Whig Mass Meeting in Cambridge a Reported Failure
The Cambridge mass meeting drew few Whigs and twice as many Democrats many women and children attended as curious observers Three failed cheers for Clay and Frelinghuysen contrasted with energizing cries for Polk Dallas Tod and victory The piece also notes a military encampment nearby with mostly nonpartisan locals and a single Whig in attendance indicating the party’s decline
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Cambridge
Nursbers
Enthesien
Clay
Frelinghuysen
Ewing
Polk
Dallas
Prelinghayeen
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Huzza
Tod
Democratic rallies in Wills and Jefferson townships
Mr Lawrence to address residents of southern Wills on Thursday at 7 PM in district No 2 schoolhouse. Also Lawrence to speak in Jefferson township on Saturday at 1 PM at the usual polling place. Democratic zeal urged, Whig ticket listed, long vow to rally voters, Clay tariff debate noted with regional inquiries.
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Lawrence
Wills Township
D. Fiame
Wills
Leatherwood
Jefferson Township
Democrats
Jefferson
Old Guernsey
Wils township meeting appoints convention delegates
The Wills township meeting on the 22d elected delegates to the county and congressional conventions to be held in Norwich. T. W. Lord chaired. Jacob Saltzgaver and David Patterson were secretaries. Delegates named include Dr. Andrew Patterson Wan B. Frame and Wi Englehart. P. B. Ankeny chosen Congressional delegate. vigilance committees appointed per district and for the township. meeting adjourned to the second Tuesday in October.
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Convenia
Washington
Barurdas
Conan Doane
Jacob Sultsgaver
David W. Patterson
Andrew Patterson
Wan
B. Frame
Wi. Englehart
P. B. Ankeny
Jacob Saltsgaver
Edward McKelvey
Joseph Hide
Lewis C. Voorhes
Wm. Lawrence
John Larue
Schouar
Jobin Hastings
John Forcrere
David A. Frame
Lemon Ferguson
James Frame
Juha Conway
John Young
Montgomery McNutt
John S Montgomery
Michael Bumgardner
James Lennox
Alexander Barten
Hiram Gerrey
Jesse Wailes
Jacob Salisgavez
Polla
T. W. Lord
Chairn
Jacon SacrscavEn
Davin Parterson
Whig to Democratic Shift in 1844 Voter Sentiment
A letter from Daniel Cockerell declares a switch from Whig to Democratic support in the 1844 election, criticizing Whig promises as humbug and endorsing Polk Dallas Tod and the Democratic ticket. It also analyzes past state majorities and predicts Democratic gains across Kentucky Indiana and North Carolina with electoral implications.
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Messrs
Enrrors
Polk
Dallas
Tod
Daniel Cockerell
Kentucky
Indiana
Heavis
North Carolina
Baltimore Patriot
Coon
Alabama
Missouri
Maine
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Mississippi
Louisiana
Michigan
Clay
Ceous
New York
Clay cannot carry Pennsylvania says Erie Observer
An Erie Observer report questions Henry Clay’s Pennsylvania prospects amid Whig hopes. It cites past state vote margins and electoral figures, arguing Clay cannot win Pennsylvania, dismissing tariff arguments as hollow and calling the Pittsburg letter misleading. The piece stresses a broader view of political alignments and the limits of tariff advocacy.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Henry Clay
Miller
Jackson
John Q. Adams
Mr. Clay
Clay
South
Mr. Polk
Pittsburg
Bank Note Table Reports State Bans and Branches
Bank note table lists State Bans and branches with par Scrip. Mentions a 67s old issuer and 10 dis for Illinois. Cites Shawnetown with 40 percent Michigan, and Bank of River Raisin par Do St. Clair St Clair with dis.
