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Important Notice on Democratic Association Organization
A fragmented 19th century political appeal urges Democrats to report to the Executive Committee in Washington to counter Whig misinformation. It details planned publications of returns, warns against Whig sources, and calls for widespread organization to spread authentic information and defend liberty.
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Mickery
United States
Fetter
Post
Washington
Civ
Pattals
Denver
Union
Aonal
Congressional Whig
Lay
South
North
Polk
Globe
Dallas
Whig Central Publishing False Polk Votes Denounced
The text urges democratic citizens to expose alleged falsifications in Whig produced votes for Mr. Polk. It calls for suspending public opinion, contacting Washington to obtain authentic Congressional records, and pushing Democratic associations nationwide to publicize the issue. James Towles chairs the committee, with Senestuck as secretary.
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P. S
Whig Central Committee
Polk
Democratic Party
Washington
Executive Committee
Democratic Association
Congressional
United States
Union
James Towles
Poem of Enduring Love Through Ill and Sorrow
A lyric expresses unwavering devotion between lovers as illness, sadness, and clouded joys test their bond. The speaker vows to mirror the beloved's sorrow, claiming true happiness requires constant affection and mutual longing, within a timeless, intimate exchange.
The Girls and Annexation Poem by Parson Howe
A village poem laments maid’s vexation over a young man’s stance on annexation pledging union to Texas. The verses challenge opposing views and celebrate unity among the girls.
Tariff debate in North Carolina Democratic address
The address to North Carolina freemen discusses the tariff issue, arguing tariffs are collected as indirect taxes and urging repeal of the 1842 Tariff Act. It criticizes heavy government spending, warns against extravagance and corruption, and calls for tax relief for farmers while preserving national unity and debt reduction.
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North Carolina
Cley Party
N. Carolina
Clay
South
Congress
Tariff dispute and tax reform in North Carolina
The piece criticizes a tariff stance aligned with Clay and the Tariff of 1842. It argues taxes are burdensome and double taxation is unnecessary, urging voters to oppose protective tariffs and politicians supporting them. It notes historical NC opposition to protective duties and questions recent shifts in opinion and policy.
Union and Texas in the tariff clash over Texas annexation
A partisan address denounces Mr. Clay, attacks permanent taxes, and links tariff policy to Texas annexation. It defends the union, warns of a potential war over Texas, and asserts the South’s pro-Union stance while opposing the opponent’s program. The piece argues constitutional stability over perpetual taxes and cautions readers about political manipulation by party leaders.
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Stu
Clay
Jackson
N. Caraslina
Texas
Annexation
J. Adams
Alternativ
BA Bank
UNION
Terasior
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