The Democratic Meeting Arising Across Jefferson County
A county gathering drew attendees from every section as Democrats rally for the upcoming Ohio elections. The piece denounces federalist measures, cites improper legislation, and urges vigilance for township meetings to nominate delegates for the County Convention in Richmond and the District Convention in Bloomfield. It warns of federalist attempts to coerce a Democratic representative and notes a storm in the federal camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Bloomfield
Young Men's Convention Proceedings Noted in Newark
The newspaper previews the Newark Ohio Young Men's Convention proceedings to be published next week. An address by Curtis Medary and Byington is praised as an admirable paper. A Lancaster census lists 2746 residents with 1339 males and 1250 females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Messrs. Curtis, Medary and Byington
Lancaster
Ohio
Felix Grundy resigns Senate to become Attorney General
The Hon. Felix Grundy of Tennessee resigns from the United States Senate to enter as Attorney General in Washington. Jimmy Wilson, editor of the Steubenville Herald, is named Whig candidate for Representative in Jefferson county. A local political note mentions Muskingum Valley and Crockett. The text also contains weather and miscellaneous remarks about Norfolk and Portsmouth with odd phrasing.
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Felix Grundy
Tennessee
United States
Washington
Jimmy Wilson
Steubenville
Missouri Victory Anthem Promises Tremendous Congressional Win
The St. Louis Argus reports Miller and Harrison leading by 5 644 votes with Audrian Clark Daviess Linn Macon Rives Ripley Van Buren counties likely lifting to 7 000. Missouri’s Legislature leans 20 Democrats in Senate 13 federalists and 58 Democrats in House 39 federalists. The People expected victory on October second Tuesday with party unity and economic slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. Louis
Messrs. Miller
Harrison
Congress
Audrian
Clark
Daviess
Linn
Macon
Rives
Ripley
van Buren
Huzza
Senate
House
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Unofficial returns predict Democratic edge in Missouri race
The St Louis Argus reports unofficial congressional results from 34 counties with Harrison 16447, Miller 16392, Wilson 13640, Allen 13501. It projects 57 Democrats and 40 Republicans in the House, a Democratic majority around 17, with joint-ballot majority near 24, urging continued support for Benton and the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Harrison
Miller
Wilson
Allen
Senate of Missouri
The
Argus
House of Representatives
House
Benton
Democracy
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
Maine
Load the Big Cannon for Illinois Governors Hope
The St Louis Argus reports Carlin the Democratic candidate for Governor is undoubtedly elected in Illinois. No reliable result yet for the third Congressional District though Douglass gains seem likely per Peoria Register and Alton Telegraph notes. Reynolds leads by 2500 to 3000, Casey seen elected by an almost unanimous vote.
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St. Louis
Carlin
Illinois
Peoria Register
Douglass
Alton ‘Telegraph
van Buren
Reynolds
Casey
Illinois election results from Vandalia State Register
The Vandalia State Register reports Democratic victories in Illinois for Governor Lieutenant Governor and Congress. It notes Douglas versus Stuart is close, Senate 20 Democrats to 18 Whigs, and House with a slight Democratic lean, with many counties Democratic.
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Illinois
Vandalia
Thomas Carlin
Gov. Reynolds
Congress
Hogan
Casey
Douglass
Stuart
Senate
House of Representatives
French press crusade widens as presses sealed in Douai
London and Liverpool papers arrive in New York two days after Europe. The Liberal press at Douai was sealed by government officers on July 19 on charges of clandestine printing. Rumors say Earl of Durham has secret instructions to settle the boundary question with the United States, possibly ending the Netherland king's involvement.
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Europe
George Washington
Holredge
New York Journal of Commerce
London
Liverpool
France
Liberal
Douai
Earl of Durham
The
Netherlands
Numbering streets aids visitors in Steubenville
The city adopts a practical system to ease navigation in dense areas. Instead of asking for residents by landmarks or names, locals can simply cite house numbers like 60 Market Street or 190 Fourth Street to locate specific persons or businesses. This modernization mirrors other large cities and reduces street inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
John Sauth
James ‘Thompson
Johnston
Market Street
Fourth Street
Editorial Feud Over Jefferson County Voters Appeal
The letter-writer denounces a rival newspaper editor as a bought up opponent and vows retaliation. The piece accuses the Herald's editor of blasphemy and corruption tied to bank dealings, claiming control over the Union's editorial page rests with named leaders. The screed includes threats of retaliation if political aims fail.
