Downingville reminiscence on General Pierce nomination
In Downingville a mock ratification meets a Baltimore Convention news surge. Uncle Joshua and Major Downing discuss General Pierce and General Scott, weighing Old Foggies and Young America, amid a festive parade and a telegraph update naming Pierce as the nominee. The town resolves to rally for Pierce in November.
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Ireland and America in a Political Debate Echoes
A fragment reflecting a heated 19th century exchange accusing the Whig and Locofoco parties of manipulating constitutional tests and public opinion. It cites Keene and Galcord counties, Pierce’s influence, and speculation on Governor Pierce’s stance. mentions the Expoander reprinting from Albany Argos.
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Partisan Views On General Scott And General Pierce
In this period column the Expounder and various letters discuss General Scott as a Whig hero and General Pierce as a Democrat rival. The text notes strong bipartisan support, with Benton and Concord references, and debates over Pierce’s residence and religious test issues, reflecting heated political loyalties.
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Latest Newswire Notes From August Fourth Dispatches
Mails report arrivals and political moves in New Orleans to August 4 with mentions of Webster and Crompton plans, British government pressure to suspend orders, Pattison appointment in Alabama, and a division over Canada reciprocal bills. Southern news cites arrests of French and Spanish consuls in Mozarth and Mexi can consuls amid tax fines, plus Mexico’s response to outrages. Rumors of Pierce and Stockton politics surface with Democratic ticket tensions.
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