Party over section : the rough and ready presidential election of 1848 /
Silbey, Joel H.
Lawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas,
c2009.
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-192) and index.
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850.
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862.
Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866.
Presidents