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Jefferson County
The
Union
the Herald
Senate
Columbiana County Democratic Ticket Nominated for Local Offices
The Columbiana county Democrats at their congressional and county convention nominated John Hastings for Congress Jacob Roller George Smith John M Jenkins for Representatives Robert Whitacre for Auditor Robert M Fleming for Commissioner Wwm D Lepper Sr for Recorder Abijah McLean for Surveyor The Patriot praised Hastings as talented and qualified The report also notes various county tickets in Hamilton Montgomery Clermont Morgan Muskingum Perry and Steubenville gossip and editorial squabbles including a jab at a Baltimore Sun critique and local press quips.
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Columbiana County
Congress
John Hastings
Jacob Roller
George Smith
John M. Jenkins
Robert Whitacre
Robert M. Fleming
Wwm
D. Lepper
Abijah McLean
Hastings
Mr. Hastings
Hamilton County
Dr. Duncan
G. W. Holmes
Senate
J. J. Farran
Israel Brown
House
Montgomery
Henry Shidler
Edwin Smith
P. P. Lowe
Clermont
T. J. Buchanan
Morgan
John E. Hanna
Valley
Robinson
Muskingum
John A.turner
Bernard van Horne
Zanesville
Old Eagle Eye
Canal Memory
Godard
Hartford
Perry
Wm. Trevitt
Weather and politics mix in New Orleans deluge report
New Orleans endured forty days of rain noted by the Picayune as the Herald and other federal papers label their party Democratic Whigs. The Hesperian August issue arrived but is not yet reviewed. James C. Biddle, a Philadelphia Bar member and former Reform Convention participant, died on the 29th. Business in New Orleans was very dull with superfine flour selling at 6 to 6 5 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Ohio
Board of Public Works
Board of Canal Commissioners
Charles Hammond
Cincinnati Gazette
Jefferson County
Kerlin
James C. Biddle
Philadelphia
Reform Convention
New Orleans
Ohio Eagle
Yar
Hoskinson
Freeman
Messrs
Brovagus
Newark
David Spitler
Pleasant Township
Spider
E. R. Hoskinson
Crawford Republican
Bucyrus
Quiet in Mexico as French seize Mexican coast vessels
The New Orleans Picayune reports calm in Mexico yet notes French forces intend to prize all Mexican ships seen along the coast. The stance signals heightened tensions and possible seizures affecting commerce and regional control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New Orleans Picayune
Canton Bank Notes Discounted in Cincinnati Papers
Bank notes are quoted at a 25 percent discount in Cincinnati newspapers. The shinplaster governor’s message urged confidence in banks, stating you must have confidence in the Banks.
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Canton Bank
Cincinnati
Illinois Banks Resume Specie Payments on the 15th Ult
The Pittsburgh Visitor notes improved typography. The Francois Ist from Havre arrives with 666,000 francs in gold for the Neapolitan Indemnity. Louisiana crops reported promising by Lafourche Intelligencer. cane thrives, corn abundant, cotton satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Francois Ist
Havre
Louisiana
Lafourche Intelligencer
Cherokees invite tribes for frontier council near Illinois River
The Cherokees west of the Mississippi call braves from Osages and Kansas excluded to a council in Cherokee country on the Illinois river about September 14. Runners carry wampum to Senecas and others then to Shawnees Delawares Kickapoos near Fort Leavenworth. Potential simultaneous attack on Arkansas and Missouri settlements feared. Nashville Banner.
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Mississippi
Kansas
Red River
Ilinois River
Barren Fork
Fort Leavenworth
Nashville Banner
Indian Murders Between Camp Pinckney and Okefenokee Swamp
From Florida comes news of an Indian outrage near Carter s place between Camp Pinckney and the Okefenokee Swamp. A convoy of four wagons with sixteen guards from Ket tle Creek encampment was attacked by about 60 to 70 Indians who looted, fired on the guard, killed a corporal, wounded two wagoners, and seized three baggage wagons before Major Dearbourn pursued the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Camp Pinckney
Okefenokee
Kettle Creek
Carters
Carter’s
Dearbourn
Trouble in the Whig Camp and Electricity Blasting News
The piece critiques the Whig party as election nears for concealing last session acts including bank policy and stockholder liability. It cites journal records on bank investigations and repeal rights. It also reports a new electricity powered blasting method tested by Dr. Fisher of New York in Lockport with synchronized detonations and reshaped blasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonian
Lockport Democrat and Balance
Fisher
New York
Exploring Expedition Report from Vincennes Sloop of War
A New York Times excerpt describes the Vincennes commanded by Charles Wilkes and the Peacock under William L. Hudson preparing for the Dapleting Expedition. It lists ships Relief Porpoise Sea Gull and Flying Fish with their tonnage arms crews and the two pilot boats. The squadron leaves Hampton Roads and heads toward the Cape offering a cheerful farewell to home.
