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Story August 6, 1840

Herald Of The Times

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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In Ohio, 148 original Jackson supporters from Columbus repudiate Van Buren ('the Follower') and endorse General Harrison for reform. Additional secessions occur in several counties, signaling strong public support for Harrison ahead of the 1841 inauguration.

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Ominous to the "Follower." - The Columbus (Ohio) papers contain an address to their brethren throughout the Union, signed by ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT original Jacksonmen, and setting forth their reasons at length for repudiating the "Follower," and supporting General Harrison. It is also to be remembered, by those who would truly read this sign, that the whole number of the signers - one hundred and forty-eight men, good and true - are members of the "Jackson Reform True American Association of Columbus, Ohio," as well as "original Jackson men."

They are now scattered over the State, but are dwellers of that city and vicinity. When such Whigs contain such a number of changes, in favor of the cause of Harrison and Reform, it should be a caution to the spoiler. But these are not all. It is understood there is a number more, even in the same region, besides the 148, "whose names could not be got in time for the paper" in which the address was published, but which will be given in a pamphlet edition of the address. The original Jackson men of the West, are, in fact, moving rapidly to the support of Harrison.

With regard to Ohio, the Cincinnati Gazette, after noticing the address of the 148 at Columbus, adds, that "numerous secessions have lately taken place in Licking, Muskingum, Perry, Harrison and Jefferson."

With such marked demonstrations of the popular sentiment of the greatest against him, and in favor of Harrison the spoiler chief must have lost all sagacity and "cunning," if he can still hope to maintain his hold upon the purse and the sword, beyond the 4th of March next. Again such evidence of the public judgment, even his "standing army," if added to the Sub-Treasury, would not suffice to lengthen out his term of office, for a single day. - Balt. Patriot.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Justice

What keywords are associated?

Political Defection Harrison Support Jackson Men Ohio Politics 1840 Election

What entities or persons were involved?

General Harrison Original Jacksonmen

Where did it happen?

Columbus, Ohio

Story Details

Key Persons

General Harrison Original Jacksonmen

Location

Columbus, Ohio

Event Date

Beyond The 4th Of March Next

Story Details

148 original Jackson men in Columbus, Ohio, sign an address repudiating the 'Follower' and supporting General Harrison, with additional secessions in nearby counties.

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