Meagher on Tariff as Irish Patriots Denounce Free Trade
In a Meagher speech at an Irish Confederation meeting, the argument denounces British free trade and Union Act effects. It cites Irish industries devastated, from Dublin woollens to Kilkenny blankets, and notes declines in flax, silk, and cotton exports, urging opposition to the Democratic party.
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Meagher
Thomas Francis Meagher
Irish Confederation
Europe
Locofoco
England
Dublin
Kilkenny
Bandon
Waterford
Carrick-on-Suir
Mr. Meagher
Ainsty
Mueter
Cork
Limerick
Roscrea
Clarrick-on-Suir
Ireland
Monarda
Great Britain
Ulster
Mr. Greely
The
New York ‘Tribune
America
Ioyland
Democratic Party
Catholics and Irish votes in New Hampshire policy clash
The letter from Rochester figures denounce Catholic exclusion in New Hampshire as a poll tax against American rights. It attacks Franklin Pierce and the Democratic platform, praises Whig protection for industry, and argues party loyalty over residence when selecting candidates for Jo Daviess County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Desy
Rochester
N. Y
Tnnsusaw
Pierce
Rochester Advertiser
New Hampshire
Dunn
Advertiser
Democratic Party
Franklin Pierce
Vierce
England
Ireland
United States
Scott and Graham Whig Club Organized in Freeport
A large meeting in Freeport on Monday 26th assembled Whigs to form the Scott and Graham Club of Freeport. They pledged to elect Scott and Graham, adopted a constitution, and established officers and monthly meetings to sustain the campaign for Whig candidates. The group pledged support for the Springfield state convention nominees and aimed to make Illinois a Whig state. The article also notes a magazine notice and reports on wheat harvest prospects in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Hoge
Freeport
Jexies Burr, Fey
Janet Sunes
Chas Betts
Scottaxon Graham
United States
Winfield Scott
William A. Graham
England
Europe
Scott and Graham
Scott and Graham Club of
Springfield
Illinois
C. A. Clark
Messrs
B. Harris
C. H. RosuxsrHat
A. Mc Fappan
Jyo. W. Sustrer
Freeport Journal
Pho Club
Smith
Chin’n
Snerrz
Lee
O. H. Wright
C. & H. H. Hodgson
State OF Illinois
Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Hiram Bright
William Plumer
Heng Keon
William Plummer
State of
Twenty Eight
Inda
Joan A. Clark
Clark
Bright
H. Shoen & Co
ADDL
Harnuss and
Troy
Binnert
C.H. Schoen
C.leay
Albis
Snydehr
Wade
Teac Weir
Amog
Lilt
Indis
Snyder
Adri
Bitinlo
Steplisinas
John K. Arewster
Jesse B
Landy s Lane Mass Meeting Voyage by Fort Frank Detachment
Landy s Lane volunteers from Frank fort, with Capt. Guins Artillery, depart Friday for the great Scott Mass Meeting at Lady s Lane battle ground. They bring Cerro Gordo cannon. Col. John S. Williams, famed for valor, is invited and expected to accompany them to Niagara Falls on July 27 and 28.
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Humnan von Luypy
Kantocny Bova
Frankfort
Guins
Scott
Lady’s Lane
Falls of Niagara
Cerro Gordo
John $. Williams
Whig Convention Endorses Scott in Florida Vote
The Whig State Convention on the 17th endorsed Gen. Scott despite predictions. The body also replaced Cabell with Major Ward as the congressional nominee, signaling strong Florida Whig support amid internal disputes and political maneuvering. Alfred Conklin was nominated as Minister to Mexico, succeeding Letchar who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iHon
Alfred Conklin
U.S
Northern District of
New York
Mexico
Letchar
Scott Meeting Echoes Whig Push in New Orleans and Michigan
A Monday evening meeting in Freeport drew many town leaders with Charles Betts addressing the crowd. The Whig strength is seen in Stott and Graham’s rising prospects. Scott and Graham support spreads from New Orleans to Michigan with prominent figures like Gen. Williams and Major Kearsley backing the ticket. The piece notes local ads for J C Howells Dentist and Hodgson Hardware, and reports large pole raisings and political activity across states.
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Michigan
John R. Williams
Detroit
Scott
Graham
Detroit Scott Club
Jonathan Kearsley
North West
Williams
Charles Betts for Auditor of State
The Ohio State Journal commends Charles Betts as Whig candidate for Auditor of State in Illinois. They praise his long devotion to Whig principles, noting his early campaign work for Cuay in 1844 and later advocacy for Scott and Graham, urging voters to elect him by a large majority.
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New York
Cuay
Scott
Graham
Ilfinois
Ohio State Journal
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SPORT
Eae
New Jersey
William A. Grattam
North Carolina
Whig
Edwin B. Webb
D. Morrison
Buckner
Morris
Francis Arenz
Charles Betts
Wa. Bunn
Jafery GiLesris
Chrces M. Winbam
Alexaspgr C. Ginsos
Leoxann Sweat
Eneazen A. Tpaton
Ronent
Daviess
Thompson ‘Campbell
Jo Daviess County
Jo Daviess
Galena
Carroll Republican
Carroll Repubican
Mt. Carroll
Rockford
Nazareth
Republican
Scott and
Navy
John P. Kennedy
Maryland
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
House
Senate
Cincinnati
At- Jag
General Scott
Scott Heeting
Sarrary
Andrew Jackson
J.J. Headley
Daniel Huntington
Fortign
C. G. Leland
J. Sartain & Co
Philadelphia
Tun Wusat
Landy’s
Kentucky Commonwealth
Bnys
Stephenson
Stott
Ofwe
J.C. Howells
Mr. Howells
Daugterrean
B. I. Terrill
Hodgson
O. HI. Wright
New Orleans
Scott Rangers
Louisiana
Free Soilers
Massachusetts
Freeport Temperance Society
Baptist Church
Friends of Temperance
Mr. Breckenridge
Jie
Marsh
Rae
Scott and Graham Pole
White County
Shawneetown
New York Evening Post
L. D. Campbell
Ohio
Gen. Scott
Campbell
New Yok Tribune
Father Ritchie
Gen. Taylor
Vera Cruz
Castle
Charles Betts Busq
Ong
Niagara
Maine
Bangor
Loston Atlas
Board of Trustees
Henchett
I. G. Bedee
Thomas Egan
Michal Mamion
Chas. Powell
Town of
YT. L. Breckenridge
James Michener
Florence
Jacos Barsiazan
Rock Grove
Sanan Buensten
Wayne Co
Oltia
Excelsior Lodge
Frieze Axp Acorprep Masons
B. T. Buewnsy
Lee's
Bahia
Eprrons
Boston Peleano Fortress
Gig Hotel
Rocsford
Carhart
Stephen W. Marsil
Dental Gard
Oflice
Hh. &. Terrill
J.C. Uowluls
G. Beede
G.G. Norton
D. D. Jayne
J Burrell
Farrel
Zook
Horn
J Burrell & Co
Csquare
Espear
I. Ig
BARRE
New Fn
Ocrea
Prairig
Chas A. Clark
Freewort
Picase and Airy
I. Bright
Mutual Life Insurance Co
N. Y NO. 35
Wall Street
Brooklyn
Ofe Cars
Ww Company
F ‘Oy Vy Og
Ausech
Collins
Ee Salcarda
Taylor Serovion
Arena
General Insuration
John Wade
M. Montelius
Cedarville
Ill
Shit County
Ander
Stephen County
Ilinois
F Roitzell
Evid
Rendue
Ranklin Beltzell
Din’ Wenry Bertzell
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