Congressional Convention for 17th District Nomination
The District Convention to nominate a Congressional Candidate for the 17th District, comprising Columbiana Jefferson and Carroll counties, will be held on Wednesday September 6 at the Mouth of Yellow Creek in Jefferson county. Fisher A. Blocksom, chairman. Edwin M. Stanton, chairman Jefferson committee. A. W. Morrison, chairman Carroll County committee. August 4, 1843.
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Jefferson County
Yellow Creek
Edwin M. Stanton
William McDonald
David England
William Copp
David Chambers
M. M. Crawford
Abram Croxton
Cen
Jeff. Co
Olunbiana
Jefferson
Carroll Counties
Fisher A. Blocksom
Chaiman
Cor. Com
Columbiana
Jefferson Committee
A. W. Morrison
Carrollounty
Bank or no Bank debate stirs Rhode Island tone
The Herald and Whig rivals clash over banking as the Democrats push a law to bind banks to debt repayment while opposing unsafe charters. The Providence Journal backs individual liability, arguing the issue is responsible versus irresponsible banks, not a simple Bank or no Bank question. The piece cites Rhode Island precedent and notes state dividend figures and last year’s contrasts amid wartime revenue shifts.
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Herald
Democratic Party
Whig Party
Gallipolis
Urbana
Cleveland
Piaa
Rhode Island
New England
Providence Journal
Capitol
Winess
Volia Democratic
the Herald
Democratic Meeting Proceedings in Tuscarawas County
The Tuscarawas townships meet in New Philadelphia style. They support Van Irico and Philadelphia Democrat messaging. Buren unanimously opposes banking speak while praising the Democratic editors. Mitchener is approved as clerk of the Court.
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Tuscarawas
New Philadel
Dhem
van Irreco
Buren
Mitchener
Marion County convention backs Van Buren and senators
The democracy of Marion and surrounding counties met in a National Draw convention on the 15th ult. They opposed a Bank and high tariff, opposed Johnson’s assumption of 200,000,009, and favored individual liability. They are unanimously in favor of Mr. Van Buren for the Presidency and commend Senators Tappa and Allen.
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Marion County
Kentucky Yeoman Notes Party Split and Gerrymandering Risk
The Kentucky Yeoman argues parties are nearly tied in the state. It warns that Whigs cannot claim a legislative majority without overturning a gerrymandered map, noting Democrats would need a large margin to secure control. The rest of the text references financial figures and a convoluted political commentary.
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Kentucky
Judgment on Whigs Over Debts From 1840 Campaign
A New Lisbon Patriot report recounts 1838 whig feast for Gen. Harrison at New Lisbon. D. & S. Walton supplied the dinner. In court, Watson's sued for 115, added five years interest, total 149. Palladium printer Harper claims he was cheated of about 50. The piece attacks whig deception and repudiation of debts, predicting further disclosures and downfall for the party.
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Kentucky
New Lisbon
Gen. Harrison
D. & S. Walton
Court of Common Pleas
Watson
Harper
The
Palladium
Tippecanoe Club
Harper’ Printers
Democrats Sweep States Where They Held Legislature
A political column argues that Democrats won every state where they had the legislature last year and praises their policy. It recalls past Whig failures, urges Ohio voters to continue the Democrats in power this fall, portraying them as well tried friends.
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Ohio
Whig leaders alarmed by Brough speech impact
Whig leaders worry Brough's remarks will sway public opinion. They accuse The Herald of misrepresentation and claim his plan of individual liability in banking is safest and profitable for stockholders. Leaders fear failure to win legislative seats and accuse opponents of broad misrepresentation.
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Whig Party
Brough
Herald
Bank Critics and Honest Directors in Jefferson County
An open letter argues banking systems empower the few at the expense of the many and criticizes Bank of Jefferson County management. The author contends investors should not bear county surpluses, cites a ten to twelve thousand dollar shortfall, and condemns anonymous slander aimed at Island Creek constituents and political figures.
Henry Clay Tariff Speech Quoted in 1842 Senate
The piece cites Henry Clay in the Senate on March 1 1842 addressing the tariff issue. It clarifies he does not seek a high protective tariff but supports abiding by the compromise act to provide government revenue, prompting a farmer’s inquiry to the Whigs.
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Herald
Henry Clay
Senate
The
United States
True Democrats and their changing colors
A reader derides the self styled True Democrats seen posting a notice for a meeting on Market Street near the Herald office. He recalls their shifts from Federalists to Whigs to Democratic Whigs and now True Democrats, predicting more changes as their long ears stick out like an ass in lions' skin.
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Messrs
Market Street
Herald Office
Federal Party
Bis Place
Court House
A Whig Meeting Tale of the True Democrats
A narrator recalls attending a Whig meeting and cites a fable about a fox and a “true democrat” fence scheme. The tale shows the fox outsmarting partisan labels as the farmer tries new ploys to protect his poultry, only to face further clever substitutions by Renard.
