Whig Convention Nominates in Oakland and Delaware Rally
The Oakland Whigs held a county convention at Pontiac naming a full ticket with Powel Voggeshal Atmos Davis James B. Simon son Isaac Pickering and Clark Beards tes for Representatives John H. Button for Sheriff Cerna O. Pool for Co Clerk William Walker for Treasurer John Bacon for Judge of Probate E. BR. Harris for Associate Judges and N. J. Danniels and Hi. N. Pettee as surveyors A senatorial convention followed on the 19th and a congressional one on the 20th at Pontiac Delaware hosts a mass meeting near Wilmington with over 7 000 attendees where JonNet ClayTon speaks on Whig policy John McDuffie is denounced and Vermont Whigs prep for November The Philadelphia Whig meeting draws large crowds with Tolland presiding and several speakers The Baltimore county Whigs rally again as they prepare for the next election emphasizing the poll and tariff issues.
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Pontiac
Kivery
Jet Aun
Powel
Chas, Voggeshal
Atmos Davis
James B. Simonson
Isaac Pickering
Clark Beardstes
John H. Button
Cerna O. Pool
William Walker
John Bacon
E. BR. Harris
Delaware
Wilmington
JonNet
Clayton
Polk
Dallas
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Debating Henry Clay in Early American Politics
The Expounder of 1810 and 1814 critiques Henry Clay as an aristocratic demagogue. The prose paints him as haughty and unprincipled, a gambler of democracy, whose rise would mock free institutions and threaten national virtue. Public rhetoric labels him Satyr like and a profane choice for chief magistrate.
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Henry Clay
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Tarents
Polk on the Tariff and Wool Duty
James K. Polk contrasts his stance with the party advocating Distribution and a protective tariff. He argues the measures are ruinous to the country and to planting interests, asserting firm opposition to duties on wool and endorsing a different tariff policy.
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Milton Brown
James K, Polk
Whig gathering planned for July Fourth in Calhoun
Notice invites farmers to contribute food for the July Fourth Whig rally in Calhoun where Francis Guancen and James S. Tuayen will speak. Ten thousand Whigs expected to attend with plans to secure the Whig ticket in November. Michigan Clay Clubs called to meet July 5 to organize further.
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Clay Club
Marshall
Fotios
Joseph Chedsey
Ch'n
Francis Guancen
James S. ‘Tuayen
Contenders Whig and Locofoco in Bank Debate Pulse
A partisan critique contrasts Whig and Locofoco stances amid the American Bank question. It recalls Dallas’s recharter support, mocks Locofoco hypocrisy on funds, and questions currency schemes while probing party loyalties and political ghosts.
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JM. Dallas
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United States Bank
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Senate
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Kinderhook
Janice Due
la United States Bank
Locofocoism and Whig tariffs in Michigan politics
The piece contests Locofoco principles and praises Whig protectionism, arguing for a tariff to shield American industry and opposing immediate Texas annexation. It contrasts Polk and Dallas with Henry Clay, urging Michigan voters to choose Whig principles, oppose annexation, and respect the 1840 verdict. It notes a July Republican convention in Ann Arbor and mocks Locofoco support.
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Texas
Sulk
United States
House of Representatives
James K. Polk
Henry Clay
Baltimore
Confederacy
Polk
Dallas
Michigan
Rail Road Toll Rates Debate at Calhoun County Meeting
Citizens of Calhoun County meet at the Quott House on June 20 to press for fair tolls on the central railroad. Gen Cholet Cady chairs, Stephen H Preston is secretary, and a committee is formed to draft a petition urging rates that maximize state revenue while minimizing burden on producers. Several local figures address the issue and a county-wide petition is planned with town committees appointed to collect signatures.
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A. Lewis
Sheridanj
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Clarendon
B. Smith
Marengo
L. Maynard
Tekonsha
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Marshall
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Harmony in Locofoco Opinions and Polk Support
A Philadelphia era piece lampoons Locofoco convention resolutions praising James K. Polk for orthodoxy and tariff opposition, mocking anti tariff stances, Texas annexation support, and bank hostility. It notes Kendall rhetoric against Henry Clay and reports Democratic Kensington meeting opposing Polk in Pennsylvania with calls to withdraw his name.
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