New Orleans Locofocos Accused in Senate Election Fraud
Allegations detail sham naturalization certificates and ballot box tampering in Thomas Sidell Locofoco bid for the New Orleans Senate seat, with reports of 1700 fraudulent certificates, a broken ballot box, and a legislative impeachment inquiry into Judge Elliott. The piece ties these acts to Locofoco conduct in New Orleans Philadelphia and New York, contrasting with Whig integrity.
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Jay
New Orleans
Thomas Shedell
Locofoco
State Senate
Albert Hoa
Siidell
Senate
Louisiana House of Representatives
Elliott
Jelliett
Act of Congress
Elton
Locoteco
Locofecos
New York
Philadelphia
N. York
New Or
Fragmentary political remark on Whig opponents
A fragmented line claims the courts have no recovery against the Whigs and urges public scrutiny of such matters, suggesting a call for transparency and voter awareness in political disputes.
British Gold and Van Buren in tariff clash article
The piece attacks British influence and the Locofoco party over tariff policy. It cites a London Times report on a £100,000 funding drive to spread free trade tracts abroad, printed in New York for U S circulation, and slams British backing of free trade or Lloyd George style policy. The author warns Americans against adopting English economic demands.
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Martin van Buren
Meary Clay
Friends
Mr. van Buren
Free Trade
Locofaco Party
Locofaco
Cincinnati Gazette
Ge.n
London Times
England
New York
United States
Clay
Lerse F
Clermont
Courier
Refutation of Attacks on Mr Clay by Opponents
A Kentucky letter from Henry Leuba defends Mr Clay against Manchester Democrat and Locofoco attacks. Leuba, a French native and long-time Kentucky citizen, asserts Clay’s moral character, notes the respect he enjoys in Lexington, and condemns the critics as calumnious. The Tribune adds the attacks reveal opponents’ desperation.
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Mr. Clay
Henry Leuba
France
Kentucky
Manchester Democrat
Christian Freeman
Locofoco
Paul
Lexington
Lecafoce
Abolition
Wt Tribune
White Slave Falsehoods Tied to Clay Slur Debate
The piece rebuts a circulating second edition of the White Slave Falsehood tied to Gen. Harrison. It notes lack of any quotation by Mr. Clay in debate records from February 15, 1819, and challenges the Advertiser to prove or retract its charge after cross checking Niles' Register, Lowell Journal, and other papers.
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Statesman
Gen. Harrison
Mr. Clay
Lowell
Mass
Niles Register
Niles’ Register
Tod on currency in 1340 favors metal money over paper
In spring 1340, David Tod argued against paper currency, saying bank notes lack intrinsic value while gold and silver retain value for other uses. He claimed ample metal to conduct trade and even proposed copper or silver if needed to cover any shortfall.
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David Tod
United States
Cincinnati Daily Sun
Locofaco
Tod
Tur Governor and a list of names from Ohio districts
Tur Governor MORDECAL BARTLEY of Richland County appears with a lengthy list of individuals from numerous Ohio counties, including Warren Geauga Butler Green Clark Crawford Clermont Ross Pickaway Knox Marion Gallia and more, suggesting political or election related material.
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Tur
Mordecal Bartley
Richland County
Syyavroursa Ennctans
Thomas Corwin
Warren
Peter Hltcncock
Geauga
Concnessius
Exxerons
Britany Sronun
Lamiilen
William Loan
Butler
d—Aanos Flan
Green
Sassax Masus
Clark
Davin J. Conny
Henry
Jostan Scorr
Crawford
Riranen W. Cuarkn
Clermont
Dasin Avvas
Ross
Joserit Oras
Pickaway
Dasiet Norros
Knox
Wasusseros W. Coxxuix
Marion
Lanven R. Hurcoan
Gallia
Hanran Clarix
Washington
Jons Crooks
Gnerngey
Salvar W. Bostwiex
Harrigan
Witssax R. Sarr
Holmes
Jons W. Ort
Seffirson
Crnus Spixg
Wayne
Sheos H. Batvwrs
Trumbull
Wilnias L. Perxiss
Laker
Joux Futons
Erie
WIHIG VICTORIES! Whig triumphs across states and Albany beat
Whig victories flood eastern papers with results from Connecticut New York and New Jersey boosting Henry Clay. Pennsylvania polls show Pollock ahead in 13th district while Van Buren prospects fade. Albany reports a decisive Whig win with Mayor Teaparsy reelected and council gains as the party proclaims a tremendous victory.
