Late European upheaval and revolutions reported
News from Liverpool chronicles sweeping revolutions across Europe with Polish exiles, Lombard victories, and Austrian and Russian maneuvers. Republic declarations emerge in Milan and Verona. Paris unrest spreads to Tarra and Lyons. France suspends payments and readies actions. Ireland seethes with clubs drilling in Dublin.
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Europe
Liverpool
Prussia
Toyal
England
Lombardy
Stephen
Hungary
Bavaria
Prince Royal
Maximillian
Nanover
AL Stubs
Tts
Austra
Russia
Thas
Eld
Tarra
Paris
Poland
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
National Guard
Academy of Svienve
National Assembly For
Genoa
Sardinia
France
Lyons
Lis Presse
Fenice
Sandinia
Vienna
Milan
Polonis
Belgium
Stockholm
Venice
Odessa
Turkey
Austria
Timy
Lodi
Verona
Ireland
Fife
Dublin
Bank of Wooster Bankrupties Show Risk to Public Funds
A State article notes a director criticizes delaying a full public statement on Bank of Wooster's affairs. It details capital stock, major holdings by Joseph S. Take and C. Klemm, and says assets near 268,729 but true recoverable value hinges on J. S. Luke & Co. and Klemm & Co. failures, with over 200,000 potentially doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Wooster
Ballance
Directory
J. S. Luke & Co
New York
J. 8. Luke & Co
Cleveland
Co. Klemm & Co
Butline
Klemm
Big Puplie
Luke & Co
Klemm & Co
Bank collapse blamed on Luke and Stumin actions
A confidential inquiry reveals losses of 150000 in last year’s produce operations and exposure from Krane Banks in Akron and Toledo. Directors defend integrity and note J S Luke & Co concealed asset conditions, while the catastrophe stemmed from J S Luke & Co’s alleged management errors and speculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arize
Luke
Stumin
Dake
Krane
Akron
Toledo
Oil N Bank
Texas
Mineral Bank of
Maryland
Nam Bank of
Cleveland
J. 8, Lake & Co
Pullig
J. 5. Luke & Co
Ashland Speech Delivers Civil War Era Presidential Dilemma
The fragment cites a speech by Mr. Gale in the U S House March 28 1848 supporting a territorial government in Oregon The speaker recounts public pressures and personal duty amid party struggles as he contemplates whether to allow his name for the presidency and aims to preserve national unity despite differing regional aims
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Gale
House of Representatives
Oregon
Congress
Political Speech on Slavery and Union Ties
A South regional abstention on slavery debates is contrasted with Northern hostility. The speaker cites Mr Root from Ohio and warns against dissolving the Union, urging peace over war path rhetoric and warning of armed conflict if sectional cauldron boils over. The piece condemns threats while praising the Union’s safety and blessings.
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Sally
South
Ohio
Mr. Root
Jonathan
Memherses
Cribes
Lorain
United States
Iran
Almerica
Thane
Tie
Plymouth
Palmela
A Fragmented Gleaning From Nineteenth Century News
A jumble of anecdotes and notes mentions a peasant blacksmith forcing an Elector to yield, Victoria's age and royal brood with large allowances, a Democratic motto about chains, and a French physician touting beds on glass stands to magnetize the body. The piece reflects period whimsy and scattered observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesse
Cusea
Ynate
Menaz
Pigantig
Lowery
Frexén
Fronel People meeting urged at Court House this Friday
Local notice urges Cotearnor and Seabury Ford of Geappa County as sympathizers to gather at the Court House Friday evening. The item mentions sheriff's sales coming in the week, and notes improvements and a plank walkway at the east end of the village. A convention is announced for Wellington on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotearnor
Seabury Ford
Geappa
Maxy Cartzens
L. Lane
Anonymous tax debate sparks Courier exchange in Elyria
An anonymous letter to the Courier, dated Pen field, challenges the paper’s policy on unsigned submissions. The writer claims Whig affiliation and criticizes taxation, while Pennfield Whigs and Elyria tax-haters are cited. The Courier defends its rules and invites signed clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield, &c
Argus
Anonymous
Courier
Elyria
Grose
Nut
Ohio feelings on Mr Clay prospects in 1844 era
In Ohio the editor argues Mr Clay’s prospects are not as strong as in 1844 yet he remains a high minded candidate. The Cleveland convention report critiques apportionment, urges details of law, and notes a slave fugitive pursuit from Washington with 77 ships, captor Banker crew jailed in Washington and a dispersing mob at the National Era office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Whig Party
United Stites
United States
United
Italy
Summit Beacon
Mr Clay
Mr. Clay
Medary
Mon Ar Waainneros
Schomer
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Washington
Chesapeake Bay
Banker
National Era Offic
Wisconsin Democratic nominees and altered bank bills emerge
The Democratic State Convention of Wisconsin nominated Nelson Dewey for Governor Thos McHugh for Secretary of State and J Paircraft for Treasurer. Also circulating are altered one and two dollar bills of the State Bank of Ohio showing human figures matching the dollar value, revealing counterfeit cues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Nelson Dewy
BE. Wolines
Govenor
Thos. McHugh
J. Paircaitd
State Bank of
Ohio
Washington and Terasu Notes Reflect Crude Currency History
A historical letter recalls General Washington opposing irredeemable Treasury notes. The piece discusses early US currency, the rise of specie payments, and efforts to issue shinplaster notes for wartime costs. It notes Washington’s 1787 stance against such notes and notes repeated attempts in Congress.
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Washington
Terasu
Treasury
United States Bank
Congress
aGontander van Buren
Tyler
Polk
Lorin Argus
Maryland
Washington letter on currency and party passions
The Lorain Argus republishes General Washington's letter criticizing paper currency and political factionalism. The piece argues that government notes burden farmers and artisans, praises specie payments, and warns against deceptive impressions about Washington's views. The Argus defends publishing the letter, noting its aim to expose treasury note evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
Sir
E. Geo
Argus
Treasury
Mexico
New Orleans
New York
Auigry Agal
Taxation and Bankers in Lorain County Debates
The piece argues against the Locofoco misrepresentations on taxation and bank exemptions, detailing the 1844 45 banking law, the 1847 tax levy, and net proceeds. It compares bank taxes with general property taxes, notes the imperial impact on Lorain County, and discusses congressional news and international reforms shaping public sentiment.
Taxation debate on banks and school house funding reforms
A reader summarizes county tax calculations from the auditor’s books, arguing banks pay little for building schools. The piece suggests adding a twenty year school-house assessment to the tax base, totaling 7.51 mills on assessed value and 7.14 mills collected, with differences between bank and other property taxation highlighted for scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Mount of Township
Board of Equalization
Iit
Elyria
Court of Inquiry into Pillow letter alterations
The court met on the fourth and fifth days, examining Gen. Pillow and others over the Leonidas Idtler affair. Evidence shows the letter passed through Pillow’s hands with alterations in his handwriting, and Colt Freaner of the N O Delta aided publication. The proceedings suggest little honor for those involved.
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Pillow
Leonidas Idtler
Colt Freaner
N. O. Delt
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