Log Cabins and Hard Cider in the Harrison Campaign
A Whig-leaning overview defends Log Cabin meetings and Hard Cider as vital symbols of reform, mocks Loco Foco opposition, and urges unity while denouncing attacks on Gen. William Henry Harrison. It praises the Log Cabins as moral, sober rallying spaces and counters slander with references to Harrison’s long service and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loco Fuoco
Fis
Harrison
Hue Evening Post
Treasury
Friends of Reform
Starrison
Friends of the Good Cause
Lachansle
Gen. Harrison
Albany Gazette
Philadelphia
the Times
Willam Henry Harrison
Verres
Arnold
Ood Tippecanoe
Thames
United States
Nein
Hicham M. Jouxsan
Peorte
West
Union
Rapsctols
VeRnas
North-Western Territory
Ohio
Arxono
Gexeran Warss
Astuosy
Miamis
Indiana
South
Tecumseh
Tiprecanoc
Lanka
Federal Admin lauds inquiry while blocking postmaster case resolution
In a Friday House scene Me Chinn of Santa Ana fails to secure a resolution demanding the Postmaster General disclose post session facts on Baton Rouge defiscation. Locos vote against suspension to receive it, prompting questions on federal conduct and thrift amid peculation talk and frayed public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinn
Santaania
House of Representatives
Baton Rouge
Loco Pocos
Amos Kendall
United States
Spbins
Padies
Treasury of the
Union
Rendall addresses the people of the United States in Albany Thuy Advertiser
The piece quotes criticism of government actions and defalcations within the current administration, questioning veracity of statements against the Van Buren faction and accusing officials of corruption and patronage. The text frames a partisan debate over honesty, integrity, and political blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Thuy Advertiser
Rendall
United States
Jones
van Buren Party
van Buren
Important Letter From Congressman on Western Rights and Harrison Victory
An 1840 letter from a congressman loyal to reformers argues the federal party harms western interests, urging unity across parties. It cites treasury policy, currency ruin, and demand for Western protections, while praising Harrison’s frontier victory and criticizing Van Buren. Senate and local papers comment on political bets and reactions to the Thames and frontier security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Congress
van Buren Party
Flarrison
Federal Party
United States
Aes
Tarrison
van Buren
Connecticut
Rene Isnann
Vin- Gina
Vinussia
Holden
Shchigan
TER Ross
Arbors
Commerce
Til West
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Sam
W. H. Harrison
Cas
Dr. Duncan
Duncan
Pittsburg
Harris
Pittsburg Intelligencer
Kensington
Buffer
the Argus
Martin van Buren
BuTats
Richmond
Phares
London
Tie Smory al Harrison
Washington
Stephenson
B Harrison
Johnson
Ball
Odie
Canada
Satan
Elisha Parks
Freeman's Register
Loco Foco Party
New York
Virginia
Massachusetts
New Jeres
Pennsylvania
Lovin
Phat van Buren
M. Jolson
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