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Newspaper
Huron Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1847
Page
2
The text argues against acquiring new territories as a means to contain slavery. It contends the Wilmot proviso is insufficient and warns that any territorial gain could lead to spread of slavery. A policy of refusing all territorial extension is proposed to unite Whigs and preserve peace and national unity.
In Vera Cruz and the Capital, reports confirm failure of Mr. Trist’s peace mission. Congress dissolves amid quorum woes as Santa Anna seeks dictatorship. Government suspends most presses, 25,000 troops in Mexico City with 14 artillery pieces, 15,000 on route to Puebla, and local forces prepare for renewed conflict.
The 108 Whig Central Committee urges full township delegations to the County and District Conventions on the distund 7th next month. They warn Locofocoism aims to seize power, Gerrymander the Legislature, and elect Van Allen to the U S Senate. The piece stresses unity, activity, and a strong Whig turnout to secure a Senator and Representative.
A lengthy call to citizens to engage before the presidential campaign begins. The piece urges preparation, firm principles, and fearless public expression on policy, protection of commerce, labor, peace, and government integrity amid upcoming conventions and votes. It emphasizes state, national, and global implications of choices.
In Kasrocat the Whigs win most Congress seats and hold the state majority. Sapiana reports four Whig and six Loco seats with Whig gains. Texassee sees a Whig governor and legislature with gains of one seat. Noxrss Cardttya notes a Whig landslide in nine congressmen, while Atazswa shows two Whig Congress seats and a Whig governor amid a Loco majority in other offices.
A long extraction extols the Whigs North and South backing a policy against Mexican conquest, predicts a Whig majority in the next House and discusses candidate selection. It notes 113 Whig members elected with potential gains in several states and stresses “PRINCIPLES NOT MEN” as guiding stance. It also touches on statements about Polk, the economy, and various political opinions and foreign affairs.
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