Locofoco Warfare in 1844 Campaign Sparks Heated Denunciations
A July 18 1844 letter denounces Polk and Dallas as frauds and slanderers in the Locofoco ranks. It blasts Whig opposition to Van Buren, accuses Democrats of foul tactics, claims mass turnout at a court house meeting was exaggerated, and alleges thefts of powder and canoes and contempt for political opponents. The piece condemns treachery and proposes ongoing partisan agitation through the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Dallas
Locotoce
van Buren
Baltimore
Clay
Mr. Clay
Madison
Monroe
Republican Party
Progressive Pentocracy
McGray
Frelinghuysen
Court House
Ketchum's
Balile Creek
Kalamazoo
Tyler
Heaven and Earth
Mexico
Tejas
Ais
Texas
Idifrienda
Ry Foged
Sena
Beelzebub
Marshall
Risin
Lucifer
Sledge Hammiets and Polluted Politics Rant
A fragmentary 19th century style piece denounces political corruption and pollution. It references 20 000 dollars yearly payments and calls for harsh actions against opponents while claiming the public eye is opening to the truth amid national decay.
Pledge of truth under attack by local press in Calhoun
The piece denounces the pensioned press and Bunce for falsehoods and partisan slander. It argues the Locofocos embrace desperate measures and insists on defending Henry Clay against malicious attacks, asserting the people of Calhoun will demand honest reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunce
Baltimore
Polk
Dallas
Michigan
Calhoun
Henry Clay
Harrison
Clay
United States
Annexation of Texas and political positions
Extracts reveal Henry Clay and James K. Polk on Texas annexation, urging unity to preserve the Union and Constitution. The piece notes Locofoco tactics, pledges circulated to secure straight-party votes, and a October election anticipation.
Louisiana Election Promises Whig Gains in Congress
The New Orleans Bee reports a Whig victory trend in Louisiana with 7 of 10 congressmen elected, despite Locofoco hopes. The Tropic notes Thibodeaux defeats Labranche in the 2nd district and Bordelon wins in the 4th, signaling two seat gains and a Whig Legislature for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
New Orleans
Louisana
Thibodeaux
Whog
Labranche
Bordelon
Tariff battle wires old Whig rhetoric and pole raising
The piece contrasts Clay and Polk positions on the tariff, cites election-era letters, and reports Whig activity in Marengo including a liberty pole, speeches by H W Taylor and others, and a taunting notice labeled THRASHING MACHINE. It depicts lively partisan clashes and pamphlet warfare around tariff policy and 1832 act.
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Merenge
Marengo
Marvahall
Beary Clay
Messrs
H. W. Taylor
H. Bigelow
A. Go Smithy
Hoskins
Electioneering Gambling and Whig Principles Debate
A fragmented piece discusses gambling in elections, arguing it harms moral character and skews votes. References to Bunce, Eckford, Marengo, Marshall, and a Detroit man with various allegations, plus a call to uphold Whig policies and Tariff of Distribution principles.
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Dallaé
Detroit
Ronke
Niles
Sheep Head Parade Exposed in Marshall Political Row
A hostile display by locofocos in Marshall during the Clay Clubs convention features a man dressed with a cloth bearing Clay and Frelinghuysen, a sheep’s head, and a shouted Democratic-leaning argument. The spectacle, described with outrage, underscores alleged degradation in party politics and calls for decency amid partisan clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frelinghuysen
National Hotel
Vilage Vpon
Marshall House
A Nines Bann Thankful for Marshall Visit in 1844
The Nines Bann express heartfelt thanks for reception and care during a visit to Marshall on July 9 1844. They praise the Whigs of Cassopolis Kalamazoo and Marshall for hospital ity and support including a splendid dinner at Lite Prairie Ronde and kind attentions from Mr Kesnesbury and Lady of Marshall. They value the bands and the general generosity of the people met and vow to remember the hospitality with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Cassopolis
Kalamazoo
Niles
Lunatic Editors and a Democratic Sledge Hammer
A Marshall State paper cites a village journal titled the Democratic Sledge Hammer. The writer mocks its editor as a vain pretender likening him to Vulcan and a woodpecker beak, citing Horatian prophecy and a Latin line to underscore the satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Statesman
Sia
Vulcan
Godge Woodpecker
Stence Hamner
Horace
Banner and Clay Club at Marshall Convention Rally Whigs
In Detroit city the Our Banner banner by five patriotic women drew praise at the Marshall Convention, boosting Whig unity and signaling renewed effort toward victory. The piece lauds the Detroit Clay Club and Harry G lay while noting Whig lineage in Polk era families and opposing Locofoco Tory leanings.
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Statesman
Detroit
Harry Glay
Polk Enthusiasm and Whig Shifts in 1844 Letters
A Polk support letter from M. M. Randall of Marion County advocates voting for Cray and Fy Linghuysen if Polk is not feasible. The piece notes Locofoco defections to the Whig side, Clay club entries, and debates across Virginia, Ohio, and Georgia with calls to disband the opposite party and energize Whig efforts in New Hampshire and Concord led by Webster and Beardsley.
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Cray
Fy Linghuysen
van Buren
M. M. Randall
Connecticut
Lana
Macomb
Locolocos
Ritell County
Virginia
Locofocos
Albay Clay Club
Te Erine
Bears
Clay Club
Charlestown
Ledin
Western Reserve
Ohio State Journal
Chigy
Lam
Polk
Texas
Levi Beardsley
Cleveland Clay Club
Beardsley
Tlis
Joe Smith Dead After Carthage Slayings in Mob Attack
The Cincinnati Chronicle reports a deadly episode at Carthage involving Joe Smith. Gunfire and stabbing followed a mob assault on the jail, with guards and other prisoners present. The incident references armed concealment, a failed defense, and multiple casualties during the mob attack.
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Joe Smith
Carthage
Joe
Hiramp
Smith
Pri
Mdb
Ignes
Bupre
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Eckford
Bance
Whig Party
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Wiumphant
Loga
Juba White
J. Jansigen
Lake Ontario
Canada
America
State Gazette
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Locofocus
Gov
Qehor
Foit
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John Biddle
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Daring
Norton HW. Heckwing
Inc
Aan
Augusta
Clarkaville
Georgia
Whith
Col
Stanford
Col. S
Toy
Concord
Daniel Webster
J. M. Berrien
Ms. Choal
Mr. Webster
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