26 Oct 1848
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1848
Page
1
In the National Intelligencer revival, a gentleman known for piety and talents writes about General Taylor. He asserts accuracy of impressions, urges readers to trust the letter as sincere, and cautions against excessive praise that might bias readers.
A dated letter from Louisiana portrays General Zachary Taylor as a plain, honest, modest man with strong judgment and humane impulses. The writer compares him to Washington, lauds his self-reliance and reliability, and notes his staunch Whig support and the political clash surrounding his career.
The Pittsburg Commercial Journal reports that Pennsylvania elected a Whig Governor and Legislature, with sixteen to seventeen Whig Congress members, to curb Democratic influence. The piece urges further efforts to deliver the nation to Taylor and Fillmore in November, stressing a larger majority as the next objective.
Cincinnati district staff and mission appointments across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with named pastors and churches. transfers noted. Next conference slated for Dayton.
The Utica Convention letter reveals Martin Van Buren's pledge to withhold votes from Cass and not vote for any present candidate if only Cass Taylor Hare were running. Hale is named as Free Soil Liberty and Conscience party champion, but Van Buren would not vote for him, drawing lines with Hale supporters now backing a Northern man with Southern principles.
The article notes cholera spreads via atmospheric poison, harming the intestinal lining and blood, worsened by poor drainage and ventilation. It cites British documents linking drainage neglect and filth to outbreaks, while clean, damp-free areas with good sanitation fare much better, praising the Dutch for cleanliness.
Washington Union reports from Aug 1 and Aug 5 1848 claim General Cass endorses no Wilmot Proviso and that Taylor opposes slavery extension. The piece notes party divisions among Whigs, criticizes Taylor supporters, and contrasts wealth and poverty. It quotes editorials and cites impressions from the era.
A rhymed patriotic piece praising Zachary Taylor, detailing his Civil War era feats and leadership from Fort Harrison to Buena Vista. It portrays Taylor as a plain, steadfast fellow honored by battle success and political virtue, contrasting prestige with personal humility.
A Cincinnati Gazette summary notes that in 1844 New York totals showed Clay and Birney defeating Polk by 10 826 votes yet Polk won the Electoral College. It argues Birney supporters helped Polk by voting for him and critiques Free Soil leaders for backing Cass oppose to their professed aims. The piece closes with a Paris superstition vignette about rain carriages and delusion.
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