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May 27, 1872
The Wheeling Daily Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Major J. M. Laidley of Charleston is announced as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Third District, pledging to support the convention's choice and fight for remaining constitutional liberties and monetary reform.
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Major J. M. Laidley, of Charleston
is formally announced as a candidate for
Congress in the Third District, subject to
the decision of the Democratic District
Convention. He publishes a lengthy card
in which he promises support to whatever
Democratic candidate may be selected
and says that if nominated "he will la-
bor faithfully for the conservation of
whatever of constitutional liberty and
State sovereignty is left to us, little
though it be." He is particularly anxious for a reform in the monetary system
of the general government
is formally announced as a candidate for
Congress in the Third District, subject to
the decision of the Democratic District
Convention. He publishes a lengthy card
in which he promises support to whatever
Democratic candidate may be selected
and says that if nominated "he will la-
bor faithfully for the conservation of
whatever of constitutional liberty and
State sovereignty is left to us, little
though it be." He is particularly anxious for a reform in the monetary system
of the general government
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Congressional Candidacy
Democratic Convention
Constitutional Liberty
Monetary Reform
State Sovereignty
What entities or persons were involved?
Major J. M. Laidley
Where did it happen?
Charleston, Third District
Story Details
Key Persons
Major J. M. Laidley
Location
Charleston, Third District
Story Details
Major J. M. Laidley announces candidacy for Congress in the Third District, subject to Democratic Convention, promises support to selected candidate, and commits to conserving constitutional liberty and State sovereignty while advocating monetary system reform.