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Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri
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The Richmond Whig opines that Millard Fillmore stands the best chance in the 1856 presidential contest against John C. Frémont and James Buchanan, arguing he is a national conservative trusted by North and South, with scenarios showing his election likely if rivals withdraw.
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In whatever aspect these several positions are viewed, Fillmore is seen as the national and conservative man, independent of the sectional factions, and worthy of the confidence of the whole Union. He is a Northern man—a Northern conservative: the people of the North cannot fear him.— He has filled the Presidential chair in critical times, and has proved by his action that the South need not distrust him—that he is true to all the guarantees of the constitution.
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1856
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The Richmond Whig presents four propositions arguing Fillmore's strong position in the presidential race: doubt on popular election; Fremont likely if Fillmore withdraws; Fillmore elected if Fremont withdraws; Fillmore certain if Buchanan withdraws. Fillmore portrayed as national conservative trusted by North and South.