The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-06-28
STRIKE MY NAME FROM THE POLK

"SIRlkE MY NAME FROM HE POLh
LIST"
The Locofoco papers have lately mustered a
few holders of Texas scrip or Texas lands, who
have signed off from Whgism. AS set-oH we
present the following list of those who have sign
ed off from Locofocoisn, from the patriotic motive
of sustaining the honor and peace OF the nation
from the wiles Of demagognes and peculators up
on the public. We happen to be acquainted
with Mr.. Loring, whose name will De found be-
low. He has for years been one of the ablest
editors of the party and the conductor Of the par
ty organ at Raleigh About eighteen months ago
Mr.. L., as the conductor Of the Raleigh STANDARD,
displayed the spirit Of man in resisting the die
taton of the party leaders, and he was conse-
quenty deemed an unfit organ of the party, which
will allow of no independent thought. Mr.. l..
sold out to the party, though without giving up
his old attachments, and has since been engaged
in the publication of neutral paper, until sense
of duty to his country has impelled him to rear
the Clay flag. Success to him.
The Richmond Wing states that WILSON X.
SHINN State Senator from the Harrison district,
in Virginia, has abjured Locofocoism. (not being
able to swallow Polk and Dallas,) and come out
for Clay and Frelinghuysen and Wing principles.
This is an important change, as, in addition TO the
weight he carries with him in his district, it in
creases the Wing majority on joint ballot of the
Legislature t0o votes. .
THOMAS LoRINe, Esq, the former editor of the
North Carolina Standard, The Locofoco organ of
the State, and one Of the abest political writer's
in old Rip, has alse denounced Locofocoism, and
avows his determination to do battle for Harry
Of the West" and oppose Agrariansm in all it's
shapes.
The following is an extract from letter to the
odtor of the New York Herald, dated Bridgeport,
Conn, June "a "There have been some chan
ges in political affairs lately. The venerable and
beloved Gen. THOMAS EDWARDS, of this place,
who has for many years been prominent men,
Der of The Locofoco party, and who was candi
date for Congress few years since, has declared
his intentions to support Clay and Frelinghuysen.
Gen. E. is man Of extensive influence, and well
known in the State, and can do much for the
party of his choice, being intimately connected
with many Of the most respectable and influential
families of this and oher States. ALFRED Ed
WARDS, son Of the General heretofore known as
a successful Locofoco orator, has followed in the
footsteps of his illustrous father. and is now on
tour through the principal towns in the Stale,
emblazoning forth the merits of Clay and Free
inghu, sen. The talents Of these gentlemen will
add much 10 the future success of the Wing par
ty in the while State.''
HENRY O'RE1LLY, Esq, formerly editor of the
Albany Argus, the organ of the Locofoco party of
New York has rpOuostad his name n he with.
drawn as one of The committee on resolutions at
the meeting in the capitol. Mr.. OR. is opposed
to the annexation of Texas.
JOHN HENDER SON, ESQ., Secretary of the Loco
foco meeting in st. LOUIS. Missouri, has repudia.
ted the party now and forever. He can't swallow
annexation to Texas.
G. G. LAMAR, Esq. has caused recantation to
be published in the Savannah Republican. He
a, first warmly advocated the annexation of Tex
as, but by reflection has renowned his original
opinions. Go It, Texas.
The Hon. R. d. DAVIS, Locofoco member of
Congress from New York, said that "the Dem
ocratic nomination at Baltimore ought to meet
with no respect from the country, and that
James K. Polk could not get one electoral col
lege, unless it was that of South Carolina, and
that would depend upon the caprice Of John G..
Calhoun. He refused 10 sign card stating that
J. K. Polk would receive his support, and would
carry the Stale Of New York. Three other mem
bers of Congress, of the party, and from the same
State, refused TO sign the card
We learn from the Rochester Democrat that
there was meeting of gentlemen identified with
the Locofoco party, in Lyons, N. Y, few days
since, who declare themselves unwilling to go
for Polk and Texas. The call is signed by II
persons.
The Miners (Pa.) Journal says that four Loco
focos last week joined the Clay Club. Schuylkill
county will be redeemed
The HARMONIOUS DEMOCRACY "A vote was
taken among the cabin and deck passengers on
board the steamer Manhattan, during her last trip
from Cincinnati 10 this city, which resulted as fol-
lows: For Henry Clay Sc