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March 15, 1848
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
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The Locofoco State Convention at Harrisburg adjourned in great confusion on Monday evening of last week. Resolutions praised Gen. Cass as a patriot and statesman, expressed preference for James Buchanan, committed to the Baltimore Convention's choice, lauded the 1846 tariff, and instructed delegates to oppose the two-thirds rule. Rich Frazier, Lowry, and Wilmot prevailed.
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The Locofoco State Convention at Harrisburg adjourned sine die on Monday evening of last week in great confusion. A Telegraphic despatch in the Philadelphia Bulletin says—
A resolution was adopted setting forth that Gen. Cass was an exalted patriot and Statesman; and, while the Convention express their convictions that the democracy of Pennsylvania decidedly prefer their own James Buchanan to any other candidate, they proclaim to the world that the choice of the Baltimore Convention, when fairly made, shall be theirs.
The tariff of 1846 was highly lauded in a resolution. Delegates are instructed to vote against the two-thirds rule. Convention adjourned amid the utmost confusion. Rich Frazier, Lowry and Wilmot carried the day.
A resolution was adopted setting forth that Gen. Cass was an exalted patriot and Statesman; and, while the Convention express their convictions that the democracy of Pennsylvania decidedly prefer their own James Buchanan to any other candidate, they proclaim to the world that the choice of the Baltimore Convention, when fairly made, shall be theirs.
The tariff of 1846 was highly lauded in a resolution. Delegates are instructed to vote against the two-thirds rule. Convention adjourned amid the utmost confusion. Rich Frazier, Lowry and Wilmot carried the day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Locofoco Convention
Harrisburg
Gen Cass
James Buchanan
Tariff 1846
Baltimore Convention
Two Thirds Rule
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Cass
James Buchanan
Rich Frazier
Lowry
Wilmot
Where did it happen?
Harrisburg
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Key Persons
Gen. Cass
James Buchanan
Rich Frazier
Lowry
Wilmot
Location
Harrisburg
Event Date
Monday Evening Of Last Week
Story Details
Locofoco State Convention adjourns in confusion after resolutions endorsing Gen. Cass, preferring James Buchanan, supporting 1846 tariff, opposing two-thirds rule; Rich Frazier, Lowry, Wilmot prevail.