National Whig meeting endorses Louisiana leaders and reform
The gathering welcomed Gen Felix Houston who denounced abolitionist currents and defended constitutional liberty. A committee drafted resolutions criticizing Senators Alexander Barrow and Henry Johnson for losing public confidence and urged their resignations. The assembly pledged Democratic party cohesion and predicted a November victory by at least 5,000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Rows
Wm. F. Wagner
Dennis Corcoran
Col
Seth Barton
Felix Houston
Clay and Coonery
W. A. Elmore
W. F. Wagner
Fortier
Henry Clay
Alexander Barrow
Henry Johnson
Congress
Louisiana
Democratic Party
Louwiana
Wi Bo
Louisiana Extetion and the New Orleans Elections Controversy
In the In telligencer report on the Louisiana elections the Tropic’s claim of Whig gains is disputed as false. The Intelligencer argues Democrats won majorities in Congress and state legislature and that Whigs and conservatives secured a large convention majority. An 1844 letter from Andrew Jackson defends Gov. Polk’s character and political stance, denying duels or misdeeds and urging public scrutiny of national questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Intelligencer
New Orleans
Congress
Hermitage
Gov. Polk
Gov. Pon
Gov. Pen
Andrew Jackson
Senate
House of Representatives
Messrs. Slidell
Dawson
John Falstaff
Elliott
Harrison
Kentucky
Feds
Tropic
Bee
Chanticleer
Native Americans and Whigs in American politics
A critical 19th century polemic attacking Native American factions as proscribed and hypocritical, blaming them on alien sedition laws and alleging Whig support. It references a Hartford paper and a Baltimore American article arguing anti annexation sentiment and Clay’s election as pivotal for that cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Pimes
Louisiana
Baltimore American
Coon Opera
Mason and Dixon
Friends of Annexation
Clay
Adams acquitted in Vicksburg murder case of Dr Hagan
Adams, accused of killing Dr Hagan in Vicksburg a year earlier, has been acquitted. The verdict ends the high profile homicide case that drew regional attention and involved questions of motive and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Hagan
Vicksburg
Victory and politics in Louisiana contests from a torn paper
A chaotic political op-ed fragment surveys a Louisiana election scene with insults toward rivals, discusses expected Democratic majorities in the state convention, senate, and house, and critiques Whig candidates and so‑called changes. It cites Samuel F. Liggett's defense of Democratic allegiance and positions on tariffs, banking, and Henry Clay.
August Elections Stir Democratic Fire Across States
The piece surveys August voting in Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana, Missouri and Illinois for Congress and state legislatures, notes a strong pro democratic mood, predicts a reduced federal majority, and cites editorials urging Whig turnout. It cites moves by local leaders switching to Polk and Dallas and reports Federal press praise of Dorr's imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Alabama
Indiana
Missouri
Ilinois
Congress
North Carolina
Louisiana
Prentice
Louisville Journal
Union
Illioi
Illinois Register
Jas
I’. Owen
John
Gotte
John Souks
Dayton
Capt
Chas. B. Hopkins
Louisa Co
Dallas
Robert J. Brent
Hagerstown
W. Harmison
Bath
Adam Bare
Lancaster County
Thos. H. Burrowes
Ritner
John C. Vancamp
Thomas Parke
Lancaster City
Polk
Boston Courier
Fed
Dorr
Federal
Maine
Fragmentary wartime quote on Louisiana election loss
A cited contemporary remark complains that losing Turkish representatives in New Orleans would cost over 1000 votes in a Louisiana congressional district and the Legislature, accusing the Whig press of declaring a victory due to widespread Democrat disfranchisement of about 600 voters, reflecting tense party rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Morse Wins Louisiana Vote in Narrow Result
A Courier based correction highlights Morse, the Democratic candidate for Congress, winning in Louisiana. Reports show Morse with about 50 to 75 more votes in parishes including Washita Caldwell Morehouse and Calcasieu, though Calcasieu votes may be set aside. overall mood notes Democratic gains and Whig jitters in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Congress
Louisiana
Union
Herald
the Courier
Monroe
Washita
Caldwell
Morehouse
Calcasieu
House of Representatives of
United States
Native fury and reform zeal stir Philadelphia riots
A Philadelphia Sun defense rails at Irish Catholic "outrage" claims by Levin and labels Native mobs as the true aggressors. The piece notes Catholic restraint on July 4 and portrays federalism as plotting against Irish Democrats, citing Louisiana, Kentucky, and New Orleans press shifts, while warning of a looming tariff and Bank clash with British models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Sun
Levin
Philadelphia
St Philip
Philadelhia
Catholic Temperance Society
Post
John Adams
Whig Club Adopts Native American Resolutions
