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October 10, 1844
The Woodstock Age
Woodstock, Windsor County, Vermont
What is this article about?
In Fort Ann, NY, 36 former Whig voters for Harrison in 1840 publicly switch to the Democratic ticket at a hickory raising event, pledging support for Polk, Dallas, Wright, and Gardner amid cheers.
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COONS DESERTING BY SCORES!
The Albany Argus says that on Saturday, the 21st inst., the democrats of Fort Ann, N. Y. had a hickory raising. "After the meeting was organized the chairman requested all those gentlemen present who voted for Gen. Harrison in 1840, but had determined to vote the democratic ticket in November, to take their positions beside it when the hardy yeomanry around to the number of THIRTY-SIX, moved briskly to the spot. The huge pole was raised amid the shouts of the applauding multitude! All of the Thirty-six are residents of Fort Ann, and will vote for Polk and Dallas, Wright and Gardner—and no mistake."
The Albany Argus says that on Saturday, the 21st inst., the democrats of Fort Ann, N. Y. had a hickory raising. "After the meeting was organized the chairman requested all those gentlemen present who voted for Gen. Harrison in 1840, but had determined to vote the democratic ticket in November, to take their positions beside it when the hardy yeomanry around to the number of THIRTY-SIX, moved briskly to the spot. The huge pole was raised amid the shouts of the applauding multitude! All of the Thirty-six are residents of Fort Ann, and will vote for Polk and Dallas, Wright and Gardner—and no mistake."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Political Defection
Hickory Raising
Democrats
Fort Ann
Voter Switch
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Harrison
Polk
Dallas
Wright
Gardner
Where did it happen?
Fort Ann, N. Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Harrison
Polk
Dallas
Wright
Gardner
Location
Fort Ann, N. Y.
Event Date
Saturday, The 21st Inst.
Story Details
Democrats of Fort Ann hold a hickory raising where 36 former voters for Gen. Harrison in 1840 pledge to support the Democratic ticket for Polk and Dallas, Wright and Gardner.