Standing Army Address Scorns Militia Reorganization
The Baltimore American reprints Major John Campbell's attack from the Abingdon Virginian on a government plan to reorganize the militia. It warns readers of a proposed capitation tax of at least twenty million dollars and mandatory military duties with penalties. Whigs are urged to spread the truth nationwide for national deliverance.
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Abingdon
John Campbell
Reaf
Washington County
Major Campbell
Address of John Campbell on Militia Bill and Standing Army
John Campbell argues against Congress rapid army reforms proposing a large active militia and mandatory arms purchase. He warns it creates a standing army under presidential control, risks despotism, and undermines constitutional powers. He urges readers to read the bill and form opinions.
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Congress
United States
Element
Washington
U. S
Richmond
Baltimore
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Winchester
Renezvous
Tere
Proffit
N. Orleans
Fort Brooks
Florida
Republic
Harrison praised by Jeremiah Morrow in Westland letter
The letter by Jeremiah Morrow defends General William Henry Harrison, recounting his early public service in the Northwest Territory, his Indian treaties, and his campaigns including Tippecanoe and Fort Meigs. Morrow contrasts slanders by opponents with Harrison's honesty and constitutional stance, and notes public praise from Indiana and Kentucky officials.
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Wien
Jeremiah Merrow
Jeremiah Patterson
Westland Township
Buckeye
Harrison
Wayne
Territory
Congress
North Western Territory
Indiana Territory
United States
Great Britain
Tippecanoe
Indiana
Kentucky
Fort Meigs
the Thames
Hull
Madison
Bonaparte
Jimmy
Bladensburg
Timothy Dwight
Hartford
Democratic Party
Gen
van Buren
Gen. Harrison
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Baltimore American
Standing Army
Norfolk
U. States
Army of the
Amos Kenpaut
Massachusetts
Mr. Clay
Clay
Missouri
Statesman
Charles A. Wickiffe
Phe Clermont Courier
Batavia
Ohio
Jeremiah Morrow
New Hampshire
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