Whigs Debate Taylor Faction and Van Buren Roles in 1848 Election
A Pennsylvania letter argues the Whig party must unite behind Gen Taylor to defeat Cass, condemns Van Buren’sFree Soil stance, and urges a President aligned with constitutional unity. It also critiques the sub treasury, tariff policies, and expansion of slavery, urging Northern Democrats to resist new territories. Additional notes cover army reductions, officer retainment, and political shifts in Pennsylvania.
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Gen Taylor
Gen. Cara
van Buren
Gen. Cassy
Home of Representatives
Birney
McPolk
Waige
New Mexico
California
Whig
Mexico
Free Staten
Dexas
New York
Free States
United States of America
Texas
Whig Party
Meeting at Marabell House Shapes Proposals on Freedom
A county gathering at the Courthouse in Marabell August 2 elected officers and formed committees to report resolutions. Key points uphold natural rights, condemn slavery, advocate Oregon and California freedoms, and support a Buffalo National Convention to back free soil, labor, speech, and men.
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Calhoun
Begeion
Hussey
Bato Creek
James McGregor
Homer
Vier Pesidents
Cyrun Hewit
Marshall
Messrs
H. K. Clarke
Jabez Fox
Bliss Manchester
Henry Willis
A. G. Meacham
Erastus Hussuy
Batila Crack
Jonas, Gibson
Mr. Clark
Committee On
Oregon
New Mexico
California
North
Congress
States of the Union
United States
Buffalo
John P. Hols
Bia
Jaopul
Prudentes
Fox
Ball
Base Beker
C. Modi
Wilmot Proviso Debate Reported by Nashville Union
The Nashville Union reprints a speech by Gov. Jones of Tennessee at Auburn, noting his belief that Gen. Taylor would not veto a Wilmot Proviso if Congress passes it. The Union argues this implies a surrender on the issue, urging Whigs to mark the stance and highlighting hopes Taylor would leave the decision to Congress. The paper predicts a Taylor veto only if Congress enacts a proviso.
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Congress
Gov. Jones
Gen. Taylor
Taylor
Evan Gov. Dodge
Gov. Jants
Wilmot
Congréss
Union
Gen. Coss Waxld
Buffalo
South
Clare
Texas
Milton
Martin van Buren
Henry Willie
John P. Hale
Hovey K. Clarke
Noise and Confusion in Cass Cleveland Speech
A fragmentary, period-tinged critique links Gen Cass’s Cleveland remarks to deaf audiences and evasive replies. The piece parodies political talk, notes boastful statistics, and mocks relics of campaign rhetoric with imagined exchanges about money, weather, and hospitality.
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Albany Atlas
Locofoco
Cass
Cleveland
Avery
Baltimore
Senate Debates Oregon California Bills and Public Lands
The Senate opened at noon with notices to consider a California Oregon temporary government bill and a lands title bill. Reports on public lands for California, a naval bill, and Georgia Alabama Railroad land grants were debated. Oregon California actions included veto power discussions and a House passage note. A Hartford Free Soil convention and a slave abduction case in Washington are mentioned along with a cat riding a freight car on the Auburn Rochester line.
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Washiigton
Senate
Benton
California
Oregon
Breese
Committee On Public Lands
Neval Dill
Charleston
Georgia and Alabama Railroad
Mr. Thompson
Auburn‘ End
Rochester
Reading Fisher
Poor
Gass on the Wilmot Proviso in Northern debate
The article critiques General Cass and Northern opinion on the Wilmot Proviso, arguing a public shift against slavery in new territories. It contends the North favors extending the Jeffersonian Ordinance to lands gained from Mexico, while Cass’s stance would hinder Free Territory advocates. It portrays a regional conflict over congressional action and constitutional limits.
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Congress
Confederacy
Lewis Cass
Gen
Cass
Continental Congress
Washington
Gass
P. Nicholson
Enq
Nashville
Mexico
Crue
North
Friends of Free Territory
Gen. Com
Friends of Free
Biri Pénavrine
Gannen
Debate Over Veto Power and Self-Government
The piece argues the veto should shield the presidency, not override Congress, urging the People to govern. It cites General Taylor and Clayton, warning against monarchic drift and urging elect Taylor or Cass while defending constitutional limits on executive power.
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Thield
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Rivera
Gen. Taylor
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Allison
Gen
Taylor
Clayton
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U. S. Senate
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Niles
Foote
General Taylors Acceptance Letter from 1848
Baton Rouge July 15 1848 a letter from General Zachary Taylor accepting the Whig nomination for President. The missive notes delays from mail and a sincere doubt of fitness, yet pledges duty to uphold prosperity and honor of the United States if confirmed. Montraan Greensboro Guilford County New York
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Philadelphia
United States
Uts
Burt
Corwins Great Speech and Oregon Territorial Policy
Senate report details Corwin's speech opposing territorial governments in Oregon New Mexico and California and urging an express ban on slavery in these territories He aligns with Taylor Whig stance and praises the 1787 Ordinance The county court with Geo Woon presiding meets on civil and one criminal case signaling local interest in freedom values
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U. S. Senate
Oregon
New Mexico
California
Senate
Conwin
Congress
United States
Supreme Court
Corwin
Gen. Taylor
Whig Party
Geo. Woon- Rupe
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