Unparalleled Federal Corruption Exposed in Ohio Whig Leaflet
A circulated circular attacks Democrats and federalism in Ohio, alleging banks and state funds are controlled by Whigs. It accuses figures like Major Cook and Josefuh Ripceway Jr, claims a meeting set county money assessments, and warns farmers and mechanics to beware of bribery and deception while urging vigilance against Whig party influence. The author claims a true copy from the Whig State Central Committee and mentions a $250 levy on counties.
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Ohio
Col. Doherty
Major Cook
House of Representatives
Josefuh Ripceway
State House
William Donerty
Gov. Vance
James Wilson
Biddle
Webb
Bay Democrats
Onso
Democratic Party
Whig State Central Committee
Columbus
Whig Central Committee appeals for county fundraising
City of Columbus on July 20 1838 calls Whig men to unite and fund efforts to spread speeches and documents across Ohio. A winter Columbus meeting produced a county assessment of funds needed to support a coordinated political campaign against the current administrations.
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Columbus
Whig Central Committee
County
Whig Streath
Ohio
Tus
State Central Committee
Whig State Central Committee asks funds via Major Cook
Major Cook is authorized to receive the money if collected during his stay. If not, donors should raise the amount and remit to Joseph Ripeway Jr. by mail or deposit it in a bank with a deposit certificate. They request a report by September 1 on relative party strength in the county.
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Major Cook
Joseph Ripeway, Jr
WM. Doherty
Whig State Central Committee
Whiggery and Federalism in Disguise in Early U.S. History
An 1830s political essay cites Taylor’s history to argue that Whigs align with Federalism, detailing Hamiltonian funding and a national bank, and condemning party slander and deceit. The piece notes Democratic and Republican splits, critiques Bond’s speech circulation, and reports on The Pilot's launch and Commodore Rodgers obituary, reflecting party clashes and press politics of the era.
Democratic Meeting Delegation Named for Newark Convention
A large Jefferson County Democratic Young Men meeting at Wa. B. Kerlin Hotel on Friday appointed three delegates to attend the Young Men's Democratic Convention in Newark Licking County on the 17th. The three chosen were Robert Z. Hatts James Norton and Wesley Armstrong. The meeting adjourned after the slate.
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Jefferson County
Wa. B. Kerlin
Joan K. SurHercano
Z. Harper
Newark
Licking County
David McGowan
James Means
Robert 2. Hatts
James Norton
Wesley Armstrong
J. K. Sutherland
L. Harper
Democratic Young Men Urged to Fight for Republic
An appeal to the Democratic Young Men of old Jefferson urges active opposition to alleged Republican influence. It warns that aging Republicans retire and youths must unite to defend the republic against perceived plots, editors, and moneyed campaigns.
Shannon Showdown Looms Over Governor Race
Opinion grows that Wilson Shannon is the people’s choice for governor with a decisive lead. The Democratic Star notes whig attacks on spelling and titles, while Steubenville pride claims the town’s ladies, physicians, lawyers, and citizens outshine Baltimore’s. The second Tuesday in October may seal the result.
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Wilson Shannon
Shannon
Baltimore Suns
Baltimore
Steubenville
Fragmented 19th Century Newspaper Snippet
A garbled dispatch complains of heat and low river levels, labeling papers dull and vapid. It lists sensational phrases and random items from various papers, including mentions of murder, riots, subscribers, ships, and fashion, with no clear single news event.
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Western
Balt. Sun
Eastern
Royal William
Canada
Mad Dogs
Duncan Speech Sparks Federal Papers Rebuttal
A sharp remark notes that any reply to Dr. Duncan's speech appears only in federal papers under the title Duncan's Howl, deemed unanswerable like Slam Bang Co. The piece mentions a popular song by A P Morr of the New York Mirror and its translations into French German Spanish and other languages.
