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Editorial
December 23, 1840
The North Carolina Standard
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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Editorial from the Baltimore Republican defends Martin Van Buren's popularity after his 1840 presidential defeat, showing increased Democratic votes in multiple states despite the loss, blamed on fraud and falsehood, while affirming party strength.
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FROM THE BALTIMORE REPUBLICAN.
VAN BUREN'S POPULARITY.
Nothing was so much harped upon before and during the late election, as Mr. Van Buren's want of popularity, and constant changes that were taking place against him. Thousands had left him in this State, hundreds in that—his old friends were dropping off like leaves in autumn, &c. &c. All this we pronounced false at the time, and are ready to prove it; and it will be seen how firm in their attachment to Democratic principles are the friends and adherents of Mr. Van Buren. He will even look back upon this defeat, caused by fraud and falsehood, with pride and satisfaction, that in his noble determination to rescue his country from the clutches of Banks and Speculators, he has been sustained by a force most astonishingly increased from the last Presidential election, yet for reason above stated.—His increased vote in every State is astonishing yet he is strangely enough defeated. We will give the vote which he received in a few of the States, increase of 1840, and his vote of 1836.
Maryland, 1836, 22167—1840, 28754; increase 6587—yet he is defeated.
Pennsylvania, 1836, 91475—1840, 143705; increase 52230—yet he is defeated
Ohio, 1836, 96948—1840, 124782; increase 27834—yet he is defeated.
Indiana, 1836, 32480—1840, 53581; increase 21101—yet he is defeated.
Massachusetts, 1836, 33501—1840, 52366; increase 18865—yet he is defeated.
Maine, 1836, 22900—1840, 46202; increase 23302—yet he is defeated.
NEW YORK. 1836, 166815—1840, 212519; increase 45704—YET HE IS DEFEATED!
Such is the result throughout the Union. His increased vote is apparently overwhelming in every State, county and town, yet strange to say, he is overwhelmed—defeated; while the party has triumphed. We bide our time.
VAN BUREN'S POPULARITY.
Nothing was so much harped upon before and during the late election, as Mr. Van Buren's want of popularity, and constant changes that were taking place against him. Thousands had left him in this State, hundreds in that—his old friends were dropping off like leaves in autumn, &c. &c. All this we pronounced false at the time, and are ready to prove it; and it will be seen how firm in their attachment to Democratic principles are the friends and adherents of Mr. Van Buren. He will even look back upon this defeat, caused by fraud and falsehood, with pride and satisfaction, that in his noble determination to rescue his country from the clutches of Banks and Speculators, he has been sustained by a force most astonishingly increased from the last Presidential election, yet for reason above stated.—His increased vote in every State is astonishing yet he is strangely enough defeated. We will give the vote which he received in a few of the States, increase of 1840, and his vote of 1836.
Maryland, 1836, 22167—1840, 28754; increase 6587—yet he is defeated.
Pennsylvania, 1836, 91475—1840, 143705; increase 52230—yet he is defeated
Ohio, 1836, 96948—1840, 124782; increase 27834—yet he is defeated.
Indiana, 1836, 32480—1840, 53581; increase 21101—yet he is defeated.
Massachusetts, 1836, 33501—1840, 52366; increase 18865—yet he is defeated.
Maine, 1836, 22900—1840, 46202; increase 23302—yet he is defeated.
NEW YORK. 1836, 166815—1840, 212519; increase 45704—YET HE IS DEFEATED!
Such is the result throughout the Union. His increased vote is apparently overwhelming in every State, county and town, yet strange to say, he is overwhelmed—defeated; while the party has triumphed. We bide our time.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Van Buren Popularity
1840 Election
Democratic Vote Increase
Presidential Defeat
Election Fraud
What entities or persons were involved?
Van Buren
Democratic Principles
Banks And Speculators
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Van Buren's Popularity In 1840 Election
Stance / Tone
Supportive And Defiant
Key Figures
Van Buren
Democratic Principles
Banks And Speculators
Key Arguments
Van Buren's Popularity Claims Were False
Increased Vote In Every State Despite Defeat
Defeat Caused By Fraud And Falsehood
Sustained By Firm Democratic Attachment
Pride In Fighting Banks And Speculators