Polk Votes in Congress on Tariff and Relieving Soldiers
A published document lists James K. Polk's votes from the House Journals on tariff duties for wool and woolens and on coffee and tea, plus measures for Revolutionary War relief, Oregon occupation, seamen widows, and indigent fire victims. It includes a September 16 1844 certification by a Washington DC justice of the peace validating the copied votes.
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House OF Representatives
Yeas
James K. Polk
Nax—Journal of the
H. of R
Journal of H. of R
Journal of
Senate
United States
Journal of T. of R
James K. Olk
dJournal
Hornet
James K. Polk Young
Georgetown
D. C
Journal of H.of R
Alexandra
James K
A. of R
Astrep Starrs
Awarica
District of Columbia
Washington
A. D
Oregon River
Neresy
Plain directions urge votes and guard against fraud
A long excerpt urges neighbors to vote, ignore election rumors, and protect ballots. It quotes Rev. Alexander Campbell praising Henry Clay, defending his character, and arguing locofoco attacks are unfounded while stressing faithful civic duty and vigilance at the polls.
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Alexander Campbell
Bascom
Methodist Church
Polk
Mr. Clay
Kentucky
Ohio
Clay
Ficht
October Elections Brisk Whig Triumphs Across States
The Albany Journal notes a string of Whig victories in Delaware Maryland New Jersey Ohio and Pennsylvania following October polls. Whig gains include governor wins legislative majorities and strengthened electoral prospects for Clay and Frelinghuysen with Georgia also reporting favorable results for Whigs. The piece stresses defeated Locofoco aims and rising Whig momentum heading into November.
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Hixry Cuax
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Oso
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Locofacos
Baltimore
Locofocos
Stockton
Ohio
Buckeye
Locofoco
Shannon
Bartley
United States
Loacofoco
Polk
Skunk
Congress
October Whig gains seen in Georgia and key states
The piece argues the Whigs have carried four or five districts on the seventh inst and likely more, diminishing Locofoco strength. It claims Georgia stands with Clay and the Union, while praising anticipated Whig triumphs in November. It urges New York and New Jersey to join Ohio and Georgia in victory.
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Locofoces
Georgia
Clay
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Ohio
Polk
Pennsylvania
Empire State
New York
Sleep on your match locks and keep your powder dry
The article cites Harrison and the Tippecanoe battle, urging Whigs of Ohio to maintain organization, beware Pork and Taxis, and rally for Clay and the United States. It comments on October politics, Locofocos, and An opposition smear, urging vigilance and readiness for the November contest.
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Harrison
Tippecanoe
Clay
United States
Ohio
Ross County
Scioto Ga
Marriage Notices From Townsend And Taylorsville Kentucky
Married in Townsend on the 23d by Rev T Barkdull Allen Canfield to Maria Clark both of this county. In Taylorsville Kentucky John C Easton Esq to Selah Ann Estis by Rev William Guno.
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Townsend
T. Barkdull
Allen Canfield
Maria Clark
Taylorsville
Kentucky
William Guno
John C. Easton
Selah Ann Estis
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Sanama Boatt in Sandusky
Died in Sandusky on the morning of the 2d instant is Mrs. Sanama Boatt wife of Mr. Joan M. Boatt of Hollister and Boatt and eldest daughter of Oran Foliet Esq in her 21st year.
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Sandusky City
Protection tariff debate and constitutional limits
Camillus argues government duty to protect national industry through tariffs, balancing revenue and protection. He cites Van Buren on public expectations, discusses federal power versus state rights, and stresses sustaining American manufactories to build a self reliant nation. He warns against strict constructionism and urges action to support industry and unity.
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Mewes. Burrons
New York
Washington
Congress
Camillus
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