Senatorial and Judicial Nomination at Medina Convention
The Medina district Whig convention united in harmony endorsing HAMB GATES for Senator and Jans S Carpenter for District Judge. Gates, a longtime Medina County resident, is praised for ability and integrity. Carpenter, Summit County lawyer, was unanimously nominated. Vincent, Locofoco nominee for Prosecutor, pursued favors through deceitful pledges causing controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q Nahum B. Gates
James F. Carpenter
Lornia County
Whig
Medina
Sanvy Indorse
Lorain
Hamb
Gates
Quteber
Ens
Tre
Nam
Ned Jans S. Carpenter
Sumwil
Carpenter
Fauxpaner
Summit County
Summit Co
Medica
Locofoco Campaign Draws Clash Over Taxation and Proviso
Fragmentary 19th century political commentary discusses Locofocoism, the Wilmot Proviso, Cass, and anti tax platforms. It recalls district politics, accusations of hypocrisy, and a court house speech by J.B. Gicklings addressing Whigs and Democrats. The piece critiques political maneuvering and calls for attention to equal taxation.
Political Maneuvring at Loreseen County Convention
The account accuses the Loreseen County Convention of log rolling and dishonest tactics. It claims meetings were held at odd hours to pack the convention for favored candidates, denounces the Free Democracy for hypocrisy, and warns that leaders who pursued personal triumph would sell the party for advantage, with fall precedents teaching future Democrats a harsh lesson.
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Orlack
The Importance of a Single Vote in Elections
A call to Whigs in Lorain to realize the impact of every vote this fall. The piece urges voters to arrange business to attend the polls, noting that full participation guarantees Whig triumphs and absence by a few could let opponents win.
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Lorain
Those Rappings- Mac Pats Refusal to Communicate
The article notes that John B. Robertson pledges to introduce a bill in the Ohio legislature to abolish the Fugitive Slave Law and repeal the toll gate on the Brack River Branch of the Lorain Plank Road if elected. Local spirits reportedly communicate only to announce Robertson’s commitments during this period.
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Mac
John B. Robertson
Ohio
Brack River
Lorain Plank Road
Engaged Label Incident at City Ball Concert
During a live concert at City Ball in Manchester several seats marked engaged. An attendee left with the word engaged on her back after a label attached to her dress was heard by the crowd.
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Manchester
Local notices and political disputes in Lorain County
A fragmented page reports on Democratic rivals and accusations against John W. Allan over fees, with mentions of Norton S. Townshend and I SMP EM. It notes fire damage to Enwis Cnestin’s hotel, insurance concerns, and railroad bridge stonework by Mr Cahoon, plus a praised Digneres photo by Ryder and Graves at the office entrance.
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Diffile
Lorain County
Columbo
Wengeal
Norton
K Smith
Locofoca
Daniel
Tontage
Norton S. Townshend
Enwis Cnestin
Staten Life Service
Chester
Ryder
Graves
Reward for Return of Stray Red Cow
Stray cow in 1862 is described as small red aged four with black horns at points. Jos Grose offers liberal reward for the cow or information leading to its return. The notice notes the animal strayed on the ninth inst and provides date Sept 10 1862. Concert at Court House by the Pupils of the Ohio Institution for the Education of the Blind directed by Professor Macuonn draws praise for musicians who performed without sight and for handwork exhibits. The public is urged to support these concerts as worthy of patronage and beneficial to a deserving class.
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Stata
Hubbard
Harlow P. Sage
Ihig County
Coes
Vincent
Townshend
Otting
Jos Grose
Ohio
Court House
Macuonn
Notes From The Editor Concluded In New Hampshire Journey
The writer records a long travel through Manchester and surrounding towns in New Hampshire, recounting industrial growth, granite monuments, and scenic drives. He recalls Gen. Stark’s grave at a monument site, Shaker Village near Lake Champlain, and a climb to a high peak in Grafton County revealing granite outcrops and distant homesteads. The narrative blends nostalgia with vivid landscape description.
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Bostows
New York
Jlem
Wonagh
Lew Barlvad
Annjoy
Moinehester
New Thymps
Merrimack
Manchester
Gratten County
Concord
Pranklin
Wong
Starite
Ginctunatus
Frankhin
White River
Vermont
Mary Regidi Laren
Heagene
Tinfield
Lance
Tina
Craftan Ranaty
Cardigain
Regoluiin
Sama Village
A Weather Tale And Political Ruminations From Old Letters
A Northwest cloud drifts into a mountain summit fog then rain misses the valley as travelers leave. The writer reflects on New England travel, a tornado’s destruction, and shelter with a friend before pivoting to critique Doctor Townshend, alleging party loyalty shifts and ambitions.
Whig and Free Soil loyalties in 1828 stance analysis
The piece contrasts ardent Whigs who favored Free Soil with old Munker Democrats. It argues an Anti Slavery candidate would naturally emerge under Townshend, yet the Hunkers retain offices and refuse alignment with the Lovefovo party. The text weighs which ticket merits honest Progress and Liberty supporters.
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Free Soil
Shiv
Townshend
Senatorial and Judicial Convention in Medina 1851
Delegates from Summit Lorain and Medina counties met at Medina village on September 10, 1851, to nominate candidates for the 4th Judicial Circuit. The convention chose officers including president Johnison of Summit and vice president Lovkmanh of Lorain with secretary Rettig of Medina. Adjourned after balloting for judge of the Court of Common Pleas with results showing Cowngnter 13 and Hamphreers 19 among Lorain and adjacent counties.
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Dale Govies
Summit
Lorain and Medina Co
Ohio
Count Bonse
Medina Village
Medina Co
Erusident
John Ison
Oral
Wic
J Verslale
Aid
Lovkmanh
Lorain
Dudley Seward
Syrmil
John A Rettig
Medina
Notion
O'Vlack P.M. Aflamnan
Court of Common
Fo J. Sy Cowngnter
A. B. Hamphreers
Sumnil
Melina
Carpenter
Miself
F. Wadsworth
Wes. M Berke
Newton Gunnand
Wm T. Tarkwood
Geo. G. Wasklurn
Comding
Vijeenar Wan
Lark Travd
Set
Dndlaysawara
Juhn A Rettig
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