Whig Meeting Proposes State Central Committee 1843
At a March 8 1843 Whig meeting in Dublin Ohio Col David Chambers chaired with Wat M Denny as secretary. Resolutions praised national convention support, urged united Ohio Whig endorsement of nominees, defended credit and tariff measures, and called for a party reorganization including a seven member State Central Committee with district advisories.
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David Chambers
Muskingum County
Wat. IL. P. Denny
Warren County
Nesh
United States
Congress
Washington City
Ohio
General Assembly
Whigs
Great
Whig Party of the Union
Henry Cray
Joan Davis
Europe
Joseph Vance
Urbana
Champaign
Updegraff
Sidney
Shelby Co
Joseph Howard
Tiffin
Seneca Co
Row. Clarke
Batavia
Clermont
J.T Worthington
Chillicothe
Ross Co
Joseph Olds
Circleville
Pickaway Co
Gee
M. Young
Newark
Licking Co
Th. W. Powell
Delaware
Dela’re
Joseph F. Coons
Gallipolis
Gallia
P.B. Johnson
M'Connellsv
Mors. Co
Day
Chambers
Zanesville
Musk
Corwin
St Clairsville
Belo’ Co
Col
A. M’gowan
Coshocton
Cos
James Wilson
Steubenville
Jeff. Co
S.N. Bissell
Wooster
Wayne Co
Daniel R. ‘Tilden
Ravenna
Port Co
Reuben Hitchcock
Paines v. Lake Co
Joseph M. Root
Norwalk
Huron Co
Messrs. Nash
Ford
Schenck
Robinson
Fisher
H. P. Denny
A New Panic Over Tariff Claims Courted by Editors
The editorial page denounces anti tariff attacks as unfounded claiming the new tariff boosts revenue and employment. It argues protected goods fell in price, foreign payments lag, and asserts domestic manufacture thrives while foreign goods grow cheaper. Dorr’s party estrangement noted with Rhode Island poll repercussions.
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Locofoco
Journal of Commerce
England
France
Europe
Whig gains in township elections reported by Huron Reflector
The Locofoco party won officers in one township by about twelve votes while another candidate for Trustee tied. Fairfield township saw a Whig triumph by roughly 14 votes. Richmond township reported Whigs elected Clerk Assessor two Trustees Constable Peor Masters and three Supervisors, overturning a prior Locofoco edge. The paper urges Whigs to unite and build a broader Whig majority.
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Fairfield Township
Locos
Fairfield Whigs
Richmond
Richmond Township
Ktarry
West
Government expenses and partisan rebuttal reach fever pitch
The Experiment defends Whig economy against Van Buren era outlays noting eighteen months of appropriations reach about 24.49 million dollars while asserting a hidden debt of around twenty million. The piece cites the National Intelligencer table and accuses Democrats of misrepresentation and financial mismanagement amid national debt disputes.
Reform and Retrenchment Debate on Whigs Versus Locofocos
An editorial contrasts public funds under Jackson and Van Buren with the Whig push for economy now. It accuses opponents of deception as it notes appropriations near 16,009,000 and argues over party spirit and fiscal policy amid shifting power.
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Farrago
John Tyler
Onder
National Intelligencer
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Treasury
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Locofoco
Wiig
Globe
Acen
van Buren
Locofeco
Locofecos
Capt
Tyler
Democratic Party
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M Cain
Praetorian Guards
Roman Empire
Caleb Cushing
Treasury Department
Cushing
Clay
Buchanan
Johnson
Cass
Mr. Cushing
Senate
Cashing
Ain
Spencer
Jackson
Distress in the Country Amid Prolonged Winter
Reports from across the state describe suffering and distress as deep snow and famine threaten cattle and farmers. April sleighing contrasts with widespread hardship. officials note an unusually severe winter not seen in fifty four years. Cattle die from fodder exhaustion while some seek drastic measures to survive.
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Macomb
Genesee
Detroit
Adv
Cattix Drins
Meadville
Pittsburgh
Huron Institute Commendation by Committee in Milan
The committee appointed to attend the symposium at the Huron Institute commends the staff and students for thorough instruction and broad competence in Algebra Astronomy Chemistry and Natural Philosophy. They note the examination was creditable and the annual exhibition showcased original compositions by pupils and projects by both sexes. The committee recommends the institute to Western Reserve residents, praising its instructors and mature study.
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Huron Institute
Breat
Western Reserve
Huron
Celera WM. Russell
Davenport
E. Andrews
Milan
Subordination of Youth to Elders Marks Eastern Letter
A 19th century essay urges young men to honor their elders and mothers, stressing respectful attention to aged citizens. It recalls Washington and Jubal’s distress, notes youths should anticipate elders' needs, and condemns ageism. The piece ends with a brief Tangent about a letter from Senex and other period commentary on public figures.
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Washington
Jub
Sam
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