Change of heart and partisan blame in 1840s letter
A long political diatribe by Thos. McMillen hails renunciation of federalism and alignment with the Democratic Party. It defends Post Master appointment, attacks Whigs and Clay, and lampoons constitutional and international intrigues, urging voters to defend the Star Spangled Banner and national unity. The piece blends hostile satire with calls to patriotic action amid an election climate.
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Louisiane
Nero
Cromwell
Pluto
P. M
P. Masters
Clay
Ling
Norman
Kentucky
Lord Clay
Old England
United States
Union
National Bank
Canada
Polk
Dallas
Thos. McMillen
Native American Nativism sparks Whig debate in Steubenville letter
In a Steubenville column four respected locals denounce Native American principles and defend their voting history. The writer cites his first vote in 1840 and faults others for misinformation while defending Whig and Democratic loyalties, warning against xenophobic rhetoric and recalling Washington and Jefferson. The letter contrasts native-born ideals with immigrant rights and notes figures like Archer and Gill amid a broader political quarrel.
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Mr. Eprron
Steubenville
United States
McMillen
Cicero
E. Barret
H. Marshall
Gill
City Club
Bloomfield
Republic
Washington
Jefferson
Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
England
United States of America
Democratic Party
Adams
Texas
Britain
Archer
Mississippi
Renunciation of federalism echoes in a public letter
Robert Dean denounces federalist influence amid a heated 1840 campaign era dispute. He recalls voting Whig for 15 years while accusing Isaac Harris John Hogg Henry Marshall and Enos Barrett of misrepresentation and deceit. Dean aims to expose alleged lies of the certifying committee and asserts his own anti federalist stance.
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Mr. Burron
Herald
Isaac Harris
John Hogg
Henry Marshall
Enos Barrett
Dean
Hogg
Barrett
Clay Club
Feds
Coon
Federalist
Federal Party
Robert Dean
Democratic Regular Nominations for President Polk slate
Democratic party readers note the 1944 slate with James K. Polk of Tennessee for president and George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania for vice president. The broad ticket lists sectoral and compressional candidates led by Joseph Larwill and Dowty Utter with a long roster including Clayton Webb James M. Dorsey R D Forsman John Taylor Davis Higgins Gilbert Beach John D. Witte Thomas Megrady Valentine Keffer James Parker Creenville P Cherry George Corwine Cautious Covey Isaac M. Lanning Walter Jamieson Sebastian Brainard James Forbes Neal McCoy Milo Stone Benjamin Adams Stephen N. Sargen and others.
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Joseph Larwill
Wayne
Dowty Utter
Clermont
Clayton Webb
Hamilton
James M. Dorsey
Darke
R.D. Forsman
Green
John Taylor
Champaign
Davis Higgins
Lucas
Gilbert Beach
Wood
John D. Witte
Brown
Thomas Megrady
Ross
Valentine Keffer
Pickaway
James Parker
Licking
Creenville
P. Cherry
Marion
George Corwine
Nciota
Cautious C. Covey
Morgan
Isaac M. Lanning
Guernsey
Walter Jamieson
Harrison
Sebastian Brainard
Pascarawas
James Forbes, Sr
Carroll
Neal McCoy
Milo Stone
Summit
Benjamin Adams
Lake
Stephen N. Sargen
Medina
Whig Procession Provokes Clerical Denunciation in Steubenville
A Steubenville letter denounces a Whig return procession from Richmond on the 21st for profane behavior near Episcopal and Presbyterian churches. It accuses ruling elders of encouraging intemperance, asks faithful Christians to purge the church of idolatry, and warns of divine judgment if sin continues. The writer calls for temperance zeal and unity against Native American and political tensions.
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Mr. Epror
Richmond
Steubenville
First
Hell
Zion
Gath
Askelon
Tod McMullan slate for governor and state officers
The piece lists David Tod for governor and Robert McMillan James Shane Samuel Dundass Joseph McGrew and Samuel Potts for state roles. It urges Democrats to rally behind the party, asserting the faith and motto In God is our trust as the banner of liberty and democracy.
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Robert McMillan
Harrison Co
James Shane
Island Creek
Samuel R. Dundass
Salem
Joseph B. McGrew
Smithfield
Samuel L. Potts
Cross C
Democratic Governor Candidate David Tod to address public
Democratic candidate David Tod will address the people as part of his gubernatorial campaign. The event also features John Brough and others as supporters. Sources emphasize a public meeting aimed at outlining policy priorities and rallying voter backing.
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John Brough Ander F Disney
People OF
Jefferson County Democratic Turnout Announcement
Jefferson County on the fourth calls for a large Democratic turnout. Every Democrat urged to attend one day of debate. Arrangements: deputy marshals will meet Western delegation in Jacksonville at 10 A M, Southern delegation near Steubenville Rockville at 10, Northern delegation at Stony Hollow at 10, Virginia and Pennsylvania at Market Street foot. Processions unite under the Chief Marshal for speaking at 11 at Stokely's Grove.
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Jacksonville
Rockville
Steubenville
Stony Hollow
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Market Street
Stokely’s Grove
The County Convention Nominates County Officers
The ticket for county officers is praised as good and free men and likely to satisfy voters. A senator candidate is described as a true democrat worthy of party support in the district. With a congress candidate, the ticket will be complete and political controversy may ensue. Also notes a breach of promise case with $1200 awarded and remarks on Nashville Union’s reaction to a Polk libel, plus New York Tribune critique of Cincinnati Whig election returns.
