More Renunciations Show Honest Men Backing Country
From the Dayton Journal comes a wave of renunciations as Whigs gain strength and anti bank anti tariff factions fade. German Town independents announce desertion from Locofoco and Progressive Democracy toward the old Democratic Whig cause. Statements cite Washington Jefferson Madison principles, praising protective tariffs and a US Bank while pledging support for Henry Clay and Theodore Frelinghuysen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Comry
Locofoco
Progressive Democracy
Democratic Party
United States Bank
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
anti-Protective Tariff Party
United States
Henry Clay
Theodore Frelinghuysen
William McCaully
Jacob Wagner
Henry M. Good
Germantown
Denunciations and party shifts cited in Atlas item
The Cincinnati Atlas reports rapid dissolving of Locofocos and a surge toward Liberty and Whig alignments. Virginia and Ohio figures switch sides, with Suman leaving Polk to back Clay, Shinn joining Whigs, and Parkersburg noting Lovefoces entering the Whig Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Burr
Warren County
Liberty
Suman
Virginia Senate
Harrison,Wood, &c
Clarksburgh
Polk
Clay
Shinn
State Senate
Georgia Locofoco Meeting Causes Whig Rally In 1840 Speech
The Augusta Chronicle reports a Clarksville Georgia Locofoco gathering attended by Col Stanford. He declared opposition to Polk and support for Henry Clay. The crowd split. Polk supporters left, then returned when Stanford spoke. Georgia Locofoco papers name Marshall Wellborn Cobb as dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Locatoca
South
Union
Veras
Ashland
Augusta
Clarksville
Col
Stanford
Col. S
Polk
Henry Clay
Locofaco
Messrs. Marshall
J. Wellborn
Howell Cobb
Savannah
Col. Stanford
Habersham
Whig Cause Tied to Speaker’s Personal Influence
Fragmentary note suggests a speaker and his personal influence may advance the Whig cause. Mentions Hoasted converts and Locoto leoisi in unclear context, leaving the impact and specifics uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaker
Han Tal
Renunciations and Whig Shifts Stir Political Currents
A column from editorials and notices shows Mor Importun y Renunciations as Whigs in North Carolina and Ohio welcome former opponents. Reports cite Clay and Frelinghuysen gains, Locofoco defections, and anti Van Buren sentiment. Currents from Louisville Journal to Detroit Advertiser note farmers and politicians renouncing Polk and Texas annexation, boosting Whig prospects.
Death of the Mormon Prophet and implications at Nauvoo
Detailed observer account of Joseph and Hiram Smith's deaths at Carthage Jail on June 27 1844. Reports from the Boreas steamboat describe mob violence, Governor Ford’s actions, and soon after marching orders for militia as Warsaw and surrounding counties brace for conflict. Includes Canton Stark county political note about Locofoco voters shifting to Henry Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Smith
Firom
Carthage
Illinois
Nauvoo
Joseph
Hiram Smith
St. Louis
Flagg
Quincy
Ford
Warsaw
Boreas
Eiger
Joe
Suram Smilty
Wilsaw
Warsaw Sigal
Hiram
Nauvoo Legion
Col
Singleton
Brown County
Mard
Amormon
Ife
Richards
Flood
Mannibal
Gov. Ford
Stark County
Locofoco
Henry Clay
Polk
Texas
Molly Stark
Norwalk Seminary Annual Examination Schedule
The Norwalk Seminary announces its annual examination begins Tuesday the 9th at 8 o'clock in the Chapel and continues two days. Dr. Wituiasts of Lower Sandusky will address the Athenian Literary Society at 4 o'clock Tuesday in the church. Wednesday features a Valedictory Address by Dr. E Thomson, at 3:30, followed by an Exhibition at 7:00 each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wituiasts
Lower Sandusky
Athenian Literary Society
E. Thomson
Independence Day Celebration at Norwalk Seminary
A July 4 celebration in Norwalk featured officers, students, and local citizens with a German band. Toasts honored independence, Liberty, republican equality, national strength, commerce, education, temperance, and the Ladies of America, ending with remarks by J. S. Mitchell and others praising the Seminary and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
America
Confederacy
Norwath Seminary
J. 8
Mitchell
James Evers
Republic
Thomas Steiner
Jr. F. Brown
D. Kimberlin
Professor A. Dwight
Miss C. Dwight
Jane E. Cook
Fair
A. Romfield
J. A. Bowlus
J. Kinney
J. M. Wilcox
Annual Commencement Date Change at Western Reserve College
