Tariff Bill Advances as Congress Edges Toward Adjournment
The tariff bill, amended, passed the Senate 24 to 23 and the House without division. Rumors say Tyler has signed it, becoming law. The Senate also passed a House bill on distribution with potential veto risk and a bill to disfranchise noncompliant states. An adjournment sine die was set for August 31.
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Senate
House
Tyler
Congress
Georgia
Missouri
Louisiana
Whigs cry foul over districting while pointing to excess
Whigs accuse Democrats of unfair districting yet claim inconsistency as Wm J Thomas proposed a bill creating a Trumbull Ashtabula Lake Geauga district with a population of 91847 nearly 20000 above the standard and over 6000 larger than the district Whigs attack.
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Wm. J. Thomas
Trumbull
Ashtabula
Lake
Geauga
Whig Congress and Ohio Legislature Clash Over Districts
The Whigs in Congress opposed equalizing Congressional districts to 8 10 15 and even 20 thousand. Ohio Whigs stir up trouble in the legislature, breaking up government as Democrats push for exact equality. The contrast invites a note to compare their positions.
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Congress
Ohio
The Fooleries of 1840 Described by Whigs at Hamilton Rally
A Hamilton Butler County Whig convention on the 20th alt is cited. The piece criticizes the 1840 procession of wagons with various mechanical displays led by bank presidents and speculators. It denounces demagogues and urges memory of 1840’s folly and its evils to deter future nonsense.
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Hamilton
Butler County
United States
Democrats in St Louis Quiet After Victory
The Missouri Reporter notes the Democrats returned home calmly after their success, avoiding loud street celebrations. It praises restrained pride and urges supporters to rejoice inwardly at the victory for their principles and the nation’s welfare.
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Missouri Reporter
St. Louis
Ohio Whig Central Committee Calls Kennedy Meet in Dayton
The Whig central committee of Ohio invites the Whigs of Kennedy to a harb at Dayton on September 20.
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Whig Central Committee
Ohio
Whigs Revisit Old Tippecanoe Club Room Remark
Fragmented local commentary questions the Whigs revisiting their Tippecanoe era room and promises. The text references Chauncey and neighborly senators, with garbled phrasing obscuring concrete details.
Court notes pipe laying and details on the 25th ult
The record mentions maneuvering and pipe laying discussed in the court house on the 25th ult. The terse line indicates a court session with reference to the pipe laying matter and scheduling or remarks made at that time.
Dewey Question on Seat After Whig Election Tactics
Chauncey Dewey of Harrison and Belmont counties boasts that the Whigs won by pipe laying and openly proclaims this, yet questions remain why he does not surrender the seat to the man with the majority of legal votes.
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Chauncey Dewey
Harrison and
Belmont
Inventor Demonstrates Colt Rifle Vessel Explosion
The inventor of Colt rifles recently exploded a vessel near Washington City. Present were the President and heads of Departments along with Congressmen. The apparatus was five miles distant and described as a destructive machine.
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Cort
Colt
Washington City
Read the Ohio Legislature breakdown and Whig aims
The piece urges voters to study the first page article arguing Whigs had no grounds for their revolutionary action and that their complaint of Democratic unfairness in districting is a sham. It warns that Whigs seek to disorganize government and urges voters to examine the question before October ballots.
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Ohio
Bank charter dispute fuels party clash in Ohio
The article argues that Mr. Kitheart faced false accusations about banks seeking charters under the General Banking Law and continuation of charters for Ohio banks. It asserts Democrats favored continuation with restrictions, while Whigs attempted to derail session. It condemns perceived political spite and deceit.
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Kitheart
Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Co
Franklin Bank of Cincinnati
Commercial Bank of Scioto
Mitchell
Dewey
Scott
Ohio
Young Admiral in Training Named for Empire
The Lord High Admiral of the Russian Navy is described as a fifteen year old lad, Constantine, second son of Emperor Nicholas. The notice highlights his youth and royal lineage, signaling a potential future leadership role within the navy.
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Constantine
Nicholas
FOR THE UNION WHIG MEETING IN CINCINNATI
A lengthy account of a Thursday Week meeting of the Whigs in the city arguing against a legislative bill and bank charters. Speakers Dewey Scott and Mitchell accused opponents of treasonous tactics to break the Legislature, urging resistance to what they call bank monopoly while condemning party resignations as treasonous. They condemn measures undoing property appraisals liens and public relief, amid a partisan clash with Democrats.
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Dewey
Harrison
Tully
Monroe
Scioto
Kitheart
Democratic Party
Court House
Scott
Mitchell
Life Insurance and Trust Company
Messrs
Admb
Arnold
Whig Party
Cary
Cincinnati
Ventras
Avorure Free Winds Raise Baltimore Water Eight Inches
On the 4th alt the winds and rain caused the water at Baltimore to rise eight inches higher than the high water of 1817. The amount of property destroyed is not known, though it will probably be a large amount.
