Governor's Message Calls for Constitutional Convention
The governor urges reform of the state constitution due to overburdened courts and changed conditions. He notes the need to revise the judicial system, possibly call a constitutional convention, and discusses banking currency and public finance, urging practical, nonpartisan action. He warns against slavery and outlines fiscal measures including a seven percent loan to pay the domestic debt.
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Andygin
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Sam
New York
State finances and penitentiary reform report
The document outlines state revenues, canal and public works spending, and debt while detailing the penitentiary population, causes of crime, and reforms. It notes declines in convicts over two years, credits temperance efforts, and describes enamel of labor shifts, hospital sickness, and the Lunatic Asylum’s expansion and funding needs. It also mentions education for the blind and deaf, and calls for legislative action on asylum expansion and funding.
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Wortes
National Road
Miami Extension Canal
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Ohio
Senate
House of Representatives
Sumer
Efficient militia corps urged by Wilson Shannon in 1843
Wilson Shannon calls for an efficient militia and trained officers to command when needed. He notes arms in the State Arsenal, weather exposure, and advises funding to repair facilities and build a gun carriage house. He urges harmonious, welfare-focused legislative action for state prosperity.
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Minh Tia Lowe
United States
Wilson Shannon
Coivanus
Congressional Opening and House Proceedings Mark New Session
Washington Globe summary of congressional start with oath for new members. House roll call in Maine and New Hampshire lines, debate over district elections, 188 members present. Speaker election shows John W. Jones leading, with White and Wilkins noted. Rule debate on abolition petitions fails narrowly. One hour rule omitted, 96 to 92. A joint committee to await the President's message is named.
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Washington Globe
Senate
Mangum
House of Representatives
Maine
Burke
New Hampshire
Campbell
South Carolina
John W. Jones
John White
Othy
William Wilkins
Penn
J. Q. Adams
Duncan
House
Waite
Ohio Legislature Elected Officers in Senate and House
The Ohio Senate met on Monday the 4th and elected officers by votes. SpraxerThomas W. Bartley received 19, David Chambers a Whig 16, Blank CreixDaniel A. Robinson a Dem 20, Arnold Voss a Whig 16, Lanoeant at AnnsSams Morrison 19, blanks 16. The House organized by the...
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Ohio Statesman
Senate
Spraxer
Thomas W. Bartley
David Chambers
Blank Creix
Daniel A. Robinson
Arnold Voss
Lanoeant
Anns
Sams
Morrison
Blanks
Ohio Banking Act Bill To Be Introduced Tomorrow
Hawkins announces plan to introduce a bill to repeal the Ohio banking act of 1842 and its 1843 amendments on a future day. The President's Message has not arrived. expected by eight o'clock tonight. The paper is issued a day early for reader access to the Governor's Message.
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Ur. Hawkins
Ohio
Deguerrotype Opportunity at Washington Wall
Mr Forrs operates a successful daguerreotype service at the Washington Wall offering faithful, neatly executed portraits at cheap prices. Those seeking a likeness should not pass this opportunity.
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Deguerrotype
Forrs
Washington Wall
Notice to Canal Contractors Sealed Proposals
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Engineer in Mt. Vernon until Friday the first day of December for the extension of the Walhending canal to Mt. Vernon in Knox county twenty one miles. A long quoted political remark follows urging awareness of public debt and taxation.
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New York
Bank of Wooster
New York City
Washington City
Walhending
Hocking
Athens
Muskingum
Betegemne
Fe Ieee
Peerty
Mt. Vernon
Knox County
Senate of
Ohio
B. B. Taylor
Sabbath School Work Promoted by Public Letter
In a readers note a writer praises a recent Sabbath School article and urges wider Christian support. The letter argues Sabbath schools offer lasting moral and intellectual benefits for children, noting public schools provide limited cultural training and calling for united effort across denominations to advance this essential institution.
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S.S
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