The Long Agony Over Faplosion and the Abandonment
A lengthy Ohio State Journal summary critiques the Baltimore Locofoco convention of 1844. It denounces the two third rule, defends Van Buren, and mocks Polk's nomination while detailing the Northern Southern split, key figures like Calhoun Cass Wright Johnson and the vice presidential bid. It ends predicting disillusionment among Van Buren and Cass supporters and a return to Henry Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CARLA
Ohio State Journal
Junkers
Martin Van’ Buren
Lorofedo party
John Tyler
Tsocofoco
Socofoco
Baltimore
Van Buren
Mexico
Butler and Young
New York
Bartley
Miller
Mr. Young
Locofoco
Albany Argus
Calhoun
Van
Sthult
Polk
Mr. Van Buren
Wright
Mr. Polk
South Carolina
JAMES K. POLK
Tennessee
Van Burgen
Cass
Johnson
Stewart
Buchanan
Tyeer
Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Joan Tyner
Congress
Tyler
Dallas
Tecumseh
James KK. Polk
House of Congress
Berrin
Repvorarro
laghing
George M. Dulles
Pennsylvania
OSNO
Col Johnson
Richard A. Johnson
Clay
Freinghuysen
Union
Henry Clay
Tennessee Whig Rally In Rutherford County Speaks For Clay and Frelinghuysen
The Louisville Journal Extra reports John Bell and G A Henry addressing a large Whig gathering in Rutherford County Tennessee. Bell urged increased Whig effort for the second major contest with democracy while praising the party's 1840 victory. Henry mocked a Clay Van Buren match, invoking Napoleon and urging unity across regions to mobilize supporters for the national ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uon
John Bell
G. A. Henry
Hell
Bell
Napoleon
Tennessee
Rutherford
Whig party
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Whig rally echoes across states with Clay praised
A political speech extols Whig unity and leader Henry Clay as it recalls past victories from North Carolina to Virginia and urges supporters to persist, arguing a strong future win in 1844 surpassing 1840. The speaker lauds Clay's influence and questions the loyalty of rival parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Georgia
Massachusetts
Maryland
Connecticut
N. Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
Bell
Henry Clay
Renegade editor attacks Whig leaders in Ohio and Pennsylvania
An irate correspondent scolds the Zanesville Aurora for ridiculing Gen Markle and Bartley, arguing the Whigs are honest veterans betrayed by demagogues. He denounces the editor as a tool of mast-headed slander and warns against near-term political deception.
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Zanesville
Oho
Pennsylvania
Markle
Bartley
Aurora
Tao
the
Ohio
What it Was and What it Is Locos and Locofocos in 1840
A critical contrast of the Locofoco party then and now. It argues unity in 1840 and widespread government patronage, predicting a rout for the opposing faction. The piece laments divisions, defeats, and the supposed corruption era, citing Jacksonian influence and Congress's failures.
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Locofoco party
Jackson
Taco
Harrison
Congress
S. Jour
List of names and districts in county election roll call
A garbled OCR list presents numerous names with county affiliations and district indicators. The fragment names individuals such as THOMAS CORWIN and PETER among others tied to Ohio counties Warren Geauga Hamilton Butler Green Clark Henry etc, suggesting a broad electoral roster or committee.
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Davin Anas
Ross
Justen Onas
Pickaway
Dasit
S. Nowrox
Knox
Wasnixctox W. Cosetts
Marion
Samvurt R. Hotcomx
Gallia
Harnow Cuarrs
Washington
Jous Crooks
Guernsey
Samucet W. Bostwies
Harrison
Wantian BR. Sarr
Holmes
Joux W. Gaur
Jefferson
Cyres Seixx
Wayne
Jxcos H. Barwas
Trumbull
Wiltias L. Perks
Lake
Joux Fourer
Erie
Locofoco Ticket Nomination Sparks Annexation Debate
The Locofocos settled on James K. Polk of Tennessee for President and George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania for Vice President to oppose Henry Clay and Frelinghuysen. Polk backs a 20 percent tariff and Texas annexation, while Dallas supports annexation and opposed by northern factions.
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James K. Polk
Tennessee
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
Henry Clay
Theodore Fre
Texas
Locofoco
Martin Von Burea
Geo. M. Dallas
Wright
Mason and Dixon
Van Buren
Dallas
United States Bank
Gen. Jackson
United States
Silas Wright
Polk
Capitol
insanUy
Clere
Ratification Melting at Locofoco Meeting in Court House
A small Locofoco gathering at the Court House on Saturday evening drew fewer than fifty attendees, many Whigs, to hear T. B. Sturges push for immediate annexation of Texas. The party leaders fear losing all northern state support but hope for some southern votes as the Texas issue remains a heavy burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofoco
Court House
Baltimore
T. B. Sturges
Texas
Locos
New Hampshire
HENRY CLAY
Greenfield
Duor
Salt River
B. F. Hunt
Washington
Buchanan
Pexas
Benton
Col. Benton
Treacy
Senate
Tyler
North American Circus Impresses Cleveland Audience
An extended notice praises the North American Circus shown in Cleveland with favorable opinions from the public press. The troupe, led by manager G. R. Searorse, is commended for its careful acts and high quality equestrian performances shown yesterday and advertised for Milan this afternoon and evening. The piece also notes harbor appropriation bills passing the Senate and a Whig political scene in Maryland with Henry Clay and Theodore Frelinghuysen supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Herald
Milan
G. R. Searorse
Wakeman Whig Clay Club Forms to Back Clay and Frelinghuysen
A Wakeman rally selected A. Clark as chairman and B. Wh. Cashunny as secretary. A five member committee drafted a constitution to promote Henry Clay for president and Theodore Frelinghuysen for vice president, with officers named and resolutions adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakeman Clay Club
Wakeman
A. CLARK
B. WH. Cashunny
B. R. Squire
J. Hill
A.B. Coe
Shelden Barnes
Wakeman Democratic Whig Clay Club
Henry Clay
Theodore Frelinghuysen
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New York Statesman
Morse
foren
Grance M. Dacuass
Philadelphia
Louisville Journal Extra
HURON
Norwalk, Trestay, June U, iS
THEOD. FRELINGHUYSEN
Forevercor
MORDECAT BARTLEY
Richland County
Sixetnar Coterance
Hrsry Czar
Cumberland
Allegany county
Washington Evans
Justin FTN
H. T. Peck
Justus Wheeler
Seeley Lee
G. R. Squire
L. Clark
Peter Sherman
B. H. Cagrieto
Henry Cray
Charles B. Squire
EL. Carrintn
N. B
Philp Sherman
Jane
Crames B. Squree
Sandusky city
Toxxestour
Providence Journal
Gass
Peru
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