Meanness Distilled and the Grand Jury Complaint
A tirade against the American Union editors over a libel complaint concerning Toumphrey H. Leavitt, with attacks on Wilson and Leavitt and defense of hard money. The piece cites a Grand Jury dismissal, bank swindling claims tied to Mason and the Farmers' Mechanics' Book, and praises a Dayton Empire letter supporting hard money and fearless voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mechanics
Joseph Mason
Mason
Nice PF
M. Bank
Cold Weather Disrupts Overnight Mail Delivery
A terse report notes that severe cold forces postal routes to halt and 1,000 parcels will be re routed. Officials warn residents to expect delays as delivery crews reassess navigation and safety.
Election Returns Show One Sided Results Across States
The article reports on post election reaction and party gains. It notes Democratic gains in New York with Pouch winning Governor by about 21,876 and Democrats taking 24 of 34 Congress seats 9 of 128 Assembly seats and 8 of 9 Senators. It highlights Michigan's Democratic sweep with no Senate wins for the opposition and Democrats dominating the House. Ohio Statesman comments on Whig gains shrinking since 1840. Delaware sees Whig ticket victory but with narrowed majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harrison
Pouch
Michigan
Coons
Ohio Statesman
Delaware
Wits
Barks
Dayton
Weill
Nicholas Biddle
Tinkering Currency and Bank Power in Ohio
A noisy debate decries bank dominance and rag money, warning that bankers and a politicized system threaten liberties. The piece argues voters should resist legislative favors to banks, urging reform for prosperity and freedom, with strong rhetoric on taxation and financial control in Ohio.
Democrats Win New York Triggers State Stock Rally
News reports confirmed Democratic victory in New York, prompting an immediate rise in state stock prices as traders reacted to the election results and anticipated policy shifts. The market move underscored confidence in the party's victory and its potential impact on fiscal and economic policy.
Atherton Elected U S Senator for New Hampshire
Charles G. Atherton has been elected United States Senator for New Hampshire for six years from March next. The Tennessee Legislature recently passed a law abolishing imprisonment for debt. Treasury Navy finances show an outstanding amount of 10,039,056 dollars 18 cents as of the first. Mr James Lenox of Columbus has proposed a steam powered heating model for buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Atherton
U. S
New Hampshire
Tennessee
Treasury Navies
Jas. Lenox
Columbus
Political districting and elections across states in 1837
The piece notes multiple states drawing new congressional districts. Vermont and New Jersey legislatures, both Whig-led, divide into four and five districts respectively, with New Jersey’s map disadvantaging Democrats. It cites New Jersey Governor Peasington and Senator Dayton replacing Southard, and mentions Nashville Union’s stance on districting and a new Democratic daily paper in New Orleans, the Morning Herald and Jeffersonian.
British troops sweep Afghanistan in brutal advance
Late reports from Afghanistan describe British forces marching through the country attacking and killing those in their path with a stated aim to subjugate the population and enslave the people they encounter.
Pork and political barbs ripple through Ohio and Illinois
The Chillicothe Gazette notes hog deals at $1.75 to $2.00 per 100 pounds near weight with Alton contracts at $1.25 to $1.50. A Wellsville meeting pledges to accept land money at Pittsburgh value. The piece derides Whigs, hints at Biddle, and rails at tariff policy, urging protection for the few amid national debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe Gazette
Alton
Illinois
Wellsville
Pennsylvania
Pitsburgh
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Whig Protection Critique of Tariff and Labor Woes
A New Orleans-leaning critique argues that European labor floods the U S and depresses wages while Whig tariffs shield rich manufacturers. It condemns tariff policy as raising prices for consumers, enriching the few, and neglecting the poor. The piece cites 30 percent duties on imports and claims total government costs under Whig rule reach about 30 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bank Seeks Judgment on Bonds Against Wells Henry Co
F and M Bank filed in Columbiana county court last week for judgment on bonds held against Wells Henry and Co who defaulted and owes about 20000 dollars. The defense argues the bank violated its charter and charged excessive interest.
