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November 14, 1844
The Ohio Democrat
New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas County, Ohio
What is this article about?
New York election returns confirm James K. Polk and George M. Dallas as winners, securing the presidency with a majority of 2,000-4,000 votes, defeating Whig candidate Henry Clay. Silas Wright leads for governor.
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NEW YORK!!!
3000 GUMS FOR THE Empire State!!!
Polk and Dallas Elected, Old "Roarback" defeated.
From the New York Herald, (whig.)
THE QUESTION SETTLED!
JAMES K. POLK GETS NEW YORK, AND IS PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE U. STATES
By the steamer which arrived last evening, about 6 o'clock, from Albany, we received important election returns from the western counties, as far as Buffalo; by which it is ascertained, beyond a doubt, that N. York has cast her thirty-six votes for Polk and Dallas; by a majority varying from 2000 to 4000, and that there is now no doubt but James K. Polk is President elect of the United States.
Annexed will be found returns -not official, but sufficiently accurate for all practical purposes, from forty-six counties. which give Mr. Polk a majority of 7658- the remaining thirteen counties having only given 6913 for Harrison. in 1840. The most starting defection to Clay has taken place in the abolition counties of the west.These have, probably, voted largely for Birney although we have none of their returns as yet---but that alone can account for the diminuation of Clay's vote from Harrison's. Mr. Clay will come to Cayuga Bridge with only about 7000 majority, a very serious diminution from the vast popularity of Harrison in 1840
The excitement last evening throughout the city was of a most tremendous character.
Thus, the important question of the next Presidency is settled at last, and just as we have all along predicted in the teeth of the politicians around us. New York city has determined the vote of the State---and the State settled that of the Union
In regard to public affairs and public measures, we do not expect any great changes. The tariff may be somewhat modified at the next session.--but it never can be essentially altered in principle. No bank; no distribution can take place for the present. New negociations may be opened for the annexation of Texas, but as the Senate will be whig for two years at least, nothing can be done effectually on that point for some time to come
There are two measures, which we expect from the new administration, the first is, the reduction of the Post Office rates, and the second, the establishment, in conjunction with the New York shipping interest, of a splendid line of ocean steamers to traverse the Atlantic as rivals to those of England and France. The present U S. navy ought to be merged into some such new steam naval establishment.
Thus at last have the democracy had a mighty triumph; but their victory arises as much from the folly of their opponents, as from their own exertions. The leading whigs in Congress, out of spite to the south, agitated an abstract question for years past; a question which has resulted in the organization of the abolition party in the free States-and this party, assisted by Mr Clay's own friends, have destroyed all his chances of success. The American Republicans, recently organized here and elsewhere, came to his rescue at the eleventh hour, but it was too late to save him.
The first effect of such events will be to disband at once and forever the whigs as a party, and on their ruins will spring up the American Republicans, as their heirs and lineal descendants.
The True Sun (Neutral says:-There is no doubt that the majority for Silas Wright exceeds very considerably the majority for the Democratic Electoral ticket
The Native Ticket was very generally voted by the Whigs in all the Wards, and in the 3d and 4th Congressional districts, where the Whig nominees, Mr Phoenix and Mr. Williams, withdrew from the contest the Native candidates for Congress and Legislature received nearly the entire Whig vote.
LATER FROM NEW YORK.
The East mail is just in, and NEW YORK, the GREAT EMPIRE of the Union, has given Mr. Polk 5,000 Majority.
Ten thousand cheers for the Empire of the Union-all is well!
We have six of the eight Senators-a large majority of the House of Assembly and twenty-two to fourteen whigs and natives to Congress. This is most cheering
Silas Wright runs ahead of everything for Governor.
OUR FLAG IS THERE.
3000 GUMS FOR THE Empire State!!!
Polk and Dallas Elected, Old "Roarback" defeated.
From the New York Herald, (whig.)
THE QUESTION SETTLED!