The meeting of the club elected Amos Jones as President with David Chambers as VP and officers H. P. Guthrie and C. Kithcart. They adopted unanimous resolutions condemning Native Americanism, praising republican principles, and opposing foreign birth as a disqualifier. They urged tariffs for revenue and opposed public land distributions. A note lists publication to American Union Ohio Statesman and Cadiz Sentinel and adjourned to the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passtant
Domerte
Gil
James K. Polk
George M. Dallas
David Tod
Jeffernanco
Amosones
David Chambers
H. P. Guthrie
C. Kithcart
New York
Philadelphia
United States
Whig
W.S. Archer
Virginia
Congress
Lafayette
Montgomery
Warren
de Kalb
Pulaski
United Tes Bank
United States Bank
American Union
Ohio Statesman
Cadiz Sentinel
Council Chamber
Amos Jones
Democratic foes fear Clay threat to nation’s welfare
In a public letter the undersigned Union party members announce their support for Polk Dallas and Tod amid policy disputes with the Democratic majority. They condemn Henry Clay as propped by a US Bank, opposed to the compromise, tariffs, land proceeds, and Texas reannexation, citing his dueling conduct and opposition to national defense. Named signers include James McKinney, J Norton, Jacob Walker, and J M Burk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Dallas
Tod
Henry Clay
Samuel F. Liggett
American Union
Bprron
Ted
Whig Party
Clay
United States Bank
Andrew Jackson
Texas
James M’kinney
J. Norton
Jacob Walker
J. M. Burk
Methodist Conference Adjourns After Weeklong Session
The Methodist Conference concluded on the 17th after a week of meetings. Resolutions approving the General Conference stance on the Slavery question passed by a large vote. Publications include thanks to Steubenville for hospitality and to local churches for use of worship spaces. The secretary is named for duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference
Steubenville
Reformed Rhode Island Rebels Quit Whig Party
Twenty three men formerly of Rhode Island have left the Whig party in protest of Governor Dorr's treatment by the Algerines. The move cites barbaric handling and political turmoil as the motive for desertion from the Pittsburgh News-Ap
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howty Woaks
Riode Island
Gov. Dorr
Trade ships carry specie to New York and Caribbean ports
The brig Persia arrives at New York from Carthage with 13 bags of specie and small consignments of gold and silver for Murray Lemman, Domingo, Retter, Fisher, Hussey Mackay. Other brig lifters bring bullion to A Douglass, Coffin, Labouisse, Alexandre, and Peterson. The American and Annawan also report bullion and Spanish doubloons to various local recipients. Jefferson county wheat crops are light and grain prices rise, while Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets show flour, bacon, salt, whiskey, barley, and corn price movements and sales across multiple mills and depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
New York
Carthagena
Murray & Lemman
G. Dominguez
J. B. Retter
J. J. Fisher
Hussey & Mackay
Tarquina
St. Jago
A. Douglass
John R. Gardner
Balize
Honduras
Coffin
J. Labouisse
F. Alexandre
Peterson
American
Chagres
Prime
Ward & King
Annawan
Aux Cayes
M. Whitcomb
Jefferson County
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Cincinnati
Canal
Miami Canal
Hamilton County
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Patel
Bay
Wes
Thomas Slidell
H. D. Peire
W. W. King
Alex. Prieur
James Patton
Anthony Rasch
John Goodin
John Duggan
James Hine
Stickney Clark Woodrutt
Chas. L. Durocher
Edwards P. Ryan Charles Diamond
St. Martin’s
Catahoula
St. Martins
West Baton Rouge
St. Landry
Sabine
Concordia, &c
The
Ken. Thomas W. Edwards
Bridgeport
Coan
Ohio State Journal
Western Herald
James Ki.ourn
Salem Township
Roe
Blackburn
Constable
Mon Swartz
Garret Glasener
Charles Burchfield
James
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Democratic Central
E. M. Stanton
David England
Abraham
William McDonald
William Copp
M. M. Crawford
Sroxton
Bloomfield
Harrison County
Central Committee
Edwin M. Stanton
McKentucky
Butler
Pilcher
J. M
Louisville
Bordelon
St. Mary
St. Martin
Vermilion
Rapides
Natchitoches
Mr. Clay
Raleigh
Austria
Russia
France
England
Bank of Lagrane
Srewhonwiile
Commercial
Money Mater Trade & Markets
Thompson
N. Y
Union Bank of City
Freeman's Bank of
Bristol
Bank of
Jacksonville
Democratic Club
William Donaldson
Steubenville Democratic Association
McCauslen
Buchanan
Thomas Dickey
Pres
Joan Lock
Sec
Phenix Engine Company
Moses Dillon
Masters Sale
Mary Jane Irwin
Margaret S. Irwin
Water Street
Samuel D. Hunter
Chancery
Court OF Common Pleas
State of Ohio
Elizabeth Maxwell
Stuart Mec- Clare
William Maxwell
Elizabeth
Julian
Joshua Marshall
Mary Jane Maxwell
William Maple
Margaret
Dee
Court of Coramon Pleas
Jefferson
E. Brooks
M. Ablen
Deg
Stuart McClave
Ofliam Maxwell
Wil
W.obertson
Merton
Theodore Hook
Heinrich Stilling
Grand Duke of
Badens, &c
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