Dandy Jim and Polk Verses From Lindenwald Satire
A period poem parodies political figures with lines about Jimmy Polk of Tennessee, Silas Wright, George M. Dallas, and Andrew Jackson’s era. It satirizes rivalries, jokes about the Bank and Biddle, and rhymes with Polk. The piece blends playful verse with political names and events.
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Zanesville Republican
Jimmy Polk
Tennessee
J. Greiner
Dandy Jim
Caroline
George M. Dallas
Polk
Lindenwald
Dallas
Gallows
Lindenwald, &c
Polk Opposes Protective Tariff A New Light From The Nation
Excerpted letter from Gen. Hardin questions James K. Polk’s tariff views as nominee. It traces Polk’s past stance against protection and in favor of free trade, citing 1832-33 debates and proposed duties on woolens and cotton goods. The discussion frames Polk as a consistent opponent of the protective system.
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National Intelligencer
House of Representatives
Meesers, Gales & Seaton
Pennsylvania
Gen. Hardin
Col. Polk
Union
C. James Irvin
J. K. Polk
James Irvin
James K. Polk
Baltimore
Polk
Committee of Ways and Means
United States
Polk's tariff views and 1842 act debated in Congress
The piece analyzes Col. Polk's tariff stance, arguing he opposed protective duties. It cites discussions from 1842 to 1843, including a Madison Jackson speech synopsis and references to the 1833 compromise act, 1842 tariff rates, and proposals to tax tea and coffee to shore up government revenue.
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Saxony
Congressional Debates
Polk
Tennessee
Col. Polk
Gov. Polk
Madison
Jackson
Jast Congress
Whig Congress
Treasury
South
Milton Brown
Gov. Folk
Congress
Polk and Brown debate tariff in Jackson Tennessee
John J. Hardin cites a Polk speech and Milton Brown’s rebuttal from 1833 to argue over tea and coffee duties and tariff policy. The letter notes Polk’s anti free trade stance, party alignments with Calhoun, and South Carolina support, ending with a promise to publish more extracts later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Polk
Milton Brown
Tennessee
Jackson
M. Brown
Committee of Ways and Means
Journal House of Representatives
Brown
Col
Polk
Calhoun
South
Messrs. Picken
Elmore
Baltimore
South Carolina
Democratic Party
John J. Hardin
Illinois
Washington
Tyler's Acceptance Letters Mock Presidential Nomination
Washington May 30 1844 Captain Tyler replies to the Tyler Convention nomination for the Presidency. He weighs constitutional duty against party pressure detailing the test of succession after the death of a President and warns against surrendering executive independence to a dominant party.
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Tyler Convention
Cqnain
WashineTon
Baltimore
Union
Lehould
A Nation’s Choice and the Veto That Defined It
The narrative recalls a pivotal moment when vetoes opposed by the Whig press provoked broad denunciation and impeachment efforts. The speaker credits the people and a rising Democratic majority for support, while detailing political betrayals by Whig and Democratic leaders.
Tyler Declares Urgency on Texas Annexation
John Tyler writes that opposition to his policy has grown, argues against delay, and asserts he will pursue immediate annexation to serve the country. He vows not to be swayed by office seekers and reiterates commitment to Jeffersonian principles. He expresses high regard for the recipients.
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Stern
New York
Annexation
Texas
Congress
Presidency
Jefferson
John Tyler
Morse's Telegraph Explains New Plan of Communication
Washington correspondent details Professor Morse's device as wires reach Baltimore. The article describes a steel forked pen, mercury contact, and dots and lines forming letters by mark length and frequency. It notes rapid transmission, rope and tar weatherproofing, and posts of about 40 feet apart.
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Washington
Evening Post
Morse
Baltimore
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A.M. Gest
Martin
Cass
Lone Star
Colonel Johnson
T Dick
Greens
E'en
Silas Wright
Silas
Capt. Tyler
Harrison
Gen. Harrison
Whig Party
van Buren
Tammany Hall
Morse’s Telegraph
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