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August 2, 1844
Richmond Palladium
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
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Washington correspondence from July 20, 1844, details widespread political changes favoring Henry Clay over Polk, including Postmaster Dr. Jones, department officials, and President Tyler's brother William in Virginia switching allegiance.
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Correspondence of the N. Y. Express.
Washington, July 20, 1844.
It would be folly to attempt a record of the many changes which are daily occurring in the East, West, North and South, but there are those which it may be well to notice. Dr Jones, Postmaster of this city, has declared himself in favor of Mr. Clay, and promises to use what influence he commands to promote his election. There are several gentlemen in the Departments whose names it will not do to mention, who have changed from Polk Focoism to good Whigs (and what a change.) I had an interview with a man of intelligence, whose business calls him thro' Maryland, generally, and in many parts of Virginia. He says the changes are so numerous that it would hardly be credited were he able to relate them. He informs me that Mr. Wm. Tyler, brother of the President, is one of the most decided Clay men in Virginia, as is the case with many of his relatives. Is it not strange that when his near kin desert him he will not open his eyes?
Washington, July 20, 1844.
It would be folly to attempt a record of the many changes which are daily occurring in the East, West, North and South, but there are those which it may be well to notice. Dr Jones, Postmaster of this city, has declared himself in favor of Mr. Clay, and promises to use what influence he commands to promote his election. There are several gentlemen in the Departments whose names it will not do to mention, who have changed from Polk Focoism to good Whigs (and what a change.) I had an interview with a man of intelligence, whose business calls him thro' Maryland, generally, and in many parts of Virginia. He says the changes are so numerous that it would hardly be credited were he able to relate them. He informs me that Mr. Wm. Tyler, brother of the President, is one of the most decided Clay men in Virginia, as is the case with many of his relatives. Is it not strange that when his near kin desert him he will not open his eyes?
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Political Shifts
Clay Support
Election 1844
Tyler Family
Whig Conversion
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr Jones
Mr. Clay
Polk
Wm. Tyler
President Tyler
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr Jones
Mr. Clay
Polk
Wm. Tyler
President Tyler
Location
Washington
Event Date
July 20, 1844
Story Details
Political correspondent reports numerous shifts in support from Polk to Clay across regions, including Dr. Jones declaring for Clay, unnamed department officials changing to Whigs, and Wm. Tyler, brother of President Tyler, becoming a strong Clay supporter in Virginia.