Trade Debates and Polk Politics From Northern Whigs
The piece argues that northern and western state exports to England rely on southern outputs like cotton rice and tobacco, leaving a large balance of trade against northern industry. It critiques Polk’s Texas annexation stance, praises Whig and Democratic unity in reform efforts, and satirizes pro Polk forces and Loco foco maneuvers amid a volatile political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubay
Woodsbury
England
Wiedbury
Bpaneet
Consime
Michigan Legislature opposes Texas admission to Union
The Michigan Senate and House adopt preamble and resolutions urging Senators and Representatives in Congress to resist any action or legislation toward admitting Texas into the United States and to warn against extending slavery or forming closer ties with any foreign state. The Governor is asked to send copies to all congressional leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Congress
United States
Michigan
House of Rep
Theveta
Patty
Washington Globe
John
Texas
Congress of the United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Louisiana Election Returns Show Mixed Whig Gains
Incomplete returns across Louisiana indicate no major swing in popular vote. Whigs claim a majority in the state Senate and joint ballot, with gains in two congressional districts. Loyalist Locos appear diminished, while margins are tight or uncertain in several districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
N. Q. Bee
Senate
Loco
Pree Press
Bannon G. Thibodeaux
Bordelon
Morao
Agas Ba
Mojion
Laquisiana
Clay and
Feglinghoyagns Cs
Morag
Opslonsas Fia
Sponte
Congress
Beapill
Covras
Xenigg
Ibet Strang
Beane Ann Atteshion
Wong
Democratic splits and Liberty clashes in July political notes
A Rochester Advertiser excerpt records fractious debates among Democrats over liberty and national policy. References to Mr. H and Mr. Polk show internal party rifts, with calls to uphold conscience over party loyalty and criticisms of Southern strategy. It notes anti-Texas annexation sentiment and bleak views on temporary triumphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icos
Monroe County
J. D. Bachester
Seeba
Marris
Anneza
Texas
Deratrats
Rochester Advertiser
Polk
Miays
Mr. van Buren
Mr. Pok
Democratic Party
Fon
Frei
Cambridge
Typhy
Jackson
van Reiman
Sam
Navar
Enshing
Pratt
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Comming
Edward Rogg Black Water
Savannah
Georgia
Co G. Robertson
Baltimore
Doings of Democracy Rally at Coldwater July 1844
From the Detroit Daily Advertiser dated July 12 1844 a Sentinel report details a branch county mass meeting with a large turnout including Whigs and locals. A Quincy delegation with a Hickory Pole arrived and the crowd total reached 132 while the Quincy contingent counted 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Daily Advertiser
Coldwater
Epians
Sentinel
Branch County
Tor
Coldwater Brass Band
Marshall
Bradley
Quincy
Heaven
Fom
Fragmented 1844 political opinion letter and notes
A long political letter from Edward Rogg in 1844 argues a shift away from Locofocoism toward Whig support, citing currency ruin and labor impacts. It references speeches by Odin Hays, and reports from Savannah and Chemung about party realignments, with John Sanford and others urging tariff defense and Polk opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanford
Congress
Polk
Calhoun, &c
Ciy Tribune
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Wenice Ts
Aime
Henry Clay
Theodore Frelinghuysen
John Biddle
Cogawell K. Green
Janes L. Conger
Darius C. Jachson
Norton H. Beckwith
Domentac
Protection and Free Trade
Park
Bush
Las
North States
the Statesman
Calhoun County
James K. Polk
Martyn van Buren
Locofoce
Washington
Russia
Nnion
Cray
Faeurn
Gacvaren
New York
Pennylvania
Ohio
Massachusetts
Vermont
Mainy
New Hampshire
ATOUD
New Bank City
Raipi
Salt River
van Buren
Tess
Louisana
Gulf of Mexico
Therm
Wenn
Salina
Admiral van Baten
Dallas
Bowrk
Porter
Cleaveland
Sturgeon
Tappan
Benton
Locofocos
Polkars
Tyler
Vas
Pulkera
Admiral Pol
Jobo Jones
Rub't Tyler
Texciple
Uamanul
Louisiana
Bance
Calhoun
Bunce
Peepelle
Amos Kendall
Bellevue
John Stair
Cleveland
Ohio State Journal
Lop County
Odin Hays
Haye
John C. Hasmel
Vermont Gazetts
Bennington
Chemung
Elira Republican
B.dieringon
Donn
Sween
C. L. Wane
Esqanya
Herick
Locojoco Party
Clen
Lacoloco Pany Vall
Whig
Democrak
Upper Cray
Freninonyrssa
J A
Huntsville
Ala
Gaile
Gen. Crab
Crayl
Mobile
Whig Party
Gayle
W. Casp Jénnson
Prentissio
Locofoco Papera
Chaves
Macktroth
Bladenaburgh
Cauain
Lenox
Kennedy
Bang Journal
Ogbee
Mississip
Woppert
Cai
Peouet
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