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« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2018, 08:02:10 PM » |
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Mr. Bache, and the rest of the Whig slate, travel the state building up support, following mostly on the path that Mr. Bache travelled last year in the previous by-election.
Specifically, they campaign on being the continuation of the Radical tradition and their upmost loyalty to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, such as the success of getting reparations from the federal government for the loss of Westsylvania, the creation of the Philadelphia-Harrisburg Canal (which they all proposed should be named the Franklin Canal), and the promise of an established, prestigious military academy in Montgomery County.
Mr. Bache continued to invoke the memory of his father-in-law, and explained that Franklin, too, would have used this crossroad to work together with the Whigs, as now the people of Pennsylvania have a stronger voice in influencing the government, rather than having Nero Madison constantly betray the commonwealth with his power. Now, in union with the Whigs, the party has the upper hand in government, and will make sure no harm comes to the Commonwealth. He reminded crowds that the Federalists introduced a bill that took Pennsylvania's approval completely out of settling the Westsylvania crisis, while the Radical-Whigs worked to make sure that Pennsylvania was properly compensated for the brutal loss of land. Bache warned that G. Morris continues to pride himself on writing that indefensible bill, and that, through the legislation he and his party have introduced in Congress, pledges his loyalty to the Federal government and not the people of Pennsylvania.
Sally Bache led meetings of the Ladies Association of Philadelphia to further discuss campaign strategy, such as rudimentary signs and distribution of pamphlets throughout the Philadelphia and Delaware county areas. This early campaign team even begins knocking on the doors of middle-class folks encouraging their heads to vote for the Radical-Whig slate, to ensure that their interests are represented and respected in Congress.
Dr. Rush heads his campaign through his contacts at the University of Pennsylvania, and reaching out to graduated students to support the campaign. He also uses the Pennsylvania Abolition Society to reach out to members to support the campaign.
Mr. Dallas frequently invokes his trust in the late Governor Mifflin, who had trusted him as his right-hand man to oversee many of the Commonwealth's affairs during his administration, which he claims reveals himself to be a loyal servant of the Commonwealth. He also attacks Morris for his national bank plan, which he calls "disastrous for Pennsylvania's economic stability," and instead supports a smaller, less monied independent treasury. He warns that Morris's plan would only lead power to stem away from the people of Pennsylvania and toward the pockets of the extravagantly wealthy, such as Morris himself.
Mr. McKean travels the state, particularly to the north and east, and explains his great service to the Commonwealth as a Justice, and promises to continue serving the Commonwealth if elected to Congress. He also takes time to attack the Pennsylvanian party, which he claims is both a puppet of the Republicans meant to tarnish the image of Pennsylvania so that Madison may exert his will over it, as well as a political arm for the ambitions of the Muhlenberg family, seeking to earn power rather than serve the people. He explains that the Muhlenburgs family totally controls the party infrastructure, making it impossible for anyone to change its policies unless they are a member of said family. He contrasts this with the Radical-Whig party, which is open to all men willing to fight for liberty.
Gen. Hand travels the southern part of the state, particularly Lancaster and York counties. He reminds audiences of his service to the nation during the Revolution, and particularly that in the defense of the Commonwealth. He explains how the Whig party shall protect the interests of all religious minorities, be it Dutch, Quaker, or Lutheran, and will oppose the growth of the Federal government, which he explains is a natural threat to all liberty. He contrasts this with the Federalists, who he explains seek solely to strength the Federal government at the expense of the liberty of the people.
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