Free Soil Democracy meeting in Medina discusses Buffalo Convention
The Medina audience packed the county courthouse in August 1848 to endorse Free Soil principles, pledge support for Martin Van Buren and Charles Francis Adams, and form Free Soil clubs across townships. Speakers debated Van Buren’s faithfulness to the platform as resolutions urged unity, liberty, and expansion of equal rights while preparing for future nominating actions.
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Father Keep
Buffalo Comention
Br Tiamtin
Mr. 11
McC Blake
Hinle
van Buren
Committee On
Congress
Confederacy
Martin Yvan
Buren
Charles Francis Adams
United States
Buffalo
S. P. Chase
J.C. Vaughn
Central County Committee
Anton Pardee
H. E. Sill
Charles Gastle
Philip Thompson
Nathan Nettleton
Democratic Party
Hubbard
Charles Frantic Adams
Hiram Thompson
Tarlow FP. Sage
John Sherman
John H. Boynton
J. 8
Stranghan
J Strong
Illiam Bvlden
Onn
Dr. Thompson
Free Soil
Sage
Baltimore
Bolter
Dr. Hubbard
McLean
Cass
Murder and vengeance erupt in ferocious frontier feud
A youths brother and ten or so men attack a cabin after an ambush. Harry Tarvy is shot through the shoulder and dies. His brother and Lee kill two men, including George Jourdan, as the assailants flee toward Alabama. Old Tarvy and his wife are seized in Mississippi, hanged by ropes from rafters, and taken away. Authorities warn the conflict may claim more lives as reprisals unfold.
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Alabamm
Mississippi
Percy County
Lisa
Thace- Dirs
Washington
John Bilbous
Brown
McGrath
Harry
Harvy
Album
Ganz
Larvy
Namne
Lee
George Jourdan
Old Tarvy
Old Wases
Jim
Alabama
Che Ous
Acceptance of Hon J M Staot Nomination for Congres
Acceptance letter from J M Root regarding Whig Convention nomination at Birmingham on Aug 24 for the 31st Congress. Root pledges to represent constituents faithfully if elected, acknowledging esteem from a party differing on means rather than principles. Letter dated Norwalk Aug 26, 1848.
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Norwalk
J. M. Roor
Birmingham
Stri—Lhnave
Congress
J. M. Root
Esq
E. J. Kx
The Priest and the Irish Milkman in Kerry
An anecdote from Dr Dowling recalls a Kerry milkman Pat who outwits a priest pressing him to abandon Bible reading. Pat cites 1 Peter 2:2 about sincere milk, then offers his own plan to share milk with neighbors. The priest concedes, Pat remains loyal to reading, and walks away content. Also noted are political letters from Vermont and remarks by Gen. Shields on not joining anti Ireland actions, plus an Irish eagle gifted to Me. Vuttemnre for Paris Zoological Garden.
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Trish
Dowling
New York City
Kerry
Pat
Peter
Lafayatte
Washington Monument
W. Feeney
Washington
Zoological Garden
Paris
Sfilky Yonra
Buffait Ieurrinte
Morristorm
Ohio
Liberty Palicy
View
Conn
Senate
Congress
Tennessee
van Buren
Baily
Morris
Evnie
Hillro
Thos. Morris
Davis
Brea
Vin ‘Baten
le Roy
Dr Reed
Rochester
Antos A. Phelps
Massachusetts
John P. Tule
J. K. Polk
Frank
Thomas Clarkson
Gen
Casa
Tuctive
Yuan Buren
Vin Buren
Gates
Free Soil ticket seen in Lorain county caucus and Cass convention notes
The article reports that the Free Soil ticket in Lorain county is supported by independents, with Harrison G. Blake and Tom Sn yt mentioned, while Mr. Johnson hesitates. It covers Cass and Democratic conventions, debates on slavery and Van Buren, and a Free Soil rally in Elyria with delegates named and positions outlined.
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Free Soil
Lorain County
Johnson
Ias
Free Soil Party
Ciremastanees
Bela B. Adams
Columbia
Cass Convention
Cuvanoca
Rflenete Johnson
Sherrie
Roots
D. R Whipple
Earn Eddy
Ahoz
Absent reader's letter to the Argus sparks a heated reply
A correspondent defends papers from August 22 and rebuts accusations of liberalism and stinginess. He quotes law on banking interest, disputes pledges by Whigs, clarifies Wilmot Proviso stance, and criticizes a rival editor’s framing. He recalls war history and weighs Taylor’s stance on slavery and Mexico amid election talk.
Delano Letter on Taylor and Free Soil, 1848 Albany Debate
Private letter from Mr Delano to Sut published with consent discusses duty to support Gen Taylor for president over Van Buren. He condemns Van Buren for war support, urges Free Soil preservation, and notes Albany Whigs’ pledge to back Taylor over Cass. Mentions Columbus, Ohio and the Buffalo Convention context.
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Gri. Taylor
Columbus
Gen. Ford
Central
Judzingima
Joan
Relt Gard
van Buren
Brek
Gate
Taylor
California
New Mexico
Congress
Tree Soil
Famine fears and revolt trials mark Ireland news
News from New York reports Ireland facing famine with sparse potato crops and a below average grain yield. Government plans a special Commission to try Smith O'Brien and other leaders. Reports of conspiracies surface as ships like the Ocean Monarch burn, with 153 feared lost after rescue efforts save 235 aboard.
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New York
Sept. S
Hibernia
Trish
O'Doherty
Smith O'Brien
Ireland
Messares
England
Scotland
Murdock
Liverpool
Counterfeit Bills Reported at Local Banks
P Handy of the Merchant's Bank identified four counterfeit Averon notes in circulation this morning, with blurred printing and general deceptive appearance. The notes appeared similar to genuine currency and were detected in a local city branch.
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P. Handy
Merchant's Bank
Averon
Gnion
Mamitlon
Eggren
Pete
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