Ford orders militia mobilization after Nauvoo tensions
Governor Thomas Ford announces a twelve day campaign mobilization across Adams to McDonough counties. Regiments are to enlist volunteers, arm, provision, and be ready to march at a moment’s notice amid rising Mormon unrest and Carthage jail guard collapse.
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Quincy
Adams
Marquette
Pike
Brown
Schuyler
Morgan, Scott, Cass
Fulton
McDonough
Gen. Stapp
Sangamon
Thomas Ford
Democratic Haru Association backs Dorr free suffrage
On July 18 1844 the association met with John Wallace in chair and John K Sutherland addressing. Resolutions praised Thomas Wilson Dorr as a free suffrage champion jailed by a Whig judge, condemned the sentence, and predicted Dorr would become governor under a new constitution. Proceedings ordered published.
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John Wallace
John K. Sutherland
Co. W. McCook
Thomas Wilson Dorr
Rhode Island
Ple
Algerines
Thomas W. Dorr
Robert Brooker
Common Pleas May Term 1844 Jefferson County Foreclosure
Notice of Bill in Chancery filed by William Kelley and William Burgett against George W and William Blazer to foreclose a 1829 mortgage on Blazer lands in Jefferson County Ohio. Case seeks decree of foreclosure if defendants do not answer within sixty days after the term. Ends with attorney notice and related executor and sale notices.
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Common Pleas
State of Ohio
Jefferson County
William Kelley
Eorge W. Cone W
Blazer
Cohiecer
William
County of
Jefferson
Court of Common Pleas
George W
Phillip B. Blazer
Bazaleel Blazer
Jane Blazer
B. Blazer
William 8
Burgett
DE Hewvitle
State of
Ohio
James Downard
William Blazer
William 8. Burgett
Collier & Means
John Rogers
Island Creek Township
William Rogers
Bay
Sterling & Jenkins
Democratic banner fires up for 1844 picks in Tennessee
The text declares support for James K. Polk of Tennessee for president, George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania for vice president, and David Tod for governor. It proclaims the Democratic principle will rise again and serve as the guiding light and hope of humanity, urging party unity.
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Tennessee
George M. Dallas
Pennsylvania
David Tod
Local Democrats in Jefferson County Names List
Democratic Central Committee members from Jefferson County include E M Stanton David England David Chambers Abrahan Itlee William McDonald William Copp and M M Crawford Roxton. The roster lists several party officials and supporters across the county.
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Democratic Central
E. M. Stanton
David England
David Chambers
Abrahan
Itlee
Jefferson County
William McDonald
William Copp
M. M. Crawford
Roxton
Algerine Barbarians of Rhode Island Oppressors Exposed
A frontier era critique denounces Rhode Island under federal rule as barbaric for imprisoning Thomas W. Dorr for life, condemning the sentence as an injustice backed by federal papers and urging readers and the Bank Herald to take a stand against the verdict and its sponsors. The piece sharply attacks colonial powers, urges outspoken opinion, and contrasts with nativist sentiment while highlighting a German immigrant tale of lost betrothal aboard the Hibernia.
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Rhode Island
Charles I
Thomas W. Dorr
United States
Europe
Algiers
Algieria
Charles II
Algeria
Federal
Bank Herald
Friends of Suffrage
Out of the Foul Party and a Political Declaration
Harman Maxwell and allies condemn the whig party as hypocritical and driven by speculators. They pledge to back Polk and Dallas, urging equal rights and denouncing corrupt leaders. Bloomfield Wayne County, Jeff. co. records show a major political shift and list names of supporters.
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John Brand
Wm. H. Harrison
Whig
Whig Party
Polk
Dallas
Harman Maxwell
Joseph Grimshaw
A. Mallarnee
Jas. P. MC
The Aristocracy and Naturalization Rights Debate
New Orleans federal papers condemn denying votes to naturalized foreigners and defend equal rights for all freemen. The piece scorns the aristocratic doctrine and argues naturalized citizens deserve the same protections as natives, criticizing the federal journal stance and the pursuit of wealth from social outcasts.
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New Orleans
Federal Party
Politically shifting voters favor Polk and Dallas
John H. Lee of Orange County Virginia quits the federalists and backs Polk and Dallas. Isaac N. Stoddard of Perry County Pennsylvania also shifts to Polk and Dallas. Francis Egan criticizes the Washington Examiner for Whig ties to Nativism. Kentucky figures and others switch from Whig to Polk and Dallas amid a federal Native Americanism debate. A rain exchange records readers joining as subscribers, listing names from several regions.
