Mr Hamer Letter Critiques Statesman on Banking
Thomas L. Hamer writes from June 25 1842 to editor Medary defending Democratic stance on currency and bank reform. He condemns Ohio Statesman for misrepresentation and alleges party leaders manipulate banking policy to win power. He recounts 1835 1941 debates, condemns March bank resumption, and warns against political use of finance. He calls for open discussion and asks about future charters and amendments.
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Georgetown Standard
Mamer
Medary
O, Statesman
Washington City
Euclid
Partizan
Ohio Statesman
Teir
Columbus
Democratic Party
General Assembly
Senate
Ohio
N. Orleans
New York
Eastern Exchange
West Union
Thomas L. Hamer
Ohio Legislature debate on dividing Ohio into congressional districts
Senate notices led by Mr Taylor for a bill to divide Ohio into congressional districts. A joint select committee reported bills from both majority and minority sides. House and Senate debated districting plans with amendments and referrals, including resolutions on accepting bank notes for state dues.
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Aloaday
Taylor
Tomosrow
Walton
Joint Select Committee
Barnett
Pro
Ecor
Aten
Committee On Finance
Franklin Bank of Columbus
Bank of Chillicothe
Holmes
Committee On
Portage County Insurance Company
HOUSE
Woolcot
McNulty
Chambers
Watters
Steedman
Aldi
Ohio
Messrs Bartley
Mitchell
Foos
Sill
Thomas
Hiouse
Senate and House Debate on Ohio Districting and Appraisal Bill
The Senate discusses districting Ohio for congressional representation and the engrossment of the apportionment bill. The House agrees to amendments on a personal property appraisal bill with a single exception on effective date.
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HOUSE
Byington
Senate
Honest John Davis as Whig Vice President Candidate
Memphis Enquirer notes support for Honest John Davis of Massachusetts as Whig vice presidential pick alongside Henry Clay. Ohio coverage from Clinton Republican praises Davis and Cray as a strong ticket and signals broad party enthusiasm for Davis in 1844 politics.
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Memphis
Tennessee
Enquirer
John Davis
Gov. Davis
West
Massachusetts
Harry
Lst
Henry Clay
Clay
John
Ohio
Stuary Cray
Joan Davis
Henry Chey
Powers
Clinton
Texian and Mexican skirmish near Lipantitan reported
Telegraphic and military notes describe a fight between Texian volunteers and Mexican forces near Lipantitan. Gen Davis reports a dawn attack by about seven hundred Mexicans on a two hundred-strong Texian force, resulting in Mexican casualties and no Texian losses. The account also notes political news on Mexican treasury funding and army command. Local notices warn of counterfeit banknotes in Connecticut and Ohio name-change legislation.
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Teras
New York
New Orleans
Galveston
Lipantitan
Davis
Cameron
Canales
Hamer Letter Reaffirms Governor Candidacy Push in Ohio
A reprint of Hon. T. L. Hamer's letter to Samuel Medary editor of the Ohio Statesman is cited. It addresses claims that Hamer had backed out of West Union resolutions and contrasts his views with Lovofoco stances, aiming to reassert his alignment with the Whig party amid regional debate.
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T. L. Hamer
Samuel Medary
Ohio Statesman
Lovofes
Medary & Co
Death of the Duke of Orleans Shakes French Line of Succession
SIX DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE The Great Western brings news of the sudden death of the Duke of Orleans heir to the French throne. The four year old Count de Paris stands as successor while Louis Philippe, aged sixty nine, nears his end, risking Regency and possible political upheaval.
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Great Western
New York
Bristol
Duke of Orleans
France
Count de Paris
Louis Phillippe
Indiana Whigs struggle in early returns and canal schemes
Election news reports weak Whig showings in Indiana with Locofoco gains likely in the Legislature and a Locofoco U S Senator possible. Other items note a Milan barn fire, Supreme Court activity, new lawyers admitted, wheat prices, and a proposed Erie and Michigan Canal linking lakes Michigan and Erie via the St Joseph and Maumee rivers.
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Indiana
Fort Wayne
Wabash
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Erie and Michigan
Wabash and Erie Canal
German Grass Grown on Clinton Farm Noted for Quality
An article titled German grass, donated to the reading room, describes a Clinton town farm crop of K 7 variety. The grass grows about five feet tall, is sweeter than common grass, and highly palatable to cattle. Stalks are strong. the plant tolerates rain and wind, thriving thickly to resist weather damage.
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Clinton
Van Buren Administration Critique in An Old Chronicle
A fragmentary quotation criticizes the Van Buren administration for alleged mismanagement of the public treasury and national debt. It recounts financial failures, improper spending by officials, and eventual removal from office amid widespread discontent.
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Prentice
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