Opposition to districting explodes in Congress debate
A fiery speech denounces 1843 districting as a “Cherrymander” and Locofoco tyranny. The speaker argues Whigs suffered under reapportionment, cites 1842 extra session actions, and urges action to repeal the district law amid party fights and electoral tallies. He notes the 1844 campaigns and maps showing district populations and majorities.
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Shandon
iCorwin
Liocos
Speaker
Whig
Pranklin
Licking
Knox
McNulty
Montgomery
Butler
Clinton County
Lucas
Clinton
Clermont, Brown and Highland
Caton
Gui
Franklin, Licking
Old Franklin
Delaware
Scioto
Locofoco
Ohio Statesman
Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Legiside
Mr. Speaker
Tamilton
Mr. Reemelin
Congress
Obert Lucas
House
Locolycas
Taxation act on money at interest and capital in trade
A lengthy act outlines how assessors must require and verify statements of money at interest and capital in trade for taxation. It defines who must report, how values are calculated, and penalties for noncompliance, including stage owners and mercantile firms.
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General Assembly
Gio
Fim
Grnt
Tns
William
Shell
Graton
Intercer
Humae
Au Fanet
Minke
Justice For the Peace
Auditor of State
John 3
Gallagher
House of Representatics
David Chambers
Senate
Rates of Frensportation and Freight Charges
In Baltimore and Wheeling routes freight and wagon carriage rates are detailed. Freight from Baltimore to Cumberland and Pittsburgh had per hundred weight charges with reductions on tobacco and fish. Receipts are given by Baltimore merchants for eight day deliveries to Pittsburgh or Wheeling. Mentions Edward Curtiss and historic political digressions with Bangor mayoral result.
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East Ann Wes
Baltimore
Wheeling
Cumberland
Balewore
Pais
van Giowassle
Baltimnore
Pasburgh
Atlantic news from England and American markets
Reports from Boston on the Cambria arriving with intelligence on British revenue changes and Peel's plans stir trade talk. Vessel wrecks near La Hogue and losses in the December gale are feared. cotton prices rise and Canadian flour and U S imports vary with tariff shifts and new tax measures.
Peel says no tobacco duty changes while sugar duties rise March 14
In Parliament Sir Robert Peel stated no alteration to tobacco duties is planned. The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced new sugar duties would begin on March 14. Wilmer and Smith in the European Times praise the abolition of the cotton wool import duty as aiding English manufacturers by removing a 10 to 12 percent disadvantage against rivals.
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England
Cambria
Boston
Robert Peel
Great Britain
United States
Normandie
Ville de Lyons
Stoddard
Havre
Monfarville
la Hogue
Bond
Ireland
House of Commons
Duke de Broglie
Rance
Lushington
Robert
France
Sir John Franklin
Crozier
Woolwich
Baftin's Bay
Barrow Straits
Cape Walker
Bankes
U.S
Sir Robert Peel
John Russell
Hawkes
Commons
Wilmer & Smith
Whig Meeting in Norwalk Township for Nominations
The Whigs of Norwalk Township meet at the Court House on Saturday at 7 o clock to nominate candidates for township offices to be filled at the election on Monday next. Attendance is urged. Nortcast April 1, 1848. Latest from Texas via the New York Tribune discusses annexation terms, Texas debt, and views of Texans on statehood with opinions from Galveston and Houston figures.
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Norwalk Township
Court House
Nortcast
Texas
New York Tribune
Republic of Texas
Congress of the
the Tribune
New- York
Galveston
New Orleans
Washweton
Union
Mexico
Galseston Weros
House
Houston
Jackson
Bennett's Herald
Amezahon
Duff Green
Jones
San Patricio
Congress
Duff
United States
Sam
U.S
Dilwavenge
State Whig Meeting Opposes Texas Annexation
The State Journal and many Whig papers urge a May Lie Convention for all opponents of Texas annexation. They expect a large Ohio voter majority against the measure, though caution that a Whig-only convention may be of limited use given past votes and legislative stance.
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State Journal
Texas
Annexation
Ohio
Mr. McKinney’s Speech on Districts Bill
The paper publishes Mr. McKinney’s remarks on the bill to amend the act dividing the State into Congressional Districts. He argues amendments were constitutional and demanded by the people, and that Whig legislators would not have carried out constituents’ wishes if the Gerrymander had remained unchanged.
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Speaker
Dist. Populatn
Toil
Maj. Hartley
Maj Bo
GS Ako
Secafecos
Whigs
Liit
McKinney
Mc Kinney
M McKinney
Massachusetts Whigs Pick Davis as U S Senator
Massachusetts legislators select Jons Davis to succeed the deceased Isaac C Boies in the U S Senate. Daniel Webster and honest John will team up for a strong ticket with regional pride noted.
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Massachusetts
Dion
Jons Davis
United States
Isaac C. Boies
Daniel Webster
John
Union
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Castle
Jasrant
Davenport
Lowa
Cuba
Island
Toledo Brade
Wuilson
Boughton
Big Thunder
Copake
Washington
U. S. Senate
Dallas
Cr Herald
Edward Curtiss
New York
Bangor
Statesman
Lemuel Medary
Medary
Clay
Gen
McDowell
Hillsborough
Sara
Mr. McDuftie and Company
Journal
HURON
Norwalk
Masoy & Torre
William Street
Huron Reflector
Annulty
Sap Sc
Sracz
Fournal
Neil, Moore & Co
St. Clairsville
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