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Columbus Enquirer

Location

Columbus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1840

Page

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General Metcalf presides as ex Governor signals a political convention

Report from Dayton by W Snethens secretary describes the convention session led by Ex Governor Metcalf of Kentucky appointing nineteen vice presidents including Preston Farrar of Louisiana and Major Miller of Mississippi. General Elrose speaks, praised by thousands, and General Harrison delivers a lengthy address on democratic rights, presidential pledges, and people’s will amid anticipation for the next U.S. President.

Metcalf Kentucky Preston W. Farrar Louisiana A. Milier Mississippi Bigger Indiana Vance Ohio WW. Suethen Dayton Jurge Crane Elrose Gen. Harrison United States Coud Miami Lmimense North Western Army Republi Wiston Adams Federal Party Thomas Jeffferson Requirius Fife

Ohio Farmer's Candidate Speaks for Federalism and Banks

A rousing political speech asserts loyalty to Jeffersonian ideals and argues against monarchical power in the United States. The speaker defends his Indiana governorship record, endorses a banking system, and warns against federal overreach while urging unity and democracy.

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Standing Army plan sparks alarm in South Carolina

The Southern Chronicle reports opposition to a proposed federal motion to enroll white male citizens 20 to 27, arm them at private cost, draft 100,000 for service, and maintain a 100,000 armed force under presidential control. Critics warn of constitutional violations, forced service, heavy fines, and loss of state military autonomy.

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