Taylor Platform and Wilmot Proviso Reflections
The passage notes the constitutional veto as a conservative check and urges restraint on congressional power, stressing executive restraint, federal highway and waterway interests, and endorsing local governance. Lewis Cass critiques national overreach and favors keeping the Wilmot Proviso out of Congress, aligning with local and Confederate voices.
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Congress
Cass
Confederacy
Lewis Cass
Platform debate on slavery in Michigan territory talks
The document from February 1943 argues against congressional power to impose or ban slavery in federal territories without consent, stating that only states or territories by compact can regulate slavery. It warns that endorsing the doctrine risks deep constitutional conflicts and exposes dangers to the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Ezafret
Michigan
Congress
Strdes
Ohio
Dem
Whig Convention Nominates Sprague for Congress
The Kalamazoo Whig convention met on the fourth and nominated William Sprague as Whig candidate for Congress in the district. Delegates praised Sprague as able and honorable and pledged to support him. Proceedings will be shared with Whig papers. delegates cheered for Old Zack as the convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
William Sprague
Cangrens
Sprague
Congress of the United States
Zack
Whig Senatorial Nominee Walbridge Chosen at Ketamazoo
The Whig Senatorial Convention met in Ketamazoo on the fourth and nominated D. G. Walbridge as Whig candidate for senator. Walbridge is known to the district as a capable and worthy man whom the Whigs will support with full gratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketamazoo
Walbridge
Gen
Ted
Arrival at Niles After Rainy Welcome From Detroit Leaders
A Monday train from past To ele on the line reached Niles before 5 PM amid rain and cheering crowds. Gov. Kasson presided at a depot meeting with resolutions praising Hroons and the company for arranging the excursion. The event featured a public reception, music, and a lanterned parade despite persistent downpours.
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Battle Creek
Kalamazoo
Niles
Nites
Marner
J. W. Bnooxs
New England
Michigan
Detroit
Nile
Anmrarcan
Mutaic
Hastty
Gov. Kasson
George Duffield
K.P. Follett
Ypsilanti
Alpheus Pelch
Ann Arbo
St. Joseph
Hroons
Warneiy
DOW Agiac
Ril Road
Dowegiac House
Kalom
Mr. Baooxa
Fragmentary 19th Century Election Notes Counted
Partial OCR from Avanera dated Oct 5 reports a close race among Williamson and others with several Whig candidates like Alex F. Stephdte and Robert Tooms re elected. Mentions Gen Taylor availability and Calhoun election uncertainty across counties.
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Avanera
Fame
Williamson
Demi
Howell Ti
Cobb
Alex F. Btephdte
Robert Tooms
Taylor
Calhoun
Whig Hopefuls and Campaign Rallies in Early District News
The piece highlights congressional and state race tensions in the first district with Hon. Gronor C. Wares as Whig candidate and A. W. Bare challenging him. It notes Bates touring the district addressing crowds to dispute Cassin's views, praising Freeman territory access and harbor improvements. Local meetings discuss Whig counts and a Democratic push, including a county convention ticket featuring Moffat Hobart Meachem for representatives and other offices.
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Gronor C. Wares
Congress
A. W. Bare
Bareshoe
Diacnas
Buel
Locofoco
Cangrees
Cupe
Wikmat
Gronor C
Dia Bates
Bates
Hie
Immense Whig Gathering in New York City
A lengthy report from a Whig meeting in New York City at Vauxhall Garden presided by William Keat with 36 vice presidents and 18 secretaries. Gen Leslie Combs spoke nearly two hours, praising Whig unity while condemning opponents. The piece notes Horace Greeley, Ogden Hoffman, and Henry Clay era references, highlighting party tension and calls for labor and patriotic duty.
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New York
Vauxhall Garden
William Keat
Tribune
Combs
Ogden Hoffman
Horace Greeley
Leslie Combs
Taylor
Horrnay
Henry Casv
Virginia
Botis
Enid
Mr. Cons
Cleveland
Casa
Cobiba
Hix Sher
Fragmented Civil War Era Speech Text in Kentucky Assembly
A garbled 19th century political gathering excerpt presents speakers praising Gen Taylor and denouncing Cass while debating party unity and national victory. The text includes references to Henry Clay, Millard Fillmore, and Greeley, with scattered remarks on the Philadelphia Convention and the role of public sentiment in nominating Taylor.
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Kentucky
Iar
Cassis’ Ploite
Hull
Casa
Usta Eleimed
Jerome
Bevanid
Hyary
Gleg Lind
Fey
Philadelphia
Wallis Holly
Carralls
Mr. Greeley
Greeley
Mr. Gréelay
Curen
van Duren
Van
Combs
Taylor
Mexico
Cass
Heyden Hoffman
Taylor and Fillmore
Fish
Palleraga
Washington
Matoe
Georgia
Henry Clay
Gen. Taylor
Mr. Hailmar
Scott
Cherubusco
Henry Jay
Madison
Cheeta
Millard Fillmore
Montes Rey
Lewis Cure
George Washington
van Buren
Aesop
Austerlitz
Hofumo
H. Greeley
Asid
Femarka
Ganeunciog
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Zachary Taylor
Vicw
U. States
Jacob M. Howard
Wayne
Hezekiah G. Wells
Kalame
Henry Waldron
Hildstate
Nenry B. Lathrop
Jackson
Hiram L. Miler
Sagar
Langrene
Ss. Waldridge
Hreresntatiors
Ulorge Monroe
Albion
Orlando Moffatt
Norton P. Hobart
Athens
Tor Sheer
Erastus Clark
Battle
Ron Honte Clark
John Meachem
Bedford
Fon Negistre
Joseph C. Frink
Marshall
Tom Theasurta
George 8. Wright
Fon Judor
Prydate
Isaac W. Wilder
Eckford
von Survivor
Ira Sumner
Fon ranoxEns
Rodolphus
E. Knight
Penficht
George B. Murray
Bhajorpus
Invehpeller
Easton Fou
Ft Wewy
James K. Polk
Baltimore
Texas
Oregon
Britain
Allen
Habocgan
Euch-Worthies
Atrack
Buena Vieja
Confedemacy
WHIGS
Union
Perce Party
United States
Cassito
Rover
Shearman
Bornburners
Onovdo Moffatt
McGregor
Sherif
Gideon F. Smith
John Menachem
Charles M. Bordwell
Joseph B. Cook
Erasne Hussey
Cyrug Hewitt
Coronete
Joseph A. Chapman
Messrs
Moffitt
Hobart
Meachem
City OF
Perto Alia
Resecado la Palma
Buona Vista
Ege
Fabiug
Cincinatus
Free States
Belulf
Vermont
Maine
America
Apa
Zachary Toy
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