When was it published?

July 9, 1840 in Martinsburg Gazette

Domestic News July 9, 1840

Martinsburg Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Charles A. Wickliffe, Gen. Harrison, Martin Van Buren, Colquitt, Black, Cooper, Dawson, King

Q: What keywords are associated?

Whig Party, Political Allegiance, Harrison Opinions, Van Buren, Georgia Congressmen, Clay Dinner

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

Political commentary on Lt. Gov. Wickliffe attending a Clay dinner in Hanover and abandoning Whigs; Harrison's refusal to opine; challenge on Van Buren vs. Harrison opinions; Georgia congressmen's alleged shifts in allegiance.

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Charles A. Wickliffe, Lt. and Acting Governor of Kentucky, was one of the distinguished guests at the Clay dinner in Hanover. It so happens that on the very day of the publication of the Enquirer, he had abandoned the Whig cause. It is asserted that Gen. Harrison has refused to express his opinions upon subjects of leading interest to the country. We are authorized to offer $1000 to any person who will show that Martin Van Buren has expressed an opinion on any subject of general importance on which General Harrison has not expressed an opinion.

The Administration papers crow over the alleged change to their side of Messrs. Colquitt, Black and Cooper, members of Congress from Georgia. These men never were for Harrison—they were State Rights men. Not a word is said, however, about Messrs. Dawson and King, and the four other members of the Georgia delegation having changed for Harrison. No; that is not so palatable.—Staunton Spectator.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Whig Party Political Allegiance Harrison Opinions Van Buren Georgia Congressmen Clay Dinner

What entities or persons were involved?

Charles A. Wickliffe Gen. Harrison Martin Van Buren Colquitt Black Cooper Dawson King

Where did it happen?

Hanover

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Hanover

Key Persons

Charles A. Wickliffe Gen. Harrison Martin Van Buren Colquitt Black Cooper Dawson King

Outcome

alleged political allegiance changes among georgia congressmen; challenge issued for $1000 regarding opinions.

Event Details

Charles A. Wickliffe attended Clay dinner in Hanover and abandoned Whig cause on Enquirer publication day. Harrison refuses opinions on key subjects. Offer of $1000 to prove Van Buren opined where Harrison did not. Administration claims Colquitt, Black, Cooper switched sides, but they were State Rights men; ignores Dawson, King, and four others switching to Harrison.