Renunciations Boost Clay and Union Support Across States
The article reports widespread defections from Locofoco ranks toward Clay in 1844. Davin L. Curti urges Union advancement while Ohio and the North rally behind Clay. Local observers in Rhode Island and Michigan note renunciations among several Van Buren allies and prominent locals shift to the Whig side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Tariff & Pug Union
Davin. L. Curti
National Anti-Slavery Standard
Texas
United States
Locofoco Party
van Suren
Polk
Child
Ohio
North
Union
Locofocos
Weeden
Harrison
Rhode Island
Lowell Journal
Dorrites
Dorr
Advertiser
Fenner
van Buren
J’otter
Congress
Francis
Loco
Locofoco
Detroit
Michigan
Interior
Oakland
Calhoun
Kalamazoo
Vermont
N, York Courier
Connecticut
Thomas Edwards
Bridgeport
Conn
Frelinghuysen
Alfred Edwards
Votes of the Locofoco candidate Polk condemned
A vivid call to readers to question their support for James K. Polk after presenting a critical vote record. The piece appeals to veterans, abolitionists, and opponents of slavery to reexamine allegiance in light of the cited voting pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofoco
James K. Polk
Polk Battles Old Patriots in Turbulent Clash
A historical clash pits Polk against the Old Patriots in a volatile confrontation. Details suggest a heated contest with notable tensions between factions, reflecting regional power struggles and enduring rivalry.
Polk votes against revolutionary pension bills across years
The record notes U.S. Congressman Polk voting against multiple bills for Revolutionary War relief and pensions from 1828 to 1832. It cites specific Congress Debates volumes and pages, listing dates March 18 1830 March 19 1830 February 17 1831 May 2 1832, all showing negative votes. It also mentions opposition to abolition of the African Slave Trade alongside Mercer’s resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Mercer
Virginia
United States
Europe
America
Duties Added to the Price Not True, Tariff Debate
In a House speech Mé. art of Pa. argues against the belief that tariffs simply add to prices. He claims high duties lower prices through home competition, cites glass and nails as examples, and contends agriculture benefits from protection via boosted manufacturing demand for raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
U. S
Committee of Ways and Means
Protective tariffs aid farmers by boosting demand and lowering prices
The author argues that high duties shift capital from agriculture to manufacture, increasing farmer demand for agricultural supplies while lowering prices of goods in exchange. A village example shows multiple woolen factories destroying monopoly power, raising overall demand for wool and provisions and eventually lowering farmer prices. Politicians mischaracterize tariffs as harming farmers.
Liberty party critique in the Northern Star on abolition aims
A historic critique from the Northern Star argues the Liberty party seeks office over abolition, claiming anti slavery goals are secondary. It cites sentiment from the Rochester Democrat and Clinton Republican and questions Jeffersonian alignment in the Baltimore nominating process.
Which is the party without principles
A New York newspaper excerpt debates party principles, contrasting Whigs and Locofocos. It asserts Whigs have clear policies including a sound currency and tariff protection, while Locofocos oppose many measures and only favor annexation of Oregon, leaving them without positive national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Butler
Park
Union
Polk and Dallas
Congress
Oregon
Martin van Buren
Silas Wright
Mr. van Suren
Globe, Post, Argus
Locofoco Party
New Fork Courier
The Useless Congress Memorandum and Political Snippets
A National Intelligencer memorandum reviews the late 1843 session from December 4 to June 17 totaling 196 days with 156 House days and 630 hours. yeas and nays counted 351 times. It estimates pay for 223 members at 349,664 dollars and notes 81,168.75 dollars cost for yeas and nays. The piece also cites Columbia Observer’s Polk ratification and Locofoco satire about Polk and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Intelligencer
Congress
House of Representatives
Boeimness
Piracy and Murder on the Saladin Off Nova Scotia
Reports from the Halifax Journal recount the Saladin incident with Captain MKenzie and passenger Fielding, detailing a planned mutiny and a sequence of murders aboard the vessel. Five mutineers allegedly conspired to seize the ship. multiple victims were killed, including the mate, carpenter, captain, and crew, before the pirates were halted by lawful punishment.
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Nova Scotid
Cook
Halifax
Saladin
M’kenaie
Valparaiso
Fielding
M’kenzie
Johnston
Anderson
Jones
Hazen
Byerly
James
Moffat
Collina
Galloway
Carr
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Little Miami Railroad Progress and Plans
The Lebanon Star notes the Little Miami railroad now reaches Deerfield four miles south of town and a daily train to Cincinnati will run at 1 PM on Mclay next, with a return the following day. The engine is under contract to Xenia and slated for completion in fall next year. Citizens consider surveying an arm from the main stem to the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Miami
Deerfield
Cincinnati
Mclay
Xenia
Wiie
Lebanon Star
Natural History Correction on Polk Berries
A Narourat Historian corrects a widely circulated error about Polk berries. The note states berries destroy foxes but fatten coons, reversing the believed effect. Dated New York June 10, 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural History
Fareno Greely
New York
Virginia County Opinion on Annexation and Clay Opposition
A subscriber writes to the editors from a Virginia county noting many favor annexation but none would vote against Mr. Clay due to his opposition. The letter reflects regional views on the policy and political alignment surrounding the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Clay
Nat
Intel
Polk economy and treasury secretary appointment noted
The text reports the House expenses during the late session at 555 dollars per hour of the new session and states Chancellor Bins of Kentucky has accepted the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional House of Representatives
Polk
Bins
Secretary of the Treasury
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A.M. Gest
Liberty Party
Nothern Star
Star
Whig Party
Free States
Loco Foco
Baltimore
Detroit Free Press
Jefferson
Free Press
Rochester Democrat
Steennop
New York Herald
Longfoce
Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry Clay
Clinton
Columbia Observer
Col. Polk
Tennessee
Mississippi
Mr. Polk
Louisville Journal
Gov. Jones
Ohio State Journal
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