New Hampshire Election Clashes Over Locofoco Split
The article surveys New Hampshire political divisions on the March election, detailing the Locofoco split led by Isaac Hill against Hubbard and the Democratic party’s reaction. It attacks Secretary of War Tyler appointee and portrays the administration as degenerate.
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New Hampshire
Congreve
Hubbard
Locofoco
White
Colby
Holt
Abolition
Locofocos
Isaac Hill
Henry Hubbard
Mr. Hill
Hartford
Pierce
Cheshire
Jefferson
Madison
Samuel Cushman
Concord
Democratic Party
Senate
Haddardites
John Tyler
Daniel Webster
Pele
Washington
Nit
Intel
James Madison Porter ridiculed as Tyler's War Secretary
The Lexington Intelligencer denounces James Madison Porter as unfit for public duty and accuses him of a long record of misconduct from childhood onward. It cites his expulsion by court martial, links to Pennsylvania frauds tied to David Porter, and alleged corruption in public works contracts, including an $18,000 job with a $50,000 bonus.
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Tyler
Lexington
Kentucky
John Tyler
Pal Nely
Tar Department
United States Army
Pennsylvania
David R. Porter
James M. Porter
Calvin Blythe
Philadelphia
Blythe
James M Porter
Tie
Fourteen Days Later From Europe News Review
A European packet ship reaches New York with March 22 reports from England. The London Globe notes favorable farming prospects and little need for foreign corn next year. Ireland and Scotland show good wheat yielding an abundant crop. Lords and Commons discuss Corn Laws. votes defeat select committee and related motions. Gladstone cites American salted meat imports via Canada to Liverpool as unlawful. Canada curing required for Canadian entry. Liverpool Mail hints new duties for American provisions cured in Canada, terms unspecified. A Liverpool petition seeks repeal of corn laws with 12,169 signatures. Comet visible in Paris skies, largest seen, with tail 60 degrees from Orion. Earthquakes cause minor damage in parts of England. US Supreme Court Bronson vs Kinzie likely halts stay and valuation laws in the West. Indiana Marshal and Sangamon county court rulings mock valuation laws. broader implications discussed in Clerks Herald.
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New York
Engand
London Globe
Ireland
Scotland
Lord Monteagle
Commons
Aly. Gladstone
Grogan
Liverpool
Canada
The
Liverpool Mail
Board of ‘Trade
Paris
England
Clerferd
Supreme Court of the United States
Bronson
Springfield, LLC
Circus Court
Sangamon County
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Supreme Conn
Cler. Herald
Manufactory of Paper Hangings by A and W Orr
A and W Orr of River Street operate a large United States paper hangings factory employing about 50 workers. They produce hundreds of thousands of pieces annually in various sizes and patterns, selling rapidly in New York, Philadelphia, and the West. They also manufacture semi transparent elastic window shades with scenic views, finished tastefully.
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Messrs
River Street
United States
N. York
Philadelphia
West
Orrs
The
Union
Troy Whig
Expenditures dispute in Huron Reflector edition
The Huron Reflector disputes the Experiment's figures on government costs under Van Buren and Tyler, arguing the paper misstates expenditures. It quotes the Treasury balance, debt and land distribution figures, contends the expense totals are biased, and defends Whig accuracy while accusing the Experiment of prevarication.
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van Buren
Locofuco
Swartwout
Price
Hoyt
Harris
Boyd
Balin
Hon Ridgway Retires From Public Life After Long Service
The Circleville Herald lauds Hon J Ridgway of Franklin district for an honest indefatigable public life. He served eight Congress sessions, elected thrice, and narrowly carried a large majority. He spoke little in debates, voting to reflect his constituents and leave private life after his term. The piece notes Gerrymandered district changes and political feasts by local factions.
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J. Ridgway
Circleville Herald
Franklin
Congress
Ridgway
Bancombe
Massachusetts
Pickaway
Fairfield
Knox
Delaware
Marion
Richland
Madison
New York City Election Reflected in Disturbing Majority
A 1840s New York City election report laments a large Locofoco majority and widespread fraud. It notes Whigs as minority, cites ballot stuffing across wards, mob interference in the 16th ward, and criticizes a repealed voters registry law as enabling fraud. The piece attributes control to the Locofoco pipe-layers and reflects intense partisan tension.
