Ohio Legislature Fires Up Apportionment Clash
March moves in both chambers as the Senate and House debate the apportionment bill. Key figures include Mr. Blake, Mr. Barna, Mr. Goddard, Mr. Whitman, and Speaker absent votes. Resolutions on slavery and a convention inquiry pass or fail amid party contention.
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Whitman
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Tremen
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Messie Penniagton
Philips
Cluton Bank of Columbus
Mexico
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Colombia
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Ale Whitman
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District of Columbia
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Mosnay
Ohio
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Reber
Return of Worcester and Reber Highlights Whigs’ Unity
Norwalk, April 3 1849 The Huron Reflector praises Messrs Worcester and Reber for their pledges kept and their opposition to corrupt coalitions. It lauds Worcester for pushing public school reform and gathering data on city town and village school organization, promising readers more on the plan next week.
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Appointment of the Department of the Treasury Reform
Secretary Ewing and the Home Department debate a reorganization by Congress. The new Executive Department unites the General Land Office Pension Office Indian Bureau and patent office under Treasury supervision. Key offices gain salaries while Staunch supporters praise the change as long overdue and necessary for federal governance.
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Home Department
Thomas Ewing
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Patent Office
Treasury
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Viyiton
Ahwartema
House Committee of Ways
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Ng Department
Fieka
Custone
LTM
Trewstry
New State Constitution Proposals Outline Reforms
A historical editorial discusses a new state constitution adopted Nov 29, 1846, noting progress since the current framework and listing reforms: abolition of legislative patronage, single district legislative apportionment, biennial sessions, ban on certain private acts, popular election of most offices, with Senate chosen by the legislature and judges elected for fixed terms. It underscores shifts in counties, districts, and courts reflecting state growth.
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Delaware, &c
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Washington
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Leary Clay
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Clay
Locofaco
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Congress
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Wilmot
Wilmington
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Califorium
New Mexico
Plank Roads touted as superior for rural improvement
A detailed discussion argues for plank roads as a transformative system to connect farms to markets, reduce transportation costs, and raise land values. It notes large subscriptions in Kentucky and Ohio, outlines construction methods, and cites executive reports on regional road plans and bank health to bolster reform proposals amid broader political shifts.
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Eod & Reporter
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Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Asylum
State Library
House of Representatives
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Delaware Slavery and Emigration Hopes in 19th Century Plan
A fragmented 19th century report discusses Delaware’s social aims and growth, highlighting slavery rhetoric, emigration to the West, and California prospects. It mentions a Painesville Mining Company move to the West, a Milan California expedition, and Whig debates on temperance licenses with Sen. Olds lauding reforms. It references Ohio politics, bank failures, and a tragic fire death, followed by notes on acts, imports, and a Fremont expedition setback.
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Beaver
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