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« on: July 20, 2018, 05:17:30 PM »
« edited: July 20, 2018, 09:06:41 PM by Lumine »

1790 Kentucky By-Elections:


Two new seats for the National Assembly up for grabs

1.- Turn: This by-election campaign lasts for the months of October and November 1790, the outcome being released on the first week of December. You will have exactly 48 hours to decide whether to stand and campaign for the various offices up for grabs, at which point the results will be announced - that means Sunday night).
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« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2018, 05:19:04 PM »
« Edited: July 20, 2018, 09:14:47 PM by sjoyce »

The Western faction shall stand in all districts for the Assembly and the state legislature, and for the office of Governor.

Edit: We shall not stand in the by-election for Suffolk & Queens.
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« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2018, 05:20:54 PM »

The Patriots shall stand in the constituencies of Louisville-Frontier and Allegheny, as well as every district in the State Legislature, and for the office of Governor.
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2018, 08:50:11 PM »
« Edited: July 20, 2018, 09:14:24 PM by sjoyce »


Gen. James Wilkinson Campaign Schedule

Oct. 1st: Gen. Wilkinson formally announces his candidacy for the constituency of Allegheny in a speech delivered in Lexington. In the speech, he congratulates the people of Kentucky on their statehood, and describes passing the authorizing legislation as the "proudest moment in my time in the Assembly." Afterwards, he hosts a small dinner with his longtime local supporters.

Oct. 4th: Gen. Wilkinson arrives in Louisville, where he gives a speech hailing the passage of the Declaration of Rights. He highlights the right of free and unrestricted navigation as essential to the prosperity of river towns like Louisville, and warns that such a provision was only possible through the strength and influence of the Western faction.

Oct. 7th: At Lynch's Station, Gen. Wilkinson discusses the importance of a strong national defense to protect against Indian attacks, such as those that had twice destroyed the settlement. He discusses how the Military Act would have enabled the federal government and state militias to quickly respond to attacks on the frontier, and stresses the importance of electing Westerners to the state legislature in order to expand that faction's influence in the Senate, where the Act had failed in the previous session

Oct. 11th: In Bardstown, Gen. Wilkinson praises the wise financial management of the Madison administration, highlighting the crucial role of Western deputies in drafting the tariff legislation to settle the national debt. He pledges to never increase tariffs beyond what is necessary for the functioning of a limited government.

Oct. 13th: At West Point, Gen. Wilkinson again highlights the importance of the Declaration of Rights, praising the enumeration of basic liberties as essential to preventing the rise of tyrannical governments.

Oct. 18th: At Glover's Station, Gen. Wilkinson discusses the faction's accomplishments in the passage of the Land Act, which will help civilize the area by drawing many more settlers westward by offering land for lower prices and on credit, helping develop what is presently a trading post into a true village.

Oct. 21st: At Gasper Butcher's Spring, Gen. Wilkinson discusses the importance of trade to economic growth, and mentions that the federal government — with Western support — has managed to negotiate new trade agreements with Denmark and Portugal, expanding the markets where American goods might ultimately find buyers.

Oct. 25th: In Springfield, Gen. Wilkinson highlights his role in the passage of the Judiciary Act, as the first deputy to suggest that the National Assembly might have an ultimate check on the High Constitutional Court, ensuring that the Court will be accountable to the public.

Oct. 28th: In Harrodsburg, Gen. Wilkinson discusses the issue of slavery, a matter of some dispute with the Patriot faction.*

Oct. 30th: In Springfield, Gen. Wilkinson meets with local businessmen to discuss his faction's dedication to eliminating the deficit and paying down the national debt. He highlights the Land Act and the Tariff Act as two key pieces of legislation that will accomplish this goal.

Nov. 3rd: At Leitch's Station, Gen. Wilkinson pledges his faction's support for statehood, not merely for Franklin and Westsylvania, but for the eventual statehood of parts of the Northwest Territory. He argues that statehood for this region would fully incorporate it into the American economy, with significant benefits for neighboring states.

Nov. 6th: In Washington, Gen. Wilkinson discusses the importance of a strong state militia to preventing Indian attacks, and mentions that the new power of the state to raise such a militia among the most important benefits of statehood.

