Democratic Conventions United Behind Polk Dallas Ticket
A compilation of editorials and notices from varied papers praising James K. Polk of Tennessee and George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania. The exchanges express unanimous support, predict Democratic victories, and urge unity despite past disappointments. They hail Polk Dallas as worthy standard bearers and call for broad party rallying across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Boston Post
James K. Polk
Tennessee
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
United States
N. Y. Standard
Cass
Hudson Gazette
Columbia
van Buren
Democratic Party of Columbia
Polk
Dallas
Albany Atlas
Democratic Review
Democratic Party
Monster Bank
Mr. Polk
Union
Immense New York Democracy Rally in the Park
A colossal New York gathering, 25 000 to 30 000 Democrats, met in the Park to ratify Baltimore nominations. Speakers included Benjamin F. Butler and Melville, with Van Buren’s letter read amid cheers. The procession to Baltimore followed, the city illuminated and the event praised as a democratic high moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
New York Herald
Plebeian
Democracy of
New York
City Hall
Dallas
Baltimore
Benjamin F. Butler
Ganesvoort Melville
Butler
Martin van Buren
Tammoany Hall
van Buren
City of
Altimore
Gansevoort Melville
Messrs. Polk
Broadway
Art Street
That Street
Bowery
Chatham Street
Tammany Hall
Lucius F. Hough
Charles A. Bell
James Conner
Emanuel B. Hart
Joseph A
John Canning
John J. Moffit
United States
Lo’clock
P. m
Campbell P. White
Jansevoort Melville, Esq
Benny
Wierony
Fnally
Taromeoy Hall
Deception by Old Tory Federal Whigs Recoils on Them
The Inda. Sentinel notes the 1840 Whig deception as retribution falls on leaders. It cites burned promises of rising property values and higher wages, argues Whig aims would bring monarchy, a National Bank, and protective tariffs, and praises honest, courageous confession of error by citizens and reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Party
England
Alexander Hamilton
Federal Party
Democratic Party
Inda. Sentinel
Jackson Denies Letter Recanting Clay Adams Charges
Andrew Jackson states he recalls no letter recanting the 1825 bargain charges against Clay and Adams. He disavows any copied or forged communication and invites publication if such a letter exists, asserting he has no secrets and that his opinions remain unchanged. The exchange follows accusations from Whig presses linked to the Nashville Union’s coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Argus
Jefferson
Clay
Dr. Capers
Hermitage
Messrs
Adams
Jackson
Hamilton
Nashville Union
Gen. Hamilton
Mr. Adams
Mr. Clay
Andrew Jackson
Democratic Unity boosting Polk and Dallas strength in 1840
Washington dispatch dated June 4 reports broad Democratic unity for Polk and Dallas across Pennsylvania with a claimed 25 000 vote lead. Stockton and Zabriskie in New Jersey join, Louis McLane shifts from Maryland to support the ticket, causing defections in Clay ranks. Virginia Whigs abandon Clay over the Texas letter as North and South Carolina provide hopeful signals and fresh intelligence from the South fuels optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Polk
Dallas
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Stockton
New Jersey
Zabriskie
Tyler
Louis McLane
Maryland
Clay
Delaware
Pantia's banking reform and Texas annexation debate
The Caledonia notes Sir Robert Peet introducing a major banking reform to split the Bank of England into issue and deposit banks, with government security backing. It also reports Lords Brougham and Aberdeen debating Texas annexation and slavery implications, plus British reaction and a dry spell harming crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Pantia
Wee
Home of Commons
Robert Peet
Bank of England
Bank of Deposit
Texas
House of Lords
Lord Brougham
Lord Aberdeen
U. S
United States
Congress
Foreign Department
America
Earl of Aberdeen
Senate
Democratic Hair Meets to Elect Officers and Hear Resolutions
The Democratic Association met after adjournment with Louis A. Walker presiding. Officers elected include Vice President George Bartlet, John Armstrong, John McCaulay, Benjamin Drennan, Robert Hill Jr., Thomas Dickey, Treasurer William McDonald, Rec. Sec. Moses Dillon, Cor. Sec. Joseph Means. Resolutions praised James K. Polk and George M. Dallas, condemned Senate secrecy, and criticized Ben Johnson Tappan’s press actions. The group adjourned to June 15 pending constitutional amendment notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Walker
