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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1851
Page
2
A vigorous call to Whigs to organize across townships and canvass voters three days before the election. The piece accuses Locofoco opponents of dishonesty, urges turnout to prevent defeat, and states every Whig should marshal teams to ensure supporters go to the polls.
A rousing Whig message urges unity and full poll attendance to secure victory. It calls neighbors to organize districts, compile voter lists, and mobilize Free Soilers to back the Whig ticket, stressing action on election day and honoring public service.
The spelling of Mr Canmasvieny, our candidate for District Midge, was incorrect in two or three listings. James Carpenter, index of Jones FL Carpenters, was misread due to manuscript error in Convention proofs, and the oversight escaped earlier review.
A fragmented note warns voters to beware of misrepresented or bogus election tickets circulating. The author urges scrutiny and to vote against the discussed tickets in the upcoming Tuesday ballot.
A harsh warning alleges Locofocos will spread vile reports against candidates on the eve of voting. Ezra L. Stevens is cited circulating materials to defeat Rood and promote Kinvasa Pree. The notice urges voters to distrust such circulars and verifies no sympathy with Free Soil.
A fragment argues Chapman pressured to quit Washington office over abolition views and cites a letter to the Tree Democrat. It claims Chapman kept his post, would return, and that the True Demo article misstates facts. The text notes witnesses could prove the claims and warns voters against supporting Chapman’s rival.
Local letters reveal factional rumors about the Clark of the Court role and alleged arrangements. Respondents deny claims that Keith would hold the Plank Road Company position and perform Road duties as Clerk, calling the reports baseless and accusing rival writers of defamation.
The Democrats supporting the first ticket nominate oppose Go.-like factions. They aim to swap votes to elect Robert son Chapman Trinmen and Vincent, risking the entire State ticket. Localfocoism is blamed for pressuring voters to back unpopular Whig candidates, urging principled voters to reject demagogues and vote their own choice.
The piece attacks Mr Slumphreyville for concealing the act of delivering enslaved people as criminals rather than fugitives under Congress laws. It argues locals were released to masters for bondage, while the Tadi dians faced different handling, exposing the candidate’s supposed disavowal of slavery. The writer questions why Temphrayville did not hand over the Tae dians similarly, labeling the candidate unfit for a leadership role.
Henry EB Massey and Dr. L D Griswold traveled to LaPorten work site on Ist Monday and threatened Dr. Thompson to back Robertson Tike. Now they back T Buss for Probate Judge instead of Sherman, after a local district judge bid and a convention vote. These men seek office and urge Whigs to beware of their self serving shifts.
A fragmented account recalls Humphreyville siding with Lovifocas to repudiate the State debt in 1848. The piece cites a 1846 circular titled CANAL TAX OR WO CANAL TAX and notes the county convention of Santamber with delegates Kendall and Whiton among signatories.
A fugitive slave was arrested at Syracuse last week to great excitement, rescued by force, and is now free. Several thousand gathered but dispersed before the militia could be called. The arrest shows opposition to the law. Committees and inquiries on state policy were arranged, with public address planned for Wellington.
Samuel Hamphreyville and others pose questions to candidates about returning canal counties to beneficiaries who repay the debt, surrendering to public creditors if refused. opposing new general taxes while taxing banks equally, with Humpereyville stating support for surrendering counties to beneficiaries and full public credit payment, and opposition to canal debt.
Professor James Monroe reports his refusal of the Free Soil Convention nomination for the Legislature. He emphasizes his gospel calling and disinclination to mix ministry with politics, defending his decision as prudent and consistent with anti slavery principles.
Readers hear of a Washington visitor urging county crowds to back the Lovejoy party under the banner of Free Soil. The speaker promises sensational disclosures to stir voters while supporters claim to seek enlightened reform.
John B. Robertson promises John Culliton a seat in Tyegise future when time expires if he works to elect him. The text hints at stakes and shifting power as Robertson contemplates future leadership and influence amid a charged political climate.
The fourth annual Fair of the Lorain Agricultural Society was held at Wellington on the 1st and 2nd inst. The day was exceptionally propitious and the fair was in many respects superior to previous ones. A full report from the officers will follow when available.
An anti slavery meeting in a neighboring township heard a distinguished colored lecturer critique Chapman. He recalled Clark whom Chapman pursued into Lake County and captured, arguing that a man who enslaves for paltry pay would likely perform further harmful acts for slaveholders. The remarks drew loud cheers from the audience.
A house in Waleman township was consumed by fire on Friday evening leaving the family to flee with only their ordinary wearing apparel. The blaze destroyed the dwelling and all contents, with neighbors and local officials noting the rapid spread and the family’s escape as the only act of preservation.
Report of the Cincinnati to Dayton railway opening with grand celebration in Hamilton. Gov. Bebb and other state leaders attended as 650 guests filled the square. Accidents minimal, a child saved from the Miami River, and praise for the new line as the best route to the Lake. Reports on floods droughts and price spikes for peaches and apples in Cincinnati. Commentary on gun patents and Vermont Whigs.
A September 7 despatch from Philadelphia reports four enslaved men Joby StouehER, John Bell, Edward Michael, and Finton Mercer were brought before Judge Pearson on a habeas corpus writ. The judge found no evidence and discharged them. Commissioner McAllister then recommitted them to his officers after a closed-door examination, handing them to their claimants amid public excitement. No law violation occurred.
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