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October 4, 1841 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News October 4, 1841

Alexandria Gazette

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Whig Party, Loco Focoism, Office Removals, Petitions, Presidential Pledge, Vetoes

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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In the state, only two removals of Loco Focoism officials have occurred, disappointing the Whig party after 12 years of proscription. Petitions for removing the postmaster and district attorney remain unacted upon, causing dissatisfaction among Whigs who cite the President's pledge against election interference by office holders. Whigs urge fulfillment of this promise to rebuke Loco Foco arrogance following the vetoes. Reported in Mobile Chronicle.

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As before stated, there have been but two removals in this state—the den of Loco Focoism—much to the disappointment of the Whig party, who have been proscribed for the last 12 years. Petitions have gone forward for the removal of our postmaster, and the district attorney, none of which, as yet, have been acted upon. This has produced more dissatisfaction with our friends than the vetoes, as the President, in his address, said that an interference in elections by office holders, openly or covertly, should be a sufficient cause of removal. The Whigs of this city now call upon the President to fulfil this pledge. As good, or better, men may be found in the Whig ranks to fill these responsible and valuable offices: and the removal of these prominent Locos would serve as a rebuke to the self-confidence, exultations, arrogance and insolence that have been exhibited in the ranks of Loco-Focoism since the reception of the vetoes.

Mobile Chronicle.

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Politics

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Whig Party Loco Focoism Office Removals Petitions Presidential Pledge Vetoes

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Mobile

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Only two removals of Loco Focoism officials in the state, disappointing Whigs proscribed for 12 years. Petitions for postmaster and district attorney removals unacted upon, causing dissatisfaction greater than vetoes. President pledged removals for election interference; Whigs call for fulfillment to rebuke Loco Foco arrogance post-vetoes. Better Whig candidates available.