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Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Henry Clay
van Buren
Locofeco
Victory on victory in New York town elections
Westchester County shifts to Whig control with seven Whigs to ten Loco Supervisors across towns. Orange and Ulster show Whig gains, while Saratoga and Yates report mixed majorities favoring Whig tickets. In Newburgh and Ontario, Whigs win many seats, with Loco rivals losing ground. Overall, Whigs gain in multiple counties as the Native and Loco factions clash.
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Westchester County
West Farms
Orange County
Treelee
Yates County
Milo
PenneYan
Ontario County
Phelps
Bristol
South Bristol
Canndicc
Manchester
Fragmentary Political Summary From Ontario and Oswego Districts
Fragmented OCR notes describe party gains in Ontario and Oswego counties. Mentions Whigs selecting supervisors with majorities and a charter issue passing by a large margin, plus an $800 sum cited. Text is garbled and difficult to fully parse.
Charter Election Defeat Reforms Ride to Power
The New York Day press reports Tamany defeats in seventeen wards with only five carried, Tammany’s near six thousand majority shrinking to a minority. Voters accuse foreign naturalizations and illegal voting. reformers proclaim the end of Tammany rule and pledge city improvements led by Harper, a Whig ally. The mayoral vote shows Trurper 24,176, Franklin 524, Coddington 521, with a slim anti-Tammany majority and a divided Common Council expected.
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Albany
Henry Clay
Paimsn
Empire
Union
Asni Isu
Brom
New York Day
Charter
Tammany
Larper
Tammany Party
Taaamany
Saveheir
Vicr
Soin
Rds
Harper
Trurper
Franklin
Coddinston
Whig Wins Sweep New Jersey and Chicago Mayoral Race
New Jersey towns including Newark Princeton Trenton Elizabethtown Rahway Orange Livingston New Providence Springfield Belleville Bloomfield Barrstown Chatham report decisive Whig majorities. Chicago mayoral race sees Locofoco Garret defeated by 143 votes with Sherman as People’s candidate.
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New Jersey
Newark
Dodd
Princeton
Trenton
Elizabethtown
Rahway
Orange
Livingston
New Providence
Springfield
Belleville
Bloomfield
Hve
North Bergen
Hudson Co
Barrstown
Chatham
Political factions and banking debate in 19th century papers
In April 1 dispatches from Clinton Ohio and commentary in Cincinnati and Harrisburg papers, local and national party rifts flare over banking, tariff, and a single presidential term. The notes mock opponents like Tod and Brough, claim Democratic betrayal, and claim a party in pieces with despair across the next four quarters.
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Harrisburg Pa
Argus
Locofaco
County Whigs gain, Liberty party falters in Mamsox County
In Mamsox County town elections Whigs fare better than expected while the Liberty party loses ground. Gerritt Smith’s abolitionist leadership is noted, with towns like Hamilton Lebanon Brookfield Madison Smithfield cited. The Liberty ticket drops from November levels, losing Smithfield and failing to gain a foothold. The piece also mentions Tod flag and a Washington note on Senator Niles ill and unable to take his Senate seat.
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Mamsox
Cnmnty
Gerritt Smith
Liberty Party
Liberty Ticket
Hamilton
Lebanon
Brookfield
Madison
Smithfield
van Buren
N. VL Tribune
Sexaron Nines
Washington
Baltimore American
Niles
Senate
Annexation tensions split party edges across states
Correspondence from Ye Clerdland Herald reports mixed signals on annexation. Van Buren factions oppose in the Free States while southern allies push for expansion, with Tyler seeking to turn annexation into a presidential issue. The piece notes infighting among Democrats, Whigs rallying around Clay, and a looming convention clash in Maryland and Connecticut.
