Abolitionism and party loyalty in 1840 politics
A long critique argues abolitionists must treat slavery as sin and reject party expediency. It surveys Whig and Democratic strategies, calls for anti slavery candidates, and envisions General Scott or a Liberty party candidate shaping a national battle over liberty versus slavery.
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Scntt
Seward
Madison
Bradish
Madison County
Nemuriwilline
Menhal Neninetty
Congress
Maryland
Louisiana
Whig Party
Free States
van Buren
South
Whig
Administration
Party For Liberty
General Scott
Mr. van Buren
New York
Gray
Liberty Party
Scott
Tanan
Virginia
Gen. Scott
Great Britain
Washington
Friends of the
Lberty
Town Meetings Prompt Whig Rally and Tax Debate
Local notices urge voters in Cattaraugus and Evie counties to attend town meetings for electing officers and to support pro-Constitution candidates. Reports detail ice break and flood rush on the creek, a tax extension act, state printers’ price changes, and a heated debate over the right of petition in Congress with strong partisan rhetoric.
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New-York
Senate
Assembly
New York
Arts Congress
Republican Party
Union
District of Columbia
United States
W. Thompson
8. C
South
J. Q. Avans
W. C. Jouxson
Maryland
Congress
Asia
Gerrit Sate Urges Whig Party to Act for Slavery Cause
In a letter that questions both party leaders, the writer urges decisive action for the slave cause and warns that continued inaction may undermine the Whig party. He emphasizes personal restraint and persistence in aiding the holy cause.
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Whig Party
Gerrit
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William I. Biamersotm
TIIS
Gerrit Smith
Thorlors Weer
Crowell
Senachtor Whig
City Bank of Buffalo
Ia. L. Murey
Albany Evening Journal
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