Ongoing political intrigue over Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay
The text recounts generations of claims about political overtures between Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, including Carter Beverly's 1825 letter about a supposed offer to Clay, Buchanan’s denial, and Beverly’s own retort. It cites corroborating letters from Thomas H. Benton and Lafayette, Clay’s denials, Adams’s defense, and later correspondence defending Clay’s integrity against the forgery accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamé
Jackson Bimeel
Congress
Clay
Buchanan
Thun
Lancaster
Opon Gren. Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Beverly
Sind
United States Telegraph
Mr. Clay
Bach
General Jackson
Carter
Mr. Buchanan
Adama
Thomas H. Benton
Gen. Lafayette
Crawford
Adams
Apans
New Jersey Committee
Department of State
West
Kenstugky
Marane Statesman Principles on National Policy
A fragmented statement outlines principles including a bound national discernment, a limit on executive power, a tariff for revenue with protection for domestic industry, and a fair distribution of the public bill among states. The text presents a historical, rhetorical list with several garbled terms and unclear scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BBILL
The Political Horizon and Whig Revival Under Henry Clayton
A partisan editorial extols the Whig party and its principles as the nation seeks return to Whig measures. It lauds Cray ax Fraetinanorsen and the motto Principles not Men, notes Tyler’s defection, praises the Whig tariff as a cornerstone, and envisions steady progress under Henry Olay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Cray Ax Fraetinanorsen
John Tyler
Locofoco Congress
Henry. Olay
Nominating Convention Chaos Names Polk for President
Frantic Baltimore convention scene yields James K. Polk of Tennessee as presidential nominee and Silas Wright of New York as vice president amid disorder. The report notes Polk’s novelty and unknown status, while reflecting on rivalries within the party and broader contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorofoco
Logploco
Baltimore
James K. Polk
Tennessee
Silas Wright
New York
Polk
Locofaco
Dever
Alena
Democratic delegates pick an unknown candidate in scramble
In a heated party dispute, delegates abandon Van Buren over a new nominee, backed by Cass Buchanan and Calhoun rivals. The author denounces cowardice and warns the party may use any means to seize power, claiming the meek retreat signals weakness and impending stratagems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Dow
Peple Theard
Cass
Buchanan
Mr. van Buren
Gen
Caltoun
Palk
Wright Declined for Vice President in Locofoco Row
The New York Tribune and others report Silas Wright refused to run on the Locofoco ticket with Poll. The piece likens party infighting to a sick patient swallowing a “quack” remedy and notes Polk’s rising prominence amid Baltimore Convention tensions, while Polk’s prior defeats are recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
New York Tribune
Silas Wright
Locofoco
Brrrer Piur
van Buren
Clay
Prelinghausen
Baltimore
James K. Polk
Locos
Polk
Corruption slander rebuttal over Henry Clay and Adams
The paper blasts a leveled libel against Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams by Locofoco editors. It reproduces the New York Courier refuting the charge, urges readers to reject the smear, and asserts Clay’s high standing and national support for the American System. A Whittier verse quote underscores the defense of their public reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Intelligencer
House of Representatives
Guay
Afenote
Gishim
Norfolk
Virginia
Clay
John White
Messrs Gates & Seaton
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
New York Courier & Enquirer
J. G. Whittier
Columbia
Babylon
Locofoco defense years amid Van Buren era excesses
The Locofoco editors defend against charges of extravagance by citing the four year Van Buren administration expenditures. They note surplus treasury funds on March 4 1837 and 1837 bank stock appropriations, unpaid federal deposits from 1836, and outstanding notes and appropriations as of March 4 1841, arguing these figures reveal government spending.
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Eocofoco
Locofoco
Plunden
Sinc
van Bureno
Mir
Yan Barer
Harrison
Latterday survey plans and rail road charges spark debate
The article notes a Treasury letter urging combined surveys of mineral lands in the western region to cut costs and aid internal improvement. It praises potential copper and lead finds, urges forwarding reports to land offices, and argues for fair sale access. A separate column complains that railroad rates, especially flour transport, deter settlers and depress land values, urging price reductions to boost wheat, farming, and eastern settlement. Local politics feature Locofoco meetings with noisy demonstrations and unclear presidential support.
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Lucius
Lyon
the Treasury
General Land Office
Rail Road Meeting in Marshall on Toll Reductions
Citizens of Marshall meet on June 1 1844 to consider calling a county meeting to petition the Board of Internal Improvement to cut freight and passage tolls on the Central Rail Road. Philo Dibble chairs the meeting and Dr Geo W Force is secretary. A five member committee is appointed to prepare statistics and report at an adjourned session. The group plans to study the cost of transporting a barrel of flour and reconvene Friday at 7 1 o clock with hoped broad attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Board of Internal Improvement
Philo, Dibbie
Geo. W. Force
Turner
Ave
Messrs. Tamner
A. L. Bays
Joseph Chedsey
Stephen H. Preston
Henry W. Taylor
Isaac &. Gravy
Philo Dibble
Bing
Ony Co Scmanis
Wan Biurege
Whey
Whig Rallies and 1844 Campaign Echoes Across Union
A cacophony of Whig chants and political broadsides from June 4, 1844, rallies in New York and national feel. Henry Clay and Polk figure in sharp exchanges while Chancellor Kent condemns Tyler’s Texas policy as impeachment-worthy. A National Prize Banner proposal spreads among Whigs with a lengthy slate of state committee picks and fundraising aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
N.Y. Costier
John
Tylee
Texas
Tyler
House of Representatives
Union
Washington
Duncan LG
Clinch
Georgia
Samuel Starkweals
New York
Natit Sanckar
Philadelphia
Willington City
United States
Kentucky
Commla
Cheir
David Bronson
Maine
Alfred W. Hives
New Hampshire
Abbott Lawrence
Rochuteus
Samuel Mann
Rhode Island
Ee i Rockwell
Connecticut
Charles Pays”ment
James N. Reynolds
Hary W. Green
New Jersey
John M. Clayton
Data's Reverdy
Johnson
Maryland
Gareth Summer
Virginia
Edward Sinai
Carolina
Wa. C. Prectoo
Scott T Hop Robert Toombs
Arhot F. King
Alabama
Ij Hoighlard
Prentica
Migussippi
C. Oe Tennessee; Jacob Swigortt, Ee Irbert GC. Swietek, Ohio; Caleb Ae Rdiene
J. J. Hardin
Lino VO
Morehead
Moar
James H. Walker
Aptens
Sleo
Jonas Paul
Sceoy
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Carter Beverly
Mr Clay
Intelligencer
Missouri
Ashland
Tom
H. Clay
Joux Warre
Frelinghuysen
New-York
Dean Lin
Dolly
Smarane
Theodore Frelinghuysen
Locofaca
Democratic Review
Gaveani
Rosy Onandte
Jackson
St. Joseph
Detroit
Locofocas
Nora
Wrign
Harry Clay
Oy Willi
Lacos
Ronning Polk
Warshall
TrLix
Joy Tyler
Acclmatig
Vin
Arata
Jip Tyler
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