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11 May 1844
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The Clermont Courier in Batavia, Ohio
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1844
Page
1
Mr. Clay on the Texas question in 1844 letter
In a Raleigh dated letter to the National Intelligencer Mr. Clay argues against annexing Texas, citing existing treaties and boundaries, the San Jacinto victory, and the risk of war with Mexico. He warns annexation would entail obligations and possible European involvement, urging peace, unity, and restraint.
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Clay
Raleigh
Nat
Intel
National Intelligencer
Raveion
Ashland
Texas
U. States
Forborne
United States
New Orleans
L’exac
Senate of
Senate
Union
Rio del Norte
Louisiana
Spain
Monroe
Crawford
Calhoun
Wirt
House of Representatives
Florida
Congress
Sabine
Ipes
Mexico
Red River
Pacific Ocean
France
Great Britain
Thirteen Colonies
Adame
Poinsent
New Orleana
San Jacinto
Lexas
Republic of Mexico
Mexican Gulf
Debating Texas Annexation and Union Integrity
The speaker argues against adding foreign territory to strengthen one section, warning it could dissolve the Union. He supports Texas admission only if harmonizing the Confederacy, cautions about debts, and questions how Texas might split into five states with mixed institutions.
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Texas
United States
Mexico
Congress
Union
Confederacy
Jefferson
Louisiana
Florida
Canada
San Antonio
Clay on Texas annexation and foreign policy stakes
In a lengthy message, Hl. Clay argues against annexing Texas without Mexico’s consent. He warns that imperial designs by European powers threaten the Union, urges firm US resistance, and envisions a future North American confederation with Canada and Texas as separate republics allied for mutual defense. He notes Britain’s alleged noninterference and calls annexation dangerous and fiscally imprudent.
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Texas
United States
Great Britain
Sam
Canadian
Mexico
Hl. Clay
Controversial Speech Sparks Locofoco Alarm
The Ohio Statesman praises and circulates a speech seen as vile by opponents calling it trashy Locofoco propaganda. Critics urge broad distribution to expose Whigs to readers while arguing the method is too dirty for any civic gain. Xenia Torch: Light.
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Doctor Duncan
Hour of Congress
Locofoco
Ohio Statesman
Loco Foco
Xenia
The Democratic Pyramid in a Louisville Journal quip
The Louisville Journal mocks the former Democratic States pyramid used by Loco Focos. It recalls Massachusetts at the base and Ohio at the apex, noting the pyramid’s beauty but its quick decay compared with enduring Egyptian pyramids.
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Loco Focos
Massachusetts
Ohio
Louisville Journal
The Gentleman from Ohio Mention Sparks Congress Floor Quip
A lively exchange in Congress over the Rhode Island memorial sees Mr Weller and Mr Schenck springing to the floor as the Speaker asks which is the gentleman from Ohio. A bystander jokes about the sobriquet, and reference ends with noting Louisiana’s upcoming election.
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Ohio
Congress
Rhode Island Memorial
Bargain and Sale Attacked in Congress Speech
The Lebanon Star reports Mr. Waits of Kentucky countering Lyon Boyd Loco Foco efforts to revive the old “bargain and sale” slander against Mr. Clay. Witnesses including Father Ritchie and Gen. La Fayette deny the charges, while Adams asserts the accusations are false. Public focus remains on electing Mr. Clay president and leaving Van Buren to his farm.
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Waits
Kentucky
Congress
Lyon Boyd
Loco Foco
Adame
Clay
White
Lynn Boyd
Father Ritchie
Richmond Enquirers
T. H. Benton
Adams
Buchanan
Gen. Jackson
Syler
Leary Clay
LaFayette
Dee
Covington
West
van Buren
Kinderhook
Lebanon
Pennsylvania Election Rumors and Whig Gains Discussed
A Statesman note argues no notice of Pennsylvania election results exists yet. It compares Whig Pollock’s 872 vote win over Snyder to prior majorities, noting Whig gains since 1840 and 1841, and questions Martin’s prospects amid a district loss.
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Statesman
Pennsylvania
Mr. Pollock
Snyder
Loco Foco
Alleghany
Clay
Martin
O. S. Journal
Drunk Visitor at Methodieg Church Refuses Help
A city resident, frequently drinking, visited the Methodieg Church the other evening. He leaned against a stove, became intoxicated from heat and liquor, and collapsed. The sexton offered a seat, but the man declined saying he had just drunk.
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Methodieg
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MR. Clay
Texas Quetion
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