Jefferson County Democrats Rally for Nov 15 Election
A Jefferson County political appeal urges Democrats to turnout on November 15 to fill the Kilgore vacancy in the 19th district. It warns of potential Whig contest, cites fraud fears, and cites Henry Swearingen as the Democratic nominee. The piece critiques John H. James and shin-plaster currency debates.
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Jefferson County
Daniel Kilgore
Henry Swearincen
Federal-Bank-Whig Party
19Th
John K. Sutherland
David Cable
WM. McDonald
WM. C. McCauslen
Thomas Johnston
Central Committee
Ohio
Wabash & Erie Canal
Man Adv
Federal papers decry unfairness after state election
The piece argues that federal papers seek excuses for Democratic loss, claiming unfairness and a minority in the legislature. It asserts the contest was fair, that Vance won by party support, and that a political shift shows the public now rejects federalist rule for truth. The author stresses a national awakening and the decline of federalist power.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Hammond
Constitutional Treasury
Mahon
Vance
Assembly
Shinplaster Fury in Ohio Politics Sparks Whig Critique
A Perrysburg extract reprinted by the Ohio Statesman quotes Mr. Medary blasting John H. James a Cham paign county legislator seen as a leader among irredeemable Ray Barons and shinplaster advocates. The piece argues his influence helped defeat the Whigs and questions his loyalty to party principles.
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John H. James
Ohio
New York
Massachusetts
Vance
James
Durham
Statesman
Ohio Statesman
Perrysburgh
Wood County
Medary
Champaign County
Maine
Jobe H. James
Trial of Van Rensselear in Tuscarawas Court
The Canton Democrat reports Sanders Van Rensselear was tried in the Court of Common Pleas for Tuscarawas county on the 30th ultime for aiding in forging and passing a certificate of deposit on the Massillon Bank. Prosecution by Loomis and Lahm. defence by Ewing and Harris. Jury found him guilty after several hours deliberation. Counsel for the defendant reserved exceptions and may seek a writ of Error for a new trial.
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van Rensselear
Canton Democrat
Sanders van Rensselear
Massillon Bank
Court of Common Pleas
Tuscarawas County
Messrs
Loomis
Lahm
Ewing
Harris
Pennsylvania congressional canvass yields party gains and swaps
The canvass lists Democrats elected to seats 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 33 and 25 with gain marks beside several names while Federalists write ins or gains appear for seats 2 4 10 12 18 22 24. The tally covers numerous districts and names including Lemuel Paynter Chas Ingersoll Joseph Fornance and John Sergeant Charles Ogle Richard Biddle and others.
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Democrats
Lemuel Paynter
Chas. J. Ingersoll
Joseph Fornance
John Davis
Gain
David D. Wagener
Peter Newhard
Geo. M. Keim
James Gerry
Ramsey
Wm. W. Potter
David Petriken
R. W. Hammond
Samuel W. Morris
Albert G. Marchand
Enos Hook
Isaac Leet
William Beatty
John Galbraith
John Sergeant
Geo
W. Toland
Ed. Davis
Francis James
John Edwards
W. Simonton
Jas. Cooper
Charles Ogle
Richard Biddle
Thomas Henry
Democratic National Convention Nominating in Philadelphia
The Democratic Anti-Masonic Federal Whig and Whig factions meet in Philadelphia to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. The so called Hero of Tippecanoe is expected to receive the presidential nomination, with a rival Democratic Anti-Masonic Whig figure considered for the vice presidency.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Tippecanoe
Advertisers To Get Full Insertions Despite Delinquent List
For a few weeks the paper will omit several advertisement columns to make room for the Auditor's long delinquent list. Advertising patrons may rest assured their favors will receive the full number of insertions.
Creighton Death Announcement Replaced by Recovery Hope
A Statesman item stated Mr Creighton, newly elected to the Legislature, had died but that report proved false as he is very unwell but expected to recover.
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Statesman
Creighton
Decline of Local Newspapers Noted in Adams County
The West Union Free Press closes its doors, joining several other federal sheets that have ended publication. Observers lament the widespread decline, noting the toll on local news coverage and community information.
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Federal
West Union
Adams Co.) Free Press
Pork Contracts Reach Six Dollars Seventy-Five Cents
The Cincinnati Advertiser notes pork contracts this season reach up to six dollars and seventy-five cents per hundred pounds, indicating high market prices and strong demand for pork in the region.
