The People s Candidate in Hamilton County Turmoil
A Hamilton County political clash roars as Democrats accuse rivals of treason and factional plotting. Cincinnati papers trade barbs over Dr Fries and Col Medary amid calls to expose secret societies and purge traitors from the party. Local mobs, indignation meetings, and Assembly pressure color a tense partisan landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecefece
Hamilton
Mesara Bayt Fries
The
Enquirer
Hamilton County
Achorghor
Medary
Cincinnati
Daly
Statesman
Locoficolem
Lorain
Plerce
Bing Claire
Treacherimis Knuvee
Demugrete
Feder Wits
Treifore
Old Lorain
Cnunty
Kiehland
General Assembly
Enid
Locofocos
Jing
Abolitionist Epithets Recycled Across Generations
The text argues that the same accusers who labeled Gen. Harrison in 1840 as an abolitionist or other insults also hurled criticisms at Henry Clay in 1844 and Gen. Taylor in 1848. It invites readers to apply those old epithets to Gen. Scott and invent new ones for the occasion.
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Gen. Scott
Gen
Harrison
Henry Clay
Ti Jor
Scott
Tuemeraurry
Scot
New York Express
Mexico
National Palace
John McCarty
Bev
Vera Crus
Father of Lights
Gulf Coast
Winfield
Franklin Pierce cited against Indian fighter pensions in 1836 acts debate
A Cincinnati Enquirer letter defends Franklin Pierce amid claims he opposed pensions for West Indian fighters. It cites House Journal pages from June 18 1836 showing Pierce voting against extending pensions to those who fought in Indian hostilities. The piece urges readers to judge Pierce by these actions, contrasting it with frontier service and gratitude narratives.
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Pleres Agasho
Scoute
Spica
Indiaa
Franklin Pierce
Nashville
House Journal
Williams
North Carolina
Parks
Pierce
Cin
Brownlow Flibustier Meeting in Knoxville Report
Correspondence from Washington notes a Knoxville mass meeting against Scott where six votes opposed Scott after six orations. A ratification meeting followed where Scott was praised, and protest emerges over promised supporters being bought. The writer cites Tennessee papers showing pledged opponents delivering ratification speeches.
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Shington
Boltisg
N. Y. Tribune
Washington
Brownlow
Flibustier
Knoxville
Scott
Orore
Beatt
Tennessee
Native Americanism Debate Shapes Tariff and Immigration Policy
The State Journal summarizes a heated exchange on naturalized voters and party promises. It contrasts Whig tariff aims favoring industry with Locofoco calls to move work to immigrant labor, arguing natives should decide policy rather than be misled by pretend protections. The piece decries native prejudice against naturalized citizens and warns against exploiting fears to sway elections.
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State Journal
Great Britain
Amelia
Will Bowen
Nbs
Huartiews
Europe
Memory and politics amid Clay death and Whig conventions
The piece condemns Democratic papers for praising Clay after his death while arguing for Gen Scott. It cites witnesses who say McCoy admired Scott and notes Florida Whig conventions where Ward recalled an interview with Clay before death. It claims Clay’s last remarks praised Winfield Scott and criticizes the opposition's portrayal.
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Mr. Clay
General Scott
Preece
McCoay
Scare
Ward
Goeerir
Florida
Washington
Clay
Baltimore
Henry Clay
Winfield Seuss
Fremont Whigs Raise Poles and Stir Political Fire
In Sandusky County Fremont Whigs display tall poles and banners amid heated campaign talk. Figures like Mr. Jon Sins and Ex-editor Mu Siempion rally Whig enthusiasm while Democrats, led by Locofoco factions, face crossfire from Scott and Graham supporters. the piece recounts local bragging, cross-aisle shifts, and calls for unity amid November pressures.
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Sandusky County
Fremont
Dewerney
Fromm
Ballville
Jon Sins
Mu Siempion
Fremont Telegraph
Mie
Fragmented OCR fragment about a school boys team and events
An unclear OCR passage discusses boys and a local school context with names like Pierce and Chippemey, mentioning grades, aid, and a marsh scene. The readable parts hint at a school event or game, but specifics and outcomes are obscured by garbled text.
Old LUSDTS Lyrics Fragment From School Anthem
Fragmentary OCR of a marching song with garbled phrases and repeated choruses. Mentions places like Mainé and Georgia, references to banners, victory, and unity. Many misread words. overall theme seems to be a school or community musical chorus with patriotic or regional imagery.
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Mexico
Mainé
Georgia
Eve
Prwion
Union
Comptorniae
Fragmented OCR text on a political rally and press reaction
The read text describes a gathering with references to leading figures, a large crowd, and praise for a president with mentions of Generals and a public display. It mentions New York and Mezaico, noting celebratory tones and claims of triumph and loyalty amid disorderly, unclear passages.
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Tle
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