Ohio House Debates Bank Bill and Tithe Amendment
Fragmented report shows House action on a bill to incorporate the Bank of Ohio to issue paper money and regulate exchanges. It lists yeas and nays on the Farmers and Traders Bank of Steubenville amendment and notes related bank charters, capital punishment repeal, and Sabbath observance. Local business admitted with little legislation.
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LeMilles
Neble
Peesett
Corie
Neddy
Chart
Craighit
Dene
Roving
Vives
Eetcon
Wetried
Hewitt
Lawrence
Cotombeens
Metbery
Myers
MedMeben
Peremely
Roudedueh
Sharp
Art
Mevith
Soyer
Wakefield
Warner
White
Irewe
Willer
Ewing
House
Ohio
Ohio. Upon the Passage of the Bill To Incorporate the Farmers’ and Traders
Bank of Steubenville
Yeas
Messrs
Alexander
Brand
Bryson
Claypool
Cram
Downing
Duncan
Fisher
Foot
Glines
Goocker
Harsh
Harvey
Hawkins
Johns
Johnson
Kaler
Kiler
Kellogg
Manning
Martin
Fayette
Means
Morse
McBeth
McFarland
Mellrath
McMillan
Noble
Parsons
Phelps
Shane
Licking
Atherton
Bennett
Carle
Cassidy
Clark
Dunn
Filson
Guiberson
Hetrich
Kilgore
Columbiana
Medbury
McMahen
Parmely
Roudebush
Smart
Smith
Snyder
Sprague
Waggoner
Brown
Witler
Senate
Lahm
Sandusky Bank
Xenia
Lafayette
Cincinnati
Norwalk Bank
Sexare
Ohio Laws On Elections For Road Supervisors And Abolishing Fence Viewers
A 1844 Ohio act prohibits voting for more than one Road and Highway Supervisor per ballot and repeals conflicting laws. It also abolishes the Fence Viewer office, assigns township trustees duties, and sets pay at seventy five cents per day, with the act taking effect April first, 1845. The text includes signatures of John M Gallagher and Thomas W Bartley and references to weights and measures clover seed definitions.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
John M. Galagher
House of Representatives
Thomas W. Bartley
Senate
A. D
John M.gallagher
A.D
John M. Gallagher
Havana News Summary and Cuban Unrest Theorized
An excerpt from Havana coverage through the 21st notes a British brig Albatros delivering 576000 in specie before sailing to England. in Cuba, commercial activity sits steady while politics stir. O Donnell faces accusations of favoritism and enforcement of new theatre ordinances sparks citizen resistance. The public expects a brewing political storm as loyalty questions arise amid administration tensions.
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Havana
Yorke
Tampico
England
O'Donnell
Tacon Theatre
Spoons and songs in a Union era verse
A fragmented poem laments lost golden spoons and choir of old songs. It urges consistency and truth as guiding motto, condemning extravagance and hollow rhymes. The text references Savane Tp and Mared 2 with unclear context.
Maine Democratic Convention backs Van Buren for president
A Maine convention of former legislators nominates Martin Van Buren for U S president and Hugh J Anderson for Maine governor. Resolutions denounce a national bank, tariff protection, and state debt assumption while endorsing the Independent Treasury and an economical federal administration. The Portland Argus and Augusta Age praise unity and vow broad support for Van Buren and Democratic nominees in 1844.
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Maine
Heon J. Axcenson
James W. Bradbury
Augusta
John Stickney
Calais
Oregon
United States
Martin van Buren
Hugh J. Anderson
Portland Argus
Baltimore
Jonathman Cintry
Augusta Age
Ciemscnty
Union
Henry Clay
Escaped gourds flee New Orleans bound north
150 gourds escaped from New Orleans on the night of February 26 and are believed moving north toward the Buckeye Blacksmith and Mosely of Kentucky. The notice offers a reward for arrest or a Benton mint drop for a sighting, hoping to publicize the fugitives through the New Orleans Courier or Morning Herald offices.