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Renard
Fox misidentifies bell as cider barrel in village tale
A gentleman recounts a fable where a fox, curious about a ringing bell in a goose hole, mistakes it for a cider barrel. After a shove, the bell rings and the fox declares the culprit a hollow headed, empty noisy fool in a humorous rustic anecdote.
False predictions on wheat and labor prices under banks
In a letter to the editors, a writer questions Whig forecasts of 16 coins per bushel for wheat and 12 dollars per day for labor if banks were not rechartered. He argues banks were not rechartered and prices rose as banks ceased, with wheat nearly doubling, currency improving, exchanges dropping, and state stocks rising despite Federal Bank party efforts.
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Messrs Borrors
Mlence
Island Creek
Tolan
Messrs
Joseph Cable
Steubenville
Federal Bank Party
August Elections Boot on Mother Leg
A Pennsylvanian note analyzes a Congressional election notice, presenting a comparative table showing party gains by state. It argues the table flips prior results, claiming Democrats now hold thirty five seats while opponents hold nineteen, with a tongue in cheek about poetic justice and the “boot on the other leg.”
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Coons
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Tennesee
N.carolina
Alabama
Clay
What Have the Whigs Done Since Power Mainly
The Indiana State Sentinel attacks the Whigs for national debt of about thirty millions, bankruptcy, dishonor, and ruin. It accuses them of killing a president, political infamy for another, internal quarrels, and public ridicule. It claims wages, labor, and currency reforms failed, promises unkept, and distress continues.
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Mene
Tekel Upharisn
Why Do the Whig Papers Push a High Tariff
The Chillicothe Advertiser argues Whig papers back tariffs to favor wealthy landholders bankers and mercantile interests while Democrats rely on farmers and workers. It claims Whigs, elected in 1840, betrayed the compromise tariff and enacted a harsh, dishonest schedule, inflating duties on coarse cotton goods salt sugar and iron to benefit the rich.
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Chillicothe Advertiser
Whig Congress
Republic
Harrison
Whig Tariff Criticized as Burdens on Working People
The article blasts the Whig tariff as harming labor by forcing workers to pay four times more for essentials like iron and salt while protecting only a few iron founders and salt monopolists. It argues smuggling and currency reforms offset some effects, but revenue drops and debt rise. It urges working people to support equal rights and oppose special privileges for the few.
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Ohio
Ohio River
Health in Missouri Dr Harlichs Pills Promoted in 1843
Advertisement-like notice from Jefferson Missouri cites Dr Harlichs Pills as beneficial for dyspepsia after trials in the region. It claims fair testing ahead, promises to publish further testimonials, and notes the Philadelphia office at No 19 North Eighth Street with sale through A L Frazer in Steubenville dated September 2, 1843.
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Jefferson
Enquirer
N. B
North Eighth Street
Philadelphia
A. L. Frazer
Steubenville
Jefferson Inquirer
Jefferson City
The
Harlich
High Street
W. Lusk
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George Y. Hampson
James Soane
Is. Creek
William Carr
Wayne
James ‘Tolan
Carroll Co
Samuel D. Hunter
Justin G. Morris
Robert Orr
Robert Brooker
Johnston Mooney
William Cassill
Poor House
William Roberts
Liberty Wicket
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Robert George
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John Hunter
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Johnston Orr
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William Reed
Salem
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Africa
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Eeawal
F. and M. Bank
Wader
Union
Indiana State Sentinel
Missouri
DR. Harlich
Whittemore
Howe
M. Hubbard
George Conklin
Henry L. Chap
Joy Post, Jr
D. D. Braddick
Thomas ‘Pripp
Win
Gladwin
Albert A Starkey
Sylvester Mung
Sjavid Nench, Daniel Willams
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Nath'l J. Prats
Frazer
Agt
Nancy
John McNelly
J. S. Thomas
Thomas & Jenkins
Third Street
J.S. Thomas
Cheap Cash
Mousse de
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Thomas
Mancarri Al'eko
James L. Algeo
Steubenville Market
N. Orleans
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Lady's Shoe Store
North 3d
Markett and
Washington Sts
H. J. Bellas, & Co
Essex, Conn
Krazer
Mellor
Pittsburgh Intelligencer
HUEY
Exchane Brokers
Wood Street
Bk Cin
Ol& Trust Co
Franklin Bank
Lafayette Bank
M. & Traders Bank
Mt Pleasant St Clairsville
Massillon Wooster
Bank of Xenia
Sandusky
Geauga Norwalk
Zanesville
Clinton
Columbus Franklin de
Dayton W. Reserve Bank
Muskingum Bank
Circleville
New
Marietta Scioto
Lancaster
Chillicothe
Hamilton
L. Erie
Cleveland Bank
Post
Ohio Bank
Bk & Brands
Maryland
Virginia
Wheeling & Bran
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Western
Phila
Bks
Washington
D. W. Srizs
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