Political Whig Rally Urges Cass or Taylor Victory
A dense 1848 Whig pamphlet letters urge voters to back Cass or Taylor, arguing the North must unite to halt the Democratic party’s slavery expansion. It condemns Locofoco policies, warns of Mexico and Cuba consequences, and calls for organized action before the November election. The piece cites New York Whigs and presses unity to defeat the Democratic, advocating William Sprague’s nomination locally and opposing Van Buren’s line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Gass
Chery Taylor
Pellov
Jesseca
Locofoco Party
Calvin
Democratic Party
Polk
Petas
District of Columbia
Etande
Mexico
North
Pak
Henry Clay
Cass
Pory
Sothern
Guba
England
Whig
Taylor
Whig Party
Congress
Free Soil
Friends of Liberty
LRA
Friends of Freedom
Texas
Tyler
God
Whigw
barle-Beld
Persant
EZRC
Seaman
iKi Stare
David Syart
John Owen
Detnorr
New York Express
Odet
Tim
News York Whigs
Martin van Buren
Ont County
New-York
Tavnon
Fins
James K. Polkt
Locofico
Wey
Pre. L
Fayetteville
Falmyra Courier
van Buren
van Aren
Congressional Convention Balloting for Representative
A historical convention in Kalaumoa and nearby towns appoints a secretariat and conducts informal ballots for a Cocaregs representative. Early rounds name Frick and Gordon among contenders. later ballots show Sprague and others receiving votes while some candidates decline. The record reflects a volatile, partial tally with unclear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organsard
Nezekiah G. Wells
Kalaumoa
Preciteet
Gro. Moxnor
Calhoun
Sauex N.gaxtr
van Bareo
Secretarica
Mown
Cocaregs
Mr. Frick
Jackoan
J. W. Gordon
R. Williams
Wra
Sprague
J. Baltur
Siroee
Ganveautan
I. Mower
Mr. Blower
Cass Rally Reveals Old Hunks Weight in Ballots
A fragmentary report describes a rally in which the Old Hunks face public scrutiny amid charges of corruption. The piece hints at a visible hand guiding events and warns that predictions weigh on the outcome, with strong political tension and mobilization efforts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa
Polocee
Old
Ueir
Local Political Slates Include George and Others
Albion resident FOR REONSERTATIVES GEORGE MONROE and ORLANDO MOFFATT of Battle Creek listed with NORTON P HUDART of Athens and ERASTUS CLARK of Battle Creek. Other candidates include JOHN MEACHEM of Bedford for COUNTY and ISAAC W WILDER of Eckford for JUDGE OF PROBATE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Monroe
Albion
Orlando Moffatt
Battle Creek
Norton P. Hudart
Athens
sIenior
Erastus Clark
John Meachem
Bedford
Hegisten
Joseph C. Frink
Marshall
Tacasurta
Wright
Erodata
Isaac W. Wilder
Eckford
Fon Suateton
Ira Sumner
Fon
Conosens
Aghol
Parys BE. Knight
Penfold
George R. Murray
Debates on Constitutional Power and Slavery Policy
The text discusses executive veto limits, congressional power over tariff and infrastructure, and the Wilmot Proviso. It cites Cass and a Dem platform arguing for states and territories to decide slavery issues, opposing federal jurisdiction in territorial slavery matters. It notes the people’s will through representatives and warns against sweeping national policy without consensus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Porerawromt
Cass
Confederacy
Laat
Lewis Cass
Ohio
Dem
Eaton County Nominating Tickets Reported
The Eaton County Whigs name candidates for Representative Wins Hamuoxn, Treasurer Hanway Winaiates, Clerk L, and other posts. Free Silers nominate Hamoud and Jon. The paper endorses Hammond for legislature to weigh the Wilmot Proviso question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton County
Hamuoxn
Treasuree Hanway Winaiates
Lox
Joszen
Consiss
Wituas Stoppaep
Honsee Hanis
Carnas Sucru
Saxsca UH. Gags
Hgway HL
Free Siilers
Meesrs
Hamoud
Jon
Hamimond
U.S
Ng. Phe
Che Wilmot
Senatorial Dishon in Grand River Whig District
