Natives Debate on Foreigners and Voting Rights in Pennsylvania
The excerpt discusses an 1831 Pennsylvania convention debate led by George W. Woodward and others. It records a move to amend the constitution to prevent foreigners arriving after 1831 from acquiring the right to vote or holding office, highlighting fears of foreign influence and the defense of liberties and institutions. The speaker argues against indiscriminate conferral of rights and contemplates planned measures to protect elections from foreign control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Franklin Pierce
Supreme Court
George W. Woodward
Woodlicord
Asme
Pennsylvania
New Hamshire
Woodward
U. States
United States
Monroe letter deflates schemes against General Scorr
Washington June 13 1816 President Monroe sends a patriotic missive to Major General Scott defending official conduct and warning against schemes to blacken Scorr’s name. It notes favorable reports from abroad and promises settlement of government accounts to avoid paper depreciation.
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America
Scorr
Anne
Mosnos
Jame Monroe
Scott
James Monroe
Independent Democratic Club Advances Land Reform Clash
The Lago Hercenses of Troy form an independent Democratic Club led by John E. Woodruff as President and Edward Mooney as Secretary. They oppose the Homestead Bill, condemn the senate for blocking reform, and press for support from Gen. Scott to back settlement and equal rights for all American settlers. The Boltiners and Washington Union debate the Whigs’ wartime loyalties and political fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Land Reform
Lago Hercenses
Troy
Democratic Club
Wawcrete Spor
John E. Woodruff
Edward Mooney
Pancore Party
Bre
Senate
Peredo Democrats
Gen
Scott
Cone
Reflections on 1844 Ohio Legislature Costs and Gen Scott
A Dayton Gazette excerpt from 1844 criticizes the Whig control and new constitution era for high bills and clerical waste, citing a 90 401 expenditure and 20 000 for legislative staff. It questions Democratic papers reliability in labeling General Scott a humbug while defending his record against enemies.
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Dayton
Senate
House
Political dispute over committee assignments in Congress
A Louisville Journal excerpt criticizes Democratic factions for attacking Gen Mercer and TP Marshall over whether Franklin Pierce served in Congress. It argues speakers must know committee assignments, noting Pierce never chaired a committee despite his member status. The piece suggests placements rely on tenure rather than influence.
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Gen Mercer
TP. Marshall
United States Congress
Franklin Pierce
Mr. Marshall
Franklin Pieres
Membese
Louiavells Journsl
Locofose Papers Rally Over Generals Pay Disparities
The pamphleteers attack Gun. Scots for a $200,000 reward while noting General Wellingtop has received about $19.5 million, a dramatic forty-five fold difference. The piece questions fairness in military remuneration and public praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofose
Gun. Scots
Feck
Wellingtop
Venable Speech Cited On River Harbor Bills After Pierce Victory
In Richmond, a notice highlights Mr. Venable of North Carolina predicting that no River Harbor bills would pass after Gen. Pierce’s election. The piece recalls President Polk vetoing the river and harbor bill, arguing revenues should fund the Mexican War, and praises Venable as a noble man.
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Venable
North Carolina
Richmond
Gen
Pierce
Polk
Mexico
Vensace
General Scott and a Newport breakfast encounter in 1844
A reminiscence recalls Gen. Scott at Newport longer ago, when a stranger at the table offered him a newspaper and he joked about not having read the Herald. A Corning Journal letter from Henry Bradley of Pen Yan supports Scott for President, declaring one of the two men must win and urging duty over party.
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Scott
Gen. Scott
Newport
Indy
General Scott
Cerely
Herald
Mrr. Bennet
Corning Journal
Henry Bradley
Pen Yan
Liberty Party
Pierce
Washington
David Tod
Wooster
Winfeld Scott
1845 to 1848 Electors and Political Rhetoric in Hartford Times
The piece recalls the 1845 act setting election days for electors of President and Vice President and notes provisions for vacancy in states' elector colleges. It then features Hartford Times critique of Gen Scott, praising his war leadership while denouncing his political attack, and contrasts Pierce and Scott with party tensions. The Cleveland Herald quote shows a voter supporting Scott as Protestant.
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Cangrew
Union
Another Club for Scout Organizes in Norwich
Democrats in Norwich Huron county called Tuesday evening for a Scott Club to organize. The movement aligns with the Locofoco party and signals an awakening among intelligent men pushing Scott’s cause. Scores reported include Scott 341 Preace 114 Hare 41 on the ster train trip, with Scott leading among returning fairgoers and crowds.
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Norwich
Huron County
Scott Club
Locofoco
Scott
Com
Register
Tae Haxowarrio
Watt
Scort
Preace
Hane
Palace
Hare
Journal
Political shift in Missouri Town Maine lawmakers elected
Missouri, Town, and Maine elected six Whigs and seven Democrats to Congress this year. In the year Taylor was elected, the same states chose two Whigs and twelve Democrats. A notable party change appears to have occurred.
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Missouri
Town
Maine
Yea Taylor
Ohio Electors and Officials Named in Fragmentary List
A partial 19th century roll lists senatorial and congressional electors with names and counties including Wm Dennison Columbus, E D Mansfield Cincinnati, and John Sherman Richland. It also names Supreme Judge candidate D A Haynes Dayton and Board of Public Works candidate D H Beantsley Cleveland.
