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Editorial
September 3, 1846
Vermont Phœnix
Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Ludlow, Windham County, Windsor County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Whigs in York and Oxford counties, Maine, adopt resolutions with the motto 'REPEAL,' targeting unconstitutional actions aiding slavery, territorial expansion for new slave states, the Mexican War, the British Tariff of 1846, the Sub-Treasury, and President Polk's policies.
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The Right Sort of Talk.—The Whigs of York and Oxford counties, in Maine, have adopted the following, among other resolutions:
Resolved, That we adopt as our motto, REPEAL.—repeal of all unconstitutional action to aid Slavery—repeal of all projects for acquiring new territory on which to create new Slave States—repeal of the Mexican war, with its enormous expenses—repeal of the British Tariff of 1846—repeal of the Sub-Treasury—and, in fine, for the absolute, unconditional repeal of President Polk, his measures, his men, and his policy.
Resolved, That we adopt as our motto, REPEAL.—repeal of all unconstitutional action to aid Slavery—repeal of all projects for acquiring new territory on which to create new Slave States—repeal of the Mexican war, with its enormous expenses—repeal of the British Tariff of 1846—repeal of the Sub-Treasury—and, in fine, for the absolute, unconditional repeal of President Polk, his measures, his men, and his policy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Repeal
Slavery
Mexican War
Polk Policy
Whig Resolutions
Tariff
Sub Treasury
What entities or persons were involved?
Whigs Of York And Oxford Counties, Maine
President Polk
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Whig Resolutions For Repeal Of Pro Slavery And Polk Administration Measures
Stance / Tone
Strongly Anti Slavery And Anti Polk
Key Figures
Whigs Of York And Oxford Counties, Maine
President Polk
Key Arguments
Adopt Motto Repeal For Unconstitutional Actions Aiding Slavery
Repeal Projects For New Territory To Create Slave States
Repeal The Mexican War And Its Expenses
Repeal The British Tariff Of 1846
Repeal The Sub Treasury
Absolute Repeal Of President Polk, His Measures, Men, And Policy