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Domestic News
March 18, 1841
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Reports from various parts of the District indicate growing popularity for Col. Barringer in an upcoming election. A split has occurred among the 'locos' in Lincoln, with influential members shifting support to Barringer, predicting his victory over the locofoco candidate.
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THE ELEVENTH IS COMING!
From various parts of the District, we have received the most cheering accounts of the increasing popularity of Col. Barringer. In Lincoln, we are informed that a split has taken place in the ranks of the locos: and several persons of character and influence, have thrown off the trammels of party dictation, and are now determined to stand by their country and Col. Barringer to the last. If the impression made so far, by this gentleman be continued, the locofoco candidate will be more than distanced notwithstanding the start he has ahead.
From various parts of the District, we have received the most cheering accounts of the increasing popularity of Col. Barringer. In Lincoln, we are informed that a split has taken place in the ranks of the locos: and several persons of character and influence, have thrown off the trammels of party dictation, and are now determined to stand by their country and Col. Barringer to the last. If the impression made so far, by this gentleman be continued, the locofoco candidate will be more than distanced notwithstanding the start he has ahead.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Barringer Campaign
Political Split
Locofoco
Lincoln District
Election Popularity
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Barringer
Where did it happen?
The District
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
The District
Key Persons
Col. Barringer
Outcome
predicted victory for col. barringer over the locofoco candidate
Event Details
Cheering accounts of increasing popularity for Col. Barringer; split in the ranks of the locos in Lincoln with influential persons supporting Barringer.