George Bartlet
John Armstrong
John McCaulay
Benjamin Drennan
Robert Hill, Jr
Steubenville
Joseph Means
James K. Polk
Tennessee
George W. M’cook
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
Jackson
Oliver C. Gray
Senate of the United States
Benjamin Tappan
Senate
Benj. Lister
Geo. W. McCook
Sec
Administration Notice for James Hyndman Estate
Letters of Administration granted to William Hyndman for the estate of James Hyndman of Warren township Jefferson County Ohio. Creditors must present claims with six months proof of settlement. debts to be paid promptly. June 9, 18sx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hyndman
Warren Township
Jefferson Co
Court of Common Pleas
William Hyndmwan
Flag of Union and party tickets for Polk and Tod
A historical column lists campaign lines and sectoral tickets featuring James K. Polk for president and George M. Dallas for vice president with David Tod for governor. It enumerates senatorial and congressional hopefuls across multiple counties including Wayne, Clermont, Hamilton, Champaign, Lucas, and Medina, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
David Tod
PH Larwill
Wayne
PY Utter
Clermont
Clayton Webb
Hasiiton
James M. Dorsey
Darke
R. D. Forsman
Green
John Taylor
Champaign
David Higgins
Lucas
Gilbert Beach
Wood
John D. White
Brown
Thomas Megrady
Ross
Valentine Keffer
Pickaway
James Parker
Licking
Greenville P. Cherry
Marion
George Corwine
Sciota
Cautious C. Covey
Morgan
Isaac M. Lanning
Guernsey
Walter Jamieson
Harrison
Sebastian Brainard
Tuscarawas
James Forbes, Er
Carroll
Neal McCoy
Milo Stone
Summit
Benjamin Adams
Lake
Stephen N. Sargent
Medina
Senate Votes Down Texas Treaty Ratification
The Washington Globe reports that after secret session debate on the treaty to annex Texas, the Senate voted 16 yeas to 35 nays to ratify, with an afterword noting Jack Tyler's handling is "done for" and the secrecy injunction being removed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Globe
Jack Tyler
Senate
Texas
United States
Yeas
Atchison
Bagby
Breese
Buchanan
Colquitt
Fulton
Maylland
Anderson
Huer
Lewis
McDuffie
Semple
Sevier
Sturgeon
Walker
Woodbury
Allen
Archer
Atherton
Barrow
Bates
Bayard
Benton
Berrien
Choate
Clayton
Crittenden
Dayton
Evans
Fairfield
Foster
Francis
Huntington
Jarnagin
Johnson
Mangum
Merrick
Muller
Morehead
Niles
Pearce
Phelps
Porter
Rives
Simmons
Tallmadge
Tappan
Upham
White
Woodbridge
Wright
Baltimore nominations spark ratification meeting at Fanueil Hall
The great ratification gathering drew S000 Democrats who cheered Polk and Dallas nine times before adjourning. The piece notes Democrat unity against Clayism, praises Van Buren, teases the nickname Old Hickory Jr, and highlights David Tod’s recent campaign stops claiming Tod will be elected governor.
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Delaware Gazette
Delaware
Trenton
Clay
Frelinghureen
Democratic Union of
Marrighurg
Cape
Baltimore
James KR. Pelt
Tenueree
Fem
Licen
Sieedert Seares &E
Sieedert Seares &E the Pres Prem Hoult
Fot Bete Beem
Tenid Fm
Ome
Faneuil Hall
Polk
Dallas
Op Hickory, Jr
Pittsburg
Col
Old Hickory, Jr
New Orleans
David Tod
Lancaster
Newark
Carrollton
New Lisbon
Tod
Democrats Rally Across Cities Stir Speculation
An era of party activism spreads from Indianapolis to Columbus as Democrats convene and anticipate a forthcoming fall election. Federal factions show mixed reactions to Baltimore convention splits, yet all expect political tremors and public debate ahead.
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Aldany Argus
Old Bay
Boston Democrat
Somerville
Bank of the United States
Fredericksburg
Peepee
Heweree
NEW York Democracy
Battery
T. M. van Buren
Richard B. Connelly
Wm. A. Walker
Wm. McMurry
Robert B. Boyd
Johnson Association
Transides Club
Chambers Street
Centre Street
Clay and
Gen. Jackson
The
Richmond Enquirer
Democratic
Democratic Association
A. Thomas
Fourth Streets
Alexander Thomas
the American Union
Jose] Dow
Nist
Boston Democracy
Democrats
Southwark
Mr. van Buren
Steubenville Herald
Indianapolis
Columbus
Feds
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