Tariff clash over Clay and Polk stirs Tennessee debate
The Pittsburg American prints Henry Clay and James K. Polk letters arguing tariffs and protection. Clay defends the 1842 tariff and pro American industry. Polk favors reduced duties. The piece contrasts their plans and urges Tennessee readers to choose the American system over the British model in upcoming elections.
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Asutano
Sir
Pennsylvania
South
North
Alabama
Georgia
Charleston
Caroline
North Carolina
Virginia
Hi. Clay
Henry Clay
James K. Polk
Clay
Polk
Europe
Mr. Clay
Harrisburg
Kane
Philadelphia
Texas
Whigs claim state victory amid divided reaction
The Whigs boast a state victory by a few thousand while opponents say they failed to gain a landslide. Analysts note the Whigs still expect triumph but acknowledge some cross-party votes.
Presidential election date corrected for North Carolina
The presidential election in North Carolina will be held on the first Monday in November, not November 14 as previously published.
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Nort
Carolina
Liberty and Country: Rybolt denounces Texas annexation
John C. Rybolt of Clermont County appeals in a letter from Pleasant Hill August 20 1844 to L Hommenier Co urging defense of the Union against Polk Texas and the Locofoco faction. He asserts Democrats must reject annexation and preserve constitutional liberties, warning of war and dissolution if Texas is added. He cites Van Buren Calhoun and Adams, and vows not to support Polk but to defend liberty.
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George McDuffie
John CG
Calhoun
South
Polk
Congress
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Texas
van Buren
Baltimore
Tod
United States
Spain
Tanswer
Florida
Louisiana
Mississsippi
Oregon
Mexico
New Mexico
America
Councils of
Imen
Adam
Massachusetts
Adams
Mr. van Buren
Locofoco Party
Iexis
Hamilton
Clermont
James K. Polk
Capitol
John C. Rybolt
Pleasant Hill
Miami Township
Clermont Co
Native American party rooted in Tammany Hall claims
The column argues that the Native American party grew from Loco Foco and Tammany Hall influence, citing 1843 mayoral and last year senator vote discrepancies. It accuses Plebeian of misrepresenting origins while asserting Whigs opposed Loco Focoism and supported the Native ticket to curb Tammany corruption.
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van Buren
Tammany Hall
Morris
Tammany
Jones
United States
Loc Foco
Ate
M. M. Quackenboss
Loco Foco
Locofoco
Loco
Mr Clay and Foreigners
The Louisville Journal reports on Mr Clay defending naturalized citizens against Locofoco attacks. In a Pavillion speech, Mr Clay said he would defend the rights of naturali zed citizens as strongly as native born rights, countering slander about foreigners.
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Beauthren
Clay
Louisville Journal
Whig System and American Labor Principles
A political statement defending the Whig platform of home labor and protection. It argues for tariffs to shield American workers, promote domestic industry, and prioritize Americans over foreigners. It contrasts Whig policy with Polk’s pension votes and cites a Cincinnati Atlas remark about a Loco foe’s grandfather.
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Cincinnati Atlas
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