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September 27, 1844
New Hampshire Statesman And State Journal
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Excerpts from James K. Polk's 1843 speech in Tennessee opposing protective tariffs and distribution; his view that wool should be duty-free from congressional debate; and his 1844 statement in Cincinnati favoring immediate annexation of Texas.
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Polk against the Tariff
The following extract from a Speech delivered by James K. Polk, before the People of Madison County, Tennessee, on the 3d day of April, 1843, will show that he is and always has been an uncompromising opponent of a Protective Tariff:
"The difference between the course of the political party with which he (Mr. Milton Brown) acts and myself is, whilst they are the advocates of Distribution and a Protective Tariff measures which I consider ruinous to the interests of the Country, and especially to the interests of the Planting States—I have steadily and at all times opposed both."
On Wool.
"The Wool-Growers consider the duty on foreign Wool as important to their prosperity. This opinion I apprehend is founded in error.
"My own opinion is that Wool should be duty-free."
(Congressional Debate, vol. 9, page 194.)
And for Annexation.
"I have no hesitation in declaring, that I am in favor of the Immediate Annexation of Texas to the Territory of the United States."
(James K. Polk to the citizens of Cincinnati, April 28, 1844.)
The following extract from a Speech delivered by James K. Polk, before the People of Madison County, Tennessee, on the 3d day of April, 1843, will show that he is and always has been an uncompromising opponent of a Protective Tariff:
"The difference between the course of the political party with which he (Mr. Milton Brown) acts and myself is, whilst they are the advocates of Distribution and a Protective Tariff measures which I consider ruinous to the interests of the Country, and especially to the interests of the Planting States—I have steadily and at all times opposed both."
On Wool.
"The Wool-Growers consider the duty on foreign Wool as important to their prosperity. This opinion I apprehend is founded in error.
"My own opinion is that Wool should be duty-free."
(Congressional Debate, vol. 9, page 194.)
And for Annexation.
"I have no hesitation in declaring, that I am in favor of the Immediate Annexation of Texas to the Territory of the United States."
(James K. Polk to the citizens of Cincinnati, April 28, 1844.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Tariff Opposition
Protective Tariff
Wool Duty
Texas Annexation
Political Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
James K. Polk
Mr. Milton Brown
Where did it happen?
Madison County, Tennessee; Cincinnati
Story Details
Key Persons
James K. Polk
Mr. Milton Brown
Location
Madison County, Tennessee; Cincinnati
Event Date
April 3, 1843; April 28, 1844
Story Details
James K. Polk expresses opposition to protective tariffs and distribution as ruinous to the country and planting states; advocates for duty-free wool; supports immediate annexation of Texas.