Western Reserve College announces the annual commencement will move from the second Wednesday of August to the second Thursday, August eighth, instead of the fourteenth as previously announced. Also notes Senator McDuffie’s resignation from the U.S. Senate and mentions rumors of his plans in South Carolina plus a Richmond speech deemed ultra by the Whig. The piece ties this to Southern Locoteca aims, including annexation of Texas and a Polk nomination narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Reserve College
WW. R. College
Senator McDuffie
Congress
Senate
United States
South Carolina
Richmond
Virginia
Whig
Locotecas
Texas
van Buren
James K. Polk
Baltimore
Polk Family Split in North Carolina During Revolution
The Albany Journal notes two Polk lineages in North Carolina after independence. One branch favored Whig ideals and remained in Wates, while the Tory line grew into LOCOF OCOS and shifted toward British Free Trade. James K. Polk is identified as a descendant of the Tory line who voted against pensions for Revolutionary War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Albany Journal
North Carolina
James K. Polk
First Whig Victory Reported in Schuylkill Haven
The Pittsburgh American records a Whig win in Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County Pennsylvania, the first election in the state since Polk's nomination. Borough officers were chosen about two weeks ago with Whig officers prevailing by a clear margin. The piece predicts a larger defeat for the Locofoco party on national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh American
Schuylkill Haven
Schuylkill County
Penn
Polk
Locofoco
Pollud
Assumption of State Debts Sparks Party Clash
The Locos accuse Whigs of backing state debt assumption by the federal government while Connecticut’s legislature opposes it. A Baltimore Locofoco convention favors assuming Texas debt of about 22 million. An Ohio election date confusion is noted with the real law placing the presidential vote on the first Friday before December. President Tyler marries Julia Gardner in New York. he plans a visit to Rip Rap? I to remain weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Locofuco
Locofoco
Clay and Frelinghuysen
Louiseille Journal
Locos
Connecticut
Texas
Whig Party
Excerton
Onio
National Intelligencer
Times
Ohio
Tytler
Senate
Julia Gardner
David Gardner
Princeton
Church of the Ascension
N. Y
Bishop Onderdonk
John Tyler, Jr
Wickliffe
P. M
Graham
Tyler
Washington
Itas
Rip Raps
Clere. Herald
Card to the Old Soldiers Muster Invitation
Joan Stacy invites Revolution veterans to a grand muster near Burlington on June 20 1844. He notes Whigs of 1776 remain Whigs in 1844 and urges comrades and descendants to rally against James K Polk over Revolutionary Pension Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Vt
Free Press
Joan Stacy
Stacy
Burlington
James K. Polk
Texas policy in Whig speech sparks outcry at Albany
Waddy Thompson, late Minister to Mexico, delivered a Whig speech in Albany. The Argus condemns him as a nullifier and misstates his views. He opposes annexation, says Texas is unnecessary, would vote against it even if Mexico ceded Texas, and deems Polk unfit for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Vermont
Polk
Thomas Edwards
Bridgeport
Losofoco
Congress
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Alfred Edwards
Waddy Thompson
Mexico
Albany
Argus
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Dayton Journal
Anti-Bank
Anti-Tarit
Dallas Lexus
Weid
BR. D. Elikins
Miamisburgh
Mr. E
Hlanshan
Wecrust
Nottingham
Europe
Lam
Tam
Monroe
K. D. Elleinns
Miamisburg
Lovefoces
Parkersburg
U. S. Journal
Jon. Ross Wilkins
U. S
Michigan
Jong
Poweevan Amy
Thomas Loring
North Carolina Standard
Juocefuco
Raleigh Register
Davin L. Canty
National Anti-Slavery Standard
Child
North
Lecufeess
Weeden
Larrison
Dorritos
Dorr
Advertiser
Fenner
Wac
al. Potter
Tihode Island
Mr. Francis
Twen
Couny
Loco
Detroit
Rexuneravioxs
Interior
Oakland
Calhoun
Kalamazoo
Territers
Vames KO Polk
HURON
Tueod, Frelinghuysen
Thomas Corwin
Warren
Peter Lutchcock
Geauga
Congressional
Becrang Stonen
Massilton
William Less
Butler
Anton Dantas
Green
Sansun Masox
Clark
Ross
Joseon Onos
Pickaway
Dasine S. Noxros
Knox
Wasuineros W. Cosquis
Marion
Sasuet
R. Ho Ces
Gallia
Hanton Curis
Joux Crowns
Guernsey
Samuxn
W. Bostwiex
Wrinzian R. Sarr
Holmes
Jons W. Gat
Cynus Spixx
Wayne
Jacos A. Barowsy
Trumbull
Wiciran L. Peakins
Lake
Zi—Jonux Porien
Erie
Mordecai Bartley
Richland County
Norwalk Seminary
TI. B. Biestand
J. M. Campbell
BR. R. Sloan
George Washington
C. J. Victor
Godfrey
Mr. Schuyler
C. B. Hadley
John P. M’ardie
Daniel O' Connell
Taten
Harrison
Toledo
Dallas
Birney
Nec
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