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Troubled political times
"A northern no!"
"The sore-headed leaders in the state of New York" - and some others - nominate a president
"The work to be done": the parties organize
"There never was an election of greater importance": the parties define what is at stake
"The presence of every man is necessary": Zachary Taylor is elected
"A conspicuous milestone in the antislavery tourney" - or not
App. A. Democratic national platform, 1848
App. B. Whig Party statement of principles passed at a mass meeting after the national convention
App. C. Free Soil national platform, 1848
App. D. Zachary Taylor's inaugural address, March 5, 1849.
"A northern no!"
"The sore-headed leaders in the state of New York" - and some others - nominate a president
"The work to be done": the parties organize
"There never was an election of greater importance": the parties define what is at stake
"The presence of every man is necessary": Zachary Taylor is elected
"A conspicuous milestone in the antislavery tourney" - or not
App. A. Democratic national platform, 1848
App. B. Whig Party statement of principles passed at a mass meeting after the national convention
App. C. Free Soil national platform, 1848
App. D. Zachary Taylor's inaugural address, March 5, 1849.