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September 25, 1840
The Ohio Democrat And Dover Advertiser
Dover, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Whigs, after using the Presbyterian Church for their meeting with Democratic permission, prevent Democrats from holding theirs by locking the door and hiding the key, using a petticoat as a signal.
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"DIFFERENCE TWIXT TWEEDLE DUM AND TWEEDLE DEE."
It will be recollected that at the last whig meeting in Town the whigs occupied the Presbyterian Church in the evening! Assent having been obtained of one of the Trustees belonging to the Democratic party. This week the Democrats had concluded that they would have a meeting at the same place as gentlemen were here from abroad but behold, a pious horror had come over the tho dreams of the Ex-whig blow gun, seconded by all the whiffits of the same stamp; and aided by the whig blow gun official, efficient measures were taken to defeat the intentions of the Democrats. At sunset they found to their surprise the door closed against them & the key not to be obtained. A Petticoat (the badge of distinction of their Hero) served as a beacon for the occasion. What next from the Reformers? "Put the screws to them." The people must be made to feel before they will be convinced.
It will be recollected that at the last whig meeting in Town the whigs occupied the Presbyterian Church in the evening! Assent having been obtained of one of the Trustees belonging to the Democratic party. This week the Democrats had concluded that they would have a meeting at the same place as gentlemen were here from abroad but behold, a pious horror had come over the tho dreams of the Ex-whig blow gun, seconded by all the whiffits of the same stamp; and aided by the whig blow gun official, efficient measures were taken to defeat the intentions of the Democrats. At sunset they found to their surprise the door closed against them & the key not to be obtained. A Petticoat (the badge of distinction of their Hero) served as a beacon for the occasion. What next from the Reformers? "Put the screws to them." The people must be made to feel before they will be convinced.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Political Trickery
Whig Democrats
Church Meeting
Door Locked
Petticoat Signal
Where did it happen?
Presbyterian Church In Town
Story Details
Location
Presbyterian Church In Town
Story Details
Whigs, having previously used the Presbyterian Church for their meeting with permission from a Democratic trustee, thwart the Democrats' attempt to hold a similar meeting by locking the door and concealing the key, signaled by a petticoat.