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May 30, 1851
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
The Jackson Whig reports on gubernatorial candidates addressing a large crowd in Jackson on Tuesday. Praises Gen.'s speeches realizing expectations with enthusiasm, references to Mexican War battle; notes Gov. Trousdale's excited, defeatist rejoinder.
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CANDIDATES AT JACKSON.
The Jackson Whig of the 15th says:
The candidates for Governor addressed this place, on Tuesday last, the largest assemblage of the people of the county we have witnessed for years. We had that our expectations were realized in the speeches of Gen.
The enthusiasm of the people, cheered and invigorated our hearts, our anticipations. We Middle and East Tennessee, the West will be in the apologist of and the opposer altres. with the "the" Bloody at Monterey, "we have 'lis- wpus stronger- Dwi and made themn mote succpssfully No unprejudiced Geech witholt coming u tig overthrow 'of the glusmom was com: plete-his vini mpromise measures triump: hole Elfort jusl what his bestl he frienils of tho Whig cause countn. re-wesired.
His competitor, Gov. Trousdale, evidently felt he was whipped, when in his rejoinder, in a very excited manner, he said, "it was evident that nothing he could say would change the opinion of this that crowd."
It was manifest he wished to change the jury, and seek in other Court houses, a different verdict.
The Jackson Whig of the 15th says:
The candidates for Governor addressed this place, on Tuesday last, the largest assemblage of the people of the county we have witnessed for years. We had that our expectations were realized in the speeches of Gen.
The enthusiasm of the people, cheered and invigorated our hearts, our anticipations. We Middle and East Tennessee, the West will be in the apologist of and the opposer altres. with the "the" Bloody at Monterey, "we have 'lis- wpus stronger- Dwi and made themn mote succpssfully No unprejudiced Geech witholt coming u tig overthrow 'of the glusmom was com: plete-his vini mpromise measures triump: hole Elfort jusl what his bestl he frienils of tho Whig cause countn. re-wesired.
His competitor, Gov. Trousdale, evidently felt he was whipped, when in his rejoinder, in a very excited manner, he said, "it was evident that nothing he could say would change the opinion of this that crowd."
It was manifest he wished to change the jury, and seek in other Court houses, a different verdict.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Gubernatorial Candidates
Jackson Tennessee
Whig Newspaper
Political Speeches
Mexican War
Gov Trousdale
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen.
Gov. Trousdale
Where did it happen?
Jackson
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen.
Gov. Trousdale
Location
Jackson
Event Date
Tuesday Last
Story Details
Candidates for Governor addressed large assemblage in Jackson; expectations realized in Gen.'s speeches amid enthusiasm; references to Bloody at Monterey and Whig overthrow; Gov. Trousdale felt whipped in excited rejoinder, admitting crowd's opinion unchangeable.