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Domestic News
June 2, 1824
Harpers Ferry Free Press
Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Inhabitants of Patterson, N.J., held a meeting on May 14 to declare unanimous support for Henry Clay as presidential candidate, chaired by N. Smith with D. Holsman as secretary.
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At a numerous and respectable meeting of the inhabitants of Patterson, N. J. convened at the hotel of Mrs. Weller, on the evening of the 14th May, pursuant to notice previously given, for the purpose of ascertaining the sentiments of the town, of which of the candidates they will support for the Presidency--when N. Smith, Esq. was called to the Chair. and D. Holsman appointed Secretary.
After several lucid expositions of the character of Henry Clay, it was
Unanimously Resolved, That this meeting will give him their undivided support, for the Presidential Chair.
NICHOLAS SMITH, Chairman.
Daniel Holsman, Sec'ry.
After several lucid expositions of the character of Henry Clay, it was
Unanimously Resolved, That this meeting will give him their undivided support, for the Presidential Chair.
NICHOLAS SMITH, Chairman.
Daniel Holsman, Sec'ry.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Henry Clay
Presidential Support
Patterson Meeting
Political Resolution
What entities or persons were involved?
N. Smith
D. Holsman
Henry Clay
Where did it happen?
Patterson, N. J.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Patterson, N. J.
Event Date
14th May
Key Persons
N. Smith
D. Holsman
Henry Clay
Outcome
unanimous resolution to support henry clay for the presidency.
Event Details
A meeting of inhabitants convened at Mrs. Weller's hotel to ascertain sentiments on presidential candidates. After expositions on Henry Clay's character, the meeting unanimously resolved to give him undivided support.