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Wm. Dennison
Columbus
E. D. Mansfield
Cincinnati
Chas, Anderson
Hamilton
James Scott Harrison
T. J. Harsh
Preble
W. Defroes
Dan, Seagar
Lucas
H._L. Penn
Brown
T—John M. Williams
Wo. Lawrence
Birchard
Sand
J. L Yan Metro
Pike
W. E. Finck
Perry
J. ReStanberry
Licking
John Sherman
Richland
Orr
Wayne
A. B. Norton
Knox
Aler
Lewis
R. Bs. Moore
K. V. Humphrey
Summit
W. L. Parkins
Lake
Alliance and trade talks between nations cited in London Times text
Fragmented article text from London Times and Manchester Examiner discusses an alliance between factions in the United States and England aimed at securing markets and tariffs. It mentions General Pierce, commercial policy, and calls for cooperation to remove impediments to international exchange. The piece reflects early 19th century trade and political maneuvering with mixed readable fragments.
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OCO
United States
England
London Times
Sat
Cathooa
Democratic Friends Question Sincerity in November
A fair proposition suggests Democrats are sanguine about winning in November. The Freeman is offered at 50 cents until Gen. Spatt’s election to the Presidency, with payment thereafter. Gentle readers are urged not to be backward.
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Gen. Spatt
Port Clinton Hosts Two Speakers for Ottawa County Rally
Hon. Wax Husnerr and Hon. Hiz axe Guiswoxn will address the people of Ottawa at Port Clinton on Wednesday September 20, 1852. Citizens are urged to attend and hear these speakers and support Old Chippewa friends.
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Wax Husnerr
Hizaxe Guiswoxn
Ottawa County
Port Clinton
Friends of
Green Creek meeting of Gen Winfield Scott friends at Hamer's Corners
The friends of Gen Winfield Scott in Green Creek township will hold a meeting at Hamer's Corners Clyde on Saturday October 24 in the evening. Competent speakers will be present to address the meeting. A general attendance of all parties is respectfully solicited.
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Friends of
Gen. Winfield Scott
Green Creek Township
Hamer’s Corners
Clyde
Scott Meeting At School House Near Ballville
General Scott passed through Pittsburgh Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati on his way to Kentucky to select a site for a Military Asylum for indigent soldiers. He avoided political demonstrations yet his journey drew crowds along the railroad line, creating widespread enthusiasm.
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Scott
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Political rhetoric and party tensions in early campaign discourse
A fragmentary piece discusses Pennsylvania and New York leaning Democratic and Ohio likely supporting similar outcomes, urging vigilance and active informing of neighbors. It mocks Locofoco speakers, defends Judge Otis against charges, and notes a sharp rebuke at a Chippewa Club event for interrupting a speaker.
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the Democrat
Locofuco
Chippewa Club
Locofoco
Just
Arabuke
Sign of the Times on Hamilton Meeting and Voter Split
The Piqua Register reports a Hamilton intelligence sketch of a Whig meeting in Columbus. Naturalized voters are described as aligning with the Democratic party, while Horace Greeley and Sam Houston are contrasted for their rhetoric. Greeley is praised. Houston is denounced as a blackguard.
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Hamilton
Eatom
Columbus
Horace Greely
Sam Houston
Gresly
Houston
Gen. Scott
Grevly
Greely
Blackguard
Piqua Register
Whig Triumph Urged Amid Presidential Election Debates
A Republican report details ongoing political attempts to discredit Gen. Scott and boost Millard Fillmore’s prospects. Memory of past successes is cited, while public appeals aim to unite Whig supporters and pressure audiences for decisive replies during a Memphis Granite Club event.
Scene at Cleveland Dialog on equal rights in 1848 politics
A verbose eyewitness column recalls a Cleveland meeting where a prominent Democrat, George, defends equal rights amid heated exchanges about General Pierce and Cass. The piece ties old party debates to current sentiments, noting audience reactions and political rhetoric. It also mentions a Warsaw cholera tale and local labor issues at a furnace in Schenectady, with the looming presidential election set for November.
Marriage notices from Fremont and area recorded
On the 22d Samuel Hapford wed Sally Fitch with best wishes for happiness in their new union. A second entry on the 16th mentions Hezekiah Relisburg and Ada Line Moore at Ottens City. Additional lines reference weddings between Peg Cowpren and Grace Mane, with several other names partially legible in Green Springs and surrounding counties.
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White
Samuel Hapford
Sally Fitch
Fremont
Dr. Greene
Hezekiah Relisburg
Adaline J. Moore
Ottens City
WW. Pata
Peg. Ste. Cowprn
Mya Mane
Mya Mane 1Grace, of Green Springs, Someca County
Ax Staven
Minny? Wasens
Leng
Hannx
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Rivers
Marbors
Taylor
Flartford Times
Connecticut
Casar
Europe
Gur
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Bonaparte
Wellington
House of Representatives
Gen. Scorr
Gen. Prencz
Bob Acres
the Freeman
Fremont, Ohio
Winfield Scott
New Ferrey
William A. Graham
London
Manchester Examiner
Piarce
Green Creek
Ion
New York
Ohio
Beott
Otis
Troe
Apenkera
Ao Scort
Coue
Loouloco
Ma. Frrixowe
Mr. Fillmore
Axy
Fillmore
Republis
Jefferson Davis
Granite Club
Memphis
Gort * Scott
Mr. Graham
Graham
Johnny Brown
John
Niob
Douglas Sande
Iheldent
Herald Bay
Geo
Cam Ig
Farbora
Wortera
Sout
Quentin
George
Jed George
Mr. Case
Franklin Pieros
Ae Cade
Hasbar
Sénate of the
Wich
Cass
Smith
Ouro
Warsaw
Hilisch
Omneinnod
California
Francis Myers
Furnace
Sehenectady
Bed
Albany
Qnly
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