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August 9, 1847
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
An Augusta, Maine, correspondent to the Norway Advertiser expresses that the vast majority of Maine Democrats prefer Hon. Silas Wright of New York as the next presidential candidate, dismissing opposition from self-interested politicians.
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SILAS WRIGHT'S CASE
An Augusta correspondent of the Norway Advertiser who signs himself J. J. P.", referring to the appointment of delegates at large to the "next democratic National Convention," says:-
"Among the candidates for the next Presidency, I believe nineteen-twentieths of the democracy of Maine prefer the Hon. Silas Wright, of New York. Leaving out a few politicians who may lead off in an opposite direction to advance their own selfish interests, there is but one feeling as to the man, and that man is Ex-Gov. Wright. More anon."
An Augusta correspondent of the Norway Advertiser who signs himself J. J. P.", referring to the appointment of delegates at large to the "next democratic National Convention," says:-
"Among the candidates for the next Presidency, I believe nineteen-twentieths of the democracy of Maine prefer the Hon. Silas Wright, of New York. Leaving out a few politicians who may lead off in an opposite direction to advance their own selfish interests, there is but one feeling as to the man, and that man is Ex-Gov. Wright. More anon."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Silas Wright
Maine Democrats
Presidential Candidate
National Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Silas Wright
J. J. P.
Where did it happen?
Augusta, Maine
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Augusta, Maine
Key Persons
Silas Wright
J. J. P.
Event Details
Correspondent J. J. P. states that nineteen-twentieths of Maine's democracy prefer Silas Wright for the presidency, with unified support except for self-interested politicians opposing.