Orator In Paris Fame Shifts From War to Principles
Benjamin Butler quotes a political speech lauding universal rights and liberty. He contrasts na tional history and the French Revolution with American ideals, urging adherence to the Declaration of Independence and the Bible as foundational truths.
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Butler
Pepi
Paris
Barvienles
Liefayette
Buon Liberty
France
Cass
United States
Leo
Union
Tam Aman
Wiman
Tim
Sind
Gen
Thomas Jefferson
John C. Calhoun
Geniva
Bre Gulhoun
Joshtaine
Niagara
South
Tam
Ulosa
Letter Accepting Buffalo Nomination for Vice President
The National Free Soil Convention committee informs Hon. Charles F. Adams that he has been nominated for the office of Vice President and requests his acceptance. Adams responds from Quincy dated August 22, 1848, expressing honor and duty, acknowledging Ohio’s pivotal role, and affirming his acceptance and commitment to the anti slave expansion platform. He discusses the nation’s founding principles, the conflict over slavery, and the path of Free Democracy while honoring the republic and its citizens.
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New Yomk
Ohio
F.butler
P. Chase
Buffalo, N.Y
B. FE. Burien
JL. Ware
P. Cirasr
E. Quincy
Aus
Bon
United States
Che Fihers
America
North American
Fece
Medina Conety
South
Friends of Freedom
Albany Whigs Rally Behind Taylor Amid Nominating Split
A Charleston Taylor nomination sparks fierce Albany debate as Whigs meet at the Capitol to discuss the Lever ticket. Speakers including Lewis Benedict Jr and Judge Carpenter voice opposition or conditional support, while crowds rally with strong anti Taylor sentiment. The meeting ends with a committee tasked to report, amid intense excitement and protests.
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Taylor
Charleston
Oflive
Albany
Capitol
Ndge Parmetue
Tate
Jumva Tid
John Schooleraf
Us Whiz
Akl
Hewson
Wer
Lewis Benedict, Jr
James A. Stevenson
Thiswethauid
Fillmore
Whig
North
Tarry
West
Lillinore
Grst
Ani
Buche
Otsero
Ele
Philadelphia
Himsel
Collier
Journal Ofice
RoLanp
Ireland News Recap and OBrien Arrest Report
The report from New York's Tribune notes continuing unrest in Ireland with Smith O'Brien's arrest amid mixed claims of surrender offers. It describes clashes at Ballingarry, clergy mediation, and Meagher guiding rebels to deliver O'Brien, while questioning the reliability of anti-Irish sources and the prospects of a lasting truce.
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Mercher
Dillon
Reilly
Smith O'Brien
O'Brien
Thurles
Limerick
Meagher
O'Gorman
Morurehy
Duffy
Marsh
O'Doherty
New York: Tribune
Taylor Club in Lansing backs Van Buren and Adams ticket
A Taylor Club meeting in Lansing declared support for Martin Van Buren and Charles F. Adams. The club condemned powers expanding slavery into newly acquired Mexican territory and praised a speech by Daniel Tilden of Ohio. The gathering linked the club to a Jeffersonian League and critiqued Gen. Casa.
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van Buren
Adams
Taylor Club
Lansing
SN. Doty, Esq
Shivery
United States
Mexico
Martin van Beren
Charles F. Achims
Daniel & Tilden
Ohio
Congress
Reserve
Philadelphia
van Beren
Adamis
Free Soil
Mr. Tilden
Tiylor
Triburis
The Presidency and the Slavery Question in 1846
A political manifesto arguing that slavery extension dominates the 1846 presidential choice. It critiques Cass and Taylor, blasts Southern Slave Power, and urges Free Soil voters toward Van Buren, claiming the Buffalo Platform best upholds free labor and national unity. The piece calls Freemen to unite and vote their conscience beyond party ties.
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Lewis Cass
Wilmot Treviso
Cou
Ton
Geo. Rathbin
Cass
Pat
Jiwis
Congress
Baltimore
Canares
Calhoun
Charleston
van Jauren
United States
Senate
Oregon
Evry
Cal. Benton
Missouri
Houston
Texas
Tie
Debstus
Pres Soil Convention Opens With Harmony and Enthusiasm
The Pres Soil Convention on the first Tuesday attracted a large audience with evident harmony. An official report of proceedings appears in another column. TE. M. Stone is nominated for Congress. The magazine notices praise Conservative and lightweight issues in the September issue.
Free Soil Convention at Elyria Aug 1828
Proceedings of the Free Soil gathering in Elyria Lorain County on August 20 1828 with officers named and committees formed. J M Root spoke on the slave power and the movement, praising forewarned is forearmed while S P Chase of Cincinnati addressed the audience and debated the give power features.
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Elyria
Friends of Free Soil
Lorain County
B. Stephens Esq
Priap T. Goss
Cuanies Cuarry
Gana Tromrsox
W. F. Foissox
O. Borcutox
Homer Jomsox
Greeney Curzon
W. E
Woolsey Welles
L. D. Griswold
Hiram Fitch
Hiram Whitney
Lyman Bates
Norton S. Townshend
Willian Dawes
N. B. Gates
E. DeWitt
Jonathan Brown
J. M. Root
Congress
Washington
S. P. Chase
Cincinnati
Free Soil Convention urged unity in anti slavery platform
The document outlines resolutions from a Lorain County Free Soil gathering praising the Buffalo National Free Soil platform, advocating non extension of slavery, governmental reforms, and fiscal measures. It names Martin Van Buren, Charles Francis Adams, and local organizers, calls for county conventions, delegates, and a forthcoming Wellington congressional gathering, and endorses the Buffalo platform.
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Philadelphia
Buffalo
Finney
Cleveland
Maban
Oberlin
Wnd
Martin van Buren
Charles Francis Adams
Loraine
Central Committee
Elyria
Lorain County
Wellington
Congress of the
Lorain
Medina
Free Soil
Medina County
Seid
Woolsey Welles
Free Soil Central Committee
M. B. Gates
L. D. Griswold
Nawton S. Townshend
Elyria Courier
Clevel
Philip L. Goss
Cnarius Cusney
Crian Tnoveson
N. BP. Jouxsoy
R ©. Bovanton
Homer Joussos
Grance Clirton
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