Character of Timothy B Hudson and remarks on John Quincy Adams
The speaker praises Timothy B Hudson as exceptionally capable and amiable, contending he can judge moral character better than John Quincy Adams. He notes Adams is a Christian man who knew Henry Clay for decades, but argues Hudson surpasses in truth-telling and insight. He ends urging publication of a reform treatise and openly discusses a controversial past involving Lynch Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quincy Adams
Timothy B. Hudson
Henry Clay
Lynch Norton
Great Locofoco County Convention remembered in Locofecoism
An exuberant account of the Great Locofoco County Convention with sun shining on the crowd, Whigs seen smiling yet denounced, and a parade of teams marching to the courthouse. The piece laments the day’s politics, cites Democratic gains in Fayette, and condemns rivals as cowardly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofeco
Lertarus
Victory
Texas
Dan
Bersheba
Amos
Anx
Grand Depot
Burrah
Court House
Counry
David Tod
Correspondance from Homer on Whig strength and politics
A Homer correspondent writes from Cortland County praising Homer as a pleasant rural village with churches, factories, and a noted academy. The piece discusses 1840s Whig revival, arguments against Free Trade, and forecasts Whig gains in Indiana Missouri Kentucky Illinois and Iowa style state politics, urging broad mobilization for Clay in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer, Cortland Co
Ltd
Homer
N. Y
Granger
Syracuse
Treede
Polk and Slavery in the 1844 Nomination Debate
The piece asserts that James K. Polk, candidate for the presidency, is a slave owner. It states Polk resides in Columbia Tennessee, works as a lawyer, owns house servants, grows cotton in Mississippi, and mans a plantation with enslaved people. The article argues both major parties share a pro slavery stance. It cites exchanges and remarks gathered during travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Slavery
Mr. Polk
North
Polk
Mississippi
Poli
Tennessee
James K. Polk
Philadelphia U.S. Gazette
Philadelphia
Caldwell
Yallabusha County
Grenada
The Price of Wheat are the Tarif
An article discusses tariff impact on wheat prices and farming markets. It cites rumors about James K. Polk owning slaves and a Mississippi plantation, then compares tariff effects with historical price data from Milan and Buffalo deliveries. It notes Whig sentiments and references a district convention for Huron and Elle Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Buffalo
Huron
Elle Counties
Greenwich Whig Meeting Notice in Township Center
The Whigs of Greenwich are urged to meet at the township center on Friday the 30th inst at 6 o clock P M. Representatives from Roggies Ripley and Fitchville Townships are invited. An address may be expected. Greenwich Ave 24 S44
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Greenwich
Lock
P.M
Roggies
Ripley
Fitchville
Greentwich, Ave
Milan
Rineeland Townsend, Esq
Ridgefield
Martin Vrooman
Benjamin F. Fowler
F. W. Fowler
Psq
Julia Isabella Butman
Joan 3. Bury
A. Sylvester
Stleunile
Court of Common Pleas
County of Huron
Ohio
A. W. Curtiss
Uy Ruggles
Said
Murlock
Saurdey
A. W. Carti LE
Court of Common
County of
Huron
Ile
Josiah
Meiisley
New London
Pickett Latimer
Josiah S. McKinsley
Sherif Sheriff''s Office
Normilk
Sherife
Ogho ' Ren Reynolds
Fitehy
Warren Reynolds
J. Husted
Sherif
Norwali
Cleveland & Rice
Greentivid
Dickinson
William E. Churchill
Cleveland and Rice
Norway
G. MH. Thomas
Greenwiels
Jail County
Lawor
Jezra R. Dibdiece
George
Whig Meeting Called in Angell's Corners
Notice from Angell's Corners dated August 24 1844 invites Whigs of Bronson Daryland and Fitchville to a meeting on Saturday at 2 o'clock PM Also mentions the Fairfield Coon Choir expected to attend Bronson Angell's Corners August 24 1844
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angell’s Corners
Bronson
Bronson, Daryland
Fitchville
Fairfield Coon
Clay Club Meetings Across Ridgefield Peru and Ripley
Whig notices announce Clay Club gatherings in Ridgefield Monroeville and Ripley with addresses and times. J M Root is slated to speak and attendance is urged. Other clubs plan sessions at Center School House and Maxville Academy on August 20 31 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Club
Ridgefield
Monroeville
J. M. Root, Esq
E. B. Perkins
Sec
Clay Club of
Peru
Maxville
Sargent Weds Julia Steele in Village Ceremony
John H. Sargent a Manchester merchant married Julia El Steele daughter of the late Judge H Steele on a Tuesday in the village. The printers were well rewarded for their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.penderson
John H. Sargent
Manchester
New Hampshire
Julia EL Steele
H. Steele
Polk on Tariff and Protection in 1843 Tennessee letter
In a May 1843 letter to Tennessee readers Polk reiterates opposition to a protective tariff, urging repeal of the tariff act of the late Whig Congress and restoration of compromise principles. He quotes years of public statements defending revenue-based tariffs with protective discriminations for domestic industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Polk
Wixcurster
Tennessee
Gov. Jones
Carrollville
Neex
Spercuss
Congress
Prezent
James K. Pole
Phos. I. Benton
Newry Clay
Mr. Clay
New World
Mexico
South America
Mississippi
Sea of the West
Thomas Hart Benton
Polk Records on Abolishing the African Slave Trade
The excerpt cites May 15 1831 resolutions by Mr Mercer Virginia urging renewal of anti slave trade negotiations. It lists Polk votes against abolition related measures and notes later opposition to revolutionary pension bills and harbor improvement debates in 1832.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Mercer
Virginia
United States
Europe
America
U.S
House of Representatives
Niles’ Register
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Mr. Mallory
Perk
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William F. Kittredge
New Haven
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Albany
Massachusetts
G. W. Page
Norwalk
Court of Cumnon Pleas
Elucon
State of Ohio
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Lockwood
Sandford Mead
Sanford Mead
Rattlesnake Creek
Co. L. Latimer
Guardian
Ralph M. Gibbs
Nowcall
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Minss Breard
Tribune
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Ao “ J. Whyler
New York
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Daniel Colkgtaser
Sommin Pleas
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P. Alling
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Queen’s Ware
William A. Beecher
Deaver
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J. W. Baker & CO
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Thomas Setton
Gilkey Morton
Germany
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Stani
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Powill
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