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Editorial
September 4, 1847
The Caledonian
Saint Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Short editorial rallying Vermont Whigs to vote against locofoco (Democratic) opponents, linking them to pro-slavery Texas interests, using Battle of Buena Vista metaphor to urge victory next Tuesday.
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"A Little More Grape, Capt. Bragg"
So said Gen. Taylor to Captain Bragg when the Mexicans were hard pressing our Army at the battle of Buena Vista.
So say we to the gallant Whigs of Vermont, who have never yet been defeated in their battles with locofocoism. Each year have they been victorious.
And NEXT TUESDAY pour in the grape (Whig ballots) into the rotten hulk of locofocoism. Give to the Texas and Slavery allies a full, plump and well aimed charge of grape. and victory is yours!
"UP AND AT THEM!"
So said Gen. Taylor to Captain Bragg when the Mexicans were hard pressing our Army at the battle of Buena Vista.
So say we to the gallant Whigs of Vermont, who have never yet been defeated in their battles with locofocoism. Each year have they been victorious.
And NEXT TUESDAY pour in the grape (Whig ballots) into the rotten hulk of locofocoism. Give to the Texas and Slavery allies a full, plump and well aimed charge of grape. and victory is yours!
"UP AND AT THEM!"
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Whig Election Rally
Vermont Whigs
Anti Locofocoism
Texas Annexation
Slavery Allies
Buena Vista Reference
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Taylor
Capt. Bragg
Whigs Of Vermont
Locofocoism
Texas And Slavery Allies
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Rallying Vermont Whigs Against Locofocoism In Election
Stance / Tone
Enthusiastic Pro Whig Exhortation
Key Figures
Gen. Taylor
Capt. Bragg
Whigs Of Vermont
Locofocoism
Texas And Slavery Allies
Key Arguments
Reference To Gen. Taylor's Order At Buena Vista To Encourage Whigs
Vermont Whigs Have Annual Victories Over Locofocoism
Urge Voting Whig Ballots To Defeat Locofocoism On Next Tuesday
Associate Opponents With Texas And Slavery Expansion
Victory Assured With Strong Whig Vote