Nov. 9th: In Cynthiana, Gen. Wilkinson reflects on the events in Westsylvania, arguing that the forces arrayed against Western prosperity, though proving amenable to Kentucky's statehood, have proven to be numerous and exceedingly vicious. Only a party devoted solely to Western interests, he argues, will be capable of always guaranteeing the best policies for the people of Kentucky.

Nov. 12th: In Paris, Gen. Wilkinson praises the recent decision to rename the town after the city in France, a steadfast ally in liberty and a great friend of the United States. He suggests the Revolution in France as a natural extension of the American Revolution, and states that he believes his grandchildren might live in a world free of tyrants.

Nov. 15th: In Winchester, Gen. Wilkinson speaks on his role in the Westsylvania crisis, deploring the bloodshed but praising the ultimate triumph of democratic forces against a tyrannical government. He says he does not regret his imprisonment, and would just as soon risk arrest again if it were to guarantee the liberties of the people.

Nov. 18th: In Milford, Gen. Wilkinson discusses the importance of the Declaration of Rights containing a ban on interstate tariffs, a matter of significant economic importance to Kentucky, where imported goods must be shipped through several states. He mentions that this provision was of his own design, and would not have been included in the law without the participation of the Western faction in government.

Nov. 22nd: Gen. Wilkinson meets with farmers in Woodford County, discussing his belief that small landholders are key to American democracy. He highlights the role of local farmers in the successful movement for statehood in Westsylvania, and cites his party's introduction of the Land Act as key to ensuring the continued existence of that bedrock of democracy.

Nov. 24th: Near Frank's Ford, Gen. Wilkinson expresses his jubilation at Kentucky's elevation to statehood, and magnanimously offers to donate his land on the north side of the Kentucky River for the construction of such public buildings as may be required for the new state.

Nov. 28th: In George Town, Gen. Wilkinson is invited to deliver a few words to the congregation following the service at the local Episcopal church. He discusses his personal Christian faith, and states that he believes religion to be essential to the character of the nation.

Nov. 30th: In Lexington, Gen. Wilkinson issues a final speech on Election Day.* After this speech, he retires to his home to await election results.



From Oct. 4th to Oct. 31st, Gen. Wilkinson shall speak alongside the Western candidate in Louisville-Frontier. At all opportunities, he shall also speak alongside local candidates for the state legislature, and the Western candidate for Governor when desired by that candidate.

*Speeches to be posted in the Press thread and circulated as pamphlets
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« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2018, 09:11:41 PM »

1790 New York By-Election:


Hamilton leaves the National Assembly

Turn: On account of Alexander Hamilton's resignation, the New York seat of Suffolk and Queen's is vacant and in need for a replacement. As a result, a by-election will be held around the same time of the Kentucky elections and a new deputy chosen by the first week of December. Parties have 48 hours as well to decide whether to stand and campaign.
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2018, 10:43:50 PM »

The Whigs will stand in the by-election for Suffolk & Queen's.
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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2018, 10:46:00 PM »

The Radical faction will not field a candidate for the by-election in New York, and instead urge its supporters to support the Whig candidate.
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2018, 10:49:57 PM »

The Democratic-Republican faction will not field candidates in any of the by-elections, and endorses the Whig candidate in Suffolk and Queens and the Western candidates in Allegheny and Louisville-Frontier.
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2018, 11:53:03 PM »

The Tories will stand in the by-election for Suffolk & Queen's. Party Leader John Jay will spend several days campaigning in Suffolk & Queen's on behalf of the Tory Candidate.
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« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2018, 11:00:05 AM »

The Hamiltonians shall stand in all districts for the Assembly and the state legislature, and for the office of Governor. We will stand in the by-election for Suffolk & Queen's. Hamiltonians will put some extra campaigning to hold the seat. Robert Morris will spend a week campaigning for the Hamiltonian candidate.
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« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2018, 01:25:55 AM »

The Hamiltonian Campaign

Suffolk & Queens
The Hamiltonians will campaign on the legacy of Mr. Hamilton in his old seat, specifically his dedication to order and fairness. Our campaign will contrast the mishandling of the current Westsylvania affair by the DR/Whig government which has resulted in greater chaos with Mr. Hamilton's desire for compromise and his willingness to truly serve his nation on the front lines for peace and stability. Truly, Suffolk & Queens is a district which needs representation that respects the constitution and doesn't create chaos across the country -- only the Hamiltonians can offer that, just as Mr. Hamilton himself did. Gouverneur Morris will be travelling the district, speaking with local business owners and other voters on Mr. Hamilton's behalf, reinforcing the Hamiltonian message and passing out pamphlets to be released in the Press.

