Protection to American Industry heated tariff debate grows
Richly detailed lettered commentary arguing tariffs protect home markets and industry, countering foreign competition. It cites wheat prices, New Granada duties, and London Times passages while urging Michiganders to stand by protection and denounce free trade as peril to American prosperity.
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F'ron
New Grenada
Santa Martha
Loco- Foco
England
United States
Cirevada
Calhoun
America
Massachusetts
London Times
Thasén
Friends of Protection
Unclear fragmentary note on political lines and names
Fragmentary OCR style text references Whigs and a supposed majority on a ballot. Mentions Nils.gitd fet hat pot, Eve able a T, Prophetie, Me. Expuander, and a Glory entreating a star of OHTG. Lacks coherent events or clear individuals.
Pennsylvania coming glo rious for the Whigs in 1840s politics
The piece notes how Whigs claim supremacy in Pennsylvania with thirteen of twenty four congressmen while Locos boast a gerrymander. It cites a general ticket tally of 2,477 and predicts further county returns may tilt and The Locos held a large gubernatorial lead in 1841 by about 23,000 votes, with Whigs gaining 28,000 so far.
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Mr. Lyon
Pennsylvania
Ganat
Maryland Returns Secure Whig U.S. Senator Victory
Maryland vote tallies show a Whig majority of 5 in the Senate and 12 in the House of Delegates, yielding a 7 on joint ballot and ensuring the election of a Whig U.S. Senator. The accompanying table presents the detailed results.
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Senate
House of Delegates
Delaware Votes in Wilmington Common Council Race 1844
In Wilmington the wards elect a member to the Common Council and Local Board. This marks the first time in five years a single member has been chosen, part of the broader 1844 rally in Delaware.
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Delaware
Wilmington City
New Jersey Victory Prompts Whig Triumph Across States
The Jersey Blues led by John Tyler and Robert F Stockton claim sweeping majorities in both legislature branches. They pledge Tyler governorship and party dominance, blasting Locofoco rivals and vowing to rally Whigs through Jackson County to secure victory and uphold the 1840 spirit.
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New Jersey
Tyler
Resu Tg
N. York Aurora
Jersey Blues
John Tyler
Robert F. Stockton
Baltymore
State Gazette
Jackson County
Jackson
Whig Zeal in New York and Irish Votes Shift
The piece surveys Whig support for Henry Clay and opposition to Martin Van Buren, noting strong Locofoco distrust in New York City. It reports Irish voters increasingly backing the Whigs, with committees formed to persuade Irish citizens, and speaks of weather, navigation, and local political contention ahead of the November election.
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Henry
Cuax
Martin van Buren
New York
Lindenwald
Locofocotam
Pensylvania
Georgia
Ohio
Kinderhook
Locos
Senate
Ani
van Buren
Loerfuce
Leoniacn
Marin van Bares
Gen. Jackson
Cam
West
Touch
Sligitty
Backus
Reverend Chivet’s firewell event postponed this week
The Rev AV Chivet’s firewell fundraiser, previously set for Thursday evening, will be postponed to later next week and delivered at the congregational church after six. The nearby community is informed the next society meeting will be on Thursday the 5th at Marshall Court House, with public rehearsal and ticketed performances to aid a small debt from music purchases. Proceeds from admissions at 12 cents, children’s hall price, will support the society. LN Strexsy, Lee.
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Elouse
Detroit
Michigan
J. D. Pierce
R. Hobart
C. Comstock
Barry
AV Chi
Thorsulay
Tal
Marehiell
Society
Childis
Hall Price
Dyers
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Great Britain
P. Briggs
Fredottia
Juerus Goonwin
Justus Goodwin
Mitrners
Ann Arbor Argus
Allegan
Sub-Treasury
Loco Foco
Tarif
Grand Rapids Enquirer
Kalamazoo Gazette
Loco
Gov. Barry
Gov. B
Hammond
Miles Sanford
Christian Heraldic Baptist
Rae Wetenra
Monroe
Adio
Peyria
Maryland
L. W
Magomery
Luco
Locofoco
Mgr
Tennessee
Georgi
Qhio
Zina Pytcher
Wxyor Linu
Soverkor
James B. Larue
Joseph R. Williang
St. Joseph County
Orsamus B. Clark
Branch County
Loring Grany
Orlando Mofpat
Joseph Chedley
Barrt & Allegan
Abnor Cc
Parmelee
Tastigny
George Martin
Kent Cony
Politky Fuljeets
Bellevue
Eaton County
Callinconan
Albion
Grass Lake
Coldwater
Bratch County
Centreville
Joseph
Nbiavy A
Illiams
Priday
Sulanday
Mona
Wellingsby
Nav
St. James’ Church
Skeabentele N.Y
Chirk
Muyt
Gomery Schuyler
Lydia E. Roosevelt
Smith
Samuel Ashley
Sailal
Sharon
Washtenaw
B.C
Strexsy, Lee
Marselall
Siam Alt
H. Bostock
Wedoeslat
Navy
Saddle, Sarness & Train Manufactory
Darshud
Sit Daing
Prigming Dane
H.C. Ladd
Boston
Isi
Ila
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