False fruits of Polk election and Baltimore convention
A Louisville Journal critique argues that Locofocos did not hope for war with Mexico or vetoes of river and harbor bills. It questions the Baltimore Convention’s resolution and asserts the 1844 hopes and fruits of Polk’s administration were misrepresented. The piece condemns distorted claims about Oregon and policy, labeling them as falsehoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Polk
Confederacy
Texas
Baltimore
Mr. Polk
West
Locofuco
Cass
Locofoco
House of Representatives
Lala
Ma Polk
Pulk Hins
Oregon
York
Cis
Louisville
Ohio Caesirs Plot and Cass Bolters Dominate Local News
The Ohio Legislature faces a desperate effort to seize control amid alleged districting illegality and unlawful certifications in Hamilton County. Locofoco figures are accused of overstepping laws, with four certificates handed to non-elected candidates. Across Ohio and Pennsylvania, Cass bolters flee to Van Doren or Taylor as political winds shift, with prominent Philadelphia Locos named among the defectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hamilton County
Locofoco
Cass
Pennsylvania
Rau
van Doren
Taylor
John T. Smith
M.C. Col. Wm. H. Boyce
Henry Johnson
Lewis Burnet
Alfred Justice
Philadelphia
van Buren
Speech at Old Faneuil Hall on national prospects
The Herald printed Daniel Welatsy's speech at a Boston audience. Introductory remarks by Jin Choale preceded Mr. Webster's extended address on the country's political affairs. The speaker warned that the coming election for President and Congress would deeply affect business prospects for merchants and the economy.
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Herald
Daniel Welatsy
Old Faneuil Hall
Boston
Jin Choale
Mr. Webster
Tle
Presit
Taylor
Resolutions from Calhoun County Democ racy on slavery policy
The Taylor Platform reprints February 194B resolutions opposing slavery in principle yet arguing Congress cannot regulate it in unsettled territories without local approval. The document warns against doctrines like the Wilmot Proviso and cites signatures of local party figures and correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Michigan
Congress
Vote for Zachary Taylor in the election
A dramatic call to voters near the Great Lakes urging support for Zachary Taylor over Lewis Cass. The appeal highlights policies on lake harbor improvement, labor, foreign competition, national honor, and avoiding war to extend slave territory, urging ballots for Taylor and Fillmore for steady governance.
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Great Lakes
Zachary Taylor
Jabor
Europe
Zachary Traylor
Congress
Lewis Cass
Zichiry Taylor
Tay
Snd Fillmore
Millard Fillmore
Senate of the
United States
Gen. Butler
Kentucky
Eco
Wilk
Locofoco Party
Piratico
Sictora Belomg
Governor Woodbridge Urges Whigs to Support Taylor
Governor Woodbridge addressed Michigan Whigs, urging support for Taylor and Fillmore to stop slavery expansion. He argued for the will of the people in all legislation, cited annexation of Texas, and warned against Cass. He emphasized Taylor as an honest man capable of president duties and promised to continue his statewide outreach.
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Calhoun
Woodbridge
Michigan
Wodilbridge
Tie
Texas
Cass
Taylor
Fillmore
Zachary Taylor
Washington
Gen. Taylor
Anawn
Anthorn
Walamniaes Berens
Boragaés
Kalamazoo
Nis
Ows
Senate
Free Co
Central Railroad
van Buren
Heroic Taylor tribute cited at Buena Vista battle
Civil War era account recalls General Taylor and Colonel Davis praising a pledge to defend the wounded. The Memphis/Vicksburg report recounts Davis’s speech and the crowd’s reaction, urging votes against Van Buren to secure Taylor’s electoral victory and praising Webster’s stance.
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Gen
Col
Jerreases Davis
Buena Vista
Rio Grande
Cal. Davis
U.S
Mississippi
Vicksburg
General Taylor
Taylor
Sons of Mississippi
Buana Vista
Ohio voters shift toward Cass Taylor as November nears
Ohio papers rally behind Cass and Taylor with editorial roars for the coming election. editors praise Delrees for Taylor and Fillmore coverage while noting opposition leaders like Hoteee Miller switch to Rough and Mendy. Reports claim Whigs predict gains and recall Wilmot Proviso debates.
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Frend Delrees
Piqua Register
Taylor and Fillmore
Toledo
Zackhoteee Miller
Cuyahoga Falls
Weller
Taylor
Filmore
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Ohio Legislature
Loniplans
Millard Reeee
Oye Tans
Witig
Pica
U States
Latar
Jacob M. Howard
Wayne
Hezekiah G. Wells
Ons
Henry Waldron
Hillsdale
Enry Dr. Lathrop
Jackson
Tram L. Milger
Saginny
Congrean
William Sprague
Walbridge
George Monroe
Albion
Orlando Moffatt
Battle Creek
Norton P. Hobart
Athens
Sheniff
Erastus Clark
John Meacilem
Bedford
Fon Tre
Joseph
Frink
Marshall
Fon Treasurr
George S. Wright
Junge OF Probate
Isaac W. Wilder
Eckford
Jon Sumeton
Ira Sumner
PH Corverts
Rodolphus
E. Knight
Penfield
George RB. Murray
Taylon
Wilmot
Whig County
Jans Puart
Cuannes Diener
Crances
Diourr
George Moxnor
Thicy L. Sount Wortan
Jon I. McAusran
Ohios
Éaah
Board OF Inspection
Marsitall
Fetlowe Whige
Vax Buren
van’ Buren
Case
Daniel Webster
Snes
O'Brien
Chlef Juntios
Helen
Evidentis
Trinity College
Dobbin
Aoaninto
Clerk of the Crown
O.R
Satan
Shirl
William Smith O'Brien
O’brien
Qaren
Liverpool
Europa
Dizon el. Lewis
M. C
Alabama
National
Ealea
At & al
Oswego
Genesee
Chicago
Washington Union
Avery
Henry A. Wice
Tavlon
Gass
Tatcon
Charleston
South Carolina
Mr.Calhwup
Geo. Taylor
Wellington
Waterloo
Opon
Horries
New York
Lator
Indian
Aliiois
Wisconsin
Zack
Jacoma
Jonse
A. D. Schuyler
G. C. Vaughas
Onder
Rersocope
Reynold
Q. Hyde
Cathovn Conwy
Bath
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