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New York City
City of
New York
New York ‘Tribune
Locofoca
Locwieco Party
Morris
Locotoco
Albany Whigs win charter election with mayor and council majority
The Whigs of Albany claim a decisive victory in the charter election. Friend Humphrey is elected mayor by 268 votes and 12 of 20 council seats go to Whigs, a gain of about a thousand votes since last year amid accusations of irregular voting. In Richmond, Virginia, Whigs also sweep every charter election candidate by about 500 votes, signaling a regional gain over Locofocos and Tyler.
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Albany
Humphrey
Comment Council
Locofoco
Richmond
Virginia
Locos
Tyler
The New York Tribune praised for fresh type and vigor
The New York Tribune is commended for new type and increased vigor. Homer Grennay is highlighted as a diligent editor delivering timely political news and substantial literary and scientific content. The paper is described as affordable with a daily at 85 cents and a weekly at $2 per year in mammoth sheets.
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NEW York Tribune
Homer Grennay
New York
Tribune
The New Banking Law and Its Slow Adoption
The piece notes impatience with the new banking system passed by the Lucofoco Legislature, predicting wide adoption but reporting no capital investments or actual banks. It cites Dayton as the nearest example, where banks have been prepared and one share subscribed, with about 25 000 dollars typically needed to establish a bank.
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Dayton
New York Markets Show Prices Rise and Silent Tariff Debate
NEW YORK MARKETS reports prices in the Tribune, noting gains across produce and money as specie from Europe flows in and foreign goods fade from trade. The piece questions Tariff policy and cites Berkshire mass temperance actions limiting tavern licenses, with Ohio urged to join the reform. It also mentions the steamer Fairport’s arrival under Captain Edwards in the navigation update.
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New York
Berkshire
Mass
Cleveland Herald
Old Bay State
Cuyahoga
Ohio
Heald Reports Ice Vastly Packed Down Detroit River
Cleveland dispatches April 20 reports Captain By states immense quantities of ice have passed down the Detroit River with a portion believed to originate from Lake Huron.
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Cleveland
Detroit
the Heald
Detrait River
Lake Huron
Whigs of New Orleans Sweep City Councils
In New Orleans last Monday week Whigs carried the General Council and all three Municipal Councils. The General Council 10 Whigs to Locofocos. First Municipality 8 to 4. Second Municipality 10 to 2. Third Municipality all aldermen elected Whigs. Bee calls the result glorious and a revival of the good cause. Nat. Fel.
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New Orleans
Locofoco
the Bee
Friends of Good Government
Nat.fatel
The Madisonian Letter to Barber on Post Office Aid
An 1843 Washington editor of the Madisonian appeals to A M Barber in Cooperstown to help fund his Tyler paper. He argues the Administration is vilified and seeks weekly subscribers to ease heavy debts, promising gratitude and continued service if aided by postmasters. The note ends with critical remarks on the administration and included market notes.
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Capt. Tyler
Washington
A. M. Barber
Cooperstown
Wasuixetos City
Madigonian
Jefferson
Madison
Friends
B. Jones
Mzisonian
P. M
N. Y
John Jones
The
Madisonian
Tyler
Death in Village and Wheatland Tragedy In Iowa Territory
Aged centenarian Wirtson of ALG and S J Suto dies in village on the sixteenth last month. In Wheatland near Burlington Iowa Territory, David Tower is killed by a falling tree on the night of January last. The deceased was a amiable industrious and enterprising man who emigrated west to provide for his family and help others. He leaves a wife two children and many friends. The community urges trust in Providence and readiness for divine will.
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Wheatland
Burlington
Iowa Territory
David Tower
Marriage Notice in Ridgefield Township Report
Married in Ridgefield township on Sam by E Baker Esq. Mr James Tayyee and Miss Lucinda M Burpee appear in the notice as the newlyweds with local corroboration from a justice of the peace.
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Ridgefield Township
Sam
E. Baker
James Tayyee
Lucinda M. Burpee
Weather forecast abbreviated for week past entries
The fragment shows a weather table with days labeled Tuesday through Monday. Entries indicate cloudy and cool conditions on early days, with a hazy mild day, followed by a rainy Saturday and mild to cloudy days on subsequent dates.
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Jairus Kennas
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