Kentucky
The Hamiltonians will campaign in both Kentucky seats that are up for grabs. Contrasting ourselves with the ruling coalition and the "Patriots," our message will again be one of stability, peace, and action. Mr. Hamilton truly stands as an example of the resolve of our party, one that puts its money where its mouth is to fight for the American good. Surely Kentucky doesn't want to be the next state in chaos like Pennsylvania? The inaction and waffling of the ruling coalition will be contrasted with a vision for a more centralized government, the personal initiative of both Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Morris, who so generously offered to have a vast sum of our war debts forgiven, and the belief that to truly prevent chaos and discord, our nation needs an empowered federal government that respects our constitution. Without it, electing more Democratic Republicans and Whigs just means more discord on the western front.
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« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2018, 03:17:44 PM »

The Whig Campaign

Adams passes the last week of October on Long Island, where he meets with leadings citizens and representatives of every trade, and delivers impromptu addresses to the electors of the city. Over dinner, he recounts the achievements of the government, emphasizing the tariff and forthcoming commercial agreements with Denmark and Portugal. He likewise laments the failure of the Military Act by a single vote in the Senate, and subtly remarks how common such defeats might have become had the Assembly adopted Mr. Jay's plan to establish a Senatorial veto. In his public addresses, Mr. Adams vociferously defends the government's position on Westsylvania: so long as peaceful settlement was possible, the government sought peace; but the stubbornness of the Pennsylvania government and the mutiny of the militia made this impossible. He reminds the electorate that he was the first to propose the declaration of martial law and the commission of General Hamilton to lead the federal forces, and obliquely rebukes pernicious rumors in the press that the government is somehow to blame for the intransigence of the Pennsylvania government.

Adams' surrogates in the city, and leaders of the local Whig organizations, take a more forceful tone. At public gatherings—bonfires, musters, and mass meetings—and in the press, they decry the Hamiltonian opposition for their constant reversals, and draw a pointed contrast between Hamilton's conduct as commander of the army and his faction's program in the National Assembly. They note the passage of the Land Act and the Tariff, and the proposed commercial agreements with Denmark and Portugal—all government measures—and their expected effect of improving the county's economy, especially trade. They likewise trumpet the Declaration of Rights as a triumph of American republicanism, and repeat the usual cautions against British influence over the opposition. To this last point, they observe that Gouverneur Morris, now leader of the Hamiltonian faction, is a "former" Tory who once ascribed to an explicitly monarchist manifesto. The Tories and Hamiltonians being indistinguishable, the Whig candidate is the only choice for the friends of American liberty.

Every effort is made to mobilize friendly voters, to convince the persuadable, and to loudly rebuke criticisms of the government from the Tory and Hamiltonian press.
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« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2018, 04:09:44 PM »
« Edited: July 22, 2018, 04:36:33 PM by Not_Madigan »


James Jackson Campaign Schedule

Oct. 1st:  James Jackson arrives in Lexington, in the constituency of  and launches the By-Election campaign for the Patriots with a speech to the local Patriot Association.  In the Speech, Mr. Jackson states his joy for Kentucky achieving statehood, and touts the Patriots' firm opposition to Tory attempts to ban slavery in the Declaration of Rights.  After the speech he spends the day conferring with leaders of the Patriot Faction's Kentucky organization, making the final preparations for the campaign.

Oct. 3rd:  At Logan's Fort, Mr. Jackson speaks of his role in the Westsylvania affair, specifically his full support of the people of Westsylvania to decide their own fate through a referendum on statehood, and the Patriot Star's current lawsuit to strike down the "Treason Law" in Pennsylvania. 