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Cincinnati Advertiser
Valley Folks Rally For Local Court House Renovation
The report notes community support from residents and professionals including lawyers and doctors urging the renovation of the historic court house. Local factions emphasize preserving the building and modernization benefits for the town of McConnelsville.
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McConnelsville ‘Valley
Old Court House
Absense of Mine Editors in Election Preview
A brief note laments federal editors shaping Presidents, Vice Presidents, executive officers and Congress on print before an election, reflecting concern over media influence on political outcomes. The fragment underscores a call for independent coverage and skepticism toward partisan framing prior to voting.
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Congress
Election label misreads names by Al leghenytown paper
A Philadelphia style note from Allegheyntown reports the federalists labeled as Democrats and the Democrats as Loco Focos, prompting historical sarcasm with the exclamation O tempora O mores and a critique of party labels.
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Alleghenytown
Smithfield Democratic Jubilee proceedings noted elsewhere
A brief notice states that the proceedings of the Smithfield Democratic Jubilee will be found in another column of today’s paper, directing readers to follow that section for details.
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Smithfield
Budget Quote Frames Gov Vance Currency Stance
The Troy Budget quotes Gov. Vance showing a divide with Buckeye farmers over currency policy. It notes farmers dislike the idea of a currency capable of expansion now and contraction tomorrow, framing Vance’s bargaining as a big buy with a small sell.
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Troy
N. Y
Post offices and political control figures in Whig era
The article notes about 12 431 post offices across the United States with 8 000 reportedly held by Whigs. It reports another Whig Sub-Treasurer gone and mentions the Clinton Wonk in Michigan facing injunction and specie circulation, reflecting party influence and financial maneuvering of the period.
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United States
Clinton Wonk
Michigan
War court notices arrears plea Steubenville edition
The Court of Common Pleas for this County opens at Steubenville on the 10th inst. Readers in arrears are urged to send the amount due. The note ends with a playful jab at the local editors and a friendly hint to subscribers.
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Court of Common Pleas
Steubenville
Thomas Carrel
Outrage in New Jersey Votes Suppressed by Governor and Privy Council
An 1838 letter from Trenton accuses the New Jersey Governor and Privy Council of usurping electoral power to seat six men in Congress by excluding Millville and South Amboy votes. It alleges clerks manipulated returns and hid fraud, sparking anticipated public indignation and political fallout.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Privy Council
John B. Aycrigg
William Halsted
John P. B. Maxwell
Joseph F. Randolph
Charles C. Stratton
Thomas Jones Yorke
New
Governor
South Amboy
County of
Middlesex
Court House
Millville Township
Cumberland
Armstrong
Williamson
Couneil
Southard
Millville
Lewis Conciet
Congress
Fowler
Honest Government and Party Integrity Critique
A political column contrasts Republican honesty with Federalist alleged tricks and frauds, warning that public respect fades for those who rely on deception. It argues no party can endure when rotten at the core and that office should favor honor over profit.
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Republican Party
Federal Party
Globe
French blockade news from New Orleans report
New Orleans dispatch notes ongoing French blockade efforts and Mexican conflict nearing resolution. The Anais from Bordeaux arrived after 41 days, sharing that the Medee frigate with Leary aboard lagged behind but is with the squadron. French fleet departed Cadiz en route to a target near St Juan de Ullao, with bombardment and possible troop descent anticipated within a week or two.
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New Orleans
Gulf
Anais
Bordeaux
Saint Domingo
Medee
Leary
Cadiz
St. Juan de Ullao
Massacre of surveyors in Texas by hostile tribes
A Texian paper reports about nineteen surveyors entering Indian country to claim land. Nearly all were killed by Wacos Ironies and beachies with four escaping. They fought to the last and died among the dead. Kickapoo warned them repeatedly to quit but were ignored. A hundred savages surrounded the party.
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Masacre
Texas
Our Cause and its Whig Press Opposition
Our cause rests on simple solid strength while the Whig press and mercantile interests sustain their hope of victory. They deploy fluent writers, sophistry about currency, and rally against an extended system of executive administration after years of power and revenue. Penn. Rep.
