District Convention for 17th District Nominating Meet
The district convention to nominate a Congressional candidate for the 17th District will be held on September 6 at the Mouth of Yellow Creek in Jefferson county. Fisher A. Blocksom, chairman of the Columbiana county committee. Edwin M. Stanton, chairman of the Jefferson county committee. A. W. Morrison, chairman of Carroll county committee. August 4, 1545.
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Jefferson County
Yellow Creek
Edwin M. Stanton
William McDonald
David England
William Copp
David Chambers
M. M. Crawford
Abram Croxton
Cen. Com
Jeff. Co
Columbiana
Jefferson
Carroll Counties
Fisher A. Blocksom
Charman
Cor. Com
Jefferson Committee
A. W. Morrison
Carroll County
Report Afloat Of General Jackson’s Death Rumor
A Thursday evening mail brought a rumor that General Jackson died from hemorrhage of the lungs, but no confirmation arrived by the next night. The note records uncertainty about the report and lack of corroboration.
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Jackson
Whig Names Highlight Political Shifts in Herald Report
The Herald lists nine former democrats now aligned with the Whigs to bolster morale. The piece notes Alexander Patterson Daniel Kilgore and Hl H Leavitt as former office holders in the democrat camp, suggesting the overall commentary offers little additional insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Alexander Patterson
Daniel Kilgore
Hl. H. Leavitt
Cleveland Shrugs Off Banks Amid Trade Surge
A fragment reports Cleveland losing its banks about a year ago, but trade notes show flour exports tripling year over year, reaching around 100,000 bushels. Exports of wheat, flour, and pork by ship in recent months are cited, though the copy is garbled and incomplete.
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Cleveland
Mark
Daly
Reed Bhaweh
Massillon
Miami Canal
Cincinnati
Ohio Canal
C. -Herald
Wool Trade Expands Fast in Ithica and U S
The Ithaca Chronicle notes a record wool trade locally and nationwide. It argues the wool crop is larger this year and growing in importance, praising protectionist tariff policy for keeping fine wool out and supporting domestic producers.
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Ithica
U.S
Massillon Trade and Bank Prosperity Reported
From Massillon to New Orleans and beyond, the piece tracks rising canal tolls and grain shipments, notes a surge in specie after the demise of thirteen banks, and critiques political attacks while highlighting favorable bank and commerce indicators across Ohio and New York.
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City of
New York
Contested Lies and Journalistic Feuds in Debate
A dated, fragmentary letter battles over truth and bias, accusing the Herald of falsehood while defending the writer’s integrity. It references conventions, editors, and office hunting, with sharp remarks on party lines, tariffs, currency, and political alignment amid a heated public dispute.
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Jefferson Stringer
Herald
Dilworth
Barnburners
Union
State Assembly
Steubenville Whig feud sparks barnburner charge and apostasy claims
John B. Bayless denounces rival editors in an acrimonious exchange over party alignment and nominations. He cites double dealing by Steubenville candidates, contrasts farmer or mechanic nominees with town professionals, and brands rivals as papal dissenters. He recalls Arnold and Tyler as traitors. The piece cites editorials lamenting office hopes and future fortunes.
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Steubenville
Whig Party
Assembly
Carrollton
Senate
Lisbon
Congress
Arnold
Tyler
John B. Bayless
1842 county convention delegate backs Bayless
Jefferson Stringer testifies as a delegate to the 1842 county convention and supports Mr. Bayless. He notes Bayless’ charges were sustained by his reading of Bayless’s articles in print and in the Union, and he agrees with Bayless’s view after seeing Wilson’s reply and Bayless’s rejoinder.
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R. C. Wilson
Steubenville
Hse
John B. Bayless
Bayless
Messrs. Wilsons
Marriages in La Grange and Nearby Townships
Married notices announce on the 19th Thomas Brainerd and Catherine Dougherty both of La Grange were joined in marriage by Rev. J Burns. On the 24th Wilson Risher wed Sarah Dougherty, also of La Grange. Earlier, on the 17th, Robert Montgomery and John Call of Ross township tied with Miss Mary Ellen McCoy of Knox township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burns
Thomas Brainerd
Catherine Dougherty
la Grange
Jefferson
Wilson Risher
Sarah Dougherty
Robert Montgomery
John Call
Ross Township
Mary Ellen McCoy
Knox Township
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Robert Orr
Robert Brooker
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William Cassil
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John Hunter
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William Reed
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Gen. Jackson
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Merchants Bank of Jackson
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Toledo Blade
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Amos Kendall
Northampton
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United States
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R. M. Saunders
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J. J. O'’Kay
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J.B. Ashe
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J. W. Blackwell
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Samuel C. Sample
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John Pettit
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MR. Stringer
Steubenville Market
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Priceburgh
D. W. Sree
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George Fries
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