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November 13, 1844
The Whig Standard
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
The community expresses profound mourning over the unexpected defeat of Mr. Clay and election of Mr. Polk in the presidential race, comparing the sorrow to ancient Rome's loss at Cannae, with gloom on faces, women in tears, and children forlorn.
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OCR Quality
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Excellent
Full Text
Defeat of Mr. Clay and election of Mr. Polk.--This result, so contrary to all human expectations and so revolting to all sense of propriety, has clothed this community in mourning. The badge is not worn on the hat or the left arm it is not exhibited in vain forms. It is told in the countenances of the people; in the gloom which overspreads nearly every countenance which is lighted up by intelligence! Our Rome mourns as old Rome did, when the battle of Cannae was lost! The women are in tears as for a great calamity; as if Hannibal was at the gates; and the very children look desolate and forlorn.
Rich. Whig.
Rich. Whig.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Election Defeat
Community Mourning
Mr Clay
Mr Polk
Historical Analogy
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Clay
Mr. Polk
Where did it happen?
This Community, Our Rome
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Clay
Mr. Polk
Location
This Community, Our Rome
Story Details
The unexpected electoral defeat of Mr. Clay by Mr. Polk causes widespread mourning in the community, likened to Rome's despair after the Battle of Cannae, with visible gloom, tears from women, and desolation among children.