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Nashville Union
Col. Polk
Nashville Whig
Union
The
New York Tribune
Cincinnati Whig
Bank Question Dominates American Public Debate
The article attacks a national bank, quoting Henry Clay and referencing Niles. It warns that a powerful bank could control government and urges voters to decide whether the nation should have a republic without a bank or a bank without a republic. It denounces stockownership among lawmakers and calls for vigilance against European financial influences.
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Dewockats
United States
H. Clay
England
France
Austria
Russia
Europe
Henry Clay
Niles
Congress
Freemen of the Republic
Louisiana Convention in Jackson Elects Walker President
The Louisiana constitutional convention met at Jackson on the 7th amid discord. Barnard Marigny was chosen president earlier, then Horatio Davis became secretary pro tem, and on the 4th ballot Joseph Walker of Rapides was elected president. A fatal self defense incident marred the start, with A Boudoisqui wounded.
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Louisiana
Jackson
Joseph Walker
Rapides
New Orleans Courier
Coon Press
Covention
Grymes
la Sere
Coons
Eng
Coen
Indiana
Cincinnati Gazette
Wright
Gazette
Soule
Jourdan Au Plache
Emile
A. Boudoisqui
Compas
Barnard Marigny
Horatio Davis
Mr. Walker
Davis
Attempts to assassinate European kings spark rights awakening
From Europe comes news of plots to kill King of Proxsia and King of Greece. A burgomaster Tscheck near Berlin allegedly led the Proxian attempt. The writer argues royal respect waning as democracy rises, warning of upheaval and a growing readiness to prune regal pomp across Europe.
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Europe
Proxsia
Greece
Tscheck
Berlin
British Empire
Fragmentary passage on political feelings and reactions
A torn historical snippet discusses how readers, especially Democrats, should reassess a provocative image. The author emphasizes how powerful feelings can be and urges a fresh look despite prior impressions, noting Stokely’s impact as never before.
Lamentations of a Whig Jeremiah and Political Rants
A confrontational Republican era column cites New York Tribune comments on the presidential race. It quotes partisan jabs about Democrats and Whigs, discusses expectations for Clay era majorities, warns about political organization failures, and notes dubious meetings in Warrenton as “Dark Doings.”
Polk Tariff Debate Reflected In Newspaper Letters
An 1840s era column questions the stance of leaders like Gen Murphy and John Tyler on tariff policy. It records debate over whether a tariff or direct taxation should fund government, noting Polk’s opposition to direct taxation and support for a tariff aimed at revenue with incidental benefits to manufacturers.
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James K. Polk
Riots in Oaxapa at Wardsville on Chotha Road
The St Thomas Standard reports a serious riot at Wardsville on the Chotha road between laborers and inhabitants over alleged misconduct toward two women. Several men were badly beaten, one said to be dangerously wounded, and Indians were said to have joined the inhabitants while road laborers refused to return to work out of fear.
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Oaxapa
St. Thomas
Wardsville
New Chotha
Senatorial Convention at Bloombett selects McMillan nominee
Delegates from Harrison and Jefferson counties met in Bloombett on August 24, 1844 to choose a Senate candidate. Ballots favored Robert McMillen, who led 90 to 30 in the first vote and 35 to 24 with 1 for Jos Hunter in the second. McMillen was declared the nominee and the convention adjourned sine die with leaders Roberts Bell Orr Patterson signing off.
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Bloombett
Harrison and
Jeferson
State Senate
William Roberts
Jefferson, Co
Samuel Bell
Harrison Co
A. Cuppy
Mt. Pleasant
Wm. Chambers
Wm. Neil
Warren
Wm. Gilmore
Cyrus Gilmore
Wells
B. McGee
Jacob Baxter
Cross Creek
Wm. Roberts
Ixland Creek
Thos. McCauslen
B. Mc. Farland
Steubenville
David W. Stier
Robt
Orr
John Greber
Jos R. Hunter
Robert McMillen
Robert Orr
Robert McMillan
William Roperts
Democratic County Convention Proceedings and Resolutions
The convention delegates from Jefferson County approve the ticket and pledge to support it at the polls. Resolutions direct that the proceedings be signed by the president and secretary and published in the American Union. The body adjourns sine die.
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Jefferson
Cogent
IGG
Ray
Wiener
Ghent
Aon
Beerasheegen
Spann Batten Saeed Sleape
Wren
Iiteu
Iubond
Leger
Americas
Sulagene
Pludige
Fcaece
Satney
American Union
Enney
T. J.C. M'Cleary
Three Cheers for Polk and Dallas Rally Marshals Named
At a Tod and Victory Committee meeting in Steubenville for the Democratic Grand Rally on September 4, Colonel William C. McCauslen was chosen Chief Marshal. Assistants include Robert Orr James Oneal John Kell Jr George McCook Moses Dillon and James Norton. A 75 member committee was appointed to meet Governor David Tod and invite others.
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Tod and Victory
Steubenville
Col
Wiliam C. McCauslen
Robert Orr
James Oneal
John Kell, Jr
George McCook
Moses Dillon
James Norton
Grovernor
David Tod
Messrs
K. M. Stanton
James M’kenney
J. B. Peters
David Cable
Judge Tappan
Daniel Oneal
Joseph
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Mexico
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