Oct. 6th:  In Georgetown, Mr. Jackson gives a speech touting the Patriots' proposal for a Land Act similar to the national legislation to be passed in Kentucky, stating that it will allow for revenues to be produced for the State government without taxes, while also allowing for further settlement of Kentucky and for slaveowners to purchase land plots large enough for plantations to be created.

Oct. 9th:   In Harrodsburg, Mr. Jackson campaigns with the Patriot Candidate for Louisville-Frontier, touting the Patriots' Pro-American foreign policy as one that will benefit America rather than any other nation, and have us be neutral in foreign conflicts so as to not cut off any possible trading partners.

Oct. 12th:  In Bardstown, Mr. Jackson gives a speech emphasizing his faction's full support of Kentucky while they were seeking Statehood, and expresses his belief that as more states enter the Union, the stronger the Union and it's economy will become.

Oct. 15th:  In Jeffersontown**, Mr. Jackson emphasizes the Patriots' support of the Tariff Act as purely for revenue purposes, and that any attempt to either increase tariffs shall be opposed by the Patriots, and on the state level efforts to create  taxes shall be opposed, as the Patriots' proposed state level Land Act would be sufficient to fund the state Government.

Oct. 18th:  In Augusta, Mr. Jackson gives a speech on the Patriots' position on the failed National Military Act.  He states that without the Whig Amendment mandating a smaller standing force during peacetime, new taxes or tariff increases would have been necessary to fund the Act, or our Nation's finances would've fallen to ruin.  

Oct. 21st:  In Danville, Mr. Jackson campaigns with the Patriot candidate for Louisville-Frontier, emphasizing the Patriots' firm support of the Declaration of Rights and the liberties guaranteed in the Amendments.

Oct. 24th:  In Boonesborough, Mr. Jackson talks of the Patriots' support for the National Land Act, and their proposal for a Land Act on the state level, believing that such an act would bring new settlers to the way-station and allow it to become a town.

Oct. 28th:  In Maysville, Mr. Jackson gives a speech speaking of the benefits of the Constitutional Plebiscite Amendment in allowing the people to directly decide future Constitutional Amendments, and talks of the Patriots' full support of the Amendment.

Oct. 31st:  In Louisville, Mr. Jackson gives a speech attacking Western hypocrisy on the issue of Slavery.*

Nov. 3rd:  At Crab Orchard, Mr. Jackson campaigns with the Patriot Candidate for Louisville-Frontier, attacking the Western position on the original version of the National Military Act as dishonest, stating that tax increases would've been necessary for the original version, and that Patriots were right to hold out on supporting the Act until it was amended to have a small standing Army in peacetime.

Nov. 7th:  In Washington, Mr. Jackson gives a speech reflecting on his actions in the Westsylvania affair, stating that he does not regret slaying Governor Mifflin in a duel, for why should a man regret slaying a Tyrant?

Nov. 11th:  In Union, Mr. Jackson gives a speech promoting the Patriots firm stance in protection of the Slave Trade, for the importation of new slaves is vital to the economies of slave states such as Kentucky.

Nov. 15th:  In Glover's Station, Mr. Jackson promotes the Patriots' state level Land Act proposal, for it is a far better alternative to the beast of taxation being unleashed by the Government of Kentucky on it's people.  He also states that the state level Land Act will promote further settlement in Western Kentucky, boosting the local economy of Glover's Station.

Nov. 16th-27th:  Throughout this period, Mr. Jackson campaigns in towns throughout the constituency of Louisville-Frontier with the Patriot candidate for the constituency, promoting the Patriots' firm opposition to taxation, protection of Slavery, and commitment to protecting Liberty through measures such as the Declaration of Rights amendments and using the High Constitutional Court to strike down laws such as the Pennsylvania "Treason Law."

Nov. 30th:  In Louisville, Mr. Jackson issues a final speech, stating that the Patriots are the voice for Kentucky that will protect their economy and rights by fighting to protect Slavery, against taxation, for their state level Land Act proposal, and to protect Liberty on the local and national levels.

