Debated 1840s Economic Policy Across Parties
A compilation of speeches and quotes from U.S. Senate figures and press sources debating tariffs, labor wages, the Sub-Treasury system, and suffrage. The material critiques protectionism, labor costs, and political rhetoric, ending with a Democratic Review excerpt critiquing popular virtue and intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Walker
Mississippi
Calhoun
Buchanan
Senator Tappan
McDuffie
Sub-Treasury
Europe
Hubbard
Pearce
Bronson
Milliams
Democratic Review
N. Y
Mr. Clay and His Revilers
The piece denounces the Locofoco party for abandoning republican issues and resorting to personal abuse, slander, and calumny after being driven from positions on the Bank Tariff Public Lands and Texas questions. It claims Whig argument exposed their weaknesses and that Cray is the target of renewed attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Locofoco Party
Texas
Mr. Cray
Defendants in Calumny: Clay Denouncement by Lexington Observer
The Lexington Observer defends Henry Clay against Locofoco attacks describing the rival charges as false and blasphemous. It argues Clay’s public service spans decades, preserves his moral character, and calls Kentucky and the nation to unite against calumny to honor his legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Locofoco
Mr. Crar
Crar
Cray
Lexington
Fayette Co
Kentucky
Mags
Panny Wright
Robert Dale Owen
Pilcher
Mr. Cray
Henry Clay
Onhin
United States
Caviliers
Madison
Missouri
Lexington Observer
Political factions shadowed by smear in Ohio and New York
The Maysville Eagle notes Mr. Clay’s neighbors swing Whig by 720 votes, a gain over 1840. Ohio and Indiana press mock Locofoco organs as Polk and Dallas fail figures. Francis R. Suunk and Silas Wiicar named governorship candidates with minimal convention turnout. Avpison Ganonen named lieutenant governor candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Clay
Gen
M’calla
Bob Wick
Fayette
Maysville
Francis R. Suunk
Locofoca
Harrisrburgh
Muhrensberg
Cin
Gaz
Silas Wiicar
Locofoco
Syracuse
N. York
N.Y. Couries
Avpison Ganonen
Indiana State Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb opens session
The Indiana State Asylum for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb announces its first regular session will begin the first Monday of October in Indianapolis. The Board of Trustees reports a new building, a steward and matron, and William Willard as principal instructor. Details cover annual terms, costs for state and out-of-state pupils, discharge rules, admission ages, and administrative contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
William Willard
Hlariford
Conn
Willard
Ohio
Poperom
Board of ‘Trastees
Secretary of State
PD. Gurley
Board of Trustees
Ordar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eocofoco
Washington Aurora
Circleville Watchman
Dayton
Miamian
Polk
Dallas
North Carolina
Noah
Rm UW. Dundee
L. Dunlap
H.W. Beecher
Miami County
Richard Adams
Canal
Adams Horns
Berthlest
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