Victory cry from Ohio Democrats and party unity
A Civil War era Democratic proclamation extols the Ohio party's unity under Tod and Van Buren, urging supporters to crush treason and rally for victory. It notes the state convention's enthusiasm, praises majority rule, and predicts a decisive campaign against federalists and Whigs. The piece cites endorsements, conventions, and the Ohio flag bearing Tod and Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frees
Obie
van Benen
Vietory
Ohio
Vernon Banner
Dave Tod
Dave
Western Reserve
Diggins
David Spangler
Cleve
Plain Dealer
Democratic Party
Solie
Lahm
Disney
Cass Ney
van Buren
Martin van Buren
Dayton
Senate Tariff Debate and Post Office Bill Notes
Congress discusses a tariff plan with a 20 percent standard, Evans argues for current revenues and manufacturer profits, executive session follows. Merrick introduces post office reform reducing rates and restricting franking to heads of departments and members of Congress. House hears election validity reports for New Hampshire, Georgia, Missouri, and Mississippi with a minority report possible. petition day limits other business. Globe report dated January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benne
Os T. McDuffew
Evans
Senate
McDuffie
Merrick
Congress
House of Representatives
Douglass
House
New Hampshire
Georgia
Missouri
Mississippi
Committee of the
Elmore
Committee of Elections
G. Davis
Globe
Protecting Home Industry and Lowell Factory Moves
The Canada papers report Towel manufacturers sending agents from Massachusetts to hire many females for Lowell factories. Monopolists secured government protection, ruining revenue and increasing debt, while discharging American workers to hire in British provinces at reduced wages. Critics argue Mr. Clay’s protection scheme misleads working men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Massachusetts
Lowell
Clay
America
Chil
Adv
Fire Burns Stable as Dohrman Crew Escapes
On a Wednesday morning a small stable belonging to Capt Dohrman was burned in New Orleans. The fire's origin is not known. An estimated 50,000 strangers were present in the city on the first day of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southern Clay Whig Attacks Free Trade Viewpoint
In a Richmond newspaper, the southern Clay whig organ describes Mr. Clay as pro free trade while Ohio Clay men push a protective tariff. The piece questions the party's honesty and wonders if such leaders deserve public trust as Clay travels south to seal bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
van Buren
South
Richmond
Southern Clay Whig
Ohio
Public sentiment on German printing in Ohio House
The Cincinnati Daily Herald condemns Whigs in the Ohio House for delaying the printing of German public documents. It argues German citizens should receive information to vote understandingly, blaming party spirit for the obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Daily Herald
House of Representatives
Ohio
Statesman
Reduction of Postage in New York Senate
The Empire State leads by reducing postage and abolishing the franking privilege. New York Senate resolutions pass unanimously with Albany Argus noting broad party sentiment. House action expected to follow with strong support, signaling a national shift across states and unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire State
New York Senate
Albany Argus
New York
Union
Chillicothe Ty
Franking Privilege Abuse in Congress Raises Postage Concerns
The Chicago Advocate notes that during every session of Congress an immense number of forged franks pass through Washington post office. Clerks cannot scrutinize them all, with one case where a clerk once franked a letter under an illegible name. The piece urges abolishing the anti republican measure and reducing postage to a moderate rate to curb forgery temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington City
Irish Repeal Meeting at Hall of Representatives
During our last visit to Columbus we attended a great Irish Repeal meeting in the Hall of the House of Representatives. It was one of the most enthusiastic meetings we ever attended. The speeches.
Whigs Hold City Hall Meeting Amid Irish Repeal Talk
The report notes a City Hall Whigs gathering with Sam Whig as principal speaker criticizing the Site House for hosting an Irish repeal meeting. The piece contrasts this with Democratic sympathies and cites Federalist-style language from the Telegraph.
Generous Confidence At Columbus Coonskin Federalist Plan
Mr Worthington, a coonskin federalist, pressed at the late coon convention in Columbus for a committee to route all resolutions before the convention. He noted the only argument was that 1840 followed the same policy. He speculated on Clay and questioned if the policy hides from public view, as in 1840, and asked if Whigs will yield to federal dictations in Dayton Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Columbus
Clay
Adams
Dayton Empire
In a Quandary
The Dayton Empire laments the coon journals' sad fix as the Democratic Party unites and majority will, while the coon party offers no principles or arguments beyond disunity and personal abuse toward Democrats. A friend suggests returning to original principles cited by J Q Adams and ending malignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon
Democratic Party
Coon Party
J. Q. Adams
Dayton Empire
Interesting Facts in Brief From Old Almanac
A compilation of demographic and social statistics notes mortality rates among men and women, age lifespans, and geographic mortality differences. It mentions birth death patterns, arm chair gifts from Daniel O'Connell to Robert Tyler, and a 300 year old chair reportedly at the President's House with the president first to sit in it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tyler
Daniel O'Connell
Yer
Meiler
Metropolis
Jos
Neal
Price
Shoemakers Daughters
Washingtonians
Bell Martin, de. &c
England
America
Joe Cowell
Eugene Sue
Paris
New York
Hannah Moore
Shakspeare
Columbian Magazine
Grahatm
Dr Duncan Expectorant Remedy Promises Lung Cure
Delays are dangerous and Dr Duncan Expectorant Remedy is touted as the foremost cure for consumption and lung diseases. The ad claims it clears mucus and obstructions in the air cells, strengthens organs, and prevents symptoms like cough, asthma, bronchitis, and night sweats. Principal office listed as No. 19 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. Steubenville Jan 27 1844.
