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October 17, 1844
The Whig Standard
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Political commentary mocking Polk, Texas, and Free Trade supporters' bragging, claiming Clay and Frelinghuysen lead with 146 electoral votes and 8 to spare in several states, plus expected gains in Tennessee (13), Virginia (17), Pennsylvania (26), and Georgia.
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HOW STANDS THE GAME OF BRAG?
The Polk, Texas, and Free Trade men have been bragging very high. But how stands the case now? There has been a show of hands in the following States, all of which display Clay and Frelinghuysen banners:
And the story is told 146!
And 8 votes to spare. But then we are sure of 13 in Tennessee, and shall probably have 17 in Virginia, and have good reason to count upon 26 more in Pennsylvania—which cannot vote for free trade and Texas. Georgia is next to certain in November.
The Polk, Texas, and Free Trade men have been bragging very high. But how stands the case now? There has been a show of hands in the following States, all of which display Clay and Frelinghuysen banners:
And the story is told 146!
And 8 votes to spare. But then we are sure of 13 in Tennessee, and shall probably have 17 in Virginia, and have good reason to count upon 26 more in Pennsylvania—which cannot vote for free trade and Texas. Georgia is next to certain in November.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Election Bragging
Clay Frelinghuysen
Polk Texas
Free Trade
Electoral Votes
State Votes
What entities or persons were involved?
Polk
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Where did it happen?
Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
Polk
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Location
Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia
Story Details
Polk, Texas, and Free Trade men brag highly, but votes in states show Clay and Frelinghuysen with 146 votes and 8 to spare, sure of 13 in Tennessee, probably 17 in Virginia, 26 in Pennsylvania against free trade and Texas, and Georgia certain in November.