Whig Dilemmas Over Van Buren Split In Slavery Debate
A historical critique argues Barnburners and Wilmot Proviso Democrats form separate tickets, risking party identity. It contends Whigs should stay united, noting Van Buren’s stance harms slavery opponents and could topple Taylor or Cass, urging careful choice to avoid treason to core principles.
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Wilmot
Martin van Buren
Buffalo
Barnburners
Taylor
Cass
van Buren
Polk
Texas
Republic
Mr. Clay
Gen. Taylor
Letter from Corwin on Whig unity and Taylor support
Senator Corwin urges Lancaster Whigs to back Gen. Taylor in the 1848 election, warning that Cass’s victory would bring wars of aggression, expansion of slavery, standing armies, and debt. He praises the Lancaster Old Guard and appeals to self sacrificing devotion to free principles and national unity. The letter frames Taylor as capable in peace and war.
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Cass
Taylor
Senator Corwin
Ohio
Washington City
Lancaster
Loco-Foco
Chaina
Gen.Taylor
Pesca
Taylor Platform on Executive Power and Constitutional Limits
The passage argues against executive interposition in legislative matters, urging Congress to resist presidential pressure except in constitutional violations. It emphasizes the people’s will, support for tariffs, currency, infrastructure, and national harmony, warning that war is a national calamity.
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Congress
Sons of Temperance Constitution and By-Laws Printed
Divisions of the Sons of Temperance may obtain their Constitution and By-Laws along with the Rules of Order at reduced prices from 43.60 per hundred, with immediate delivery for officers and members as the printing ages.
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Ordur
Lewia
Duty of Whigs in the Cass Taylor election
A pro Whig precept urges members to unite and act decisively to prevent a Cass victory. It rails at apathetic Whigs, condemns opposing factions, and calls for vigorous support of Taylor and Fillmore. The piece cites political rivals, party loyalty, and a Commercial Advertiser pledge of support for the ticket.
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Phanizs
Hungix Cray
Ara
Albany Meeting on Slavery Extension and Van Buren Politics
In Albany a meeting discussed restricting slavery expansion beyond Missouri, with Van Buren urged to join a memorial to Congress. The file recounts Van Buren’s past stances and actions from 1820 to 1835, including warnings against abolition agitation, Cuba emancipation concerns, and political pressure to keep slavery within state control, portraying him as shifting or duplicitous on the issue.
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Powece
Oceany
Albany
Missionippi
von Biron
Congress
United States
Union
Missouri
Louisiana
van Buren
Stute
Spain
America
Cuba
van [Hyian
Butler
United Statns
Misino
Chaba
Vie
Catlin
Murer
Iid
Ingsuiries
Lho South
Liv Senate
Senate
Sfurther
Mina
Yetogoy
Cohmbia
Copsel 'Pheve
Barnburners and Van Buren Debate Slavery Policy
Fragmented political commentary argues for party loyalty over shifting views, criticizing Van Buren’s presidential bid and claims about opposition to slavery extension. It stresses consistent Whig alignment and distrusts changing positions. The speaker urges the public to decide and favors Old Zack’s approach of leaving it to the people.
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Havana
Free Territory
Buffalo
van Buren
Partizana Atealing Whig
Zack
Buffalo Convention Endorses Van Buren Threatening Adams Decoy Ticket
The Buffalo Convention endorsed Martin Van Buren, rejected John Quincy Adams’s son as a political decoy for disaffected White, and lampooned Anto Martin Van Buren as too old and subservient to the South. The piece argues for Taylor and Fillmore, predicting their election with concerted effort.
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USS UE
Martin van Buren
Buffalo
Charles F. Adama
Adame
Faunworthy Lin
John Quincy Adams
Anto Martin Fon Buren
N'Stanger
South
Polk
Texas
Martian Kan Buren
Taylor and Fillmore
Gen Taylor Defends Against Rio Grande Slavery Slur
Column reproduces Gen. Taylor's rebuttal denying land holdings or funds for slave dealings in the Rio Grande region. The letter, dated July 14 1848 from Col A MRal, refutes Abolitionist allegations and criticizes enemy slander from the Locofoco and Abolition papers.
