Fragmented political visions and party vows from 1840s figures
The text presents a series of statements attributed to Martin Van Buren Andrew Jackson and Tuomas Artemir praising democracy and the Republican Party. It contrasts vows to protect unity within the Democratic party with calls to defend labor rights and national political duties, framing a renewed political vigor ahead of 1844.
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Jackson
Republican Party
Anteus
Tuomas Artemir
View of Virginia election sparks federalist controversy
A Virginia House of Delegates election review argues federalist gains were narrow and contested by fraud in several counties. The writer, a New York City planter, asserts Democrats lead in both chambers and predicts Van Buren would win Virginia by up to 5000 votes, contrasting with Clay’s tariff appeal.
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Virginia
Globe
Norfolk and Petersburg
Norfolk
Richmond
Feds
Caroline
House of Delegates
Senate
House
Rappahannock
U. S
Edgington
Ohio County
Rives
van Duren
Clay
Pumpborer
Bear
Plebeian
New York
Old Dominion
Petersburg
Winchester
Lynchburg
Wheeling
Spottsylvania
Floyd i
Wood Eee
Franklin
Wythere
Giles & Mercer
Berkley
Buckingham
Freehold
New York Tribune
Old Tenth Legion
Rockingham
Shenandoah, Page, &c
van Buren
Tyler
Martin van Buren
Whig Symbolism and Federalist Echoes in Rhode Island
A lengthy political tirade denounces the Whigs as the same old coons, critiques their symbols, and accuses them of federalist roots. The writer derides their iconography and calls for punishment of treachery, contrasting them with Van Buren and predicting doom for their party. References to Clay, federalism, and anti Whig rhetoric pervade the op ed style critique.
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Mr. Eprron
Mr. Clay
North
van Buren
South
Clay
Coon
Clergymen Attend Anti-American Meeting in Philadelphia
A report notes several clergymen taking part in an anti American gathering in Philadelphia. The article warns they should focus on their proper duties as unrest grows, with riots and bloodshed cited as evidence of alleged misfortune.
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Philadelphia
Barque Ann Louisa Brings Substantial Specie to New York
The barque Ann Louisa arrived at New York on Saturday bearing 137,396 dollars in specie for several firms. An earthquake struck Mexico City on March 27 causing damage mainly to churches which were the only structures harmed.
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Vera Cruz
Ann Louisa
New York
Mexico
NEW YORK TOWN ELEOTIONS SHOW CHARTER VICTORIES
Letter from Geneva reports the May charter election produced a whig win by a small margin, while West Troy and Gosuen charter officer races favored Democrats. The Albany Argus notes the trend as a federal pattern inflated by false claims. Various towns show differing outcomes with Democratic gains noted in West Troy and Gosuen.
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Albany Evenin Journal
Geneva
Argus
Dean Sin
Albany Argus
Deak
A. T. Dunham
West Troy
Gosuen
Fading Enthusiasm in Federal and Democratic Rally Attempts
The report notes weak turnout at a New York ratification meeting with 20 000 democrats invited yet only 2 000 attendees, and a Richmond county gathering drawing 45 feds. It contrasts with an oversized postconvention tally and mocks divisions in Clay ranks, predicting shifting sentiments as May approaches.
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Feds
Baltimore
New York
Richmond County
Democratic Fire Drives Louisiana Campaign
The article notes enthusiasm in Louisiana as John B Dawson Aleve Labranche and John Slidell lead in nominations for Congress. The late Mr Bossier’s district remains vacant. Ward meetings draw large crowds and parish gatherings show ardent support for the Democratic cause and doctrine.
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Louisiana
John B. Dawson
Aleve Labranche
John Slidell
Congress
Federal papers cheer Adams denial on Bargain and sale charge
The periodicals exult over John Quincy Adams asserting a denial of the Bargain and sale deal in which Clay was named as a principal. The Nation accuses both men of participation and questions their mutual witness credibility, urging that such testimony be challenged.
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John Quincy Adams
Clay
Feds
Philadelphia Riots cause heavy costs to county funds
The Philadelphia riots are expected to cost the county upwards of four hundred dollars in losses. The natives have conducted significant business, amplifying economic impact.
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Philadelphia
Coinage Boom At New Orleans Mint In April 1820s
The New Orleans Branch Mint produced 1,378,000 dollars in April including silver and gold from foreign coins. The piece praises the mint officers for rapid output and notes improvements in machinery. The piece jokes about banknotes and national banks, predicting shin plasters would return if a National Bank is established.
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New Orleans
Valley of the Mississippi
Louisiana
Clay
Vote aboard Clipper shows party split on route
On a late Cincinnati to Wheeling voyage the boat Clipper held a presidential ballot. In the cabin Henry Clay led with 19 4, Van Buren 17. on deck Clay had 15% and Van Buren 49. The Wheeling Argus notes May 16 and the New York Sun reports Catholic clergy and poor Irish families arriving in New York from Philadelphia seeking safety, with similar moves toward Baltimore and other cities.
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Cincinnati
Wheeling
Henry Clay
van Buren
New York Sun
City
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Democratic Embrace of Van Buren Amid Convention Preparations
The piece reports on the Van Buren faction within the Democratic Party rallying for Martin Van Buren as their preferred presidential candidate. It notes strong unity in opposition to cant and surrender, calls for disciplined support, and cites resolutions from the Central Convention of Van Buren Associations at Tammany Hall endorsing Van Buren and condemning delegates who dissent from the majority choice.
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New York
Central Convention
van Buren Associations
Tammany Hall
Washington
Congress
van Buren
Centra
Convention
Evening Post
Plebeian
Washington Globe
Pennsylvanian
Richmond Enquirer
Ohio Statesman
Albany Argus
Albany Atlas
Baltimore
Martin van Buren
Henry Clay
Portrait sketch hails Van Buren from rivals
A contemporaries’ excerpt from the National Intelligencer of August 1828 praises Martin Van Buren, calling him unassailable in moral character and a masterful, temperate politician. The piece from opponents stresses his propriety, persuasive powers, and high talents, presenting him as a model leader.
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Martin van Buren
National Intelligencer
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
New York
The Federal Whigs Rally At City Hall In Storming Fashion
A verbose scene unfolds at City Hall with a Whig rally denouncing Henry Clay and Federalism. Orators praise native rights while a storm derides the gathering, ending with references to Old Tammany and a doomed federalist faction. The piece laments Whig hypocrisy and urges Democrats to mobilize for the coming presidential contest.
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Jae Tung
Coty Hall
Lange Sanchet
Genereal
Clay
Otis
Este
City Hall
Kentucky
Tammany
Henry Clay
Far West
Baltimore
Bladensburg
Cilley
Pyosal
Diana
Democratic Party
Brave
Grp TronsipEs
General Jackson in New South Wales
From the London papers a dismal extract shows Sydney in financial distress with banking crisis spreading, London bills refused, insolvency looming and workers facing unemployment. The writer warns against Whig deception about deposits and urges laborers to recognize the true degradation of the colony’s economy.
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London
Sidney
England
Sydney
New South Wales
Jackson
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