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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1838

Page

2

Foreign influence looms in city race as candidates unveiled

The Vandalia era notice lists candidate Jarse Jidate for City Recorder and other officials for the upcoming municipal election. It details announcements from local figures including Greggs and McDonough, with official returns and county results referenced in a sprawling, period-voice update.

Election returns and political disputations across counties

Report of governor race totals with two counties uncounted and a Carlin majority noted. House numbers show Van Buren 46 to 44 Whigs with a possible Democratic edge. Morgan suspected elected by loco foco, Walker claimed as Democrat. Letters critique a correspondent and recount royal and social notices from London.

Carlin van Buren H. L. Weos Alexander Edward T. Morgana Monroe Lappy Morgan J. P. Walker Vermilion Walker Anderson

Louisiana election sparks debate over Reagan governor claim

The piece notes contested claims of Reagan being elected governor of Louisiana by an estimated 700 to 1,008 vote margin. It compares party alignments of the era, cites local Whig and Democratic figures, and recalls earlier election margins in the same districts.

Canada Canal Wag Priots Reagan Elec Loatstagsa Fordlus Grterns Perle Dada, Pawan Pois Redastianist Federal Alent Oneshak Mine Ogly Aroand Repaeina Cederiists Rovernor

One Cent Reward Advertisement

The notice offers a one cent reward and warns about trust in a named person. It mentions a home and delivery to an address, signed by John W. Dorsey, cautioning against barboting or trusting the individual on his account.

Tre Hunpyelf Popeene van Buren

Local Trade Notice Listing Weavers and Staff Notice

A fragmented list of names and trades followed by a sale notice from Taylor, Davis and M'Afee dated August 31. Includes various individuals, locations, and shop goods with a promise of low cash prices or bartering for country produce.

Sejiga Havanna Rio N.O Taylor, Davis & M'Afee

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