A Political History of the State of New York (Volume 2) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1906. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... INDEX TO VOLS. I. AND II. Abolitionists, denounced b y press, ii. 9; by meetings, ii. 10; influence of, in 1838, ii. 25; in 1844, ii. 82; rapidly increasing strength, ii. 89; unite with Hunkers and Barnburners in 1849, ii. 150; separate nomina- tions in 1850, ii. 156; election of Smith to Congress, ii. 179; nomination of Douglass for secretary of state, ii. 216; favour peaceable secession, ii. 336. Adams-Jackson campaign, re- sembled that of Blaine-Cleve- land, i. 367-8. Adams, John, cautioned not to speak of independence, i. 2; on Jay's state constitution, i. 8; suggests Council of Ap- pointment, i. 8; anxiety to have his son President, i. 240. Adams, John Quincy, unpopu- larity of, i. 358; an Anti- Mason, i. 361; scene when elected President, i. 343; ac- tion of Van Rensselaer, i. 343. Administration Whigs, followers of Fillmore, ii. 157; unite with Democrats for Seynnur's elec- tion in 1850, ii. 157. Albany, political centre. i. 375. Albany Argus, on Clinton's loss of canal patronage, i. 261; paper of Edwin Croswell, i. 294; Seward's "forty million debt," ii. 35; on secession, ii. 346. Albany Evening Journal, estab- lished in March, 1830, i. 374; Thurlow Weed its first editor, i. 374; salary of, i. 374; largest circulation in United States, i. 375. Albany Regency, when estab- lished, i. 293-4; original mem- bers of, i. 293-4; other mem- bers, i. 294; Thurlow Weed on, i. 294; supports Crawford in 1824, i. 324; removes Clinton from canal commission, i. 328; influence ended, ii. 53. Albany Register, attacks Burr, i. 123. Alien and Sedition Acts, over- throw Federal party, i. 84; ap- proved by Jay, i. 85; Adams responsible for, i. 88. Allen, Peter, treatment of Fel- lows, i. 256. American Citizen and Watch- tmccr, controlled by Clinton, i. 122; edited by Cheetham...