggesting it might have drawn more outsiders from whitey or the "roretan TRAsK" on board.
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Kerr
Wheeling
Feds
Whitery
Roretan Trask
Federal
Democratic gain hoped in Louisiana 1844 election outlook
A letter from New Orleans dated July 19 1844 analyzes parish by parish votes in Calcasieu Morehouse Franklin and East Feliciana noting high water and misvotes affected results. It forecasts Democratic majorities in state senate and house and argues reforms will end rogue elections and restore free suffrage with a looming Whig minority in the legislature.
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Morse
Franklin
Calcasieu
Calcasien
State Senate
House of Representatives
Quachita
Caldwell
Union
Morehouse
May
Thomas
East Feliciana
Ecrats
Carroll
Concordia
Madison
Point Coupee
Terrebonne
Parish of
Plaquemines
Maunsel White
D. Jefferson
Tensas
Carroll—Morancy
Ww. Lafourche
Assumption
Allen
W. St. Landry
Dawson
Slidell
Labranche
Thibodeux
Bordelon
Thibodeaux
Elliott
Democrats renounce whigery amid mass party defections
A broad wave of defections from the Whig cause spreads across states. Democrats cite broken promises and push for Polk and Dallas. Listings from Illinois and Ohio papers show dozens renouncing Whig allegiance and pledging to vote Democratic in the 1844 race. Local meetings condemn falsehoods and vow unity behind Democratic candidates.
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Clay
Polk
Dallas
Hiram McKowan
Mull Creek
Clay Club
John Wysong
P. M
Darksville
John Grove
Mill Creek
Ohio Statesman
Ridgway
The
Col. Mepary
Gen. Harrison
John Adams
Tod
Joseph Beeker
Samuel Trease
Whigs Accused of False Capital in State Elections
A dated letter from New Ornurana July 21 144 blasts whigs for election tactics in the state. It alleges they shouted triumph on gun reports, used false capital, intimidated judges at polls, and forced ballots, warning that the parish judge will issue a certified return of the election.
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New Ornurana
Extract of a Jefferson County political letter 1844
A Cincinnati Gazette editor receives a curious epistle from Steubenville dated July 2, 1844. The writer touts Whig hopes in Jefferson County, claims strong local support, mocks Democrats and office seekers, and predicts a Whig victory while criticizing tariff policy and Polk. The piece notes renunciations of whiteness and disdain for pro-Democrat rumors.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Jefferson County
Stevaenville
Col. McCauslen
Polk
Labor
Feds
Coon Convention Row and Federal Tales From Steubenville
A Pittsburgh Post report recalls a boat trip to Steubenville for a Coon Convention with cheers for Clay Frelinghuysen and Polk Dallas in a quarry area incident. It notes Native Americans in a coop riot and fears of federalism’s slaughter next November, plus calls for truth against silent federal papers and Democratic backups.
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Steubenville
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Polk
Dallas
Pittsburgh Post
Smithfield
Two Dollars a Day a Roast Beef Prompt Mystery
A cryptic query asks who can locate the source phrase Two Dollars a day a roast beef. The line implies a historical or advertising origin, inviting readers to identify the origin, publication, or context of the slogan.
Grand Meeting Of Democratic Clubs Called For Saturday Night
A grand meeting of all Democratic Clubs and other Democrats will be held at Democratic Head Quarters on Saturday night. Addresses will be delivered. A tremendous turnout of supporters is urged.
Papers Delayed In Smithfield And Lagrange
Subscribers report delayed delivery of our paper while the rival nigger whig reaches Wellsburg and destinations by Friday. The Post Master insists both papers leave together, suggesting delays at Wellsburg. We fault the latter for negligence and demand punctual service regardless of cost. Polk's Postmasters must not neglect their duties.
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Smithfield
Lagrange
Wellsburgh
Polk
Tremendous Demonstrations Rally Democrats Across Wards
Last Saturday night at Head Quarters at least 500 Democrats gathered in a crowded hall with high spirits. Reports describe broad party unity and a belief that Federalism is doomed. Local ward clubs held meetings on Monday Tuesday and Thursday inviting wide attendance and continued enthusiasm.
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Democratic Club
1St Ward
Ed Ward
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