JAMES K. POLK GETS NEW YORK, AND IS PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE U. STATES
By the steamer which arrived last evening, about 6 o'clock, from Albany, we received important election returns from the western counties, as far as Buffalo; by which it is ascertained, beyond a doubt, that N. York has cast her thirty-six votes for Polk and Dallas; by a majority varying from 2000 to 4000, and that there is now no doubt but James K. Polk is President elect of the United States.
Annexed will be found returns -not official, but sufficiently accurate for all practical purposes, from forty-six counties. which give Mr. Polk a majority of 7658- the remaining thirteen counties having only given 6913 for Harrison. in 1840. The most starting defection to Clay has taken place in the abolition counties of the west.These have, probably, voted largely for Birney although we have none of their returns as yet---but that alone can account for the diminuation of Clay's vote from Harrison's. Mr. Clay will come to Cayuga Bridge with only about 7000 majority, a very serious diminution from the vast popularity of Harrison in 1840
The excitement last evening throughout the city was of a most tremendous character.
Thus, the important question of the next Presidency is settled at last, and just as we have all along predicted in the teeth of the politicians around us. New York city has determined the vote of the State---and the State settled that of the Union
In regard to public affairs and public measures, we do not expect any great changes. The tariff may be somewhat modified at the next session.--but it never can be essentially altered in principle. No bank; no distribution can take place for the present. New negociations may be opened for the annexation of Texas, but as the Senate will be whig for two years at least, nothing can be done effectually on that point for some time to come
There are two measures, which we expect from the new administration, the first is, the reduction of the Post Office rates, and the second, the establishment, in conjunction with the New York shipping interest, of a splendid line of ocean steamers to traverse the Atlantic as rivals to those of England and France. The present U S. navy ought to be merged into some such new steam naval establishment.
Thus at last have the democracy had a mighty triumph; but their victory arises as much from the folly of their opponents, as from their own exertions. The leading whigs in Congress, out of spite to the south, agitated an abstract question for years past; a question which has resulted in the organization of the abolition party in the free States-and this party, assisted by Mr Clay's own friends, have destroyed all his chances of success. The American Republicans, recently organized here and elsewhere, came to his rescue at the eleventh hour, but it was too late to save him.
The first effect of such events will be to disband at once and forever the whigs as a party, and on their ruins will spring up the American Republicans, as their heirs and lineal descendants.
The True Sun (Neutral says:-There is no doubt that the majority for Silas Wright exceeds very considerably the majority for the Democratic Electoral ticket
The Native Ticket was very generally voted by the Whigs in all the Wards, and in the 3d and 4th Congressional districts, where the Whig nominees, Mr Phoenix and Mr. Williams, withdrew from the contest the Native candidates for Congress and Legislature received nearly the entire Whig vote.
LATER FROM NEW YORK.
The East mail is just in, and NEW YORK, the GREAT EMPIRE of the Union, has given Mr. Polk 5,000 Majority.
Ten thousand cheers for the Empire of the Union-all is well!
We have six of the eight Senators-a large majority of the House of Assembly and twenty-two to fourteen whigs and natives to Congress. This is most cheering
Silas Wright runs ahead of everything for Governor.
OUR FLAG IS THERE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Polk Election
New York Vote
Presidential Election
Democratic Victory
Henry Clay Defeat
What entities or persons were involved?
James K. Polk
George M. Dallas
Henry Clay
Silas Wright
James G. Birney
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
November 1844
Key Persons
James K. Polk
George M. Dallas
Henry Clay
Silas Wright
James G. Birney
Outcome
polk and dallas secure new york's 36 electoral votes with a majority of 2,000-5,000, electing polk president; democrats gain control of state legislature and congressional delegation; whigs defeated due to abolitionist defections.
Event Details
Election returns from New York counties confirm Democratic victory for Polk and Dallas over Whig Henry Clay, with majorities reported from 2,000 to 5,000 votes. Silas Wright leads for governor. Excitement in the city; analysis attributes loss to abolitionist votes for Birney and Whig internal issues.