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Speech of Daniel Webster at Marsh Field Whig Gathering 1848
Daniel Webster addresses Marshfield Whigs on the eve of the 1848 presidential election. He argues the three pivotal issues for the next president are avoiding new wars, opposing the expansion of slavery in public life, and reforming revenue and finance to protect labor. He evaluates Taylor and Cass, defends Whig principles, critiques Van Buren, and discusses Texas annexation, Oregon, and prior treaties, urging Massachusetts Whigs to choose wisely between Taylor Cass or Van Buren.
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