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New York
Queebip
Vincennes
Charles Wilkes
Peacock
William L. Hudson
Relief
A. R. Long
Cadwallader Ringgold
New Jersey
Independence
James Reed
Samuel Knox
Hampton Roads
Cape
Spirit of the Young Buckeye Democracy in Ohio
Letter from 1888 defends Young Men’s Convention attendees in Newark and attacks Federalism and bankers. Hoskinson praises democratic equality, rebukes pursuit of wealth for votes, and denounces aristocratic influence. Includes critic David Spitler and accusations of misrepresentation.
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THE
Young Buckeye Democracy
Alabama Votes Against National Bank in State Elections
The Alabama counties show a strong anti-bank result with a large majority opposing a new National Bank. The General Assembly is expected to lean anti-bank, anti tariff, and anti federal banking, favoring a constitutional independent treasury and government funds kept apart from banking institutions.
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Friends of Democracy
Alabama
General Assembly
Henry Clay
Hartford Convention
An Editor good at all Trades
An editor's craft demands wide knowledge across arts and facts from poetry to practical matters. The piece notes editors often resemble Caleb Quotem and lists varied roles such as printer, preacher, painter, legislator, coal heaver, constable, vendor of medicines, seaman, and planter, ending in madness from potions.
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Caleb
Brazil
A Peep Into the Secret at a Mercer Whig Meeting
A Mercer county correspondent notes at a St Marys Whig meeting Patrick Goode attacked the Democratic Administration and Republicans while Senator Thomas of Troy urged unsound Banks. He warned stockholders would be liable once banks reform, predicting further “irresponsible Banks.” Ohio Statesman cites the claim as the true Whig doctrine.
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Mercer County
St. Marys
Patrick Goode
Thomas
Troy
Ohio Statesman
Ohio Banks List Receives Notes at Steubenville Bank
The notes of multiple Ohio banks including Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Steubenville and Commercial Bank of Cincinnati are received. Banks listed span Franklin to Zanesville with several towns and cities named. Wheeling Wellsburgh Pittsburgh and Eastern Banks notes are generally received as well.
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Ohio
Farmers’ and Mechanics
Bank of Steubenville
Commercial Bk of
Cincinnati
Franklin Do
Life and Trust Code
Anes Do
Chillicothe
Circleville
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Hoamilton
Lancaster
Massillon
Marietta
Mt Pleasant
Newark
New Lisbon
Putnam
Bank Muskingum
Painesville
Portsmouth
St Clairsville
Sandusky
Urbana
Warren
Wooster
Xenia
Zanesville
Wheeling
Wellsburgh
Pittsburgh
Eastern
Muster and Claims in Regimental Orders II 1836
Regimental orders call officers and men of the second Regiment, Greet Brigade, 14th Diveion of Obve Militia to muster on September fires and guide company officers where lacking. Muster at Warrenton on September 12 under Col George McCleary. Adjutant JoAn Joanson certifies adjutant duties. Extracted letters praise Sala's Vegetable Elixir for various ailments dated 1838 Canton Farmington Osnaburgh Stark Co Ohio Jessity Canton Sept 4.
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Warrenton
George McCleary
Joan Joanson
Canton
A. Billings
Michigan
Farmington
Sala
Jacob Rowland
Sara
Peter Burger
Osnaburgh, Stark Co
Ohio
John Shively
Jacob Rex
Bedford
Mr. Satar
John Williams
Stark Co
Jobin Sala
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J. S. Lacey
Norfolk End
Steubenville Union
Baltimore Sun
Celebs
the Sun
Baltimore
Gay Street
Venus
Carroll Free Press
Kendall
Iowa
du Buque, I. T
Cincinnati News
Picayune
Federal
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Mercer
John Taylor
Taylor
Reed
Columbia County
N. Y
Harrisburgh
Harrisburg
Dougherty
W’. Dougherty
John Pala
John Sala
E. Birkertt
J. Sala
C. E. Birkett
John Garber
Henry Klippart
Jacob Rase
Jobo Bauer
Géo. Yutzey
Philip Weber
Henry Summers
Hiram Myers
Geo. Dunbar
John S. Wiestling
Christian Rase
A. C. Franke
Wlaire Doyle
Iron
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Ress Slks
Ficonen
Pram
MN Dike
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