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North Eight Street
Philadelphia
Marriages Reported in Local Notices
Married on Tuesday evening last by Rev H G Domingo Joseph Garvisinel to Mrs Mary Muncy of this place. Marrizo on the 25th by J K Cunningham Thomas Waker to Miss Susan E Weirs of Island Creek twp. Clock a m stop press to note joy and basket of good things. May they be blessed by their store. Married on the 25th by Rev Mr Domingo Perty Cobhert to Miss Eliza Worrell co'orel, a neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Domingo
Joseph Garvisinel
Mary Muncy
Marrizo
J. K. Cunningham
Thomas Waker
Susan E. Weirs
Onsland Creek
AODEY'S LADY'S RO K February Fashion Plates
A lovely fashion plate collection titled Queen Victoria portrait and the children of Edward the seventh. Also features latest fashion plates newly released at Mellor's Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aodey
Qo Victoria
Aleo
Edward the Veuyres
Reed
Mellor
Steubenville Land Sale of Flour Mill Property in 1844
An alias order of sale from the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas directs at the courthouse door in Steubenville on March 4 1844, between 10 am and 4 pm, the sale of sixty acres and seventeen perches including a flour mill. The parcel lies in section seven township nine range 3, with detailed metes and bounds from Brice Hays to Amos Scott and Emanuel Mallernee to Amos Scott, conveyed in 1814. Sold by S D Winter as special master in chancery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wixcoxen
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Brice Hays
Amos Scott
Emanuel Mallernee
Section No
Township No. 0
Range No
Sami. D. Hunter
Chancery
Imecas
Samuel D. Hunter
Dee
Atilda Novel Finish Noted by Eugene Sue
A fragmentary note indicates Eugene Sue completed an un published or suppressed work titled Atilda and Paria. The text references an equal, then suggests completion by December 27, with no further details on publication or content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Sue
Atilda
M of
Paria
Aequal
Dee
Appointment of Executors for William Brickle Estate
Notice appoints executors for the estate of William Brickle of Steubenville Jefferson County Ohio. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and debtors must pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brickle
Steubenville
County of
Jefferson
State of
Ohio
Medicines and agents advertise cheap cure packages
An old advertisement touts drops and medicines claimed to cure dental and ear ailments within five to ten minutes when used as directed. It urges every family to buy a package despite a total cost of 112 dollars, listing numerous wholesale and retail suppliers across multiple cities. Additional items include a special LUSTRE product in multiple colors newly stocked at a cash store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
M. M. Laughlin
Steubenville
S. W. Gilbert
Dey St. N. York
J. 8
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Tome OF the Press
Tod
Cass
Wallies
A. L. Frazel
Colonel D'Surville
NHORN
Wm. Thorn
Market St. Pittsburg
Abner L. Frazer
Eavers
Kentucky
Jean
M. Cummins
Hank
Pound
WM. Leslie
Isaac Winters
WM. Roberts
State of Ohio
Jane Waters
Bernard Waters
Svoxsery & Sururenanp
Yellow Creek
Salem
Wm. Johnston
Jos. Morrison
Allman’s Mill
Springfield
Moors Mill
Ross
Hans Walker
Sheripids Sale
Hans Wilson
Roce Een Oale
A. L. Frazer
Northern Wilds
Magdalene
Frazer
BELL
Andrews & Hull
Hell Side “Co
MBS
Mellor’s
AL Frazer
Sheriff’s Sale
Henry J
John
Sitelife
James McKinney, John Orr
Market
Third St
M. M
Hernando Cortes
Mexico
Charles
Thomas Caryle
Jon
A. Frazer Po
Fishers
Westminster Assembly
Aed
AL Prazer
Progressive
Samuel
Gummere—justiee
Alfprazer
EXICO
iPr
Brantz Mayer
U. K
L Frazer
Mypatsuans
B.c. Aken John
R J Steuben
Bond James
Steuben
Brashear
n&Egan Grays
Murry Hawkins
Stok
Hutchins
Same Dicken
Same Dickens
Hinds Hugh
Rand O
Irwin
Jewet Braz
Kay Willm
Murray
Kinsey
Laibdlin
McDonald I Steuben
Miller J Hf
Malber Sml
Mairs
McGuire
Stokely
McCaskeyg
McCulley
Ljoo
M’kinley
Osburn
Pitner
Porter Jos
A Wright
Franjout Lot
Ross James Ross
Rolands F
Stokely Smrma
Veirs
Sutcliff Jno Lucas Ag
Thomson R. Eeds
Walker
Ward
Weimar Steuben
Leubenville
James Melvin
Marshal
Richard Harris & CO
William McDonald
Third Street
Washington Sts
Thomas Dé Coyle
Richard Harris
WM. McDonald
High St
Yar
Water Street
Elizabeth AR
North American College of Health
Rran Wiient
N. A. College of Health
Wrarenr
Wuom
Jerverson County
O. M
J. Maxwell & Co
de George Craig & Co
Warrentown
Ofice No
Race Street
John Cavilier
Atehor J
Allebasi
Thi
Columb
JS Thomas
W. Blair
Pittsburgh
Dee D. W
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