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Newspaper
Freeman And Messenger
Location
Lodi, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1840
Page
4
Amid explosive letters and affidavits a political row erupts in New York as claims of fraud and conspiracy swirl around Governor Seward and Whig candidates. Dispatches detail arrests, indictments, and countercharges with testimonies alleging pressure for office, payoffs, and coordinated schemes across parties. The unrest spurs mass meetings and heightened partisan tension in the city.
The readable fragments reference Stevenson, an Australia party, the Whigs, and a sworn statement dated the 23rd. The text hints at power struggles and potential acquisitions tied to political factions, with officials such as J.B. Glen’ Worth and Plasson noted in unclear deeds.
A jumble of names and fragments includes numerous personal surnames and initials such as James, Peter, John, Bartow, Nathaniel, Harvey, Archibald, Thomas, Peter Pray, and Gideon Lee. The mix appears as a damaged OCR page with scattered references to drivers, residents, and various individuals, lacking coherent event or action.
An extended denunciation of locofoco rivals led by Butler Hoyt and Edmonds accusing them of bribery and perjury to undermine Whig leadership. The piece frames the scheme as a desperate, doomed attempt by Van Buren allies to manipulate public opinion, with corruption exposed and consequences looming for party cohesion.
An 1830s op ed denounces Treasury waste under Van Buren, contrasts Adams and Jackson eras, and warns Catta raugus Republicans about British gold fears. It cites officer counts and salaries, calls for repeal of excess spending, and urges Whigs to rally with a proposed 400-vote majority to oppose the administration. It mentions forged checks, flour swindles, and a local newspaper dispute over campaign rhetoric.
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