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February 9, 1838
Burlington Free Press
Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont
What is this article about?
At a Whig convention of Rhode Island's General Assembly on February 1, members unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing Henry Clay of Kentucky as a suitable candidate for President of the United States, while approving a National Convention.
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Rhode Island.—At a Convention of the Whig members of the General Assembly of the State of Rhode Island, holden on the first of February, the following resolution among others, was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That while we cordially approve of a National Convention, and announce our determination most cheerfully to abide by its decision—we hold it proper and expedient for the Whigs, in different quarters of the Union, to declare their sentiments; and that therefore we present as a suitable candidate for President of the U. States, Henry Clay, of Kentucky: the tried and consistent patriot; the enlightened statesman; the unequalled orator; whose fame is the property of the American people, and whose principles should be their guide.
Resolved, That while we cordially approve of a National Convention, and announce our determination most cheerfully to abide by its decision—we hold it proper and expedient for the Whigs, in different quarters of the Union, to declare their sentiments; and that therefore we present as a suitable candidate for President of the U. States, Henry Clay, of Kentucky: the tried and consistent patriot; the enlightened statesman; the unequalled orator; whose fame is the property of the American people, and whose principles should be their guide.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Whig Convention
Rhode Island
Henry Clay
Presidential Candidate
National Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Clay
Where did it happen?
Rhode Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Rhode Island
Event Date
First Of February
Key Persons
Henry Clay
Outcome
unanimously adopted
Event Details
Convention of Whig members of the General Assembly adopted a resolution approving a National Convention and presenting Henry Clay as a suitable candidate for President.