Whig Opposition to Taylor Nomination Sparks North Shakeup
In June 1848 a Delaware era of Democratic and Whig contention unfolds over Gen. Zachary Taylor's nomination. Northern Whigs react to the convention’s stance while southern ties and sugar interests influence party loyalties. Papers across Ohio list whig publications opposing the Taylor bid as the party fractures.
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Free States
Taszon
Endrec
Taylor
Alison
Tayron
Ayention
South ‘Carolina
Florida
Georgia
Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
Ria
Tatiorg
Washington
John Wentworth
The
Chicago Democrat
Ohio
Tay ‘Massillon Telegraph
Medina
Lorain
Butler County
Cimstanéés
Perm
Fife
Othrtates
New York
Free soil and territory politics in the era’s debate
The piece surveys Democratic and Whig positions on free territory, slavery, and presidential candidates, citing editors in Albany and Washington. It discusses Cass Taylor faction lines, Oregon relief plans, and reactions to Barnburner shifts, noting regional stances and upcoming governance questions. It references Mexican treaty ratifications and local Milwaukee developments.
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Aditor
Advocate
Wisconsin
United States
Congress
Topler
Father Roarback
Albany Evening Journal
Gen- Casy
Roarback
Case
West
Tayton
Lewis Cass
A Great Day at Southport and Memorial Ceremonies
An intelligent correspondent sketches the Southport ceremonies honoring Captain Quanés with the civic and military presence from Milwaukee. The procession, hearse, and solemn undertakings reflected deep patriotism as locals and visitors observed the funeral obsequies, the crape rosettes, and the evergreen sprigs in a dignified tribute.
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Southport
Nur State
Hupecin
Wescowsie
Armuny
Bygt
Independent Order
Gold Fellows
Milwaukee
Ohio
Order of Our Fellows
Whter
Quaxues
Slo
Lientessnt
Demawn
Cano
Quanés
Svithin
Quaaiss
Hateh
Episcopal Church
Geo’d Hussen
Wisconsin
Ging Temrits
el West
New York State
Joan
United States
Congressional Districts and Apportionment Bill Passes
Report outlines a bill dividing counties into three congressional districts for electing representatives. First district includes Milwaukee, Waukesha, Walworth, Racine. second covers Rock, Green, Lafayette, Grant, Dane, Iowa, Sauk, Richland, Crawford, Adams, Portage, Chippewa, La Pointe, St. Croix. third includes Washington, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Brown, Winnebago, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Marquette, Dodge, Jefferson, Columbia. Population counts from 1847 and 1860 census referenced. election set for November. projection of six members by 1860.
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Senate
Milwaukeg
Waukesha
Walworth
Racine
Whall
Rock, Green
la Fayette
Grant
Dane
Iowa
Sauk
Richland
Crawford
Adams
Portage
Chippewa
la Pointe
St. Jaix
Washington
Sheboygan
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Brown
Winnebago
Galumet
Fond du ‘Lac
Marquette
Dodge
Jelferson
Columbia
Idhie
Thead
Congress
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