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Dr. Duncan
Federal
Duncan
Slam, Bang & Co
A. P. Morr
New York Mirror
Jefferson County Democratic Central Committee Meeting Notice
The Central Committee of the Democratic Party for Jefferson County requests a meeting at the hotel of Wm. B. Kerlin on Saturday next the 18th inst at 2 o'clock P M to transact business of importance.
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Democratic Party
Jefferson County
Wm. B. Kerlin
Central Committee
Speech of Dr Duncan Sold at Statesman Office
The Ohio Statesman offers Dr Duncan's speech at 200 dollars per hundred copies. It will be published as an extra with the same postage as other newspapers. Readers are urged to order a few hundred copies to hand to Whig neighbors to open their eyes.
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Bond
Steubenville Herald
Dayton Journal
Hillsborough News
Cincinnati Whig
Journal Register
M’duffie
Duncan
Ohio Statesman
Statesman
Democratic Spirit Swells Across the State
The message proclaims high spirits among Democrats statewide and asserts the cause serves the people. It calls for a fair field and signals broad county support, with confidence that victory follows a level playing field.
Death by Lightning Claims Local Man E Swan
Mr. E. Swan of this county was killed by lightning on Saturday last while leaning against an oak tree near Barber's run during a storm. The Herald appears dull since. editor criticized for Bond's nonsense and a quip about lobelia for the doctor.
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E. Swan
Barber’s Run
Herald
Bond
Doctor A
Feds Gather for Convention to Nominate Candidates
Federal group held a Saturday evening meeting at Head Quarters to organize for an upcoming convention. They plan to nominate candidates for the forthcoming election and anticipate a favorable turnout, using a phrase echoing Shakespeare in describing efforts.
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Feds
Head Quarters
Love
Labor
Prices of Flour Across Cities Aug 6 to Aug 7
Prices of flour in Baltimore Wheeling Cincinnati Louisville and Philadelphia banks show resumed operations ahead of Ritner proclamation. The records note August dates and amounts like 7 25, 100-5, 7-500, and 4-600 reflecting market values and exchange conditions in a national financial update.
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Baltimore
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Louisville
Philadelphia
Biddle’s
North America
Commercial Bank
Joe Ritner
Resumption in Ohio and Maryland Episcopal Bishop elected
Circulars have been sent to banks in Ohio urging a general resumption of specie payments on the 13th. The Right Reverend Jackson Kemper was elected on Friday, 6th inst, to the office of Bishop of the Diocese of Maryland for the Protestant Episcopal Church.
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Ohio
Jackson Kemper
Diocess of
Maryland
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ex President Jackson Joins Presbyterian Church
The Ex President General Jackson has joined the Presbyterian Church near the Hermitage. No truth to rumors that Bond committed suicide, as none appears in federal exchange papers.
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Gen. Jackson
Presbyterian Church
The
Hermitage
Bond
Federal Exchange
Notable deaths and incidents from various cities
Morrean was executed at Niagara on July 30. A Franklin township Harrison county son died after a horse fall. A Hudson fire on July 7 caused destruction. Rev Joan Exxiorrt of the Reform ed Methodist Church died in Pittsburgh on the previous Sunday night. Texians plan a Quarterly Review. A Baltimore hoax claimed Bennet of the New York Herald insulted the Queen.
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Morrean
Niagara
Archibald Blair
Franklin Township
Harrison Co
Joan Exxiorrt
Reformed Methodist Church
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Bennet
New York Herald
Specie Humbug in Pennsylvania Canal Payments
The Keystone reports Gov Ritner or Canal Commissioners secured ten thousand dollars in specie from Mr Biddle and sent it to Hun tingdon county to pay canal hands. The Bank party’s shift to Jackson money is blamed on seeking farmer and worker votes, contrasting past threats over shinplasters and postages.