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Penn
Recipe for making a true whig party
Satirical recipe claims to mix varied political types to manufacture a modern whig party. It derides the idea of forced coalitions and warns that altering the ingredients would distort public sentiment and weaken the political “animal force.”
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India
N.B
Man
Great Whig Champions Unscathed After Steamboat Fire
An account notes General Harrison aboard a steamboat burned near Cincinnati with no injuries. The Boston Atlas quips loco foco flames and Tory waves may roll, while great Whig champions remain unscathed. A Boston Advocate aside cites John Grindle's alleged guilt in a tongue in cheek plea.
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Toucu
Harrison
Cincinnati
Boston
John Grindle
Boston Advocate
Lorain Victory Paralleled With Bunker Hill Foes Fought
The Cleveland Herald and Gazette likens Lorain federal victory to Bunker Hill describing the Lorain supporters as hardy yeomen who fought bravely but were overcome by voters from Cuyahoga County and federalists seen as enemies of liberty, per Elyria representative.
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Cleveland Herald and Gazette
Lorain
Bunker Hill
Friends of Liberty
Cuyahoga County
Elyria Rep
Great Reevutator and Bank of the United States Borrowing Row
The Journal of Commerce notes New York money markets with the Bank of the United States as the largest borrower. It reports deposits, post notes in six percent market, and renewals for six months. City banks hold an estimated two to three million in post notes.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Bank of the United States
United States Bank
John Van Buren Endures Federal Bastinado Claim
A remark portrays John Van Buren as facing a federal punishment attributed to his paternity. The comment links this to effects on late elections, presenting a sharp historical insinuation without factual detail.
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John van Buren
Political jabs and editorials from the period
The piece parries Democratic overreach and federal voting quirks, mocking party boasts and finance disputes. It notes Ohio districts, canal influence, and seething partisan rhetoric, while recalling a Cleveland era phrase about faction and banking. It comments on river water levels and uses sharp, local satire.
Marriage At Mt Pleasant Jefferson County Ohio
On the eighth of the month at the house of William B Kerlin the ceremony was performed by Rev George Holmes uniting Enos Pyres and Maritoa Harvey both of Mt Pleasant Jefferson county Ohio.
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Wm. B. Kerlin
George Holmes
Enos Pyres
Maritoa Harvey
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson County
Ohio
Joseph Kitheart
Mt. Pleasant Township
Joseph Shaw
Said County
Ohio Statesman Session Paper Ad 1838 Prospectus
The Ohio Statesman offers mammoth sheet twice weekly imperial tri weekly and daily imperial papers during the legislative session at advance rates. It promises thorough reporting on state and national proceedings with capable reporters and a Washington correspondent. Subscriptions qualify for discounts and referrals. Columubs, October 1838.
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Ohio
Statesman
Washington
Medary & Brothers
Columbus
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N. Dike
England
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Carroll Cousty
Coulter
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John S. Patterson
Robt
H. Halsted
Thomas Means
Dougherty
Adam Reed
Wayne Township
Jefferson
Alexander Maginnis
M. M. Crawford Bloomfield
John Graham
Legislature of
St. Clairsville
Belmont County
Bridgeport
New Philadelphia
John Whites
Wheeling Ceek
Town Run
Third and
Washington Streets
Fourth Ward
C .F. Laiblin
John Cox
Bel
Thomas 8
Mabon
Thomas S. Mehon
John Shane
Knoxville
Dillon
E. N. Dillon
Ionneps
Nathaniel Dike
Ohn Kell
Island B Creek Township
James M'Elroy
Jacob Vail
Madison Gladden
Stine
SS S. Dike
Prt Jeaperpmna
Pall
Winte Dea
M. Dike
Brandreth
Scott & CO
T. Johnson
Eye
Market
Third Streets
R. Smith
S. M’kinleys
N. York
Peter Toomy
Fenhe
Holdship
Hanna and Turnbull
Clinton Paper Mall
George W. Holdship
Pittsburgh
Geo. W. Holdship
Thompson Hanna
James Turnbull
UST
Pes Jumery &c
J. S. Scott, & Co
Market Street
Wv Kell
Fourth Street
Robert Stewart
Allegheny
David Silliard
Findley & Madeira
Jean
William H. Brown
James M'Cammant
Brook County
T. Jobe. Co
Old Street
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