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Newspaper
Rock River Pilot
Location
Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1848
Page
2
Senator Benton declares harmony in the democratic family and supports General Cass due to the Baltimore Convention nomination. He links personal ties with Silas Wright and Van Buren, recalls friendship with New York democrats, and urges unity for party success. The crowd erupts in cheers as Benton withdraws.
The Cleveland True Democrat reports Whig discontent with Taylor as a Presidential candidate. Letters from Massachusetts and New York condemn Taylor, while anti-Taylor meetings in Natick and Boston urge opposition. Massachusetts editors doubt Taylor broad support, and Dewey's message receives cautious praise.
A Madison meeting of Democratic legislators appoints a convention at Summit House Summit July 9 to nominate a judge. The article warns against politicizing judicial selection and urges voting for the best qualified candidate, regardless of party politics.
The Sentinel defends Cass and argues for a broad general system of internal improvements including rivers harbors and public roads. It criticizes the veto power and cites Milwaukee navigation and Whinnikin journey as test cases while noting Gov. Dodges declined nomination and Wisconsin politics during a paused legislature. The piece also notes Vera Cruz explosion commentary and introduces the Water Cure Journal issue.
The column disputes Gen. Taylor’s claimed respect for the constitution. It argues he would not simply heed Congress but must judge each bill, warning against a demagogic, automatic approval. It contrasts veto stance with amending the constitution and notes Senate term details from the Union report.
The Seventy-second anniversary events at Oak Grove attracted upwards of a thousand attendees despite prior rain. A long diner table, abundant food, and lively displays by boys and German andIndie groups marked the day. A notable feature was an impromptu omnibus ride drawn by four white horses carrying the female elite, followed by a forest masked return. The evening ended with a grand ball and songs of Fatherland and stars and stripes, signaling a festive community observance. General Vaylor’s remarks question presidential ramifications, noting broad public confidence but suggesting possible shifts in November.
Governor Henry Dodge declares he cannot accept the convention nominated Vice Presidency with Martin Van Buren. He notes no convention communication and states his long friendship with Van Buren, but rejects the nomination as impossible. Written from Washington City on June 29, 1848.
Reports from Paris describe serious demonstrations amid a threatened banishment of a prince and political upheaval surrounding the National Assembly. Ireland sees calmer affairs as repeal agitation wanes while famine and weather concerns frame ongoing tensions abroad. The piece notes a London chartist protest failures and diplomatic strains between Spain and England.
Massachusetts Whigs largely oppose Gen Taylor while Pennsylvania Democrats rally behind Cass and Burnside. Appointments and procedural moves ripple through state and federal arenas as debates touch on funding, commissions, and a Panama rights treaty moving to ratification.
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