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John H. Lee
Orange County
Feds
Polk
Dallas
Isaac N. Stoddard
Perry County
Francis Egan
Washington Examiner
Mr. E
John Thomas
L. E. Drake
John Morris
Kentucky
New Albany
Ind
Harrisburg
Great Western reaches New York with Europe intelligence
A sudden report says the Great Western arrived in New York with thirty days old European intelligence. The article notes prior publication planned for next week of Arch er's Native letter, urging Democrats and wavering Clay supporters to read the anti American sentiments it contains.
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New York
Europe
Senator Archer
New Orleans Victory Reported for Democracy in 1815
The Crescent City Democrats claim a sweeping victory in the election held on the 1st, electing 10 legislators and 10 convention members. The piece details alleged fraud by federal inspectors, disputes over Elliott naturalization votes, and protests of illegal ballot handling across wards, arguing a large Democratic majority if illegal votes are excluded.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Tyler
Republican
The
Courier and Morning Herald
Bulletin
Fed
Feds
Elliott
Harrison
van Buren
Louisiana Election Returns From New Orleans City
The Globe notes that Democratic and Whig tallies from New Orleans align with yesterday. If a single Whig judge’s counts are rejected in the second ward, the Democratic ticket wins. if counted, Whigs lead. The Whigs gain a large edge there, implying party-run judging could dominate. Outside New Orleans, ballots span three days and country results are scarce tomorrow.
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New Orleans
Courier
Democratic
Bulletin
Election Confusion Over Naturalization Votes in New Orleans
The July 2 Evening issue discusses a disputed election in New Orleans where Whigs allegedly blocked 1600 votes from certificated naturalizations issued by Judge Elliott. The piece argues many certificates were regular and asks if voters should be denied rights based on who issued the papers.
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New Orleans
Elliott
The Election Returns From New Orleans Polls
The New Orleans Bulletin reports on July 3 that Grymes narrowly wins the senatorial seat over Blache. Four of five Democratic candidates secure legislative seats, amid irregularities such as early poll closings and votes by Elliot ballots. Officials ponder how official tallies will affect the outcome.
Democratic victors fill state races and convention delegate
In Louisiana districts Orleans Parish 10 Point Coupee East Feliciana West Feliciana Jefferson St Bernard the Democratic candidate for Senator is elected and the federal candidate for Representative also wins. Hon Gilbert Leonard Democrat is chosen as Senatorial Delegate to the Convention.
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Parish of Orleans
Point Coupee
West Feliciana
East Feliciana
Jefferson
St. Bernard
White
Gilbert Leonard
Contested Ward Votes May Decide Legislature
In the Second Ward of the municipality the paper argues that votes counted by a single inspector should be disregarded under the law. The editorial predicts rejection by the judge, the Convention, and the House, asserting that their whole ticket will stand if those votes are discarded, noting Grimes as the senatorial candidate and four members to both the Convention and the Legislature.
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Nauvoo
Carthage
Danto
Deming
Quincy
Elliott
Buchanan
Oakey
Picayune
Messrs
Gayarre
Fontanesy
Ramos
Durrive
Daunov
Teket
Convention
House of Representatives
John R. Grimes
Herald
Meeting of Citizens Opposing Vote Rage at Elective Franchise
The Democratic citizens of New Orleans and opponents of the alleged gross vote irregularities are urged to attend a meeting Friday evening at 7 30 at the St Louis Ball Room to discuss actions regarding the recent election inspectors and the franchise issue.
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New Orleans
the Herald
St. Louis
Riots in Philadelphia End in Compromise Now Quiet
The Southwark riots ended after a compromise between city authorities and natives. Military fought rioters until late, suffering heavy losses among Germantown Blues Washington Artillery Wayne Artillery and Cadwalader Greys. The report lists numerous wounded and a dead sergeant, with updates on Capt R K Scott and others.
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Philadelphia
Levin
Southwark
Germantown Blues
Washington Artillery
Germantown
1St State Fencibles
Wayne Artillery
Cadwalader Greys
Third
Queensts
Queen
Christian
Guier
Troutman
The
Blues
Ashworth
Waterman
Liewt
Bockius
Capt
Mallory
Crawford
Marston
State Fencibles
Williams
Richard Ball
Ch. Dougherty
Serg
Starr
R. K. Scott
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Haru
Scriber
Durham Hall
Matthew Roberts
Sd and
Washington Streets
John Orr
the American Union
James K. Polk
Baltimore Sun
Bremen
Cincinnati Enquirer
Hibernia
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Germany
Yellow Stone River
Alope
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Cleveland
Pittsbergh
Hiberna Anti
St. Joos Alean
Davis Johnson
Island Creek T'P
William Magill
Robert Sands
E. D. Barnes
Belmont Co
Joseph Cochran
Ellottsvaille
George Fries
J. M. Barton
William Hull
Brouke Co
the Globe
Louisiana
New Orleans Bulletin
Grymes
Blache
the Courier
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