Abolition and party lines in 1840s politics
The article reprints remarks from M Churchill at the Greene Clay Club urging voters to inform themselves about candidates and issues. It argues that abolition should influence party choice, notes Whig and Democratic positions on slavery and Texas annexation, and asserts voters must act to promote liberty rather than neutrality.
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Western Reserve Chronicle
M. Churchill
Greene Clay Club
Whig
Euddor
Luttre
United
Whig Party
Hussey
Lynn
Canever
Texas
South
Mr. Clay
Therlave
van Buren
Congress
Uy Y
Liberty Party
U.S
Conandiu
Liberty
Abolitionists Debate Voting for Henry Clay in 1850
The speaker argues two party choices in the slavery-era politics, warning against a neutral third party. He endorses voting for Henry Clay, citing his statesmanship, support for free labor, the American System, a national bank, and tariff policy as means to advance liberty and deter slavery.
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Liberty Party
South
U. States
Boston
Massachusetts
Timost
Henry Clay
Anser
Mr. Clay
Tibick
Clay
Mr.Clay
Texas
United States
Liberty Herald
Mexico
Texas annexation debate mirrors slave power clash
Norwalk column argues public opinion opposes Texas annexation due to slavery, cites Clay's views, Whig and Locofoco party stances, and Polk’s nomination. It warns that Texas inclusion would bolster slaveholders, while abolitionist influence could grow if the election shifts. Tariff section criticizes repeal risks to American manufacturing and farming.
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Texas
Mexico
United States
Mr. Clay
Clay Sys
U.S
Swong
Confederacy
Loco Party
Congress
van Boren
Polk
Fowler
Whig
Siuten
Clay
Washington
Adams
Giddings
Linfer
Cley
Cessius M. Clay
Tyler
North
Free States
Gen. Harrison
Liberty Party
Protecting American Farmers Against Foreign Markets
The article attacks the idea of expanding foreign markets for U S farm goods arguing that Europe will not grant favorable terms, tariffs will rise, and the price Americans receive for wheat corn and other crops would collapse. It warns that a shift to a purely export driven system risks ruinous price drops and foreign control.
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America
Europe
Baltic
Black Seas
United States
Seaboard
Adland
Locofoco
Newport Times
Ohio
North Bend
Harrison
Texas Slave Market Hope Fueled by Union Admission
Mes srs J H Bondurant & Co slave merchants at Mobile inform those with enslaved people that the market will be low until Texas is admitted to the Union, after which they expect to pay liberal prices for Negroes. They claim Polk’s nomination aims to annex Texas to the Union to extend slavery and raise its monetary value.
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Texas
J. H. Bondurant & Co
Mobile
Polk
James K. Polk
Important Ends in Agriculture
Agricultural wisdom advises on pasture timing and feeding to maximize cattle output. Sailing cattle increases manure yield and weight gain, with stable manure best for field fermentation. Properly fermented manure should be mixed into soil, and ploughing wet heavy soil is harmful. Techniques cover grain preservation, weed control, and ash reuse for corn.
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Farmer's Gazettes
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Cave Johnson
Tennessee
W. J. Graves
Nashville
Johnson
Gen
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Gallatin ‘District
He Laughlin
Nashville Union
Laughlin
Wwe
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Raleigh
Sion
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Coism
Porx
Cray
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Jonathan
Booth Bay
Maine
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Portland Paper, Co
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