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Globe
Neapolitan indemnity payment to US agent in Paris
The fifth instalment of the Neapolitan indemnity has been paid to the US agent in Paris and is en route in gold. Treasury will notify claimants of the amount and payment locations once received and net proceeds are determined. The Neapolitan government is praised for treaty fidelity and General Jackson’s administration for securing indemnities and remitting large sums.
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United States
Paris
Treasury Department
Jackson
Portugese
Great Western arrival and Atlantic steamship news
Late Europe news reports the Great Western reaching New York from Bristol in fourteen days. Cargo and passenger revenue tallied at about £35 per passenger, with additional profits from letters freight and commerce. Other items cover Canadian affairs, Ireland tithe debates, Peel era politics, and Missouri political signals.
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Europe
Great Western
New York
Bristol
Liverpool
House of Lords
Lord Melbourne
Lord Winchelsea
John Colborne
Canada
Great Western Steam Ship Company
Great Britain
United States
Richard Rush
House of Commons
Sub-Treasury
London
Ireland
O’connell
Commons
England
Robert Peel
John van Buren
Duke de Nemours
Esterhazy
Prince Schwartzenberg
Jefferson County Temperance Society Meeting Announcement
The Jefferson County Temperance Society will hold its next meeting in the Methodist Episcopal Church on 4th street Thursday Evening the 16th inst at early candle lighting. Addresses will be delivered and friends of the cause are invited to attend and show support. W. B. Copeland Secretary August 14.
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Cpthe
Jefferson County Temperance Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
4Th Street
Friends of the Cause
W. B. Copeland
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Sleuvalem Pell
Belmont County
Jefferson
Democrats OF
Dayton Herald
Taylor
Hamilton
Senate
Mr. Hamilton
Congress
Allegheny Mountains
Republican Party
Federalists
Pilot
Marietta
Democratic Committee of Correspondence
Washington County
Commodore Rodgers
John Rodges
Washington City
Sing
Navy Yard
Journal and Register
C. R. Ramsey
the Arnold
Cincinnati Republican
Ohio Life and ‘Trust Company
Ramsey
Ward Cheney & Brothers
Burlington, N. J
Daned Bates
Democratic Star
All Decency
Jvfilsing Shanning
Leatherwood
Belmont
Hudson, N. Y
Vance
St. Louis
Missouri
Ihis
Illinois
Joan Exxiorr
Knox Township
Merehent Mill
Elleee
Mergen
Morgan County
Olive Green Creek
Tocks
Cambridge
Cadiz
McAdamized
Turnpike Road Company
RENJ
Tappan
Wees
Arthur Russel
Joseph Russel
W. Robertson
FASE
Florence
E. N. Dillon
Jotice
County of
Roswell Marsh
Board of Examiners
A. B
R. Marsh
Mimira
Port
Lisbon
Malaga
Washington
Market Street
J. Hawkins
Dillon
Taylor's
Parsons & Clarks
Pfresh
B. N. Dillon
Sheriti
Ender
Monda I
Jeter
Vette
Umber Ft
Mordecai Moore
Henry Crabin
Eputh
Fellows
Yellow Creek
Thomas Carrel
NEW Boot and Shoe Store
Faenile
Seubenyville
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank
American Union
V. Owesney
Joseph Bell
William Moore
Joseph Cooke
OTICE
Armstrong & Carlisle
FEME
Aurt & Kerr
Jacob Aurt
Jacob Ault
James N. Kerr
Thomas Johnson
Annapolis
Hugh Johnster
Court of 4 Common Pleas
County of Jefferson
Joseph Hurford
Robert Smith
Kinsey Talbort
Henry H. Peoples
John Hammond
James Dillon
Adam Reed
Wayne Township
Finley A. McGrew
William Boyd
J William
Adam Reed, J. P
Warreoton
Mount Pleasant
Wim. McCaughey
James Hogg
Benjamin Mairs
Ress Sles
Figurep
Puan
DIKE
Ust
Braydreth
J.s.jcott & CQ
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