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Calhoun
Jackson
van Buren
Free States
Slave States
Baltimore
Souhh
John Tyler
Bot Clay
Tyler
Clay
Maryland
Connecticut
Butler
New York
Buchanan
Benton
Cass
Johnson
Loconico Party
Tyler Party
Tyler Convention
Connecticut Whigs celebrate victory over Van Buren forces
In the victory in Connecticut the Whigs hail a pivotal campaign start for 1840, praising Connecticut’s role in opposing Van Buren and defending Whig principles. The piece blames Locofoco leaders for fraud and misrepresentation, cites pamphlets by Amos Kendall, and alleges attempts to sway voters with tariff and registry concerns, while denouncing the opposition’s tactics and calls for unity.
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Connecticut
Piner
North Bend
Ashland
Connecticeut
Union
Locofuco
Amos Kendall
Henry Clay
Mr. van Buren
Jouenel of
Commeres
Lucofuco Free Trade
New York City
Comnectione
Whigs of Greenfield Meet to Form a Clay Club
Greenfield Whigs plan a candlelight gathering at the House of St. Barxen on Wednesday evening the fifth instant to organize a Clay Club. A speech may be given by Mr. Roor, with Whigs from other townships welcome.
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Wiilhgs
Greenfield
Bronson Township Whigs End Clay Club Meeting
The Whigs of Bronson township will meet at the center of Bronson on Saturday the 20th of Avil at one o'clock P M for the purpose of forming a Clay Club Speeches from J M ROOT and others may be expected All the Whigs of adjoining townships are respectfully invited to meet With us The Locofrees are also invited to attend Bronson April 8 Tra Pearsall Samael A Hakes E Purdy Daniel Cluck A Miller L Cole Township Committee
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Bronson Township
Bronson
Avil
J. M. Root
Tra Pearsall
Samael A. Hakes
E. Purdy
Daniel Cluck
A.miller
L. Cole
Toenship Committee
Law on distributing and publishing general state laws
Law provisions authorize printing state laws after adjournment and mailing copies to county clerks and auditors. Auditors may contract for publication in up to two newspapers at costs under a quarter per thousand ems, with verification that laws are printed correctly and accompanied by a certificate.
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Olio
Secretary of State
Cout of Common Pleas
John M. Gallagitier
House of Representatives
Thomas W. Bartley
Medary Attacks Henry Clay and Public Plunder Allegations
From the Clinton Republican, SAM MEDARY, who publishes slanderous articles against Henry Clay copied from other papers. The Statesman quotes Judge Wright’s reply defending the 1824 transfer of Mordecai Bartley, John C. Wright, and others to Adams, calling the charge base and false. Norwalk Seminary announces term begins April 2 with E. Thomson as principal.
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Clinton Republican
Sam Medary
Union
Wila Harefheed Jie
Sim
Medary
Henry Clay
Boston
Cincinnati
Pat
Statesman
Clay
Mordecai Bartley
John C. Wright
Congress
Adams
le Sol
Wedding of Francis Falley and Sarats Adams in Margarena
In Warried Tn, on a Wednesday evening, the Rev. Mr. Smith officiated the marriage of Francis Falley of Margarena in Erie County to Sarats Adams of the former lace fast.
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Warried
Smith
Francis Falley
Margarena
Erie County
Sarats Adams
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HURON
Norwalk
Northumberland
Pennsylvania
Frick
Locofuce
Baldwin
Burn
Cleve
Gil'te
Lora
Hartford
New Haven
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Fairfield
Litchfield
Middlesex
Whidbarn
Tolkind
Pennsylvia
Traquisier
Marrsburg
Wycoming
Clinton
Pollack
Snyder
Loco
Philadelphia Gazette
Mth
Pottsville
Reading
Pollock
Lycoming
Ontario
Orlums County
Tiguine
Loeeningeritya
Oswego
Tamaivany Tall
Common Council
Rod Tintimany
Taumeny
C Anh
Cincago
Chicago
Garret
Locofoce
People’s
Sherman
Herald
Nottingham
Lam
T Justicians
Old
William Bun'tain
Brough
Cincinnati Enquirer
Turee
Enquirer
David
Clerdland Herald
Cray
Jamor
Riumph
Conett
UF Secadjes
Doryites
Rhode Island
Jacob Burnet
Mahoningto
Indiana
Clay Club
Norristown
Loco Party
Ohio
Suenrsay
Saare's Orrick
Joman Sloane
Sate
Norwalk Seminary
E. Thomson
Principe
EL Thomson
Sten
Wvanten
Nova Drug
T. Dunn & Son
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