ANNALS OF CLEVELAND

320
CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838
Abstracts 1915 - 1920
POLITICS & GOVERNMENT - United States (Cont'd)
"The introductory paragraphs are neatly phrased - a fine essay upon
it tri te subject." (2)
1915 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/1 - The late Anti-Masonic nominations at
Philadelphia, and the unwarrantable course pursued by a portion of the
Whig Harrison press are arousing the friends of Clay and the Whig party
of the Union to a very general expression of preferences.
"Much as division is to be deprecated, those who profess to be
Whigs, and still urge the support of the Anti-Masonic nominations, regardless
of the action of the proposed Convention, must bear the responsibility.
The friends of Mr. Clay for the Whig party as a substantive
party in opposition to the present Anti-Republican, Anti-Democrat and
corrupt administration." (4)
1916 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/2 - The Van Buren members of the Georgia Legislature
have held a meeting and nominated John Forsyth as a candidate for
Vice President of the United States at the next election.
Is "Tecumseh killer" in bad odour? (verbatim) (1)
1917 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/4 - The ADVOCATE of Tuesday (Dec. 11) contains
the call for a meeting of the citizens of Pittsburgh and Allegheny county
who are in favor of referring the nominations of President and Vice President
to a Whig National Convention, as appointed by the Whig Members of
the present Congress at the last session, signed by 332 of the most respectable
citizens. "The signers are, of course, adverse to the Anti-Masonic
nominations, and in favor of Henry Clay." (2)
1918 - H&G Dec. 14; ed:2/4 - "A Sign! - The Maysville (Ky.) EAGLE has
raised the name of Henry Clay for President, and N. P. Tallmadge for
Vice President, subject to the decision of a National Convention. We
hail it as a good omen." (I)
H&G Dec. 17; ed:3/4 - See Defalcations & Embezzlements
1919 - H&G Dec. 24: 2/1 - Benjamin Tappan, the "federal ist" of 40 years
standing, was declared duly elected to fill the vacancy in the U. S.
Senate, occasioned by the expiration of the term of the Hon. Thomas
Morris on Mar. 3, 1839. The JOURNAL and REGISTER says that Tappan
is an "abolitionist" and a disciple of Fanny Wright. (6)
1920 - H&G Dec. 28; ed: 2/1,2 - Good News for "Dear Blair" - General Jesup
has published a contradiction of the rumor that he is a defaulter, over
his own signature in the Louisvi lIe GAZETTE. He says he has accounted
for every cent of public money that ever came into his hands, as his accounts
at the Treasury will show.
"Uncle Sam would like to hear a similar declaration from about a hundred
'other Leg-Treasurers." (1)