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Rio Granite
Elaven
Washington- Armong
Z. Taylor
Col A
M Ral
Adams and Taylor Backers Quoted in 1848 Letters
The correspondence portrays John Quincy Adams favoring General Taylor to break the corrupt administration, curb conquest, and check slavery. Letters from July 1848 cite Adams expressing preference for Taylor over Southern rivals and argue the Whig path to elections depended on his support, with commentary on Adams's stance and the era's political tensions.
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Wasuixgzan
John Quincy Adana
Gen. Taylor
Taylor
Adama
Orar
Charles Audson
John
The Sierra Madre Annexation Plot And Presidential Hopefuls
The piece warns of a Buffalo scheme to annex Mexican provinces from the Rio Grande to the Sierra Madre, led by a U S general. It claims the plan would create a new republic then join the United States, challenging Mexican sovereignty and stressing the need for a stronger administration to halt expansion. It compares potential leaders and notes Jefferson and Taylor as decisive prospects.
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Rio Grande
Gulf
Sierra Madre
United States
Mexico
Texas
Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Gen Taylor
Theae
Schemera
Fragmented 19th century political rift text snippet
A garbled extract depicts a county political struggle with references to a sheriff county clerk and register. It hints at Democratic factions debating slavery and power while criticizing public plunder and internal party disagreements. The legible terms suggest internal Harmonization efforts amid factional tensions.
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Brake
Swallow
Cass
Lacofoca Mage
Barnindi
Election Returns Show Whig Wins and Illinois Upset
Election returns reveal Cuanies Max xy of Kentucky elected governor with Whig majorities in many states. Illinois swings Whig with most congressmen favorable, including D. Bana and T. Logan. Locofoco losses noted. Missouri and Indiana listed as Whig gains. general tone praises Whig progress while critiquing Locofoco factions.
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Nowru Canozixa
Maxxy
United States
Kentucky
Jouyn J. Cartrexp
Aldsort
Clay
Crittenden
Gen. Taylor
Locoloco
Bulletin
Lincoln
McClernand
Loco
Sam
D. Mansnate
Wentworth
Long John
Casa
Illinois
Missouni
Coures
Locofo
Michigen
Whig Party Views on Webster and Taylor Nomination
The Com. Adv. explains Webster’s stance within the Whig party, denying claims of anti Taylor bias and stating Webster supported the regular Whig nomination. It notes Webster’s favorable respect for Phillip Allen and Me. Phillis, and asserts he would back General Taylor if nominated, while affirming his alignment with the Whig cause and party unity.
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Fénat
Uffa
Webster
Wiig
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Gener
Taylor
Ted
Amrm
Mr. Bell
Tennessee
Worcester
Tien Taylor
Whig
Ronka
Eucn
Whig Party
United States
Mi B
Ger Taylor
Websti
Umitorniy
Gen. Taylor
Geome
Gen
Tustor
Mr. Webster
Blair letter rails at Baltimore Convention fallout
A muddled 19th century letter thread discusses Francis P Blair and political alignments with Van Buren, denouncing the Baltimore Convention and noting Blair’s stance. It notes Blair’s claim of loyal principles, his critique of Cass support, and predicts political burial in November.
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Francis P Riul
van Basen
Hangman Foote
Po Shaw
Cass
Blair
van. Buren
Court Editor Faces Scrutiny Over Gen Taylor Postscripts
Fragmented OCR text shows a Court Editor tied to Gen Taylor coverage and slavery debate. It notes contested views, potential trouble for the editor, and references to Northern sentiment and political stances amid 19th century partisan tension. The piece hints at received opinions from Ohio senators and frontier debates without clear resolution.
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Wayne
Hezerkiaw G. Wells
Kilamitzoo
Henry Waldron
Iiltsdale
Henry B. Latirop
Jackson
Airam L. Miller
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Gloria
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Col. Mitchell
Cincinnati Gazette
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USA
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