The Whigs of the Grand River District discuss a senatorial matter involving Hon. Wyrrayr Joxes and efforts to aid Pip Feng with fees tied to a U S Senate vacancy. The noisy exchange centers on support and appointments within the district’s political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand River District
Ho Hon
Wyrrayr Joxes
Ls Spryione
Pip Feng
Neat
U. S. Senate
Calhoun County Whigs urged to organize for Taylor victory
A rousing call to Whigs in Calhoun County urging full county and town organ ization to defeat Polk and Cass in 1840. The appeal stresses mobilizing every district to maximize turnout and back Zachary Taylor for president, aiming to secure the county ticket and influence the national race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Michigan
Taylor
Fijlmore
Cass
Moengro
Calhoun County
Calhoun
Zack
United States
Whigs of Calhoun urged to stay united amid election fears
A Calhoun Whig article warns against splitt ing the ticket and falling for locofoco schemes. It urges Whigs to support the convention nominee for the party and the country, resist adversaries, and avoid compromising true Whig principles for political gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Focofoco
Taylor and Gags Rise in Early Political Considerations
Fragmented OCR notes discuss preference between Zachary Taylor and another figure as period nears. Mentions Zach Taylor’s prospects brightening and references to Casshteg and court timing in November, with garbled names and unclear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Chyoso
Zachary Taylor
Low
Republic
Zack
Casa
Ohis
Pénboytrinth
Whig County Nominates Hopeful Ticket For Governor
A lengthy Whig party appeal outlines candidates for county offices led by George Monro and Norton, praising their fitness and urging united support. It profiles Erastus Clark, John Meachem, Joseph C. Frink, George S. Wright, Isaac W. Wilder, Ira Sumner, Rodolphus Knight, and George I. Murray as Whig nominees, urging voters to elect the entire county slate to counter the Democrats and uphold Free Soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
George Monro
Lando Moffatt
Norton
Latihe
Calhoun
Erastus Clark
Batue Creek
Joseph C. Frink
Marshall
Frixx
Frixky
George 8. Wright
Co. Trkascama
Isaac W. Wilder
Eckford
Juvas
Witonn
Campaign Papers and William Sprague Nomination
A fragmented editorial piece discusses William Sprague accepting a nomination as a Free Soil advocate and the broader wart against perpetual slavery. It critiques the value of local campaign journalism and urges support for village papers over costly city campaign publications while noting subscriber roles and press responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sprague
Seranunig
Orié
Fred
Vietr
WM. Sprague
Buffalo Daily Express
Finanda
Jean
Gubgeyiba
Bo' Ft Dayote Higueet Wu
WILLIAM SPRAGUE Declared Elected for Congress
In a brief, partial dispatch the article states that William Sprague was recognized as the winner and elected to Congress amid remarks that a better selection was hardly possible and the public favors the declaration of his victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassin
M.D. Cobb
A.thomas
Ohn H. McAllinter
Eorge Montes
Horace Mower
William Sprague
Kalamazoo
Walbridge
SS Agf
Tilloteen
Til- Into
Nenee
Congress
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G. Moster
Sanur
Wells
Jackson
Philadelphia
Democratic Press
Sir. Crawtorn
New Orleans
Jacksos
Pennsylvania
Tavion
Detroit
Tac Denocratic Press
Buena Visio
Tay
Olver
Ar Nousaw
Bor, Vide
Phe Pheeitani
Millard -Fillmore
Kew York
Provident
U. States
Alectons
Laroe
Jacob M. Howard
Wayne
Nezerian G. Wells
Henry Waldron
Flillsvile
Jenry B. Lathrop
Hiram
L. Miller
Saginaw
Zachary Taylor Ia
tAlmond
Hicwelf
Lexis
Oss
Hibbida
Detroit Bolletin
New York
Pennsylvanie
Wall Bae
Livat
Tilden
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