Whig Principles and Tariff Proposals Amid Clay Letters
A Philadelphia letter outlines Whig aims including a national currency, protective tariffs, veto restrictions, public land proceeds distribution, and a single presidential term. It cites Henry Clay’s positions and urges unity against Locofoco misrule, contrasting past legislative results and urging support for the Harrison era policies.
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Harrison
Ashland
Vath
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Imiine
Sam
H. Clay
Meeting of the Whig People in Zanesville Arises 20 000 Attend
The Zanesville Republican reports a vast Whig gathering in Zanesville with up to sixteen thousand attendees, praising the ladies, the Liberty Pole, and speakers like Mr Briggs and Governor Corwin. It notes a large procession, multiple regional bands, and strong support for Clay and Corwin ahead of the election.
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Zanesville
Harrison
Cuay
Corwin
Moore
Ohio
Briggs
Cleveland
White
Newark
Greisner
Morgan
Washington County
Latham
Byington
Greiner
Marietta
Putnam Bridge
Main Street
Cadiz
McConnelsville
Norwich
Somerset
Thos. Exying
Tom
Chas. B. Goddard
Muskingum
Tor Corwin
Old Muskingum
Cincinnati
Bank of England
New Orleans
Bank J
Charleston
N. York
Louisville
N. Orleans
Hus
Mississippi
Col. Benton
The
Globe
England
Quincy Adams as described by the Democratic Review
The article depicts John Q. Adams as a formidable, eccentric figure in Congress, a vigilant and independent thinker praised for his mastery of past and present politics. It notes his austere, theatrical manner, deep knowledge, and influence within the House, contrasted with questions about his future role and temperament.
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John Qims
Cingo
America
Adams
Lutry
Proscription Tactics Stir Greenfield Post Office Push
A letter lists punitive actions over opinion, noting in Greenfield Massachusetts the Post Office printing of uncalled letters costs three dollars and twenty cents yearly. The piece accuses political interference by a candidate for a second term and by President Wickliffe’s postmaster network to favor the Democrat press over the Whig Gazette.
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New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
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New Jersey
Maryland
Georgia
Florida
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Llinois
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Ohio
Arkansas
South Carolina
Kentucky
Indiana
Roberts
Greenfield
Mass
Whig Gazette
Tyter
Wickliffe
Gazette
Democrat
New England
United States
W. ¥. Trrhynr
Removal of Mr Roberts as Collector of the Cus roms
The Lys bane prints Hon. Jonathan Roberts's expose on his removal from the Philadelphia Collector of the Customs post. It accuses John Tyler of betrayal for ousting a faithful ally, questions Tyler's motives, and contrasts support for Henry Clay with alleged treason against domestic manufacturers.
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Lys Bane
Jonathan Roberts
Philadelphia
Were
Tyler
John Tyler
Harrisburg
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