Slavery and Whig debates color 1848 convention letters
A long summary recounts a June Washington meeting with speakers including Col. A. H. Burloen and ex Gov Lin don, reading a letter by Hon. G. Hudson about opposing Cass and Taylor in the upcoming race. It discusses Taylor’s merits, Fillmore’s stance, and the 1848 political split over slavery expansion versus free soil policy, plus related editorials and a note on postage rate reductions.
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Ake
Congress
Y. Tribune
Wuasendox
Gen. Taylor
Philadelphia
Taylor
Cass
Cuba
Mexico
House of Representatives
Senate
Fillmore
Whig Party
Polk
Sam
C. Hudson
A. H. Buttocr
Tuas
Kinarcutt
Geo. T. Rice
Ravenna
Col. Weller
Judge Wood
Territories
Tennessee
the Star
Weller
Anniversary of the Fourth Celebrations Spur Temperance Rallies
The Fourth of July anniversary is honored with Temperance and benevolent events. In Milan and Erie counties a Mass Convention of the Sons of Temperance drew thousands despite heavy rain.Speeches by M Allen and I B Stoners highlighted national liberty, education, and moral reform, while resolutions passed endorsing temperance values and republican virtue.
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Temperance
Sabbath School
Tree School
Reform
Benevolent Associations
Sons of Temperance
Huron
Erie
Bellevue
Milan
S. Pennewars
S. F. Taytor
Wm. I. Uarris
I. B. Stoners
J.J. Auten
Mansfield
M. Ai- Len
Rome
Republic
T. B. Sturges
Order
Weller Deflects Locofoco Attacks In Huron County Speech
Col Weller faces criticism as he addresses Western Reserve freemen in Huron County. He denies proslavery ties and attacks Whig critics while avoiding key state policy questions. The speech centers on annexation of Texas and the Mexican War, with scrutiny of maps and legislative actions.
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Weller
Locofeco
Huron County
Reserve
Ohio
Congress
Aomunron
Western Reserve
Billingsgate
Va‘orous
Lee
Polk
Cass
Free Territory
Mexico
Col. Weller
Texas
Sain Tyler
Union
Senate
Congress of Texas
Donelson
People of
U. S
House of Representatives
President Polk
Tezan Congress
Locofoco Party
Olio Lave
Locofaco
Lacofaco
Represenv
Perry
Butler
Fairfield and Hocking
Columbiana
Monroe
Holmes
Waters
Muskingum
Belmont
Cuyahuga
Montgomery
Huron
Sas
Lima
Van Buren ratification efforts spread across cities
A Chicago arrival reports 2100 voters signed a call for a Van Buren ratification meeting on the 4th, with a Peoria state convention planned next month for an electoral ticket. A Cincinnati gathering Saturday saw little enthusiasm and about 40 attendees. San dusky City’s rally on the 7th drew around 700 signers, described by the Mirror as a large share of active Democratic members.
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Buffato Republic
Chicago
van Buren
Peoria
Cincinnati
Sandusky City
Mirror
Democratic Party
Corwin Supports Taylor Nomination Amid Whig Split
The Nenia Torch Light quotes Mr. Corwin favoring Gen. Taylor and cites his claim that Taylor opposes Texas annexation and further territorial expansion. It notes Corwin’s view of slavery, the Mexican War, and Whig unity, while Lacoface papers report Clay’s public repudiation of the Philadelphia nomination.
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Corwin
Nenia Torch Light
Taylor
Texas
Whig Party
Henry Cuat
Lacoface
Mr. Clay
Philadelphia
N.Y
Taylor as Whig Candidate Stirs Local Political Clash
Amid rumors and denials, Gen Zachary Taylor is asserted as a Whig nominee by Louisiana delegates to the National Convention. The Locofoco press attacks the apportionment and party strategy, citing unequal representation and criticizing Col. Welter for engaging in Western Reserve politics.
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Gem. Taylor
Old Zack
Reserve
Gen
Taylor
South
Charleston Mercury
Louisians
New Orleans Picayune
Gen. Taylor
Zachary Taylor
New Orleans
Louisiana
Philadelphia
Pineets
Balie Peyton
Logan Hunton
A. G Bullitt
Weller Free-Soil Debate Draws Fire in Sandusky City
The Sandusky City Mirror faces scrutiny over its critique of Col. Weller, accusing the paper of partial support for Cass while opposing Weller’s Free-Soil stance. The piece argues Weller aligns with Cass on popular sovereignty and labels the Mirror’s stance as inconsistent and political.
