Whig Nomination Debates and Taylor Favor in Union
The piece discusses Whig dynamics in the state, favoring Mr Clay then Gen Taylor. It cites telegraphic reports of Taylor’s nomination on the fourth ballot and notes strong public demonstrations. It surveys editorials from Ohio and Cincinnati praising Taylor and Fillmore, while urging unity to oppose Locofocoism and preserve Whig policies.
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Clay
Taylor
Lo- 308
Ohio State Journal
Columbus
Newmanson Og Grex
Tarzan
Teylor
Cincinnati City Atlas
Cincinnati Daily Atlas
Genzelta Eyler
Millard Fillmore
Zack
Fitémare
Plon
Sath Tyler
Whig Nominations for President and Vice President 1848
A political prospectus favors Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President. It contrasts Whig and Democratic platforms, praising Taylor’s leadership and urging support for the Whig ticket with designated electors and district choices in the 1848 election.
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U. Stater
Laroe
Jacob M. Howard
Wayne
Hezekiah G. Wells
Katama
Henry Waldron
Hillsdale
Henry B. Lathrop
Jackson
Hiram L. Milger
Saginao
Philadelphia Whig Convention Echoes and Taylor Support
A crowded Philadelphia Whig convention scene features Tennessee delegates backing General Taylor. The narrative praises Taylor as steady, prudent, and loyal to Whig principles, with anecdotes comparing him to Zachary Taylor and referencing Buena Vista and Palo Alto. The piece also notes Whig sentiment across the Union favoring Taylor and previews continued coverage of Whig presses extolling his leadership.
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Coss
Gen. Taylor
Whig Council
Philadelphia
Rio Grande
Zacuany Tarton
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Monterey
Buena Vista
Zachary Taylor
Taylor
United States
Bfe
Zacuary Taynon
Minzino
War themes in Whig reflections on Mexican conflict
A fragmentary political piece critiques the administration for provoking the Mexican War and extols General Zachary Taylor. It argues the executive started hostilities, praises Taylor, warns against war for popularity, and suggests the Cass wing faces backlash as Taylor gains prominence amid national upheaval.
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Mexico
Congress
Rio Grande
Taylor
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Zachary Taylor
Huwker
Cass
U. S. Senate
Cray
Foces
Alan
Tonya Bring Iis
Aren
General Taylor support letter vows internal improvements
The document quotes Gen. Taylor praising tariff currency and internal improvements for lakes rivers and harbors. It argues the President should execute Congress's will and oppose enemies of Old Zack, claiming his principles are American and popular.
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Wilingas
Waswroton
Harmison
Birmaesg
Wei Reed
Tatton
Cass Iz
Dorriem
Locolacaiam
Congress
Gs. Tavton
Gen. Taylor
Capt. Allison
North West
Rivora
Promis
Zack
Is Gen Taylor a Whig A Liberal View From Letters
Extracts from General Taylor's letters show he identifies as a Whig but not an ultra partisan one. He says he supported Clay’s election and would vote for him again, and he states clearly he is a Whig, not concealing the fact from the American people.
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Casa Dare
Frianda
Gen. Taylor
J. R. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Congress
Wircis
Monterey
United States
Too Bad The Whig Convention Nominated Old Zack Taylor
The speech laments the choice of Zachary Taylor by the Whig Convention and contrasts it with Clay Webster McLean and Scott. It criticizes Locofocos for preferring Taylor’s candidacy and argues he is popular and unassailable despite accusations.
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Clay
Webster
McLean
Scott
Zack Taylor
Oll
Mim
River and Harbor Improvement Debate Referenced
The piece argues Gen. Cass supports river and harbor improvements and cites Senate votes on vetoed bills to suggest his evolving stance. It questions the relevance of past positions to current sentiment, noting changes since the Belmore Convention and Polk era debates.
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North West
Cass
Senate
Polk
Gen
Ranate
Belmore
Herbore
Public Reading Room and Bookbinding Service Proposed
In Morciroys Block a new book establishment seeks local support. It aims to furnish a place where residents can preserve pamphlets magazines and papers or have books rebound rather than sending them away. For details refer to Culver Thement.
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Hindory
Morci¢oy
Culver Thement
New York Tribune as Cosair of Consolation
The New York Tribune, once a staunch Whig paper and later indecisive on the Philadelphia nomination, is described here as a favorite fountain from which Cosaism has drawn comforting draughts. The excerpt praises a tit bit from that source as a rich Marceau for the Locofoce palate.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Ratifying Meeting in New Orleans Debates Douglass Speech
The Cass faction met at the St Louis Ball Room on the 8th with Hon Charles Gayarre presiding. Sophen A. Douglass, a Senator from Tinea, spoke amid applause arguing against the Wilmot Proviso and urging support for Cass. He attacked Northern men and warned Southern voters against unpledged candidates, accusing a rival of hoggery and alleging Douglass collects $8 daily from the Treasury for imagined duties while aiding electioneering for Cass and Oxavier Free Soil far away.
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Cass
New Orleans
St. Louis
Charles Gayarre
Sophen A. Douglass
Tinea
Lewie Cass
Don
Douglass
Douplans
National Treasury
Washington
Casa
Oxavier
Free Soil
Cass exposed as corrupt ruler profiting from government plunder
A Detroit Advertiser editorial accuses General Lewis Cass of long standing corruption and abuse of office, detailing extra compensations and per diem allowances while governor of Michigan Territory 1813 to 1822. It cites parliamentary documents and claims hidden fees tied to Indian affairs and treaty duties, painting Cass as a beneficiary of spoils system practices.
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Cass
Washington
Caza
Geo. Cass
Michigan Territory
Indian Service
Michigan
Casa
Congress
Lacis Cass
Weea
Lewis Cass
Gangreen
Wis Casa
Greenville
Ste Marie
Meigs
Bie
Marie
Cravelligg
Ste. Marie
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