The Tariff Battle and Land Distribution Debate Warms Up
A speech rails against land distribution and a protective tariff as harmful schemes. It denounces distribution as double taxation, warns of corruption and debt, and argues for a restrained revenue plan. The speaker rebuts charges of waste and cites Whig treasury figures to challenge opponents.
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Pennsylvania
van Buren
Tyler
Ritner
Virginia
Congress
North Carolina
Mr. Stanly
Seaboard
Hugh
Janet Hy
Capereors
Kentucky
Mr. Underwood
Treasury
Ewing
Political speech on currency and tariffs in Congress
A dense political tract critiques Whig and Democratic positions on currency, banks, and the tariff. It cites Senate Journal amendments, accuses Whigs of protecting banks, and condemns paper money schemes while arguing for hard currency and national action. It laments factional attacks and calls for coherent policy now.
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Fillmore
Committee of Ways and Means
Forward
The
Treasury
Laws
Clayton
Senate Journal
United States Bank
Democratic Party
Loco Focos
Riff
Caff
Senate
Committee On the
District of Columbia
Baltimore
Richmond
Walker
Archer
Bates
Berrien
Choate
Clay
Kennedy
Dixon
Evans
Huntingdon
Kerr
Mangum
Merrick
Miller
Morehead
Porter
Prentiss
Preston
Rives
Tall
Bank of Brownsville
Philadelphia
Perry
Jack
Ike Jack
Seaboard
Tyler
Governor Corwin Accusations of Electioneering Duty Gap
The Ton Democrat questions Governor Corwin about neglecting official duties to attend electioneering. It notes that John W. Greenwood was elected Stark County associated judge but has not received a commission, asking why court business may be halted. It demands Whig explanations for the governor's apparent prioritization of politics over governance.
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Corwin
John W. Greenwood
Stark County
Loutzenhiser
Canton Democrat
1000 Majority in Sark County Promises Banker Reform
The Democracy of Sark County pledges a one thousand majority to Wilson Shannon and calls for individual liability for bankers. They denounce the breach by Huzza Democrats and attack corporate monopolists, asserting the acts have been earned, condemned, and repudiated by an honest but indignant people.
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Sark County
Wilson Shannon
Paorrrr Questions Whig in Congress on Promises
A query from Paorrrr to the Whig in Congress laments unmet pledges and questions where the promised ripe and rich rewards for popular support have gone. He asks for evidence of devotion to public interests and honor and for fulfillment of promises made during the elections.
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Paorrrr
Congress
Whig Electioneering Promises Revisited in Washington
The passage urges scrutiny of pledged reforms and exposed deceit in Washington and Columbus. It laments broken Whig promises and warns of treasonous acts, urging voters to weigh political performances as campaigns unfold. The fragment reflects wartime partisan rhetoric and calls for accountability.
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Washington
Columbus
Cin
Engr
Demagogue Corwin Accused by Zanesville Aurora
The Zanesville Aurora denounces Ohio Governor Corwin as a demagogue who deserted his post and betrays the people. It accuses him of promising currency and prices if reelected, questions why he has not governed since 1840, and asserts he cannot veto laws due to a supposed constitutional conspiracy. The piece paints him as degraded and ignorant before Ohioans.
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T Nomas Corwin
Ohio
Columbus
Newark
Whig
Corwin
Massachusetts Gerrymander Probe Sparks Democratic Hope
The New York Tribune reports that Massachusetts Whigs, in the apportionment bill from the Legislature, have gerrymandered the only democratic district to create a Whig district. The shift in sentiment may have aimed to block a Democrat and possibly elect three.
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New York Tribune
Massachusetts
Vedic Poll Plans Spark Debate On Public Square
The Veds prepare a poll for the public square amid Whig argument fears. Citizens demand clear reasons for unmet promises like “five dollars a day and roast beef” from 1840 and view any conspiracy against the constitution as treasonous.
Answer Gentlemen Whigs and Their Promises
The note questions the current movers of the waters, implying they are the same figures who pledged much in 1840. The speaker demands disclosure of past perks like two dollars a day and roast beef before seeking more credit for their claims.
Clay's Prospects Sketch Gets Too Much Shade
The Whig paper notes artists sketched a picture called Clay's Prospects with passable lines until the people added excessive shade. It argues the recent elections have ruined the portrayal and reduced its clarity in the page News Seg.
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Clay
Prominent Whigs condemn indecent Whig fandango
A segment of Chillicothe Whigs who campaigned in 1840 voiced strong disapproval of the week’s Whig fandango. A well known church member and Temperance advocate said he was disgusted by the revelry and drunkenness, calling it contrary to Religion and Temperance.
The U S Loan Negotiations Move Across Europe
A private London letter reports Mr. Robinson the financial agent for the 12 million loan left London for Antwerp en route to Amsterdam. English capitalists showed no interest and no better prospects existed for negotiation on the continent.
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U. S
New York Tribune
London
Robinson
Antwerp
Amsterdam
Amos Kendall entrusted to prepare Jackson papers
The Democratic Review reports that Andrew Jackson's papers have been placed in the care of Hon. Amos Kendall. Kendall's future labors are anticipated to yield a biography of the venerable statesman in the years ahead.
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Ges. Jackson
Democratic Review
Amos Kendall
Arorrionment Debate Pauses in New York Legislature
The New York Legislature shows reluctance to pass an apportionment law. The Senate sent back an amended bill after House changes, but the Senate rejected the House amendments and stood by the original bill. The matter remains unresolved.
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New York
Senate
House
Look Out Pork Pipe-Layers Warning in Town
Fragmented OCR text mentions pipes, heat, and a local incident with references to paving and maintenance. The legible bits include cautions about pipe laying and potential hazards near the town’s infrastructure, with unclear names and dates due to transcription errors.
Governor issues proclamation against accepting bank paper for taxes
The Governor of Illinois directs state officers not to accept the paper of the State Bank of Illinois in payment of any state tax dues. The proclamation emphasizes exclusive use of lawful tax payments and applies to all state offices and departments.
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Illinois
State Bank of
Steubenville Town Ordinance Controls Runaway Goats and Pigs
The ordinance prohibits male goats and boars over three months from running at large within Steubenville. Offenders face a fine between one and five dollars, with marshal seizure of unclaimed animals after three days and sale to cover costs. If claimed, the marshal delivers to the owner upon compensation for services. Passed Sept 7 1842.
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Steubenville
Alex’r. Conn
Steubenville Ordinance Regulates Coal Bed Measurement
The ordinance requires weighing marking and branding of coal beds in wagons used for sale in Steubenville. Weighmasters must determine bushel capacity, mark lines at 20 30 40 bushels and every ten beyond thirty, and penalties apply for unmarked or altered beds and fraudulent branding.
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Steubenville
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills Claim Cure for Headache
testimonial letter by A Marta Thompson from Greenwich Street New York claims Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills cured frequent headaches. cautions readers to avoid purchasing medicines from unauthorized agents and mentions office and department locations with scattered garbled text.
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Jamaica
L. J
Wm. Wright
New York
Rich’d Dennis
Weight
Greenwich St
Nevih American College of Health
Sam
Sir
Chs. M. Tate
Hammersly
Richard Dennis
Wright
Doctor Wright
Henry A Foote
Wawarsing
York
Marta Thompson
Greenwich
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