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New Orleans
Bear
Buckeye
Mosely
Whig Candidate Clay Leaves New Orleans for the North
New Orleans reports say Mr. Clay the Whig presidential candidate along with Mr. Bear the Buckeye Blacksmith and Mr. Moseley the Kentucky pump-maker have departed the city heading north as heat grows in the region.
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New Orleans
Democratic Births in Fourteenth Ward Staged as Gain
Two subscribers in the Fourteenth Ward reportedly welcomed twin boys last Monday. The item claims the event proves a political point for the Whig party and the NY Plebeian, portraying it as a gain with little effort.
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Despcrate
Eensding
Universal Whig Party
Democratic Club Enlarges Attendance for Vice Presidential Choice
The Democratic Club of New York notes strong turnout at its Club Room and urges members to attend Friday’s anniversary meeting honoring Gen. Jackson. An address on the life and public services of the hero and statesman is planned, as the party signals vigorous activity ahead.
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Democratic Club
Gen. Jackson
Lion of
Democracy
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
First Gun from the South in New Orleans Senate Race
The February 26 special election in New Orleans chose Slidell, Democrat, over Roselius, Federalist, to fill the late Albert House’s seat. Both sides campaigned vigorously, but Democrats prevailed by a strong margin amid heated contest.
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New Orleans
Clay
Bear
Mosely
Albert Hoa
Slidell
Roselius
Dramatic Victory Shakes Democracy Since 1815
The article notes a sweeping political win described as the greatest since 1815 with 416 votes. It mentions extensive campaigning by S. B. Prentiss, Mr. Clay, Poindexter, Bear, and Mosely, and warns Clay to avoid the Louisiana democracy as the result unsettles his position.
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Feds
S. 8
Prentiss
Clay
Poindexter
Bear
Buckeye
Mosely
Mr. Clay
Louisiana
Henry Clay
Judge Porter
Democratic Victory in Cleveland Charter Election
The Cleveland charter election produced a historic Democratic win with Sam Starkweather elected mayor, the first Democrat in that office. Starkweather 564 to Williamson 582, leaving a Democratic lead of 32 votes. The piece also notes national political maneuverings, Clay’s Mobile visit, and assorted GOP-Democratic dynamics, including local labor and Mormon lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sam
Starkweather
Starkwea Tuen
Willliamson
Ohio
Impartial Witness on Prosperity and Politics
An editorial argues commercial growth shows prosperity without legislation, criticizes banks and tariffs, and credits the people’s industry. It endorses Van Buren while warning against Clay and congressional meddling, and notes Maine Democratic harmony and New York Charter election results.
Willard Abridged History of the United States
The Willard abridged history is praised as the best ready reference for facts and dates. It covers from continental discovery to events of 1843 and is deemed highly valuable for schools. Available for sale at A. L. Frazer’s Book Store.
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United States
Emma Willard
A. L. Frazer
Bloody Campaigns and Whig Violence Reach Louisiana
The piece reports on bitter Whig infighting after New Orleans meetings, including a deadly assault at Bank's Arcade where Col. Daniel H. Twogood was slain by L C Hornsby. It notes funeral processions, political fallout, and mentions Muhlenburg's Governor candidacy and Jackson’s letter. The report also covers national party tensions and Newark Ohio’s mayoral result.
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New Orleans
Clay
Bank’s Arcade
S. S. Prentiss
Daniel H. Twogood
L.C. Hornsby, Esq
Col. T
Regiment of
Louisiana Volunteers
Washington Battalion
Louisiana Legion
Twogood
New York
Glorious News on Legislative Adjournment
The piece celebrates both legislative houses adjourning on March 13, praising the Senate’s incorruptible stance for defending the many against the few. It urges voters to avoid returning what it calls a discrediting faction to the halls of government and thanks the Senate for their conduct.
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Democratic Senate
Democratic Party
Feds
House
New Zanesville paper backs Van Buren wing of local Democrats
A newly issued Zanesville publication by Edwin C. Church promotes a Muskingum county Democratic faction backing President Van Buren. It denounces partial and iniquitous legislation and monopolies and attacks a few corrupt office seekers. The note urges the faithful to follow the new path and rejects demagogues who chase spoils at principle’s expense.
