Democratic Ticket for President Van Buren and King Called
The proposal nominates Martin Van Buren for President and Col. William R. King for Vice President in 1844 subject to the Democratic National Convention. It argues their long Democratic records, Van Buren’s proven democracy, King’s unanimous Alabama nomination and Senate standing, and asserts they represent Democratic principles to unite the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantis van Buren
Col
Willliam R. Kine
Martin Vien Buren
United States
South
King
Assembly of Alabama
U. S. Senate
Congress
van Buren
Col. King
Better Times Must Come In Prophecy Of Prosperity
The piece argues that better times and real prosperity will arise from market forces. It cites reduced bank power, restored faith, abundant specie, and western produce shipments. It notes cheap freight, canal transport, and British demand as drivers, with trade normalization expected after the next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prosperity Rise Without Chartered Banks Triggered
The piece argues that renewed prosperity comes as chartered paper money banks fade. It claims the country has advanced fastest in three months while banks are freest of note issues and less active than in prior periods.
Reasons for Holding the Democratic State Convention
The article argues for a September state convention to unite Ohio Democrats for the 1844 national convention. It warns against party factionalism, urges selecting a presidential candidate at home to avoid costly quarrels in Congress, and supports fixing a November 1843 date aligned with New York and others to ensure a strong, united push for the party’s ticket and economy in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Whig
Tyler
Democratic Congress
Washington
Democratic Party
Ofmocrage
New York
Virginia
Tennessee
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Publication policy note on unsigned communications
A brief notice states that no communication will be published without knowing the author and no advertisement without payment. The message, left for publication, requests a meeting at Bloomfield, but the source cannot verify its origin or political alignment. The policy applies to all unsigned notices.
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Bloomfield
Calhoun Favored for Presidency by Charleston Mercury
The Charleston Mercury supports Calhoun for the Democratic nomination for president. The paper notes Wise has announced re election to Congress and lauds his strength, claiming the Senate cannot break him while the people have a voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Mercury
M& Calhoun
Democratic Party
Mercury
Henry A. Wise
Congress
Senate
Wise
Sena
Discontinue Paper Subscription Note
When they wish us to discontinue sending a paper to a subscriber, please notify in writing and assign cause for such discontinuance. Within the last week vegetation has put forth rapidly. We may expect warm weather green hills and flowery plains soon provided Millerism does not interfere.
Odd Fellows Celebrate US Introduction Anniversary
The anniversary of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows entry into the United States was celebrated in the city on Wednesday. Lodges formed in procession with brass band music, visiting the Methodist Protestant meeting house for prayer by Rev. Ragan, a sermon by Rev. Burns, and an address by Capt. Wheat of Wheeling. The procession dispersed afterward, noting rapid local growth of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Independent Order of Odd Felons
Ragan
Burns
Capt. Wheat
Wheeling
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Whigs Urge Exploitation of Laborers in Hard Times
A Whig writer from the Herald urges Steubenville manufacturers to press laborers during bank collapses. He claims workers lost what they saved and warns to act quickly, proposing half wages in trade to secure support. The piece recalls 1840 protests of wage promises and loyalty incentives.
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Herald
Steubenville
Times
Virginia election results report from Brooke and northwest district
The Virginia election was held Thursday. Dr Stanton a Democrat was re elected to the House of Delegates from Brooke county by a small majority. Steenrod a Democrat is undoubtedly re elected to Congress from the northwest district.
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Dr. Stanton
House of Delegates
Brooke County
Steenrod
Pennsylvania Canal Com missioners Pass Pork Drawback
The Pennsylvania Canal Commissioners approve a 20 cent per barrel drawback on pork moving from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. The policy aims to lower prices for Philadelphians, boost western shipping, and increase state toll revenue through higher transport volumes. Banking charters granted. veto urged for Gov. Porter. Democratic NY legislature backs Baltimore convention for May vote, favors Van Buren, nominates Independent Treasury. Ohio urged to declare stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Canal Commissioners
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
N. York
Baltimore
van Buren
Ohio
Freshet Causes Atlantic River Flood Losses
A great freshet in the Potomac river swept away considerable property and damaged the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. Authorities assess extent of damage and plan relief steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac River
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Temper Upkeep Lesson From a Cautionary Quote
A proverb notes that losing temper costs more than a momentary flare. The line, urging restraint, implies enduring discipline preserves outcomes and personal standing in daily affairs. The motto stresses self control as a shield against unnecessary losses.
New York Legislature Adjourns Amid Reforms and Proposals
The New York legislature adjourns on the 14th amid plans to abolish the bank commissioners and extend compulsory inspections to the end of December. The public mood favors self service over paying high salaries for expert reporting.
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New York
Iane
Three pipe layers arrested in Cleveland over city election
Three pipe layers were arrested in Cleveland in connection with irregularities at the recent city election. One man has already been held on a bond of 500.
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Cleveland
Debates on Banks and Paper Money in Ohio Politics
The Ohio State Journal laments Whig opposition to a hard currency and promotes a specie currency. It denounces chartered banks, tariffs, and debt as tools of aristocracy, claims public debt is harmful, and predicts a move toward democratic control and national economic self sufficiency. The piece calls for economic reform and warns against continued reliance on bank notes and paper money.
