Democratic Cass and Butler Rally in Baltimore Rally
In the Baltimore Convention clash of parties the Democrats press Cass and Butler as the proven liberty and Union choice. They denounce the Whig candidate Taylor for unclear stances on the bank tariff and slavery while praising Cass’s steadfast constitutional fidelity and Butler’s statesmanlike qualities. The South’s duty is solidarity with Cass and Butler against Whig vagueness.
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Baltimore
Democratic Party
Whig Convention
Gen. Taylor
Corwin
Ewing
Schenck
North
South
Mr. Clay
Col. Benton
Taylor
General Cass
Nicholson
Wilmot
Gen. Cass
Yancey
Alabama
Congress
Cass
New York
Martin van Buren
Butler
Union
Senate
Presidency
Poer
Taylor letter clouds lake improvement debate
The Detroit Free Press reports another Gen. Taylor letter to Charles A. Trowbridge of Detroit, refused public exposure, claiming Allison letter as best but offering no clear stance on federal lake improvements. Bayou Sara Ledger editor James Douglas sells stake but stays with paper under new Democratic management.
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Detroit Free Press
Gen. Taylor
Detroit
The
Free Press
Taylor
Charles A. Trowbridge
Glee Club
Mr. T
Allison
James Douglas
Bayou Sara
Charleston Letter Opposes Whig Nomination Over Cass
Daniel E. Hug objects to Charleston Democrats endorsing the Philadelphia Whig convention. He argues the Whigs oppose Southern rights, favor federal power, and would be directed by their party, while Cass aligns more with state sovereignty. He condemns Whig positions on the compromise and veto power, urges voting for Cass, and resigns from vice presidential consideration.
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Taylor
Congress
Philadelphia
Gen. Gaines
Allison
Col. Haskell
Tennessee
Col. Winthrop
Louisiana
Judge Saunders
Winthrop
Delta
Babe Peyton
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Cass
Eadh
Whig Party
House of Representatives
Courts of Justice
Tam
South Carolina
Democratic Party of the Union
Baltimore
van Buren
Texas
Mexico
Imponees &c
Counless
Gen. Taylor
House of Congress
Republic
Democratic Party of
Charleston
Daniel E. Hug
Vice President a figure of straw sparks partisan row
The piece debunks a Whig claim that Millard Fillmore is merely a man of straw, arguing the Vice President presides over the Senate with a decisive casting vote and protected Southern interests, contrasting past Whig leaders and urging readers to see through the misdirection while defending the Constitutional Treasury system against anti-Treasury attacks.
Inconsiderate remark mars meeting despite aid request
A terse exchange during the session shows a speaker objecting to a request for help. The incident underscores tensions between participants and raises questions about decorum and mutual aid within the group.
Testimony on Gen Taylor slavery views sparks debate
In Auburn New York a neighbor and planter Mr Rightor asserts from Gen Taylor lips that he opposed extending slavery and would sign a bill to prohibit it. The remarks, reported in the Auburn Advertiser, echo broader Whig debates as Taylor’s stance is weighed against Webster and party lines.
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Truman Smith
Thomas Corwin
General Taylor
Wilmot
The
New York Tribune
Webster
Washington Union
N. C. Chronicle
A. Ferightor
Gen. Taylor
Louisiana
Righter
Auburn
New York
Rightor
N. Y
Spencer
Ace
A. F. Rightor
Idna
Auburn Advertiser
Seren
Rightar
Taylor
Fitness of Gent for the presidential office
The piece portrays the ocratic party fitness for the presidency, noting Whig admissions and public critique of Gen Taylor. It cites Ohio exposures of Webster era truths, lauds plain speech about Taylor as a military man with veto power, and comments on Whig fidelity to military leadership amidst national political debate.
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Ali
Ohio
Webster
Marshfield
Ness
Tay
Daniel Webster
Taylor
New England
Taylor's Northern Face in Philadelphia Daily News
The Daily News argues for Gen. Taylor with Free Soil critique, urging Southern readers to weigh Northern tactics. It contends slavery expansion drives party factions, predicting the Vice President's casting vote and urging support for Fillmore or Butler based on views on slavery in new territories.
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the Daily News
Philadelphia
Free Soil
Gen. Taylor
North
State Journal
Free Soil Movement
Congress
Senate
Millard Fillmore
Gen. Butlér
Cass
Taylor
Whig Divide Over Taylor Fillmore Tie Ups South
In a charged debate the Whigs split over Gen Taylor and Mr Fillmore with Southern papers warning of plots and urging caution. The Washington Union notes a growing cordiality between Taylor and Fillmore, while West Baton Rouge rumo rs punch at Fillmore and criticise intraparty clashes as risky for their cause. The piece portrays factional strife and anticipation of future nominations amid fevered exchanges.
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Generl Fapiee
Fillmore
South
Taylor
New York
Washington Union
Fragments from a Washington Union political letter discourse
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a Whig paper called the Battery and Gen Tayl or political letters including the Signal letter. The writer questions why the letter was omitted from the Battery and asks for an explanation from friends in past circles.
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Washington Union
the Battery
Taylor
Gustodante
Ogy
Thera
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