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Domestic News
September 22, 1848
The Democratic Pioneer
Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, Ohio
What is this article about?
O.G.C. Collins, a former Whig campaigner, addressed a Democratic meeting in Rahway, N.J., revealing a letter from Henry Clay claiming Gen. Taylor lacked presidential abilities.
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O G C. Collins. Esq, of Philadelphia a gentleman of distinguished ability,—who in 1840, and again in 1844, traveled the whole Union in behalf of the whig Cause. (making in the last campaign 231 speeches and expending $5000 to secure the triumph of our adversaries) addressed a democratic meeting at Rahway, N. Jersey, a few days ago he stated that He HAD A LETTER FROM HENRY CLAY IN HIS POSSESSION, EXPRESSING HIS OPINION THAT GEN TAY DID NOT POSSESS THE ABILITY TO DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT!
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What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay Letter
Gen Tay
Democratic Meeting
Rahway
Whig Campaigner
What entities or persons were involved?
O G C. Collins. Esq
Henry Clay
Gen Tay
Where did it happen?
Rahway, N. Jersey
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rahway, N. Jersey
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Key Persons
O G C. Collins. Esq
Henry Clay
Gen Tay
Event Details
O G C. Collins. Esq addressed a democratic meeting stating that he had a letter from Henry Clay expressing his opinion that Gen Tay did not possess the ability to discharge the duties of the office of President.