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Hunt Speech at Faneuil Hall 1840 Democrat Stakes Debate
Col Benjamin Hunt of Charleston speaks to the Democratic Young Men of Boston at Faneuil Hall, urging constitutional fidelity and opposition to a national paper currency. He condemns sub treasury schemes, warns against speculative finance, and defends state reserved tender powers while citing historical constitutional debates and Webster's critique of the Harrison opposition.
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