Free-Soil Candidate Hope in Erie Election
Erie voters urged to back a Free-Soil governor candidate with a long record of anti-slavery stands. The speaker highlights Seabury Powell as a steadfast foe of the Black Laws of Ohio and a vigorous advocate of Free Territory principles.
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Erie
Olio
Seabury
Prince Louis Napoleon And The French Republic
A detailed overview of Prince Louis Napoleon Bonaparte and his Paris visit amid the 1848 upheavals. It notes royalist and republican currents, the Government's initial stance, the Assembly's decree against him, and the eventual revocation allowing him to sit as a member. It ends with his London address urging order and democratic reinvigoration.
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Prince Louis Napoleon
Cambria
Paris
Bonaparte
France
Louis Napoleon
London
Lamartine
Republic
Napoleon
la Republique
National Assembly
Friends of the Republic
C. le
Rervoniec
Atherton and Weller Face Post-Office Retirement In Slavery Debate
The piece notes Atherton and Weller, allied in the 21st rule restricting anti slavery petitions in the U S House, likely to retire from public life. It cites Moses Norris Jr of New Hampshire as replacing Atherton and suggests Weller, a supporter of the gag law, may also withdraw after the October election.
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Atherton and
Weller
U. S
House of Representatives
Moses Norris Jr
New Hampshire
U.S
Mr. Atherton
Gre Atherton
Iis
Locoiuco
Atherton
Gaethelton
Guy Weller
Holden's DoHar Magazine Ad Promises Useful Knowledge and Engravings
The notice advertises Holden's DoHar Magazine a 68 page publication claiming to blend Gazetteer, Useful Knowledge, Religious Periodical and literature. It promises 6 to 20 original engravings per issue and offers a premium Illustrated History or Hat with $7 engravings or a $1 subscription to Charles W. Jurden at 109 Nassau Street New York.
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Charles W. Jurden
Nassau Street
New York
Bath
Ohio Press Editor Opposes National Conventions in Supplement
The Ohio Press editor Ed Tappan, son of ex senator, halts publication and releases a supplement reviewing the Locofoce State and National Conventions. He argues the treasonable schemes fail and cannot back Cass while aligning with the Bernburners on slavery. The Detroit Advertiser reports Michigan's 61st slave case awaits U S District Court ruling as slave owners sue Marshall citizens for $2 000 value of fugitives.
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Ed Tappan
Tappan
Ohio Press
Locofoco
Columbus
Baltimore
Locofoce
Geo. Cass
Bernburners
Democratic Party
Michigan
Detroit Advertiser
U.S. District Court
McLean
Marshall
Influence of Whigs in Ohio on Taylor Support
A Milan Tribune excerpt from a Washington letter quotes a top Ohio Whig noting favorable nationwide information. The writer, with two veteran Democrats now backing Taylor, doubts Cass carries any state and believes many states could be dispated. One Democrat was a former Spain minister and ex-New York collector who attended the Baltimore Convention.
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New York
Washinetox
Gen. Taylor
Dix
Congress
Taylor
Nubie
Tarcor
Iis Company
Green Bay
U. S
J. H. Pist. & Co. Barkers
Cincinnati
Ibis
Detroit
Mackinnor
J. H. Wiatt & Co
Zack
Mackinaw
United States
Tur
Boston Courier
Boston
Taylor and Fillmore
Cass
Nap Hampshire Telegraph
Liberty Party
James K. Polk
James EK. Palk
Texas
Mr. Clay
Mexico
Friends of Liberty
Allison Lever
Utica
Washington
N.Y. Tribune
Milan Tribune
Spain
Baltimore
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Jer Veck Frade
Aillard Fillacre
Seabury Ford
Opeanee County
Free Soil
Eaton Register
Executors Bank
Hazilton
Jons B. Wousen
L. D.campbell
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Erie County
Mr. Weller
Gen. Gass
Atlaws
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Gen. Cass
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