When was it published?

June 7, 1848 in The New York Herald

Domestic News June 7, 1848

The New York Herald

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Henry Clay, General Taylor, George S. Bryan

Q: What keywords are associated?

Whig Meeting, Charleston, Clay Taylor, Presidential Nomination, National Convention

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

Whig meeting in Charleston, S.C., on the 2nd inst. debated supporting General Taylor or Henry Clay for presidency; adopted resolutions favoring Clay as first choice and appointed George S. Bryan as delegate to Philadelphia convention.

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CLAY AND TAYLOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA.—A meeting of whigs was held in Charleston, S. C., on the 2d inst., when, after addresses had been made, a resolution was offered that the delegate to the Whig National Convention be instructed to vote for General Taylor as the candidate of the whig party for the Presidency. The resolution was opposed and a substitute offered, consisting of a preamble and resolutions, declaring 'Henry Clay to be the first choice of the whigs of Charleston district.' A discussion arose which ended in the adoption of the preamble and resolutions for Clay. George S. Bryan was appointed a delegate to Philadelphia, to represent the district.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Whig Meeting Charleston Clay Taylor Presidential Nomination National Convention

What entities or persons were involved?

Henry Clay General Taylor George S. Bryan

Where did it happen?

Charleston, S. C.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charleston, S. C.

Event Date

On The 2d Inst.

Key Persons

Henry Clay General Taylor George S. Bryan

Outcome

adoption of the preamble and resolutions for clay; george s. bryan appointed a delegate to philadelphia

Event Details

A meeting of whigs was held in Charleston, S. C., on the 2d inst., when, after addresses had been made, a resolution was offered that the delegate to the Whig National Convention be instructed to vote for General Taylor as the candidate of the whig party for the Presidency. The resolution was opposed and a substitute offered, consisting of a preamble and resolutions, declaring 'Henry Clay to be the first choice of the whigs of Charleston district.' A discussion arose which ended in the adoption of the preamble and resolutions for Clay.