Delegates quarrel over credentials and hall at convention
The convention debates credentials and rules as delegates from multiple states clash over adjournment and hall size. Names from Maine to Arkansas are listed. Balloting shows Van Buren, Cass, Polk and Buchanan receiving votes, with tensions rising over pledges and regional factions. The pace slows as leaders seek order and a larger venue.
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Butler
New York
Jewett
Maine
Cave Johnson
Beiw
Saunders
Henry
North Carolina
Caldwell
Kentucky
Amatssa Stetson
New Hampshire
Hendry Hubbard
Massachusetts
George Bancroft
Vermont
Luther B. Hunt
Rhode Island
Virginia
W. H. Roane
Jobo Hill
South Carolina
Alabama
Benjamin G. Shields
Mississippi
Robert J. Walker
Louisiana
Judge Leonard
Tennessee
John W. Tibbatts
Arkansas
Fulton
Ohio
Thomas W. Bartley
Indiana
Jesse D. Bright
Iinois
James Dunlop
Missouri
Thomas L. Price
Michigan
Robert S. Wilson
Georgia
F. H. Cone
Thompson
Mr. Smith
Bredie
Smith
J. Hopkins
Spalding
Hubbard
Kettlewell
Maryland
Nuttall
Buair and Rives
van Buren
Cass
Johnson
RP J
Calhoun
Buchanan
Woodbury
Stewart
Telegraph
Polk Nominated by Democratic National Convention
Delegates rallied to James K. Polk after a long ballot drama as the party united behind him for the presidency. Virginia and New York pledged forceful support while Silas Wright was put forward for vice president but ultimately Dallas won the VP nod amid cheers. The convention adjourned sine die after approving a party platform and preparing to organize nationwide support.
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Baltimore
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Yelvania
Serolina
P.m
Gov. Hubbard
James K. Polk
Howard
Maryland
Sidars
Ohio Statesman
Texas
Ohio
Lone Star
Polk
Col. Polk
Francis S. Pickens
Tennessee
Ellmore
Pickens
Union
Roane
Virginia
Mr. van Buren
Henry Clay
Benjamin F. Butler
van Buren
Mall
Butler
Jas. K. Polk
Mr. B
Jackson
Hermitage
Frendy
Ohi
Teae
Nessee
Miggiesippi
Washington
Congress
Walker
Silas Wright
Democratic Party
Ludlow
Col. Johnson
Droomgole
Whig Party
Frazier
Buchanan
Levi Woodbury
Mr. Woodbury
Georgia
Fine
Wright
Cave Johnson
The
Globe
United States
Benj. F. Butler
John O'Sullivan
Fairfield
Sen
Casa
Woodbury
Stewart Ya Dallas
Iev
Marcy
Choee
George M. Dallas
Poon
Gov. Fairfeld
N.hs
Pennerleena
Our Flag Floats Gaily On The Breeze Lectoral Ticket
A list of names appears for senatorial and congressional tickets across Ohio districts. Districts include Wayne, Clermont, Hamilton, Darke, Green, Champaign, Lucas, Wood, Brown, Ross, Pickaway, Licking, Merton, Sciota, Morgan, Guernsey, Harrison, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Wayne, Summit, Lake, and Medina. Notable entrants include Joseph Larlwill, Dowty Utter, Clayton Webb, James M. Dorsey, R. D. Forsman, Judge John Taylor, David Higgins, Gilbert Beach, John D. White, Thomas Megrady, Valentine Keffer, James Parker, Greenville P. Cherry, George Corwine, Cautious Covey, Isaac Lanning, Walter Jamieson, Sebastian Brainard, James Forbes Jr., Neal McCoy, Milo Stone, Benjamin Adams, and Stephen N. Sargent.
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Joseph Larwill
Wayne
Dowty Utter
Clermont
Clayton Webb
Hamilton
James M. Dorsey
Darke
R. D. Forsman
Green
John Taylor
Champaign
David Higgins
Lucas
Gilbert Beach
Wood
John D. White
Brown
Thomas Megrady
Ross
Valentine Keffer
Pickarcay
James Parker
Licking
Greenville P. Cherry
Merton
George Corwine
Sciota
Cautious C. Covey
Morgan
Isaac M. Lanning
Guernsey
Walter Jamieson
Harrison
Sebastian Brainard
Tuscarawas
James Forbes, Jr
Carroll
Neal McCoy
Milo Stone
Summit
Benjamin Adams
Lake
Stephen N. Sargent
Medina
Baltimore Nomination: Polk and Dallas for President and VP
The Democratic National Convention selected Polk and Dallas. The Baltimore article urges unwavering party support, praising Polk as a Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democrat and Dallas as a capable, principled leader. It predicts sweeping success nationwide and unity under a common standard.
Democratic split over Van Buren shapes 1844 race
A lamented break with Martin Van Buren marks a shift in the Democratic Party as FederalistDivide shrinks, with supporters recalling his 1840 stand and lamenting the loss of his nomination. The piece notes strong admiration for Van Buren, resignation to retirement, and a warning to Federalists while praising Webster’s union message. A West Liberty Whig meeting endorses Democratic principles, pledging support for the party’s convention nominee.
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Martin van Buren
Democratic Party
van Buren
CortoLanvus
The
Ohio Statesman
Webster
West Liberty
Richland County
Coon
Mr. Webster
Thomas B. Gill
A. Peck
James M'lwich
Andrew N. Miller
Edward Peck
Vernon Township
Harrison
Fragmentary historic note on Mr Murk abuse incident
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered phrases about Mr Murk, referencing abuse, admiration, a twist and War era hints. The readable content is incomplete and lacks coherent events or dates, resulting in an unclear summary centered on a controversial figure and faded wartime context.
Fragmented headline from regional page
OCR readable bits show a brief local item mentioning a person and event but the text is garbled leaving only partial names and a place. It hints at a community incident or meeting with unclear details and no clear outcome.
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Hopkins
McNalty
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Gorgia
Illinois
Gen. Jackson
Mr. Young
Nero
Rome
John Tyler
Young
Hohen
Hammond
Mice
Mason & Dixon
Dallas
Dromgoole
the American Union
David Tod
Republic
H. Clay
Feds
Thomas Boil Adamson
N. Miller
Piate Dameware
Shameal Omane
Peete Homans
Ribas Giommaay
Pat Pay
Murk
Fey
Emma
Ieuneeman
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