Come Outer controversy spreads in early Pennsylvania political row
The letter from Henrville dated July 27 1814 defends the Whigs while condemning the Locofocos for alleged deception. The Harrisburg Bugle reprints expose the Locofoco flame and include a public renunciation by Northumberland and Point township residents of the Van Buren faction, listing numerous signatories and their stance as the era’s party conflict intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, de- Witt
Monroeville
Dewitt
Harrisburg
Citzens
Northumberland Borough
Point Township
Locofoco
Martin van Buren
Thomas. Johnson
Abraham Troxall
William Newberry
Nicholas Paul
Daniel Snyder
Joseph Pursel
Thomas Pursed
Charles. Paul
John Armstrong
Jacob Phillips
Samuel J. Johnson
Cornelius B. Smith
John Rare
George. W. Hoffman
P. Moyer
James Park
J.P. Manly
Joseph Martin
Isaac H. Jarrett
William Leighou
Northumberland
Ta ner comments on Polk and poll appeal in West Union
The West Union speech by Thomas L. Tanner is cited to counter Locofoco accusations about Teary Clay. The article reprints Tanner’s claim of personal experience with playing cards and discusses political attacks, while noting Supreme Court attorney nominees and a debate over James K. Polk slave ownership claims with details from the Pittsburgh Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belacklegs
Uninm
Thomas. L. Taner
West Union
Janes K. Poll
Election Returns and Loco Foco Debate in Louisiana
The excerpt discusses New Orleans election returns for the Fourth Congressional District with Morse as the Loco Foco candidate by about 25 votes. It analyzes likely Senate and House majorities, claims Whig gains, and questions opponents’ statements. It also notes Louisiana sentiment on annexation and mentions a proposed new Loco Foco presidential candidate and Polk Catholic-issues debates.
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New Orleans
Cincinnati
Morse
Loco Foco
Texas
Senate
House
Loco Focos
Baltimore Patriot
Louisiana
Clay
Polk
Dallas
van Buren
Henry Clay
O.S. Jour
The
Bee
Alexandria Transcript
Bordelon
Locofoco
Rapides
Jhim
jLocofoco
France
St. Louis
Senate of
U. S
House of Representatives
James K Polk Opposes Protective Tariff in 1834 Speech
Polk states his long held opposition to the protective tariff, arguing it harms exporting and producing states. He recalls advocating repeal as governor candidates canvass, emphasizing former opposition to the tariff act of the late Whig Congress and aligning with the 1833 compromise tariff principles.
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Wixchester
Tennessee
Gov. Jones
Carrollville
Congress
Goternor
Whig Congress
James K. Polk
Henry Clay and Polk Tariff Views in Early U S Debates
A historic 1844 letter from Henry Clay defends his tariff stance and denies North South misrepresentation, noting support for tariffs and internal improvements. It cites Benton’s view of Clay and recalls Thomas Hart Benton and James K. Polk on protection, free trade, and abolition debates with references to Congress debates and votes on wool, tariffs, and slave trade policy.
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Locafaco
The
Evening Post
Texas
Messrs. van Buren, Benton, Wright, &c
Baltimore
Democratic Party
Mr. Polk
Jim Crow
Alubany
Dean
Pennsylvania
Mabama
Georgia
Charleston
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Tam
Ani
Henry Clay
If. Benton
Mr. Clay
Congress
New World
Mexico
South America
Mississippi
Sea of the West
Thomas Hart Benton
Polk
Mallory
Vermont
Cambreleng
N. Y
Locofoco
Cong
Vis
Barringer
Llas
J. K. Polk
Whig Party
Milton-Brown
Miyself
Uhey
James K. Pax
Polk's Views on Narbors and River Improvement Bill
A fragmented political note cites a June 4 1832 House of Representatives bill from the committee of the whole proposing improvements for certain harbors and river navigation. Polk supports striking the corrective clause, opposing the amendment that would defeat the measure. The item reflects early 19th century legislative debate and public notices about cattle and a mass meeting, plus home remedies for wen removal.
