Judge Swan and the 184? Bank Charter Controversy
A reminiscence of 1840s Ohio politics recalls the Democratic push to appoint a Supreme Court justice who would accept bank charter changes. Judge Swan refused pledges, while Judge Wood pledged and won. The piece questions party motives and judicial independence in that era.
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Republican Nominations Districtwide Highlight 1850s Race
The Belmont and Harrison Republicans nominate Hon. Magstatt McCart, a former Lower House member from 1850-51, for a five run. Carroll county Republicans name George Hanpesty for Senator and A. B. Bearator Representative. Tuscarawane Republicans report a full ticket with A. T. Reapy for Senator and CO. L. Davis for Representative.
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Revival of the Slave-Trade Debate in the South
An Occasional writers to the Philadelphia Press says sentiment in the South shows alarming support for reviving the slave trade. Papers circulating advocate it, with discussion on Charleston Convention endorsement. Senator Douglas is cited on the topic as a major issue in the Confederacy. Clay Pate of Kansas is reported tried and acquitted for stealing a enslaved man named Austine.
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Ishetion of Hon Wat Dexxisox Jr for Ohio Chief Magistrate
The article endorses Hon William Dennison Jr as the Republican candidate for Ohio Chief Magistrate. It praises his manliness, maturity, and friendship skills, notes his early advocacy against slavery extension, and claims he will unite old and young voters. The sketch mocks opponents and frames Dennison as a principled liberal successor.
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Ohio Democratic Platform Endorses Non-Interference and Slavery Stance
The Ohio Democracy adopts principles from the 1839 Democratic platform, reaffirming support for federal non intervention with slavery in new territories, opposition to revival of the African and foreign slave trade, execution of fugitive slave laws, and state sovereignty. It criticizes Republicans, defends white supremacist aims, and endorses Gov. candidate Cra. Cone while warning against civil conflict with federal authorities.
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Kansas Constitutional Convention Opens at Wyandotte
Leavenworth reports the Kansas Constitutional Convention assembles at Wyandotte next Tuesday with Republicans holding a likely majority. The framing aims to ban slavery and may seek to exclude Negroes while prohibiting bank charters. Nebraska delegates will attend and discuss annexing Southern Nebraska. Mrs Fantadling quips on women and bridles in relation to driving husbands.
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