Fallacy of Loco Foco arguments against the tariff
The Ohio State Journal rebutts claims that tariffs harm farmers arguing that wheat prices track supply. cites abundant harvests and rising exports to England and Europe since tariff adoption. It notes continued demand from Britain and Canada markets, dismisses expectations of tariff-driven price drops, and criticizes opposing politicians.
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Ohio State Journal
Loco Foco
West
England
Europe
Cincinnati
D&c
Great Britain
Ohio
Brough
Canada
Tariff Clash Sparks Farming Debate Over Ohio Exports
A lengthy critique denounces the tariff as folly and falsity, arguing it has not lowered wheat prices. It cites Ohio exports to Canada in 1842–44, claims tariffs built a home market and raised prices, and warns Locofocoism would wreck manufactories and the currency. Farmers urged to vote at the ballot box.
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Brough
Canada
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo Advertiser
Milan
Canada Canal
Mr Clay Affirms Tariff Views Amid 1844 Debate
A Pittsburgh Ameri can correspondent publishes a letter from Henry Clay dated Ashland June 26 1844. Clay states that in tariff reform discussions he supports revenue with selective protection and opposes the 1842 tariff repeal. He notes his views have been stated publicly from the North to the South and calls for accurate understanding of his stance.
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MR. Clay
Pittsburgh American
Loco Foco
James K. Polk
Henry Clay
Frederick J. Cope
Greensburgh
Westmoreland
Ashland
Pennsylvania
South
North
Alabama
Georgia
Charleston
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Tom
H. Clay
The LG Election in New Orleans 1844 Political Upheaval
Correspondent reports fraud and violence at the New Orleans general election with Locofocos denying votes and Whigs contesting illegal ballots. Early tallies hint Whig gains, Slidell elected in the first district and Thibodaux leading Labranche in the second municipal race. Louisiana expected to back Henry Clay nationally despite irregularities.
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National Intelligencer
New Orileans
Iocafocos
Exxtot
Loco Foco
L.deofoco
Elliot
Slidell
Thibodaux
Labranche
Louisiana
Henry Clay
Demagogue Tod Attacks Polkites and Whigs in State Speech
The editorial cites Daniel Tod as a poor demagogue citing Cleveland Herald quotes. It portrays his charge that Polkites and Whigs favor the rich and well born, condemning U S Bank and protective tariffs as exclusive to the privileged, and warns foreigners against alien laws.
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David Tod
Cleveland Herald
Whig Party
Clay
U.S
John Adams
Igs
Duncan's Speech and Local Opposition Reactions
A critical view of General Harrison era rhetoric, noting Duncan of Ohio’s tariff speech and the Western audience’s reception. It contrasts alleged vulgar imagery in the speech with why Western farmers favor practical economy, while criticizing Eastern editors and Polk supporters as misrepresenting the Whig stance.
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Harrison
Duncan
Ohio
Loco
East
House of Representatives
Doctor Duncan
Congress
Whig Party
van Buren
Tuscarawas
Political clash over land sales and tax fairness in Ohio
In a Springfield Republic excerpt, Democrats oppose a distribution plan that would send about $250,000 to Ohio and cut state taxes. They argue the measure favors the rich and would pit poor against rich, while Whigs want proceeds shared among states to fund a tariff. The piece condemns Tod’s demagoguery and urges unity among Ohio voters.
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Ohio
National Treasury
Tod
Springfield
GO TO WORK for Whig victory and organization
A party call urges every voter in the State and Union to support Whig principles. It campaigns against free trade and annexation of Texas, in favor of distribution and a protective tariff, and to organize Clay Clubs with vigilance committees. The message stresses truth over misrepresentation and marks rallying as essential to success.
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Texas
Sub-Treasury
Union and harmony urged for Whig aims in public discourse
The Rochester Democrat urges meetings and lectures to unite Whigs, promote harmony, and persuade voters. It calls every citizen to influence neighbors, discuss Whig principles openly, and work toward a sweeping Whig victory across the Union.
Can You Forget Polk’s Votes on Pensions Tariffs and Texas
A historic partisan attack recalling James K. Polks votes on Revolutionary pensions, slave trade, tea and coffee duties, the Sub Treasury, tariffs, wool duties, and immediate Texas annexation, arguing against his policies and loyalties.
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Union
James K. Polk
Monrosy
Bartley
Ohio
Treasury
Sub-Treasury
State Bank
Texas
Medary Reverses Texas Annexation Stand Up for Party Gain
In a Gallipolis Journal inquiry, Sam Medary shifts from opposing to supporting Texas annexation after the Polke Baltimore Convention. The piece questions whether his change reflects personal principle or party success and spoils rather than conviction.
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Sam Medary
Ohio Statesman
Texas
Ciple
Medary
Gallipolis
Massachusetts Wheat Consumption versus Free Trade Critique
A historical remark notes Massachusetts consuming more wheat and flour annually than all European governments combined. It contrastsLovefaccism with Britain on home market defense and free trade, questioning what Washington and Jefferson would think of democracy.
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Massachusetts
Great Britain
Washington
Jefferson
Jaurnan
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Secretary of the Treasury
Locofoco
Polk
Princ
Rochester Democrat
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