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Baltimore
Disturbance at St Catharines Irish Workmen
Reports from Buffalo describe a disturbance near St Catharines U C where hundreds of Irish laborers gathered at the Welland canal seeking work but found none. Unable to quiet the mob, a resident Roman Catholic priest could not halt the riotous plunder as they looted supplies. Governor King of Rhode Island demands Gov Hubbard surrender of Dorr, but Hubbard refusals and sends reasons to acting Governor Samuel W King who returns them unopened. Washington orders at Springfield Armory discharge of workers amid Union reform criticisms and claims of credit loss under the Whig reform administration.
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Buffalo
St. Catharines
U. C
Welland Canal
Gov. King
Rhode Island
Hubbard
New Hampshire
T. W. Dorr
Samuel W. King
Washington City
Springfield
Mass
Whig “Reform
Cartas and General Tyler in Whig Debate
The text likens Mr. Tyler to a captain who should be promoted to GENERAL Tyler as the Whigs begin to address him, noting the political clash and the demand for stronger leadership within the party. The passage frames Tyler as integral to the Whig stance and foresees his elevated status.
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Mr. Tyler
Cartas
General Tyler
Ohio Traitors Scorned in National Intelligencer Debate
A whiplash of 19th century rhetoric denounces Ohio traitors as perjured and disloyal to the Union. The National Intelligencer’s two editorials condemn attempts to adjourn Congress by absenteeism, warn of deep disgrace, and accuse Whig factions of rebellion against law and order. The piece reframes the Ohio controversy as a national crisis testing constitutional fidelity and calls out treasonous signals from Ohio leaders and their governor.
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Amarchy
National Intelligencer
U.S. Senate
Ohio
Intelligencer
Congress
Mark
Washington
Clay
New York
Trade with England Leaves Mixed Sentiment in Morning Post
The Morning Post reports the evening news of the treaty with England brings a smile, but cautions that the government did not make a good trade. It argues the claim favored by the writer is strong yet England has outmaneuvered the United States.
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New York Morning Post
England
John Bull
Gold Spoons and Chicken Tax Debate In Ohio
A correspondent denounces misreporting by a local petifoyer claiming a winter law made land tax defaulted lands instantly state owned. The writer cites last winter’s law sections 4 5 and 7, clarifying forfeiture rules and sale periods through two years, urging readers to consult the act to understand property redemption and state title timelines.
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Messrs. Eorrors
Petifoyer
Puff
Ohio
Debates on Ohio districting amid 1842 court case
In Steubenville Ohio Senator Dewey defends the constitutionality of districting amid accusations of treason linked to the Whig majority. He cites Lyington's bill and Harrison's 1840 vote, arguing the system favored Democrats. critics claim the return to Democratic control follows. The piece portrays heightened partisan tension and calls for honest citizens to resist revolutionary measures.
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Coanery Dywry
Harrison and
Belmont
Court House
Steubenville
Ohio
Lyington
Harrison
Dewey
Meshingged Melds and Bridge Wreck in Wartime Locales
Fragmentary report notes a major bridge incident amid wartime tensions. Mentions Meshinged and WHR OT operations with unclear details. Specifics on figures or locations remain unreadable, but the event appears tied to strategic infrastructure during conflict.
Herald Misrepresents Democrats in Charter Story
The Herald is accused of wilfully misrepresenting Democrats and attributing false statements to Mr Kitheart regarding banks applying for charters. The critique argues the publication pushes a biased narrative to serve its cause.
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Herald
Kitheart
Mexico in grad sad look at Bet six Neepetiting
A fragmented OCR item mentions Mexico and a bet six related to a graduation or admission context, with unclear wording and missing key details.
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Mexico
Government to grant unconditional amnesty to all persons
The government of Canada with approval from London plans to grant an unconditional amnesty to all persons. The move signals broad clemency and potential release of individuals involved in ongoing or past political conflicts.
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Gerriva Goop Natrenep
Government of
Canada
London
Democratic convention call for Jefferson county delegates
The Democratic citizens of Jefferson county are urged to meet in their township halls on the second Saturday in September to select five delegates each. Delegates will assemble in Richmond on Thursday the 13th to nominate candidates for county officers. By order of the Democratic Central Committee.
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Brandreth
Pitts
Dr Brandre
Benjamin Brandreth
Universal
Jefferson County
James Turveull
Steubenville
Joungile
Mt. Pleasant
John
Wiles
Ross Township
Ohio
Adam Culp
Richmond
Cevreas
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J. S. Scott & Co
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