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Domestic News
November 14, 1851
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
The New York Herald reports that in New Hampshire, Democrats led by Gen. Pierce are pushing for the nomination of Gen. W. O. Butler, praising his talent and availability for the presidency.
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Gen. W. O. Butler, of Ky.—The N. Y. Herald of the 28th ult., has a communication in it from one of the New England States upon the prospects of the various Locofoco aspirants, from which we cut the following:
In New Hampshire, the Democrats are said to be about to move in favor of the nomination of Gen. Butler, headed by Gen. Pierce, who himself served so gallantly in the Mexican war. The democracy might make a worse selection than Gen. Butler, in point of talent as well as availability, and it is within the bounds of possibility that he will be nominated.
In New Hampshire, the Democrats are said to be about to move in favor of the nomination of Gen. Butler, headed by Gen. Pierce, who himself served so gallantly in the Mexican war. The democracy might make a worse selection than Gen. Butler, in point of talent as well as availability, and it is within the bounds of possibility that he will be nominated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Democratic Nomination
Gen Butler
New Hampshire
Gen Pierce
Locofoco Aspirants
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. W. O. Butler
Gen. Pierce
Where did it happen?
New Hampshire
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Hampshire
Event Date
28th Ult.
Key Persons
Gen. W. O. Butler
Gen. Pierce
Outcome
potential nomination of gen. butler
Event Details
Democrats in New Hampshire are moving in favor of nominating Gen. Butler, headed by Gen. Pierce who served in the Mexican war; noted for talent and availability, with possibility of nomination.