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April 4, 1853
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A query from Springfield Republican & Gazette seeks clarification on New York political terms 'hard shell' and 'soft shell' Democrats, explained as factions from the 1848 Cass-Van Buren reunion: Hards support Fugitive Slave Law and Nationals; Softs prioritize Union.
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NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
Hard and Soft Shells.
Will some New York paper have the kindness to inform us outside barbarians the exact difference that exists between a "hard shell" and a "soft shell"? We are puzzled. (Springfield Rep. and Gaz.
To be brief with our cotemporary we will endeavor to solve the mystification he has fallen into from the complexity of New York politics. These terms date from the efforts made to reunite the Cass and Van Buren Democracy of 1848. who were known as Hunkers and Barnburners. Some difficulty attended this reunion which gave rise to the use of new political epithets The difference between a Hard Shell and Soft Shell is this: one favors the execution of the Fugitive Slave Law and goes for a distribution of the offices among the Nationals, while the other is a loud stickler for Union and Harmony. The Hards embrace the Cass Hunkers of 1848 of the.National School of politics, while the Softs are composed of the remnants of the Van Buren and Adams party of 1848. and such Hunkers as Secretary Marcy and Gov. Seymour.
Hard and Soft Shells.
Will some New York paper have the kindness to inform us outside barbarians the exact difference that exists between a "hard shell" and a "soft shell"? We are puzzled. (Springfield Rep. and Gaz.
To be brief with our cotemporary we will endeavor to solve the mystification he has fallen into from the complexity of New York politics. These terms date from the efforts made to reunite the Cass and Van Buren Democracy of 1848. who were known as Hunkers and Barnburners. Some difficulty attended this reunion which gave rise to the use of new political epithets The difference between a Hard Shell and Soft Shell is this: one favors the execution of the Fugitive Slave Law and goes for a distribution of the offices among the Nationals, while the other is a loud stickler for Union and Harmony. The Hards embrace the Cass Hunkers of 1848 of the.National School of politics, while the Softs are composed of the remnants of the Van Buren and Adams party of 1848. and such Hunkers as Secretary Marcy and Gov. Seymour.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Hard Shells
Soft Shells
Hunkers
Barnburners
Fugitive Slave Law
New York Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Cass
Van Buren
Marcy
Seymour
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Cass
Van Buren
Marcy
Seymour
Location
New York
Event Date
1848
Story Details
Explanation of the difference between Hard Shell and Soft Shell Democrats, originating from the 1848 reunion of Cass Hunkers and Van Buren Barnburners, with Hards favoring Fugitive Slave Law execution and office distribution among Nationals, while Softs emphasize Union and Harmony.