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Ohio State Journal
Democratic papers float name of old chief for VP
Democratic papers raise the name of this sear covered old chief as a candidate for the vice presidency. Some friends recommend him and the Col. consents to be placed before the people for presidency. We are surprised to see others professed as friends raising his name for the vice presidency. We see no good reason why the Col claims for the presidency should be set aside by talking of him for the vice presidency.
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Sear
Wice
Peoyn
Fragmented 1840s US debt and wheat notes from Maine and Ohio
The piece discusses estimated wheat stocks in Cleveland and Michigan, a 1843 treasury debt statement, and political rhetoric on Whig promises versus Democratic actions. It cites Van Buren’s debt, Tyler era debt, and attempts to frame the national finances and specie movements without sensational detail.
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Lis
Cleveland
van Buren
Treasury Department
U.S. Gov
V. B
Tyler Whig
Armofeagh
Wits
Newark Consu pete leader backs Van Buren as first choice
Tit Laney says he has faced trouble to convey the sentiments of Licking county about Mr Van Buren. He notes he has not heard a Democrat who does not openly back Van Buren for President. Report mentions Mr McGowan who stabbed Bratton in the Pennsylvania House resigning to avert expulsion, and questions whether this clears him of the law.
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Tit Laney
Newark
Licking County
van Buren
Mr. van Buren
M’gowan
Bratton
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Man Beats Wife Then Kills Himself in Morris Township
The Washington Examiner reports David Clark of Morris township severely beat his wife with fire tongs and, after she showed faint signs of recovery, committed suicide by slashing his throat with a razor.
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David Clark
Morris Township
Latte Hope
Flour Price Rise Signals Brisk Trade and Better Times
Noticeably higher flour and produce prices accompany quicker trade across markets. The speaker foresees improved times without dependent on clattered paper money or banks. They advocate shipping produce and repatriating funds as rent money to restore sound currency.
Fragmentary Chronicle Though Odd and Shifting
A garbled passage references Satie and an unclear scene with a focus on means and means of exchange, with mentions of bees, influence, and a veiled description of a ritual or exchange. The text is largely incomprehensible, offering few concrete people or places.
A Pleasant Friend and Dutiful Son in Verse
An eloquent line extols a smile as a charm that brightens beauty and decorates a face, turning even a deformed person toward angelic resemblance. It celebrates affection, family roles, and the universal appeal of a smile, asking who could refuse it.
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Paradise
Women labor praised as virtuous in Lowell paper
The piece argues that women who work for a living are worthy, citing ancient and royal examples of female labor. It attacks the notion that female labor demeans dignity, praising hands-on work as a female achievement and urging a future where earning a living is not shamed.
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Lucretia
Ulysses
Seige
Troy
Toltheca
Adinlanee Times
George III
England
Mary
Health Im provers Offered by Harlich Pills
Health seekers are urged to compare themselves with chronic sufferers and consider Dr O P Harlichs Compound Strengthening and German Aperient Pills. Claims include relief for dyspepsia liver complaint side pain rheumatism debility and female diseases. Directions accompany each bottle. Sold at No 19 North Eighth Street Philadelphia and Frazer Bell Book Store. April 29.
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O. P. Harlich
North Eighth Street
Philadelphia
Frazer & Bell
Marriages of James Freeland and Samuel Scott
Two wedding notices from this city record James Freeland marrying Nancy Rainy on Wednesday the 19th by Rev George Buchanan and Samuel Scott wedding Pamela Bety tz in Jefferson county on Thursday the 6th by Rev John R Dundass.
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George Buchanan
James Freeland
Nancy Rainy
John R. Dundass
Samuel Scott
Pamelia Betytz
Jefferson County
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Bhp Vagizlstzre At
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Porter
Englad
Columbus
KR. M. Johnson
Geprasy Pore
Leonard Bliss Jr
Lonis Inte
Maine
Mr. V. B
We Vor
Treasury
Ee Pernse
Lowell Factory
America
N. Derald
Riches Noy Health
Mary Beavers
Ezra Kirkpatrick
Isaac Jenkinson
Pittsburgh Intelligencer
Huey & CO
Woop Street
Bk Cin
Ol& Trust Co
Franklin Bank
Ee Lafayette Bank
M. & Traders Bank
F& M
Mt Pleasant St Clairsville
Massillon
Wooster
Bank of Xenia
Sandusky
Geauga
Norwalk
Zanesville
Clinton
New Lisbon
Dayton
W. Reserve Bank
Muskingam Hank
Cireleville
New
Marietta
Feiste
Lancaster
Chitheothe - Hamilton
L. Kele
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Wheeling & Bran
Western
Meahemville
Fleet
Bet
Petermes
Rhet
Mesberst
New York City
Mellor
Spain
Hlowitt
Germany
Sargent
Allison
Europe
Brand's Encyclopedia
Handy
Andy
L. Mellor
Raham’s Magazine
Speer, Gaston, & CO
Market
4Th Sts
Ave
Hunter and Morrison
Wiltspitta
EF Law
Ggere Ana
J. S. Scott, & Co
Sterling & Jenkins
Market Sts
Hans Wilson
G & A. Scott
Steumony
Ge A. Scott
Eit . Sens
B. Mellon
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