Harrison era cheers and political signals shape NC and AL outcomes
The Indiana Journal reports Alabama and North Carolina lean toward Harrison with Whig majorities in state ballots and legislatures. Editors praise North Carolina’s rejection of subtreasury and standing army plans, urging a constitutional shift and a Harrison administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Old North State
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Monron
Raleigh
N. C
U. S
Practice vs Professions and Dayton political notes
The piece rails at Van Buren for ostentation while praising simplicity. It cites a Dayton journal critique of his policies, cites a large nursery in Niconza, and reports Dayton citizens who, once Van Buren supporters, now oppose his administration citing waste, a proposed 200000 strong standing army, and fears for free institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
Mr. van Buren
Com. Adv
Dayton
Ohio
Harrison
Gen
Meridian
Peru
Martin van Buren
Shanda
Standing Army Debate Sparks Political Realignment
A minority report condemns Van Buren’s standing army plan as oppressive and dangerous, urging resistance and accountability. The piece recalls party splits, the defection of a leader to the Harrison faction, and rapid realignment of supporters in the Whig camp.
Stirring Fourth of July Banner Incident in Harrison County
In Harrison county Ohio on the Fourth of July two meetings were held at Calais. A committee member and former ally of the administration appeared with a banner and began to unroll it as the Van Buren federalists gathered. Locos prepared to read the inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennersea
Levi Mallernee
Nottingham
Tip
Harrison
Amerea
Harrison County
Ohio
Cincinnati Gazette
Tiarrison Banner
Cailiz
Hackson County
Van Buren’s drafted militia plan provokes strong opposition
The Greencastle Visitor and Lows Journal condemn President Van Buren’s proposed militia draft and Sub-Treasury measures. They describe an 100000-man army drafted twice yearly, ten military districts, compulsory arming at citizens’ expense, fines, and possible imprisonment, labeling the proposal unconstitutional and dangerous to democracy.
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van Buren
Kentucky
Cincinnati Gazette
Virginia
Congress
Greencastle
Pennsylvania and New York Political Notes
A Tioga county letter asserts Gen Harrison will win Pennsylvania’s electoral votes and that New York will reject the Magician by at least 15,000. It notes Van Buren leaders in Yates county condemn Treasury policies and report Van Buren men switching to the People by hundreds.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Tioga County
Hanrison
van Buren
Yates County
Sab
Nat
Van Buren Mana in 1840 era politics and events
A collection of political squibs and notices from the Kinderhook Sentinel and others. It references Bronk Van Buren’s effigy act, remarks by Ocoen Horman, critique of the Van Buren party, shifts in Georgia and Maine politics, a new life of Van Buren, ship launches, Jewish appeals, and a large total of indictments against counterfeiter Dr. Eldridge.
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Bronk van Buren
Kinderhook Sentinel
General Alarkson
Martin van Buren
North Carolina
Dudley
Eldridge
Philadelphia
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Caleb B. Smith
Sayette
Herod
Bartholomew
C. Sample
St. Joseph
Wicup M. Johnson
William Hendricks
George V
V. Iswing
Mian
Robt
D. Owen
Posey
Henry Secrest
Putnam, Thos
J. Henley
Clark
J. L. Robinson
Rush
A. Kennedy
W. J. Peastee
Shelby
J.M. Lemon
Laporte
Irlando
Alabama
Nashville
Bix
Indiana Journal
Saa Harrisan
Union
Rus
Matthias Moyer
Perry Town
Miami County
Congress of
United States
Gen. Harrison
Extra-Madisonian
Washington City
Niconza Nursery
The
Albany Evening Journal
Woinsett
Wren Re Esey
Acs
Poinsett
Indiana
Ocoen Horman
Morristown
Loco-Foco
Louisiana
Prentice
Maine
Eastport
Brownson
Democratic Review
Cayuga County
N. Y
Auburn Journal
Madisonian
Bomer
Muskokee County
Columbus
Georgia
Percimmons
Tom Corwin
Wheeling
van Bunton
Pedler
Alexandria
D. C
General Harrison
van Burs Press
the Globe
Gen. Morrison
Israrrives
Jeruusalem
Judea
Maeland
Wales
Kussler
New Orleans
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