Campaign Fragment: Whig Senators Grill General Taylor
The dialogue presents Whig factions pressing for posts and policy favors from General Taylor, including calls for a Bank of the United States, inflationary currency, and tariff aims. Members from Fourierite, Stockjobber, Democratic, and Federal Whig blocs advocate varied platforms while pledging support or demanding office. The scene ends with Fourierite Whig derisively labeling the general an alias before inauguration.
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Clay
General Taylor
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Old Whitey
Taylor
United States
Joseph
Great
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Congress
Tay
Victorian social critique and a tale of the Guelph name
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Democracy and Federalism in James Buchanan Speech
The extract contrasts Democracy with Federalism, praising equal rights, opposition to monopolies, and government by just laws. It argues democracy’s patriotism and resilience in war, and includes a poetic ode to Clan Alpine.
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Wilson
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Taylor
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