When was it published?

January 4, 1843 in The New York Herald

Story January 4, 1843

The New York Herald

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event, Personal Triumph

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Clay, Old Harry, Van Buren, Calhoun

Q: What keywords are associated?

President Making, Henry Clay, New Orleans, Democratic Divisions, Van Buren, Calhoun, Political Contest

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

Political commentary on the rapid progress of 'president making' in the U.S., featuring Henry Clay's enthusiastic reception in New Orleans, aided by Democratic Party divisions between Van Buren and Calhoun supporters active in various cities, with Clay's prospects improving ahead of the main contest.

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President Making.—This delightful species of manufacture, is making a very rapid progress throughout the country. To-day we give a flaming description of Clay's reception in New Orleans, where he has pitched his tent for the winter. Old Harry is certainly going ahead—and the "family jars" of the democrats help him along wonderfully. The Van Buren and Calhoun men, are also very busy in Mobile, in Tuscaloosa, in Georgia, in North Carolina, in Philadelphia, and elsewhere. All these are merely specks in the horizon. The great contest is a long way ahead. Mr. Clay's chance certainly is improving.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

President Making Henry Clay New Orleans Democratic Divisions Van Buren Calhoun Political Contest

What entities or persons were involved?

Clay Old Harry Van Buren Calhoun

Where did it happen?

New Orleans, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Georgia, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Throughout The Country

Story Details

Key Persons

Clay Old Harry Van Buren Calhoun

Location

New Orleans, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Georgia, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Throughout The Country

Story Details

Description of rapid progress in president making, with Clay's warm reception in New Orleans for the winter, aided by Democratic family jars, while Van Buren and Calhoun men are busy elsewhere; these are minor compared to the great contest ahead, where Clay's chance improves.