Whig Letters and Harrison Vindication in 1840
A long excerpted record covers Daniel Webster's Concord letter on the Jacksonian currency crisis, James Minter's defense of General Harrison, and Republican party intrigue. It quotes Webster urging change in administration for economic relief, praising Harrison's leadership, and recounts correspondence between Webster and supporters in New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jackson
Iit
New England
Friends of Reform
Harrison
Haseltine
Stark
Goffstown
New Hampshire
Daniel Webster
Corrin, Esq
Concord, N, Hi
James Minner
Minner
Brown
Pry
Minter
Lunox’s Lane
Marshal New
Salem
William Henry Harrison
Alb. E. Souis
Immortal Remembrance Cited Amid Moral Debate
A reflective note on virtue and memory contrasts earthly fate with enduring reputation, arguing that true virtue outlives persecution and grave consignment by forging an enduring, intangible memorial in the minds of the righteous.
Attacks on Harrison Described by Personal Correspondent
Satem 1840 letter defends General Harrison against criticism of his military and private character. The writer recalls initial contact in 1811 with Col Boyd, marching toward Vincennes, building Fort Harris, and participating in Tippecanoe's aftermath. He praises Harrison for bravery, skill, and adherence to War Department orders, noting his lasting military influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostrox
Aly
Harrison
Tippecanoe
England
Daniel Webster
James Minter
Satem
P. Boyd
Boyd
Vincennes
Wabash
Fort Harrison
War Department
Arrison
Benjamin Pierce
New Hampshire
Standing Army Plan Sparks Reform Uproar of 1839
In Van Buren’s annal message the Plan for organizing a 200000 strong militia draws sharp opposition. Critics warn of a standing army threatening liberty and burdening taxpayers with up to 21 million dollars yearly. They call the plan monarchial and dangerous to republican freedoms. The Ohio State Journal also attacks a revived slander against Gen. Harrison to discredit current leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Secretary of War
United States
Congress
Agan As
M. van Buren
Republica
Pharlisees
Harrison
Administration
Ohio Statesman
Gen. Hannison
Senate
Clinton
Ohkio State Journal
Grenada Reporter abandons Administration in protest
The Grenada Reporter declares it has withdrawn support from the Administration, condemning its policies as ruinous to industry and prosperity. The editor cites stagnant business, low spirits in the South, and Treasury shinplasters as signs of fiscal danger and misgovernance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cd Comeng
Grenada
Oco
Mississippi
van Buren
Hannison and
Tyner
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A. Preston
LMS
White House
Jatty
John C
Somerset
Uty
Simon
Johnny
Thomas
Ays
Blair
Sam Medary
Mos
Matty
Tippecanne
Etticoat Allen
Ohio
Tcr
Tippecanae
Hunter
Huron
Ripley
Mr. Webster
Tate Central Committee
Concord
Washington
Newcpshire
Bet
Noth
de Rush
Boston Atlas
Gen
Warrison
Sir
James Miller
Dante Wenster
Balt, Pat
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