Nomination twisted by Whig Convention in 1848 rally
The Second ballot produced 173 votes for Fillmore while Taylor emerged as the Whig choice. By June 9 1848 reports from Panavecruia and Cincinnati echo strong enthusiasm, ratification meetings loom, and newspapers pledge support for the ticket. Ohio and New York Whigs react with unity after initial misgivings.
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Beewarts
Ewing
Choate
Clayton
Fillmore
Panavecruia
Taylor
Ohio
Free States
Cincinnati
friends of #1
Buena Vista
New York
Albany Evening Journal
Troy Whig
Syracuse Journal
Country Whig
Empire State
Taylor and Fillmore
Boston Advertiser
N. Y. Courier & Enquirer
N. Y. Commercial Advertiser
N. Y. Express
the Tribune
Cass
General Taylor
Boston Atlas
United States
Pitts
Rachaly Taylor
Detroit
Ohio State Journal
Zacuany Taylor
Fort Harrison
Toledo Blade
Philadelphia
Whig Party
Rochester
Eastport
Buffalo Express
Zachary, Tavion
Maary Fittmone
Rochester Democrat
Brf
One Whig Rally Urges Unity for National Victory
Cleveland Herald outlines the presidential choice and urges unwavering Whig support for Nat Int. The piece laments state government loss and locofoco riots, calling voters to bury personal aims and rally as one. It advocates harmony, loyalty to party sentiments, and public service as reasons for backing the Whig candidate.
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Commonwealth
Cleveland Herald
Dusty village streets prompt plank road plan debate
A Wisconsin or Illinois style town debates road paving via gravel or plank road to reduce perpetual dust. The piece estimates costs for a one mile plank or gravel surface, appeals to residents to support a healthier, more convenient street condition, and argues oak plank demands less maintenance.
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Thecom
Iris
Transatlantic passages and European updates in Halifax and Boston
The Acadia arrived at Halifax on the 7th and the America at Boston on the 13th with Europe news. The America completed a record short voyage from Liverpool in ten days eight hours. France remains tranquil with Assembly restoring legislation, Orleans family banned from soil, and Louis Blanc implicated. Ireland shows continued pressure as Mitchell is convicted and sentenced. A Dublin repeal move adopts wife and children by popular vote. News from the continent appears peaceful, while education and politics extend discussions in Rochester and Washington.
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Acadia
Halifax
America
Boston
Europe
Liverpool
France
Executive Committee
National Assembly
Louis Blanc
Orleans
Paris
People of
Ireland
Warn Whig Voters to Pause Before Pledging
The notice urges Huron County Whig voters to delay firm support for the party’s new candidate. It cautions against hasty pledges as canvassing begins, urging reflection and patience until political character is fully known and decisions are not prematurely fixed. It emphasizes reserving pledges for the ballot box once action is appropriate.
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Prvere Cuaracren
Col. Johnson
Gen. Taylor
Gen
Taylor
Washington
Texas
Huron County
Debate on Oregon bill. Underwood vs Northern policy
From Washington June 10 1843 debate on the Oregon bill continued through last week with Senator Underwood attacking Northern interference and hypocrisy over slavery and representation. Critics call his remarks inconsistent while proslavery factions push for territorial slave rights. Cassites, Locofocos clash over Proviso as House recesses for a convention. Cass visit to Philadelphia noted along with Barnburner press shifts in Michigan and Detroit.
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Oregon
Underwood
Messrs
Hale
Niles
South
Kentucky
Mr. Davis
Massachusetts
Mr. A
Wilmot
Baldwin
Cass
Calhoun
United States
Locofoco
Ehouse
Taylor
Locos
Taylor Ws
South Carolina
Barnburners and Cass in 1848 political clashes
The letters and reports show Barnburners in New York denouncing Baltimore Convention decisions while rallying behind Zachary Taylor as a likely 1848 president. Cass faces opposition over slavery stance, with New York and Illinois factions shaping the Democratic contest. Court proceedings in Pillow and Scott matter merit mention amid broader sectional tensions.
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John C. Calhoun
Lewis Cass
Calhoun
Cass
van Buren
New York
Portlay
Loca
Taylor
Cape May
Key West
Ohio
Rio Grande
Virginia
Evening Post
Rue Canur
Baltimore
Chicago
Tythune
Sandusky City
Texas
Louis Phillippe
Martin van Buren
Bernie
Albany
Glyde
Lavo
Genenan
Canoniss
House of Representatives
South Carolina
Barnburners
New York City
GC. Cambreleng
Barnwurner
Palo Alto
City
Mexico
Zachary Taylor
Philadelphia
Culler
Old Whitey
Gunn
Vance
Gen
Olio
Mank Spencer
9Th Ward
John van Buren
C. C. Cambreleng
Ren. F. Butler
Gen. Nye
Empire State
Utica
Tyne
L. B. Shepard
Frederick
Pillow
Scott
Alajor Burns
Quitman
Chapultepec
General Pillow
Fretel
San Antonio
Piedad
West
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Citzens
Columbus
Journal
Jeffersonian
Nower
National Whig Convention
Stoddard
J. W. Chtswold
Major Giddings
J.G. Lowe
M. 3. Walker
Deyston Journal
Zanesville
Clay
Mus-kinguim County
Zicnanty Tavuni
Minnaro Pirum
Taylor and Fishmore
Dayton Journal
Taylie
Pailadelplaa
Independence
Morehead
N. CG
Irvin
W.J. Johnson
Penn
John W. Fowler
N.Y
Union
Weight
Genesee Co. N
Dickinson
Troy
Dickingon
Old Virginia
Albany Atlas
HURON
Louisiana
Millard Fillmore
Seabury Ford
Geauga County
Stave ‘Pescatcas’ Institute
State Teachers’ Association
Messrs. Cowdery, Andrews, Benton
Aml
St. John
Uen
Samuel Galloloway
Therry Leacer
Gerrit Smith
Chas. E. Foote
Michigan
League
John Johnson
Upper Piqua
Miami
Harrisburgh
Polk
Sub-Treasury
Locofuco Delonates
Hox
Mitaano Finunone
North
Congress
Senator Corwin
N.Y. Tribune
Indiana
Corwin
Mgr
Free Soil Democracy
Tribune
Albany Journal
Jones
Allen
Benton
Houston
Free Press
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