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Illinois
Michigan
St. Clair St. Clair
Joefpersonian
Bank of Dayton
Dayton
Bank of
Cincinnati
Western Reserve
Warren
Frank
Cleveland
le Hamilton
Sciete
Portsmouth
Farmers
Canton
Granville
Alex. Society
Lancaster
I Do Lancaster
Minont Exporting Company
Do Urbana
Urbana
Jaynes Expectorant Public Wellness Claim 1844 Ad
Rev John Segar of Lambersville New Jersey reports relief from hoarseness lung soreness and asthma after one bottle. J L Simpkins notes his wife and child were cured of consumption and homing cough. Jonathan Going president Granville College says a severe cough and danger of suffocation were cured. Mrs Dilks Salem New Jersey cured after twenty years asthma with two bottles. Mrs Ward Salem cured with five bottles. Lewis C Levin temperance advocate credits Expectorant for relief enabling him to address a large crowd. Sold by Craig Clark Co Washington and H W J W Putwin Cambridge August 9 1844.
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John Segar
Lambersville
New Jersey
J. L.simpkins
Jonathan Going
Granville College
Ohio
Dilks
Salem
H.W
J. W
Cambridge
Wesley Bdoard
Messrs
Joslin & Rowe
Dexcay
Wesley Blizard
Newark
Co. McCurdy, Caldwell & Co
Washington
Attachment Notice Against Isaac A. Lanning
An attachment was issued this day by J B Cunnard justice of the peace of Monroe Township Guernsey county against the property and effects of Isaac A Lanning a non resident of the county James Barnes
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J.B. Cunnard
Monroe
Guernsey County
Isaac A. Lanning
Said County
James Barnes
Treasurer's Notice of Taxes in Guernsey Townships Ohio
The notice states a levy of per centum on each dollar of valuation for funding Township taxes in Guernsey County Ohio. It directs that on a specified day at the usual election place in each township taxes will be received, with details on the amount per dollar of valuation for different purposes and the attendance of the treasurer.
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Gaerne Cosnte
Olio
Guernsey Co
Ohio
Weave Flowered Coverlets by G McLeran of Morristown
G McLeran announces he is ready to weave flowered single coverlets, a new article supplanting prior methods. Each coverlet requires specific cotton and wool yarns in multiple cuts and colors, with options for blue red or green schemes. He offers custom coloring for carpet and linens and promises superior workmanship in Washington, July 19, 1844.
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McLeran
Morristown
A Seasoned Appeal for Duncan’s Expectorant Remedy
An 1844 advertisement warns of consumption kills 169000 Americans yearly and urges prompt care. It touts PR Duncan's Expectorant Remedy for lungs and windpipe, claims cures and relief across all stages, warns against syrups and candies, and directs readers to McCurdy, Caldwell & Co for purchase.
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Fife
PR. Duncan
S c
McCurdy, Galdwell & Co
Medicine for respiratory diseases on sale by McCurdy Caldwell
A medicine prepared for diseases of the respiratory organs including colds coughs influenza bronchitis sore throat and inflammation of the mucous membranes is offered for sale by McCurdy Caldwell & Co on June 1 iga.
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McCurdy , Caldwell & Co
Iga
Jew Davids or Hebrew Plaster Certificate Testimony
A Massillon Gazette editor endorses Jew Davids or Hebrew Plaster for rheumatic pain. The testimonial from J P Worstell cites relief after use and notes multiple local sales outlets including Washington Cambridge Middletown Senecaville and Seneca. Each box claims six to eight plasters, priced 50 cents. Persian Pills offered at 25 cents.
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Gratiot
Licking County
Woratell
Massillon Gazette
Messrs Comstock & Co
Potwins
Cambridge
E. & P. Blackston
Middletown
John Fordyce
Senecaville
N. B
Lawrenges
Vendor Advertises Fresh Meats in Washington Market
The subscriber, now located in Washington, offers beef pork and mall on market days Tuesday and Friday mornings. He will deliver to homes by order the evening before for those unable to call at his market, located a few doors east of Beamer's Hotel. Farmers with stock are urged to call. EL RIS June 28, 1844.
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Senecarille
Washington
Beamer
E. Ramsey
N. B
EL Ris
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