Old Chippewas and Pierce in Downingville Rally
A humorous column from Downingville recounts Uncle Joshua and Major debate over General Pierce as Democratic nominee, praising Pierce’s Mexican War heroism and rallying supporters with a ratification ceremony and torch procession. Amid mock debates, local papers note growing Scott and Pierce enthusiasm nationwide with rural districts swinging toward the Democratic banner.
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Downingville
General Pierce
Joshua
Uncle Joshua
Areca Team Agin Ua
Vera Cruz
Gineral Pierce
Derry
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Santa Anna
Gineral Scott
Cherubacco
King’s Mill
Chepulsepec
Whig Prospects in Tennessee and Maine Circular Tricks
Independent Philadelphia dispatches report Tennessee Whigs united behind a renomination with confidence amid defections. Maine Whig State Committee circulars tried secrecy to spread Whig doctrine among Democrats. New York young Whigs held a large rally on Thompson’s Square with broad enthusiasm.
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Whig State Committee
Maine
New York
Thompkin's Square
A Portrait of Gen. Scott at Albany Ratification
In a Albany ratification speech Hon John A Spencer extols General Scott. He lauds Scott as a humane, compassionate leader whose military traits blend with civil duty. He praises Scott’s kindness to the sick and dying, his restraint, and his readiness to aid fellow citizens, arguing he will bring humble service to government.
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Pierre
Tetunk
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Ieee Rane Ree
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Thare
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Locofove
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Benton Hepb
John A Spencer
Albany
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Frey
Fucher
Haynan
Wing
Niagara
Anne
Mexico
Verdant Locofoco Fraud Trial Tangles North Carolina
A Weldon resident forged documents to influence Society of Friends over slavery and war, aiming to aid Gen Scott and exploit Mr Truman Smith’s frank. The scheme was traced by Stanly of North Carolina, drawing near-unanimous public condemnation in Weldon and Northampton. The Richmond Whig notes political damage to local Democrats and broader unrest. The London Illustrated News reports Democrats snubbing Rufus King for VP and New England funds benefiting Kossuth.
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Connecticut
Ir. Senatr
KN. Peterson
Weldon
N. C
Society of Friends
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North Catalina
Snitch
Stanly
Welden
General Scott
Smith
Richmond
Northampton County
N.C
Com
London Illustrated News
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Alang
Kossuth Fund
New England
Whig Prospects in the West and Alabama Campaign Mood
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports many Democrats will back Scott and Gadsden for reasons tied to western prosperity and home interests, including protection, river and harbor improvements, and national welfare. The North Alabamian notes Alabama’s reception to Scott and Graham as promising, with no campaign opening yet.
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Milwaukir
Wis) Sentinel
Acotes
Scort and Guatsam
Sam
Tue Feira
Anspamia
Scottart Gralem
Wition
General Pierce compared to Gen Scott in river war report
Fragmentary Tennessee newspaper note speaks of Gen Pierce holding an advantage over Gen Scott with claims Pierce served longer in Mexico while Scott faced setbacks. Unclear details and misspellings obscure full context.
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Pierce
Gen
Mexico
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