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Story August 28, 1856

Glasgow Weekly Times

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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Who Stands the Best Chance.—The Richmond Whig, taking into consideration the circumstances attending the present triangular contest for the Presidency, regards the following propositions incontestable: 1st. That there is very great doubt whether either of the candidates will be elected by the people. 2d. If Fillmore were withdrawn there might be doubt whether Fremont or Buchanan would succeed—though the probabilities are strong that Fremont would be the successful man.— This is clearly the conviction of the Black Republicans themselves, who, with every disposition to decry Fillmore, are forced to confess that he is the only serious obstacle in their way. 3d. If Fremont were withdrawn and the opposition to the Democracy united—as in that case it would be, the slavery question being withdrawn by the withdrawal of Fremont—Fillmore would be elected. 4th. If Buchanan were withdrawn Fillmore's election would be still more certain, for he would then get the whole vote of the South and fully half of the North.

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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Historical Event

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Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Presidential Election Fillmore Fremont Buchanan 1856 Conservative Slavery Question

What entities or persons were involved?

Fillmore Fremont Buchanan

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Fillmore Fremont Buchanan

Event Date

1856

Story Details

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.

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