Whig Gathering and Political Debate Across Ohio and New York
A Whig convention and related rallies feature speeches by Bartley Sronna Bettany, Timam Grisword, and regional leaders praising the American system, protective tariffs, and public lands distribution. The event includes praise for Clay and Adams, critiques of Democratic progressivism, and calls for a strong banking system and currency protection.
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Glay Club
Speker
Atrakn Keltry
Columbus
Baltimore
Roexwrin
Norwich
Connecticut
William W. Camrugan
New York City
Campbells
Campbell
Frelinghuysen
Encar Anwaven Esq
Dle
Josefa M. Roorey
New County
Kellece
Allegan
Michigan
B. G. Nous
Indiana
Hoosier
Joas Hairs Esq
Canton
Mintiude
Clay and Pennsylvania Whig policy letter excerpt
The letter from Mr. Cory and reply by H W Clay discuss Pennsylvania support for a sound Whig tariff policy. Clay praises friendly ties with Pennsylvanians Finley Smilie Lacock Roberts Brown and other leaders, defends reputation against attacks, and urges harmony on domestic industry via tariff reform while noting Tariff of 1842 repeal attempts and political opposition.
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Wasuixeron
Geercemen
Pennsylvania
Finley
Smilie
Lacock
Roberts
Brown
Congress
Union
House of Representatives
Berause
United States
St. Johns
Sabine
Waian
HW. Clay
Messrs
Samuel
Clark
A. J. Jones
David Plaming
Van Buren and the Texas annexation stance
The article contrasts views in the North and Washington about Van Buren on Texas annexation. It cites the Washington Globe arguing Van Buren opposes the Tyler treaty yet favors his own plan, implying he would sanction admission on his own terms. The piece suggests Van Buren’s position is strategically varied by region.
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New York
North
Ate van Buren
Isis Lo‘eoloeo Frebds
Messrs
Tephins
Chapman
Albany Journal
van Buren
Texas
Washington
South
Washington Globe
van Burenisty
Locofocaism
van Baron
John Tyler War Moves Stir Urgency in New York
The New York Tribune reports that President Tyler has ordered two Texas frontier regiments and a Vera Cruz squadron, backed by a Texas fleet, provoking national alarm. It argues the moves exceed constitutional power without Congress, likening them to a declared war and warning of international ridicule. It cites Washington and Phila North American correspondents to challenge Senate concealment and reveal a suspected secret treaty with General Houston.
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Newe York Tribune
John Syler
Mexico
the Tribune
Missouri
Sabine
John Tyler
Texan
Texas
Vera Cruz
Com. Conner
Cuba
Carthagena
New Orleans
Conner
Ias
Tesus
Ireland
New York
Washington
Phila North American
Senate
Wright
Jesup
Houston
Uute
Tern
Congress
Executive
General Jackson
Bethink
Tyler
Buchanan
Benton
Atherton
Tappan
Allen
New York Evening Post
United States
Minal
General Gaines
Gaines
Nouston
House of Representatives
Nol Tyler
House
Power and impeachment amid Texas annexation debate
A heated Senate debate rages over President Tyler and annexation with five Anti-Annexation Locofocos denouncing policy. The New York Evening Post warns of war risks with Mexico, citing Gen Gaines and President Houston. Calls grow to impeach Tyler before Congress adjourns.
Governor Mordecai Bartley in Richland County News
Washington and nationwide excitement rise over President Tyler’s Texas annexation policy. Senate lifting secrecy on the Texas treaty shows Home Squadron under Captain Conner ordered to cruise the Gulf to intercept any Mexican attack on Texas. Gen Gaines moves with troops to Fort Jesup to help deter invasion during annexation negotiations.
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Washington
United States
John Tyler
Texas
Senate
Conner
Gulf of Mexico
Gaines
Fort Jesup
Mexico
Message From The President On Texas Annexation War Preparations
President informs Senate that Mexico has declared a war posture and the United States seeks quick Senate approval of the Texas annexation treaty. He describes Gulf naval dispositions, frontier mobilizations, and Fort Jesup encampments as precautionary, urging readiness without provoking unnecessary conflict. He asserts U S sovereignty over Texas and pledges peaceful but firm measures to defend territorial integrity pending ratification.
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United States
Senate of the
Senate
Texas
Mexico
Thehnid
Congress
Conner
Fort Jesup
Gulfs
War and Navy Departments
Navy Department
Tejas
Annexation
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Rela Ron Bee
America
Clay
Madison
Adams
Gen. Jackson
Crawford
Ohio
Monroe
Adlans
Jefferson
Moonroe
Europe
Euclid
Wiig
Timam Grisword
Stark County
Bennington
Mr. G
Clay Club
Mat Harmony
Treasury Department
Howard
Ericsson
Oswego
Liew Hunter
West Point Foundry
Novelty Works
N. York
Lake Hiie
Pittsburgh
Boston
Intel
Mr. Clay
Cory
Iis
Tribune
Inenomtu
Theodore Frelinghuysen
J. J. Hardin
HarJdin
Crow
Frenisenorsrs
Metropolis
Paganini
Sivori
HURON
Norwalk
Henry Clay
Theod
Frelinguuysen
Sesatonan
Evecruns
Thomas Corwin
Wanens
Peter Hitchcock
Geauga
Coxenessiosan Exterors
Berramy Sroxen
Hamilton
Wittian Brus
Buller
SeAanux Harras
Greens
Samsox Masox
Davin J. Cony
Henry
Jostan Scott
Kraven W. Crane
Clermont
Morrisone
Wierton R. Sarr
Holness
Jons W. Girt
Jeffersons
Cyaus Srixx
Warne
Jacon H. Barners
Trumbull
Wietiam L. Perxiss
Lake
Joux Fururr
Erie
Mordecai Bartley
Richland County
Tyler and
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