Whig split over Taylor nomination in great commotion
Lima reports a heated Whig response to the 1848 nomination of Zachary Taylor. Northern delegates clash with Southern allies, accusing the party of dissolving its principles. Despatch cites Ohio suppression and calls for defeating the nominee to preserve Whig values.
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Taylor
Union
Reporter
Massachusetts
Ohio
Vorne Pown
Allen
Wilson
Cincinnati Atlas
Tyler
Calhoun
Evan
How It Was Done By The Whigs In Crisis 1830s
The passage describes Whigs failing to explain their defeat. It notes Texas did not attend the convention while Louisiana cast its vote for Tyler Gathorn, influencing the result. It claims Scott gained advantage and Ohio whites shifted.
Consistent Fellows and Southern Delegation Split
The Whigs fretted as Democratic delegates held a single South Carolina vote in convention. They argued it was wrong for one state to cast another state's vote despite the aim of securing a Southern man’s nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Fellows
Remembering Henry Clay and Democratic shifts in 19th century politics
The text recalls Henry Clay as a long standing Federal candidate for president and notes a shift to a candidate from similar interests. It contrasts Whig grievances against Southern influence and mentions the Democratic candidate selection favoring free states. It also references rising flour prices affecting dough production.
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Henry Clay
Free States
Attacks upon General Cass in the campaign
The whig presses prepare to use falsehood and personal denunciation as main weapons against General Cass. The Cincinnati Enquirer dismisses these charges as fabrications, defends Cass’s early federalist links as misrepresented, and urges voters to seek truth over partisan deceit in the forthcoming Philadelphia convention era.
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Cass
Philadelphia
Gazette
Gen
Casa
Jefferson
Bes
Wraten
Lousville
Niles
Delaware
Lexington
Warse
Caurg
Samig
Pore
Cass mm Tha Srices
Bia
Cass Kinneil
Exere
New Hampshure
Ohio
Marietta
Jerrenson
Washington County
Ciss
Lsing
Muskingem
Lanos Bonn
Jerrensas
Jerrensox
Marsal
Uno
Fife
Jfferson
Uetaware
Psa
Democrat Republican Party
Cassig
Agaion
Jifferson
Ata
Tak
Jxane
Federal
Smn
Cass Cracy
Hood
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic doom echoed as Cass nomination dominates 1848 race
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Democratic fears after a Whig nominating convention. It quotes critique of General Cass as the strongest candidate, predicts crushing defeat for Polk and Dallas, and relays reactions from party organs. It includes a Muskegon County letter praising Cass and reports on public enthusiasm. The piece also recounts a humorous Civil War era joke and reports gold vine chatter in the Carolinas.
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Wasmiscroy
Democratic Party
Congress
Democrac
Cass
Whig Party
Jones K. Park
Tennessee
Rts
Rand
Wrec le
Sioax Warcur
Ana Candante
Gro. M. Darras
Pulk and Dulles
Federalism of Gen Cass and Jeffersonian patronage in 1800s
A critical piece argues Gen Cass gained early federal support through Jeffersonian appointments. It traces documentary excerpts from Executive Journal entries and Madison era notices, detailing Cass’s roles as U S Marshal for Ohio, Brigadier General, and Michigan Governor, and frames these acts as evidence of political alignment and federal rewards amid early party struggles.
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Morphy
United States
Coles
Senate of the
Lewis Cass
Ohio
TL. Jefferson
Senate
Executive Journal
Gen
Cass
Thomas Jefferson
Lewis Cams
Thomas ‘Jeferson
Michigan
West
Statesiman
Landlords and Tenant Extermination in Ulster Report
A Londonderry Standard excerpt details widespread tenant hardship in Ulster with hundreds of ejectments at Belfast sessions. It cites Lisburn correspondence claiming over five hundred ejectments, decrees against fifty seven tenants, and high legal costs. Tenants sold seed oats and potatoes to pay fees as they faced mass displacement amid Protestant-Orange support for landlords.
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Ulster
Downshire
Hersium
Belfast
Lisburn
Dastroeyan
Ireland
Hertford
Bella
Hertrd
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Meace
Masachusetts
North Carotins
Acaty
Cadiz
Qas
Case and Buruga
wal—Wheeling Argus
Gen. Cass
James Madison
ISI
Tuersday
Sim
Finday
Jane II
Graham
N June Ho, Isi
ISIS
Lowa
Vole
Uhich
Michigan Territory
Jamiss Madison
Glumany
Berio
Neweliya
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