German Whigs meeting and Polk tariff debate in 1844
Reports from Cincinnati and Alexandria expose a large German Whig meeting backing Whig candidates and measures. Letters critique hostile press tactics about Henry Clay. Other items note July revenue, a Mexican War letter, and a Wheeling traveler’s crowd.
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Dames
Polk
Henry Clay
Mr. Clay
Maury
Pexis
Hugh L. White
W.L. Colquitt
Cincinnati
The Brave old Oak and Whig Chieftain Anthem
Poem praising a Whig leader, rallying supporters with chants for Clay and Breckinridge, recounting Lincoln era battles of rhetoric, and declaring unity for the Whig ticket. Mentions Dres den Muskingum county deserters and Polk state pride letters from Columbia Tennessee.
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J. Warland
The Mormon Prophet Joe Smith A Controversial Figure
A 1844 Lewistown Illinois letter portrays Joseph Smith as a remarkable yet controversial man. It praises his influence, notes his rough manners, and claims he founded a city and temple while facing opposition and a violent death. The piece predicts enduring devotion and historical significance.
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Missouri
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Illinois
Betting on Electoral outcome rouses Virginia Locofoco wagerers
The Winchester Republican reports a Thornton there authorized bettings on the 1840 election across nineteen states from 100 to 500 pounds per state to back Henry Clay and a larger sum on the Whig ticket. A Georgia letter claims Georgia will vote for Clay. Polk loses ground. The New York Plebeian urges Whigs to drop tariff now or risk dissolution of the Union.
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Lucas
Polk
Warner
Henry Clay
Melville
New York
Pittshur
Pais
Friends of the Tariff
Dames K. Poronles
North Aimerican
Winchester
Locofoco
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Pennsylvania
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Clay
Texas
Harry of the West
New York Plebian
Plebian
Locofocos
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Tampico
Santa Anna
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Dresden
Muskingum County
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Locos
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