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Zanesville
Edwin C. Church
Democratic Party
Muskingum County
van Buren
Init
Slidell wins New Orleans Senate seat in 1844 special election
New Orleans report dated February 27, 1844 notes a Democratic victory in a city special election to fill a State Senate vacancy. T Slidell secured the seat by about 416 votes as Democrats expect to carry spring city elections for mayor, recorders, and aldermen. The Whig mass convention and visits by Prentiss and Clay club speakers are described, with Whig enthusiasm highly evident.
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New Orleans
Senate
T. Slidell
Bill to elect one Senator and one representative per county
The Statesman notes the bill’s introduction aims to unify election of a Senator and a Representative per Jefferson and Harrison counties despite limited examination due to business and indisposition. The measure seeks to carry both legislative branches under a single framework.
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Statesman
Jefferson and
Harrison Counties
Liver pool packet arrives with late European advices
New York reports the Liver pool, captained by Eldredge, arriving from Liverpool with news to March 6. Capt. Eldredge and passenger Wm Niblo provided papers. Cotton prices steady after Hibernia news. Dublin advices include O Connell's State Trials speech. General Bertrand and others noted dead. Riot funds raised after the speech. Europe quiet aside from Dublin events.
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New York
Europe
Liverpool
Eldredge
Wm. Niblo
Hibernia
Dublin
O’connell
Bertrand
Grand Duchess of
Oldenburg
Lord Douglas
Cunninghame
O.connell
France
India
Nominations and party shifts noted in 1844 letters
Washington reports list Calhoun as Secretary of State, with others likely to join the Cabinet. Mason may become Secretary of the Navy and an envoy to Mexico. Democratic approval appears broad. Solomon Beers renounces the federal party and joins the Democrats in Clinton township, Franklin county. Leffort from Bedford joins the Democratic ranks amid nationwide antifederal changes.
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Washinton City
Dear Srr
John C. Calhoun
Gov
Shannon
Senate
Mexico
John Y. Mason
Navy
Solomon Beers
Clinton Township
Franklin Co
Leffort
Bedford County
Duel Near Vicksburg Ends in Fatal Wounding
Mr. Ryan of the Vicksburg Sentinel and Mr. Hammet of the Vicksburg Whig nearly dueled near the city on the 20th of last month. Four shots were fired, the second wounded Hammet, the third damaged his clothes, and the fourth mortally wounded Ryan who died within hours. The report notes the incident with regret.
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Mr. Ryan
The
Vicksburg Sentinel
Hammet
Vicksburg Whig
Ryan
Debating Bank Legislation in Ohio 1804 Letter
A dated 1804 letter from David Tod argues for state bank establishment with strict provisions. He supports gold and silver stock payments, stockholder liability, triple specie backing, officer and stockholder loan limits, and harsh fraud penalties to protect the public. Signed to a central committee. The item notes a Madison Bank robber arrested in Louisville and calls Congress proceedings dry.
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Banks
David Tod
Market Notes and Specie Movements Across Ports
The Petersburg brig returns with 65000 in specie from Vera Cruz as foreign exchange softens in New York. West Branch Bank resumes specie payments. Treasury notes outstanding total 3392849.23. Receipts of specie to New Orleans include 16500 from Antigua and 3980 from Vera Cruz, with additional consignments by Liverpool and river steamers. Hogs slaughtered totals reach 195000 at Cincinnati and 38767 at Lafayette. New York trade improves with strong foreign import and spring arrivals. currency restored to specie basis. Nearly twenty ships loading for Liverpool at 4d sterling. Local markets show sugar at 54c, molasses low, flour steady, pork and beef varying with moderate demand. whiskey rectified 19-20c per gallon. Philadelphia flour and grain prices cited. beef, pork, and mutton ranges noted. New York Provisions markets report steadier demand, with various price points for beef, pork, and country versus city goods.
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New York
Vera Cruz
West Branch Bank of Pennsylvania
Register of the Treasury
Treasury
Cincinnati
Lafayette
Indiana
New York Express
Liverpool
Scbr
Sarah Ann
Nee From
Tampico
Emily
St. Thomas
N. Es
Ces
New Orleans
Assis
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