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Polk
UPS
House of
Intersat
Niles’. Register
Norwalk Seminary Opens for August Term Notice
The nest term of his Institution will commence on Thursday the 22d of August. Applicants must show good moral character. Prospective entrants are urged to attend the term start for pupil interest. Timothy Baker, President of the Board of Trustees, July 26, 1S. Also a notice on delinquent subscribers requests overdue accounts be settled at the office to avoid collection efforts and reduce expenses.
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Ballorcille Denn
Norwalk
Timothy Baker
Board of Trustees
Dela
Sebastian Venus
Norwalic
Liuron County
Onto
Mday
Joan Whiner
United States
A. FT
Dewaldt
Germany
France
Clark
Whyler
Sink
Stefan
Clay
J.J. Crit
Tate
New York House
Lision
Sion
Antony
Edwards
Frelinghuysen
Millard
Prines
Rel
New York
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John *, Dewitt, Marie
Henronville
Levofico
Condort
Supreme Court
Grance T. Sasrit
James Y P. Pirtans
Jony P. Carxins
Chances B. Shelves
William R. Caxtwine
Tennessee River
Messrs
Young
Walker
Nicholson
Wm. J. Polk
Columbia
Attee
Journal
Khen
Fred. J. Cope
Polic
Mercer
Europe
America
Stustondy
Ron Casi
Milan
Eagle Tavern
J. Williams
McCutchensvillie, Crawford Co
Petibe
Bucyrus
Roswell Perry
Feline Smith
Fanny Caroline Mallary
Daniel Mallary
Cornelia Jenney
Obadiah
Hester Jenney
Painesville
Lake County
Elizabeth Wi—wift
J. H. Morley
George and
Eliza Mygall
Oxford
Erie County
Ohio
Deborah Drake
Benjamin Drake
Drake
Episcopal Church
We World
Tn Vermillion
Sole County
Joel, Crane, Esq
Court of Common Pleas
Richimud
Ghia
Vendue
Ronse Biy
New Lavon
Huron County
Mrnday
George W. Waring
Ronse Bly
EL EE Husted
Sheriff's Office
Norivalle
Lunber
Clarksfield
Huron
County
Benjamin Stiles
Pranklin D. Read
Norwich
Haron
Taggles
Wakeman
Greenwich
Fitchyville
Hartland
Townsend
Fairfield
Bronson
New Here
Greenacht
Peru
Ridgefield
Sherman
Ripley
Richmond
Uur
Kerman
New London
Fichtille
New Haven
Eartland
Greenfield
William A. Beeciler
Beaver
William S
Stafford
United Staes
England
Eforticultural Society
John Stair
Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Lord Gil
Stenninc
Saleby Stuart & Mowry
J. Stoutenburgi
W.B
Levies Areas
Penfield & Sexton
W. Curary
W . Wistax
Covert
Janes
Taylor
Fish
Rowand
Anderson
Moffat
Phelps
C. &Ei
W. Chapin
Alenasi
Kittredge
Moasa
Ebert
Ontario County
Surgauns
Bristol
Phoinas
Bridget Mundy
Chambers St
Dra. Powers
Neilson
J. K. Rogers
Allebasit
Allebasi
Narden
Ankhay
Piian
Stone Siz—T
Josd
L. W. Gilbert
Fulton
William Chapin
Isaac Smith
FLW
Crowell
Saveres & Crominger
Wrymouth
Fay
Sherwuon
Clarksiel
G. BR. Gaeton
Parker & Co
Rugalox
Spencer
Green, Gold
L. & S. St. Chandler
Bellevue
Geo. KR. Muston
Sandusky City
Stewart & Mowry
E. Bronson & Co
Birmingham
Apet
Atty
New York City
J. Howlet
Stoutengurges
Timodveily Barker
Nowwalk
Fally
Foris
Ee& Johnson
Eluron
Steamburgh
Jath UK
Waving G
Western Reserve
NUM
Fafield
Huron,Co
Syracuse
York
Muron
Jane
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