Patriot Organization Efforts:  Throughout the campaign, Kentucky's Patriot Organization distributes pamphlets, copies of speeches by James Jackson, and copies of the Patriot Star.  The organization will also campaign in towns that Mr. Jackson fails to visit, promoting the Patriot platform and the benefits of a Patriot government for Kentucky.



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*Speech to be posted in the press as a Pamphlet.

**I went with Jeffersontown for this settlement as I couldn't find any other name for the settlement before 1797

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« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2018, 04:14:14 PM »

General Hamilton endorses the Hamiltonian candidate in Suffolk and Queens.
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« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2018, 04:47:00 PM »

In September, Tory Leader Mr. John Jay made a journey back to New York to campaign for the Tory candidate in the Suffolk & Queen's by-election. His message centered around the economic strength of a strong and well-connected national marketplace with uniform duties and tariffs, as well as the potential benefits of having a positive relationship with the British, the largest economic engine in the world.
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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2018, 08:08:14 PM »

James Gunn has many similarities with Whigs but he believes that the Hamiltonians shouldn't lose representation because Mr. Hamiltion decided to serve his country. So James Gunn has decided to withhold his endorsement for the special election in Suffolk and Queens but urged Patriot supporters in the North (Even with the small amount) to vote for either candidate but warned not to vote for the Tory candidate.
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« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2018, 02:08:24 AM »
« Edited: July 26, 2018, 12:55:34 PM by Lumine »

1790 BY-ELECTIONS

FINAL RESULTS:


NATIONAL ASSEMBLY:

Democratic Republican: 15
Hamiltonian: 15
Patriot: 11 (one unable to enter Pennsylvania)
Whig: 9
Western: 9 (+1)
Independent: 4
Radical: 2
Tory: 2

Government Majority: -1 (33 out of 67 seats)

SENATE:

Hamiltonian: 10
Democratic Republican: 7
Whig: 4
Patriot: 4 (+1)
Radical: 1
Western: 1 (+1)
Independent: 1

GOVERNORS:

Hamiltonian: 5
Democratic Republican: 3
Whig: 2
Radical: 2
Patriot: 1
Western: 1 (+1)

OVERVIEW:

Featuring a battle to either cement the large numbers of the divided Opposition in Philadelphia or expand the Government's numbers, and against the dramatic backdrop of the Pennsylvania Rebellion - which sent shockwaves across the nation and is still formally unresolved -, the contested seats in Kentucky and New York faced significant competition. Across the state of Kentucky the Patriots and Westerns fought a hard battle for supremacy (the Hamiltonians on a distant third, aided more by the renewed popularity of General Hamilton in the area than by their policies), featuring strong campaigns and efforts by Generals Jackson and Wilkinson among others.

And while the Patriots hit hard against the Westerns on slavery, both the strong Western campaign and the gaffee by General Jackson by stating his lack of regrets over killing Governor Mifflin of Pennsylvania (which is seen as an act of murder by many) allowed Wilkinson and his fellow Western to capture both seats. The elections for the State Government featured a slim victory for the Westerns at the Governorship but a legislature divided between Patriots and Westerners - Hamiltonians holding the balance of power -, which eventually sent a Patriot and a Westerner to the Senate. As a final act in its constitution as a state, Kentucky decided by an overwhelming margin to be a slave state.

The New York campaign, on the other hand, saw Gouverneur Morris take up the Hamiltonian banner against a Tory effort and the united pro-government efforts of the Whigs, which by standing united made a credible challenger. With the Tory left far behind despite a competent campaign - as many Tories joined Morris in supporting the Hamiltonians-, the vicious campaign featured a series of harsh attacks in which the Whigs showed more skill despite the strong misgivings of New Yorkers over the events in Pennsylvania and the government's response, whose unpopularity appears to be growing in some quarters.

While it was commonly agreed the Whigs had run the better campaign and in normal times would have at least made it a nailbiter, Hamilton's popularity had shot up on account of his success in Pennsylvania, and by virtue of waving the flag Morris saw his efforts rewarded when the Hamiltonians retained the seat.

Entering into 1791 the rise of the Westerners has left First Secretary Madison shy of a single seat for a majority.
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