Public notice on elections and publication of recusants
Fragmentary 1642 public notice quotes James Faran and others urging readers to decide after publication of recusants and misrepresentations. Names listed include Jas J Faran B B Taylor Allen Lafram T W Bartley Caleb McNulty Joan James and Jas Wh Ewing. Month August 15 1642 is shown.
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Pantie Frauc
Oibis Mater
Sirip Pn
Jas. J. Faran
B. B. Taylor
Allen LA Uam
T. W. Bartley
Caleb McNulty
Joan James
Jas
WH. Ewing
W.S. Hatch
Letter on Hull campaign and Detroit surrender 1812
Col. Cass recounts Hull commanded troops in Canada and the failed Maiden attack. The letter details delaying tactics, assembly of artillery, and the controversial surrender at Detroit after British forces landed at Springwells and advanced, with casualty and militia details and troop numbers.
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Col. Cass
Wm. Hull
Secretary of War
Washington
Thie Place
Canada
Malden
Hull
Maiden
Mergesef
Capitulation Critique by Lewis Cass on Fort Detroit
Lewis Cass argues the capitulation at Detroit was dishonorable and unjustifiable despite limited provisions and enemy pressure. He cites 1800 British regulars, asserts troops fought bravely, and disputes General Hull's decision while urging courage to defend the Union.
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State of
Ohio
Raisin
Brush
M’arthur
Col
Finley
Col. Miller
Hall
Lewis Cass
Vas
William Eusris
The British Treaty Synopsis Published in New York
The Spectator previews a widely publicized but unofficial synopsis of the British treaty. It outlines boundary lines from the St Croix to the Rocky Mountains and details the St John River corridor, St Francis, and Lake Pohenagamook, with numerous technical geographic references and parallel lines.
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the Spectator
New York
St. Croix
Rocky Mountains
United States
Great Britain
Ghent
Mt. Jotun
Fourteenth Treaty Provisions and Noted Correspondence
The document outlines treaty articles on navigation rights on the St Johns and tributaries, land titles within disputed territories, compensation for Maine and Massachusetts, boundary tracing, mutual river navigation, anti slave trade measures, extradition, and treaty duration. It also cites New York Courier and Enquirer notes on colonial interference, the Caroline incident, and impressment, with the President deeming further discussion unnecessary.
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St. Lawrence River
St. Johns
United States
Maine
Massachusetts
St. Lawrence
Detroit
St. Clair
Africa
New York Courier and Enquirer
Bentish West India Islands
Caroline
Whig Opposition Sincerity Questioned in State Govts
The Pennsylvanian argues that Whigs claim opposition to the veto power is insincere, used only for current advantage. It notes Whig majorities in Kentucky and Massachusetts rarely seek to abolish the executive negative, suggesting their professed principles vary by time and place.
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Kentucky
Massachusetts
Retrenchment Party and Whig Senate Hypocrisy
The Whigs hold a strong Senate majority while the House is fractured after a split. The piece argues the Senate is the true influencer of Whig policy, criticizing 1840 retrenchment claims as hypocritical. It notes Senate amendments limiting savings in a bill reforming army expenditures and a conference committee overruling House gains.
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United States Senate
House
Senate
Lowes
Ihouse
Peters
Whig resignations threaten state legislature action
An Old School Republican piece notes all Whigs in the Ohio Legislature have resigned leaving no quorum to gerrymander. It questions whether a minority may derail government and asks readers to consider the precedent and its danger to the republic. It warns that Whig moves could foreshadow Democratic actions if repeated in Congress.
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Ohio
Friends of Liberty
U. S
State pays William Seanwertern on the road for speeches
The article criticizes the State funding of John Brough and questions who pays Thomas Corwin’s travel expenses while in politics. It accuses Whig lawmakers of dishonesty for receiving $3 a day while allegedly plotting to defeat the people's will with Ewing, Kelly, and Judge Wright in late-night sessions.
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Seanwertern
John Brough
Republic
Thomas Corwin
Ewing
Kelly
Judge Wright
Eoples
People’s Representatives
O. S. Rep
Veto and Ditto The Message of John Tyler
Recounts John Tyler vetoing the tariff bill and criticizes his action as despotic. Quotes from Springfield Republican and U. S. Republican on Ohio legislature, Whig minority, and the political fallout. Discusses the Bank of the United States and calls for manufacturers to consider consequences of party elevation.
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John Tyler
Republic
Andrew Jackson
Congress
John ‘Tyler
Springfield Republic
U. States
Ohio Stocks Decline Amid Legislative Breakup
Ohio stocks fall further as Monday sales reach 67 and 80 with the legislature's dissolution blamed. The report notes market weakness tied to political actions and credit concerns, reflecting investor unease and uncertain economic outlook.
Patriot's warning on legislative resignation abuse
The text argues that while a Legislator may possess a theoretical right to resign, using that right to end the Legislature by depriving it of a quorum is an abuse. It frames such action as harming the government entitled to citizens' services, calling the act a wrong to the state.
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Wright
Legislature Quorum Lost By Resignations
The piece argues both legislative chambers were left without a quorum due to mass resignations, so neither Senate nor House could accept resignations. It claims a conspiracy destroyed constitutional existence, depriving traitors of the power to act and ending the Legislature’s vitality at once.
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Thi
Senate
House
The Precedent and Ohio Whig Minority Conduct
The people of Ohio face a decisive ballot question on whether the recent actions of the Whig minority at the extra session should set a lasting precedent. If the electorate backs the Whig minority in October, it could imply the minority has a duty and right to disrupt the Legislature when the majority won’t follow its lead.
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Ohio
Whig Prospects and Senate Election Question
If the next Legislature has a Whig majority an effort will be made to elect Thomas Ewing to the Senate. The piece argues the Whig minority’s precedent justifies Democrats withdrawing from the Legislature, though they would not favor it. it warns against endorsing such actions.
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Thomas Ewing
United States Senate
Legislative
Remarkable foot regrowth tale from Arkansas Gazette
One year ago Caleb Alartshorn cut his foot off with an axe while chopping logs. Supposedly a new foot has grown in its place, described as provident by one paper and dismissed by the Detroit Daily Ae as curious. The line hints at providential wit regarding a supposed miracle note.
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Caleb Alartshorn
Arkansas Gazette
Detroit Daily Ae
Providential
Notice to debtors and creditors of William Shaw estate
Og tee is hereby given to all who are indebted to the estate of William Shaw deceased late of Island Creek township Jefferson county Ohio to make immediate payment to the subscriber and those having claims against the estate will present them legally proven for settlement within twelve months from this date John Ault August 27 1842 4t adin r
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Og Tee
William Shaw
Island Creek Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
John Ault
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Veto
Ditto
Saeed
Friends of Liberty and Equal Rights
Court House
Steubenville
King
Morris
Samuel Lewis
S. P. Chase
Liberty
J. H. Haustean
É&.Co
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Secretary of State
General Assembly
James Savage
Willin
N. York
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N. American College of Health
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Black New-York
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Greenwich St
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Hammerslyst New York
Richard Dennis
N York
A.maria Thompson
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