Downing Letters Gauge Maine Politics and Van Buren Backlash
Sargent Joel Downing writes from Downingville Maine in July 1838 to General Feral Jackson. He contrasts log cabin supporters with Van Buren backers, notes Uncle Joshua’s criticism of government expenses, and predicts Maine tipping toward Tippecanoe with widespread opposition to Van Buren.
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Louisiana Returns Show Whig Lead In Districts
The article reports large Whig margins in the Furst District and strong Democratic gains in others. It notes Harrison’s statewide popular vote leading and hints at regional shifts, with the legislature shaping up as Whig-leaning in the Senate and House.
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Jacksons Letter Triggers Whig Uproar Over Military Service
A written attack by General Jackson on the military services of General Hanksing plus his opposition to a Congress address honoring Washington, Madison, and others sparks cross-party controversy. Separately, Rothschild of Vienna funds marriages for four Moravian women, naming John Gostei as protector of railways and trustee successor.
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Kentucky Returns Report Letcher Leads In Votes
In Louisville at half past twelve, Letcher the Whig led French Lafayette 1159 to 428 for governor, a majority of 731. In Burlington Boone county Letcher 216 French 90 and at Petersburgh Letcher 90 French 11.
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Logansport
Indiana
Wabash
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Indianapolis
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