When was it published?

June 22, 1840 in Lynchburg Virginian

Domestic News June 22, 1840

Lynchburg Virginian

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. John Gayle Of Mobile, Col. Nicholas Davis Of Limestone, Arthur F. Hopkins Of Madison, Col. Thomas Williams, Jr. Of Tuscaloosa, Harry I. Thornton Of Greene, Henry W. Hilliard Of Montgomery, James Abercrombie Of Russell, Harrison, Tyler

Q: What keywords are associated?

Whig Convention, Tuscaloosa, Electoral Ticket, Harrison Tyler, Alabama Whigs

Lynchburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The largest convention ever in Alabama convened in Tuscaloosa on the 1st inst. with nearly 1000 delegates, forming a Whig electoral ticket pledged to Harrison and Tyler, including prominent figures like Gov. John Gayle and others. Whigs confidently predict victory in November.

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ALABAMA.—The most numerously attended Convention that ever assembled in Alabama, convened at Tuscaloosa on the 1st inst. Nearly 1000 delegates were in attendance. The following Electoral Ticket, pledged to support Harrison and Tyler, was formed, embracing, as it will be seen, men of commanding characters, talents and influence: Gov. John Gayle of Mobile, Col. Nicholas Davis, of Limestone, Arthur F. Hopkins of Madison, Col. Thomas Williams, jr. of Tuscaloosa; Harry I. Thornton of Greene; Henry W. Hilliard of Montgomery, and James Abercrombie of Russell. The Whigs promise, with great confidence, to "redeem" Alabama in November.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Whig Convention Tuscaloosa Electoral Ticket Harrison Tyler Alabama Whigs

What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. John Gayle Of Mobile Col. Nicholas Davis Of Limestone Arthur F. Hopkins Of Madison Col. Thomas Williams, Jr. Of Tuscaloosa Harry I. Thornton Of Greene Henry W. Hilliard Of Montgomery James Abercrombie Of Russell Harrison Tyler

Where did it happen?

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Event Date

On The 1st Inst.

Key Persons

Gov. John Gayle Of Mobile Col. Nicholas Davis Of Limestone Arthur F. Hopkins Of Madison Col. Thomas Williams, Jr. Of Tuscaloosa Harry I. Thornton Of Greene Henry W. Hilliard Of Montgomery James Abercrombie Of Russell Harrison Tyler

Outcome

electoral ticket formed; whigs confident to 'redeem' alabama in november.

Event Details

Most numerously attended convention in Alabama history assembled at Tuscaloosa with nearly 1000 delegates and formed an electoral ticket pledged to support Harrison and Tyler, comprising men of commanding characters, talents, and influence.