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August 9, 1844
Carroll Free Press
Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio
What is this article about?
At a Locofoco meeting in Clarksville, Georgia, Col. Stanford, a former party leader, speaks against Polk and for Henry Clay, causing many attendees to return and listen, boosting the Whig cause.
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AN INCIDENT AT A LOCO MEETING!
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle contains an account of a Locofoco meeting held at Clarksville in Georgia, which was attended by Col. Stanford (heretofore a leader of the party.) Col. S. was called on for a speech. He did speak, and soon gave his quondam friends to understand that he was no supporter of Polk, but should go for Henry Clay. The meeting then tried to put him down, but being unable to do so resorted to the expedient of withdrawing their forces. On calling for the Polk men to 'come out,' only about a third of the meeting went, and they subsequently returned to hear the truth as Col. S. plainly laid it down. The speech produced the happiest effect. The Republican says 'from his position, from his knowledge of men, from his boldness as a public speaker, and his personal influence, will do more for the whig cause than half a score of boasted converts to Locofocoism.'
The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle contains an account of a Locofoco meeting held at Clarksville in Georgia, which was attended by Col. Stanford (heretofore a leader of the party.) Col. S. was called on for a speech. He did speak, and soon gave his quondam friends to understand that he was no supporter of Polk, but should go for Henry Clay. The meeting then tried to put him down, but being unable to do so resorted to the expedient of withdrawing their forces. On calling for the Polk men to 'come out,' only about a third of the meeting went, and they subsequently returned to hear the truth as Col. S. plainly laid it down. The speech produced the happiest effect. The Republican says 'from his position, from his knowledge of men, from his boldness as a public speaker, and his personal influence, will do more for the whig cause than half a score of boasted converts to Locofocoism.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Locofoco Meeting
Political Speech
Party Defection
Whig Cause
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Stanford
Henry Clay
Polk
Where did it happen?
Clarksville In Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Stanford
Henry Clay
Polk
Location
Clarksville In Georgia
Story Details
Col. Stanford attends Locofoco meeting, speaks against Polk and for Henry Clay, faces opposition but sways most attendees back to hear him, producing positive effect for Whig cause.