Slavery in the District and New York's Rising Voice
A fragmentary 1827 debate excerpts abolitionist sentiment in the District of Columbia. The speaker criticizes congressional inaction, cites petitions by District residents, and urges Liberty for enslaved people while praising New York's potential influence in national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dingleboreur Ibis
Randolph
Iirdough
Columbidg
Ilegal Tate
Tmenigelves
Congress
Avawal
America
Atheston
Columbia
Pendennin
Potommac
Newaoe
Piginies
New York
Empire State
Expounder attack in Wixcoumy county debated
A Statesman report from Coldwater on September 24, 1844 comments on an Expounder piece dated August 22 that slanders a local figure. It defends the subject as a Whig champion against falsehoods about character and notes the author’s biased attack and misstatements about Henry Clay and local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Coldwater
Elere
Wixcoumy
Gulik
M.juhaewn
Henry Clay
Heary Fay
Ibataf R.M. Juhnagya
Democratie
Seminaries and thieves note upcoming meeting in Newberth
A garbled notice announces a meeting in Newberth on a Wednesday for a local society, with references to Nin 9 Abs Passiiunion and stock topics. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item hints at a regular gathering and an issued notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberth
Beethoven Society
Pbeerhiow
Hummers Onth Bret ‘Mhursday Crober
Stickney
Ita
Presidential Electors and Nation Policy Fragments
Fragmentary text lists presidential electors Jonn Biddle Cogswell Green James Congher Darius Jackeor Norton Umck with principles. Mentions sound national currency domestic industry and distribution of the proceeds among seven states. Calls for limitation of executive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Biddle
Cogswell K. Green
James L. Congher
Darius G. Jackeor
Norton H. Umck
Union
The People's Mickel for Congress and Local Officials
A slate lists Henry W. Taylor of Calhoun County for Congress and Henry Acker of Jackson County for Senate in the 4th District. It names Jonathan Hart of Battle Creek and Elisha Thornton of Homer for Representatives, Charles Dickey of Marshall for Sheriff, Akza Robinson of Marshall for County Clerk, Gro. D. Stilson of Battle Creek for Register, Theron Hamilton of Burlington for Treasurer, George Woodruff of Marshall for Judge of Probate, Joseph Chedley of Marshall and John P. Dolcut of Albion for Associate Judges, David Ben Fonol Hamer and Philander Callender as Coroners, and David A. Tichenor of Sheridan as County Surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Taylor
Calhoun Co
Henry Acker
Jackson Co
Jonathan Hart
Battle Creek
Elisha Thornton
Homer
Charles Dickey
Marshall
Akza
John PD
Ollcutt
Albion
Davad- Ben Fon-Ol- Hamer
Philander Callender
Af Ganvis
David A Tichenor
Sheridan
American System vs Free Trade in Tariff Debate
The article argues the Tariff and Protective policy as the core of American prosperity and national character, opposing Free Trade. It criticizes the Expounder and defends the American System, citing 1840s trade fluctuations and export values as evidence.
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England
Europe
Asi
Agtic
Tariff controversy fuels mass meetings and political clash
The article argues against the Tariff of 1842, contending it harmed exports and farm prices while bolstering a strong home market. It rails at Polk supporters, warns of upheaval if tariffs fall, and highlights large gatherings in Boston and Rochester where prominent figures like Cassius M Clay spoke to Whig and reform-minded audiences.
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Wade
Europe
England
Butler
Janes K. Paur
Polk
Vermont
Great Britain
Scotland
Ireland
Masachusetta
Contict
Ite
Texas
Hnee
Eich Dingers
Boston Common
Massachusetts
Danis Wester
Union
Cassius M. Clay
Rochester
N. Y
Republic
Whig Accession Gains Across the Union
The Whig cause gains momentum as many formerly tied to the Loco Foco faction shift to Henry Clay. Notable Pennsylvanians and others declare against Polk amid fears of civil upheaval. Com. Charles Stewart and Henry Acker earn nominations, while Virginia, Maine, and New Jersey edges tilt toward Clay.
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Reflec
Polk
Henry Clay
Com
Charles Stewart
Henry A. Wise
Mr. Clay
Mr. Polk
Accomac
Virginia
Henry Acker Nominated By Fourth District Whigs
At Albion on October 1 1844 delegates from counties of the Fourth Senatorial District chose officers and nominated Henry Acker of Jackson to be their Senate candidate. The convention also appointed a central committee and a trio to draft resolutions expressing the convention’s sense. The record notes a Whig gain in Atakagay and strong support for Henry Clay.
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Albion
Henry Acker
Ot Jackson
Hlouse of Representatives
Senate
Maine i
Amer ‘Kendall
Otisia
Henry Clay
Atakagay
Mats Cohyantion
Apelogy
Fresinghaveen
V. Prests
Caleb M. Chapel
Sidney Ketrfim
H. R. Mann
J. Viddette
George Mooree
John D. Oleout
Ebenezer Hussey
Jdphe
Hussey
Society of Friends
Lynn
Salem Massy
Register
Hox
Daniel P. Kina
Whig
Opening Campaign Rally for Albion and Sheridan Club
A political rally will be held at Sackett's Store House on Tuesday October 10 at 2 p.m. Leaders J Wright Gordon, Henry W. Taylor, D Hawley, and Austin Blair will address attendees about the day’s questions. The notice invites all who support truth in political matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion & Sheridan
Albion and Sheridan Clay Club
Sackett’s
Slavery, party duties, and the Texas annexation debate
The speaker warns against slave power and urges Whigs to unite to block expansion of slavery and Texas annexation. He argues for a constitutional change to empower anti-slavery representation, condemning third parties yet urging decisive action to defeat pro-slavery aims and preserve national integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slanehold
Ireamen
Unio
Texas
van Buren
Polk
Dallas
United States
France
Wiel
Park
Pexas
Congress
Eyery
Audiiot
Massachusetts
Society of
Reese
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Mickel
Pom and
Maine
Ren Rihs
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