<P> The traditional Congressional caucus nominated Crawford for president and Albert Gallatin for vice-president, but it was sparsely attended and was widely attacked as undemocratic . With the breakdown of the congressional nominating caucus, legislatures convened state caucuses to nominate candidates . Gallatin later withdrew from the contest for the vice presidency, after quickly becoming disillusioned by repeated attacks on his credibility made by the other candidates . He was replaced by North Carolina senator Nathaniel Macon . A serious impediment to Crawford's candidacy was created by the effects of a stroke he suffered in 1823 . Among other candidates, John Quincy Adams had more support than Henry Clay because of his huge popularity among the old Federalist voters in New England . By this time, even the traditionally Federalist Adams family had come to terms with the Democratic - Republican Party . </P> <P> The election was as much a contest of favorite sons as it was a conflict over policy, although positions on tariffs and internal improvements did create some significant disagreements . In general, the candidates were favored by different sections of the country: Adams was strong in the Northeast; Jackson in the South, West and mid-Atlantic; Clay in parts of the West; and Crawford in parts of the South . </P> <P> Secretary of War John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, who was a fifth candidate in the early stages of consideration, declined to run for president, but did decide to seek the vice presidency . For president, he backed Jackson, whose political beliefs he considered more compatible with those of most voters in the southern states . Both Adams and Jackson supporters backed Calhoun's candidacy as vice president; thus, he easily secured the majority of electoral votes he needed to secure that office . In reality, Calhoun was vehemently opposed to nearly all of Adams's policies, but he did nothing to dissuade Adams supporters from voting for him for vice president . </P> <P> The campaigning for presidential election of 1824 took many forms . Contrafacta, or well known songs and tunes whose lyrics have been altered, were used to promote political agendas and presidential candidates . Below can be found a sound clip featuring "Hunters of Kentucky", a tune written by Samuel Woodsworth in 1815 under the title "The Unfortunate Miss Bailey". Contrafacta such as this one, which promoted Andrew Jackson as a national hero, have been a long - standing tradition in presidential elections . Another form of campaigning during this election was through newsprint . Political cartoons and partisan writings were best circulated among the voting public through newspapers . Presidential candidate John C. Calhoun was one of the candidates most directly involved through his participation in the publishing of the newspaper The Patriot as a member of the editorial staff . This was a sure way to promote his own political agendas and campaign . In contrast, most candidates involved in early 19th century elections did not run their own political campaigns . Instead it was left to volunteer citizens and partisans to speak on their behalf . </P>

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