When was it published?

September 12, 1838 in The Madisonian

Domestic News September 12, 1838

The Madisonian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Hon. James K. Polk, Gov. Cannon

Q: What keywords are associated?

James K Polk, Tennessee Governor, Vice Presidency, Candidacy, Gov Cannon, Loco Foco

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Hon. James K. Polk, Speaker of the House, announces candidacy for Tennessee Governor in August 1839; Gov. Cannon declines due to ill health in his favor. Some papers mention Polk for U.S. Vice Presidency, though opinion holds he would lose current and sought offices.

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We learn that Hon. James K. Polk, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced himself as a candidate for the office of Governor of Tennessee, for the canvass to take place in August, 1839. Gov. Cannon has declined in favor of Mr. Polk on account of ill health. Mr. Polk is also spoken of, by some loco foco papers, as a candidate for the Vice Presidency of the United States. If his political fate could be decided at the present moment, he would not only not be elected to either of the offices mentioned, but would lose the one he enjoys.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

James K Polk Tennessee Governor Vice Presidency Candidacy Gov Cannon Loco Foco

What entities or persons were involved?

Hon. James K. Polk Gov. Cannon

Where did it happen?

Tennessee

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Tennessee

Event Date

August, 1839

Key Persons

Hon. James K. Polk Gov. Cannon

Outcome

gov. cannon declines due to ill health; opinion that polk would not be elected to governor, vice presidency, or retain speakership.

Event Details

Hon. James K. Polk announces as candidate for Governor of Tennessee for August 1839 canvass. Gov. Cannon declines in favor of Polk due to ill health. Some loco foco papers speak of Polk as Vice Presidency candidate. Opinion: Polk would lose all mentioned offices if decided now.