Ohio Whigs Press Taylor Slavery Stance and 1847 Ed Extract
The Ohio Whigs urge support for General Taylor citing his opposition to slavery expansion and his alignment with Unionist restraint. They cite an April 1847 Cincinnati Signal editorial, Taylor’s reply confirming approval, and urge Ohio to back Taylor and Cass for President and Vice President, warning of Locofoco threats to tariffs, currency, and public works. The speech defends Western river improvements and condemns expansion of slavery, while praising Taylor’s humanity.
Corwin and Webster Support for Taylor and Fillmore
The Pittsburgh Gazette notes private word that Corwin, son of Ohio, backs the Taylor Fillmore ticket and may lead the campaign in Pittsburgh on his return. Washington dispatches report Webster has agreed to address Baltimore Whigs on Monday, with some doubts about his consent to the Philadelphia nomination.
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Corwin and Webster
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Tarstay
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Corwin
Taylor and Fillmore
Congress
Broats
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Gazette
Washington
Webster
Life of Cass Promotes Federalist Turn in 1848 Campaign
The Locofoco platform endorses Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, with Seabury Ford for governor, while praising Cass’s career from Federalist beginnings to Democratic shifts. The piece portrays Cass as artful and opportunistic, detailing offices held, money paid, and political pivots including his stance on slavery and annexation.
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Gen
Zachary Taylor
Louisiana
Millard Fillmore
New York
Seabury Ford
Gpatiga County
Confronting Cass and the Internal Improvement Clash
A political broadside recounts Lewis Cass facing criticism from Locofoco factions over slavery and internal improvements. It recalls Cass’s 1847 convention remarks, his Ohio visit, and the Cleveland reception, framing him as central to a westward agenda and party divisions.
Political Conventions at Columbus and Utica in 1840s
The State Liberty and Free Territory Conventions met at Columbus on the 21st inst with about 150 present. No presidential nominees were chosen. a National Convention was called for Buffalo on August 2. The Barnburner Convention met at Utica on the 22nd. speeches by John Van Buren Preston King and others. A Van Buren letter favored the Utica delegates and declining to vote for Cass. On the 23rd Van Buren was nominated for President and Dodge of Wisconsin for Vice President. The ticket is urged as locofoco and to gain Barnburner support in free states. The Buffalo convention in August will likely include Barnburners and may adopt their ticket, possibly with a Whig VP candidate instead of Dodge.
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State Journal
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France
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Cleveland Herald
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Prairie
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Columbus
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State Liberty and Free Territory
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Preston King
Martin van Buren
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Wm. L. Marcy
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Lawlis Cass
Honest Democracy of the Union
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Hasry Jeev
Maumoz City
Judge Thrall
Ohio State Jousanl
Moses Noveix
U Ss
New Hampshire
Henry Dodge
Isaac P. Walker
Cin Gazette
Budulo
South
Whig Platform Supports Gen Taylor and Union Efforts
Whig General Committee of New York City resolves to back Gen Taylor with confidence from the people while acknowledging private inclinations for another. Letters from New York and Buffalo reveal support from notable figures such as Seward and Barnburners. A New Orleans correspondent reports a horse race incident involving Gen Butler and critiques of Sabbath violations amid national politics.
Cass Song and Political Verse From the Locofocos
The Locofocos of Michigan celebrate Cass with humorous verse and mock martial tales praising Gen Cass and his imagined exploits. Whig papers mock the parody while noting Cass’s stance on slavery and party maneuvering ahead of the Chicago Convention.
Whig Nominations Rally Around Taylor Fillmore
Whig newspapers extol Taylor Fillmore in New York Vermont and Connecticut editions, urging unified support for the ticket. Editors praise the candidates as strong, unpretentious leaders and predict Whig triumph in forthcoming elections with broad regional backing.
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