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F. and M. Bank
Columbiana County
F. & M. Bank
Wells, Henry & Co
Factory Child Labor Reform Debate in Austria and America
The Austrian government bans child labor under nine and restricts night work for those under sixteen. By age nine, children must have three years of schooling. In republican America, despite claims of widespread literacy, many children are still enslaved in factories and workshops with limited education.
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Republican
Amenea
Bank charter notices from 1842 Ohio papers
Notices announce petitions to form or renew bank charters in Ohio. The Akron Bank of Akron proposal seeks a $50,000 capital, with possible extension. Columbus Franklin Bank seeks a new or renewed charter by order of its board and cashier J. Esphy.
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Latham
American Banner
Akron
Ohio
Chas. Sumner
John €. Hart
Roan Clark
General Assembly
State of Ohio
Bank OF Akron
Summit
Ohio State Journal
Oia Statesman
Columbus
General Assembly of
Franklin Ban's of
Board of Ee
J.m.espy
Cashier
Late writer on English Corn Laws and local township meeting
A historical column cites a critic of wages and purchasing power, then reports Salem township electors meeting on the fifteenth, appointing Col. Mull as chair and James Vincent as secretary. A three-person committee drafted a preamble and resolutions, with incomplete text and numerous OCR distortions.
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Poland
Salem Township
Fairfield
Esid
Samuel ©. Mull
James Vincent
John Merehant
George Miser
Hough Chapman
Joan Reeslve
Bolom
Yaror Rodmpter
Teport
Chet
Belens
Lgegeet
Fregent
Ile Garon
Bare
Jefferson County Convention Nominates Associate Judges
Jefferson County leaders call a convention of five men from each township to nominate suitable persons for Associate Judges for the county. William Doffield is recommended. Salem township central committee named with Patterson Dunlap Moo Blackburn Potts as delegates. Proceedings signed by Mull and Viscant and published in the American Union.
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Tee
Jefferson County
William Doffield
Jefferson Countty
Assuviste
Phat Alex. Patterson
Wm. Dunlap
John Moo
James Blackburn
Sameel Bb. Potts
Salem
American Union SaMh
C. Mull
Ch. Jas. Viscant
See
Dictator cannot win in this state say political letters
A letter from J C Spencer cites undue influence of a national bank and bribe allegations while the writer, having traveled through several counties, asserts public opinion in the state will deny a dictator. The author mentions Mammoth Cave and hints at future writings from Maysville, Portsmouth, or Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porreas
Cane
Mammoth Cave
J.C. Spencer
U.S
Maysville
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
Judge Wilson and his bank associates oppose direct taxes
The writer criticizes Judge Wilson and bankers who own suburb properties for opposing direct taxes and accuses both major parties of anti democratic policies. He cites tariff disputes, wealth burdens, and calls out Whig and Democrat stances while defending direct tax fairness. The letter notes a New York Union report of 100 gun salute for a treaty ratification and reports laborers in Princeton earning twenty five cents daily with provisions.
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New Orleans
Europe
New Jersey
Wilson
Locofoco
Herald
New York Union
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Steubenville
Town of
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Jams M’kinney
Avex
Conn
Hov
Health and caution urging Dr Harlichs Compound
The article promotes Dr Harlichs Compound Strengthening German Aperient Pills as a remedy for numerous ailments. It urges early treatment, claims efficacy in dyspepsia liver complaints rheumatism and pain, and explains the regimen using The German Aperient and Compound Strengthening Tonic Pills to cleanse then strengthen.
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Harlich
Hife
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Jalerson County
Court of Common Pleas
Miary Price
Toho Price
Catharine Boehner
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Sand Court
Seid
Philo Machner
Tiliesaville
Charine Buchner
Utice
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Beate Tow
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Rao
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