Whig Electors List for 1844 Presidential Ticket
The Whig ticket for president Henry Clay and vice president Theodore Frelinghuysen is listed with state electors and district electors for Indiana. Electors include Henry Lane, Jos Marshall, J A Brackenniner, Janes Couns, J A Matson, Samuen W Parker, Huex O Neal, Gro G Dunn, Richard W Thomson, Arsert L Homes, Horace P Binote, and Lewis G Taoxraon representing various counties.
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Henry S. Lane
Jos
G. Marshall
J. A. Brackenniner
Warrick
Janes Couns
Floyd
J. A. Matson
Franklin
Samuen W. Parker
Fayette
Huex O'Neal
Marion
Gro. G. Dunn
Lawrence
Richard W. Thomson
Vigo
Arsert L. Homes
Carroll
Horace P. Binote
Cass
Lewis G.taoxraon
Allen
Young men urged to back Clay in pivotal election
A political appeal describes James K. Polk as inferior and praises Henry Clay, urging new voters to choose liberty, equality, and national strength. It contrasts Whig ideals with Locofoco policies, warning of potential monarchy-like power and risking division over territorial and economic questions. The piece notes many will cast their first presidential vote, stressing the era’s high stakes.
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James K. Polk
Union
Henry Clay
Democratic Whig Party
Hartford
United States
John C. Calhoun
Slanders Against Henry Clay Fail to Move Public Opinion
The piece defends Henry Clay against hostile attacks from Locofocos amid a bitter presidential contest. It argues that vilification without evidence misleads voters, notes ministers’ testimony on Clay’s morality, and calls for truth over smear tactics while urging support for the Whig cause. It predicts reduced slander as voters reckon with November.
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United States
Henry Clay
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Clay
Blue Licks
Locofocos
Locofoco
McDuff
Fatal diplomatic deaths and local thefts noted in 19th century report
The item records a fatality linked to U S diplomatic affairs in Texas with Gen Howard noted as a former minister and mentions deaths of Gen Murphy and A M Green. It also reports horse thefts from White and Scott and Charles M Oldham, with suspects seen nearby. The piece blends political obituary, crime, and local gossip with weather and political fare.
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The
New Orleans Picayune
Texas
Howard
Republic
Murphy
A. M. Green
U. S
Messrs
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Duath
Gyn
Tippecanoe Journal
United
Tineiaian A. Howaap
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Bovai
Henry Cray
South
Andrew Jackson
Thomas H. Benton
Gen. Jackson
Jesse Benton
Nashville
Jackson
Col. Coliee
Col. Coffee
Alexander Donaldson
Hammon
Stukely Hays
Searcy
Thomas Hart Benton
39Th Infantry
Cincinnati Gazette
Jockolot
HY Marcus
Jockosot
Bowie
Straamler
Jockosor
Free Trade Sumbug
Tuxi
Old Grimes
Europe
Eenry Clay
Wumbug
Old Salt Creek
Old Harry Clay
Old Henry Clay
Logansport
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