1790 Kentucky and New York By-Elections (Gameplay Thread)

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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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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