Discontent Over War Expenditures Critique by Richard M Johnson
In a stingy defensive speech Johnson denounces wartime waste, cites the United States frigate damage and a costly steam frigate misfit, and laments harbors breakwaters and river clearances. He warns Congress of mismanagement and asks where the money went as military readiness is questioned.
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Mr. P
United States
New York
Poinsett
Florida
Norfolk
Congress
Col Johnson's Opinion of Gen Harrison at Lower Sandusky
Col Johnson writes from Camp at Lower Sandusky on July 4 1813 praising Gen Harrison and detailing movement of mounted regiments toward Detroit and Canada. He notes long forced marches seven hundred miles, losses of horses and men recruiting efforts, and strong confidence in a capable officer for the campaign.
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Col. Johnson
Harrison
Lower Sandusky
Camp Meigs
Tam
Detroit
Canada
Malden
Mounted Regiment
Letter From General Harrison Tours Fortunes And Forged Claims
A compressed batch of 1840 era correspondence includes a soldierly salute to General Harrison by Kentucky mounted riflemen praising his command and urging continued support. It also features a July 4 1840 note from W H Harrison denying anti immigrant naturalization rumors and defending rights of citizenship and land access. The fragment ends with a quotation about taking responsibility in deposits and a cryptic transfer context.
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North Western Army
R. M. Jouysos
M. Harrison
Worth Bend
Congress
W. IE Harrison
Whigs of Huron County to Nominate County Officers
The Central Committee urges Whigs to hold township meetings before the 22d to appoint two delegates each for county officer nominations. Delegates meet at the Court House at 12 o clock on the 22d. Thomas Corwin to speak at the Court House in Norwalk that Saturday at one o clock P M. The gathering aims to trumpet a real Tippecange event and hear the Ohio Waggoner on the stump.
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Huron County
Thomas Corwin
Norwalk
Court House
Tom Corwin
John Sowers
S.T. Worceste
John BR. Osborn
ED. Tilden
CS. Preston
Central
Huron
Myr
Corwin
Ahumbe
House of Representatives
Congress
Crary
Michigan
Evie
Lorain
Uule
Tippecanoe “Club
Maron Ruunty
Orbates
Loeton
County Convention in Norwalk for County Officers Nomination
The Norwalk crowd is urged to attend the county convention on the 22nd for nominating county officers. Tom Corwin is billed to whip up interest, with praise for his rise from humble roots to a leading national figure. The piece highlights strong support in Huron and nearby counties and promises accommodations for attendees including women arriving with companions.
Dr Hubbard's Attention Noted In Taxpayer Message
A garbled Sandusky communication emphasizes Dr Hubbard's focus on taxpayers. The note references depletion and a required medical approach, signaling concern over local financial burdens and health-related duties.
Public dispute over reform and bank scandal in Parchment era
A fiery broadside denounces the Experiment and scorches Whigs and reformers. It accuses the Parchment editors of ribaldry, calls for accountability from local officials, and alleges stock manipulation tied to Manhattan Bank and local Bank Reformers. The piece attacks lack of conscience, moral decay, and political manipulation.
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Manhattan Bank
Feds
Uris
Manhattan
Darwin
Genthenen
Whiz Pansy
Luceloco Bank Japmmets
Thave
Locofoco
Miys
Banks and Locofoco papers blamed after failures
In a tirade of political rhetoric, the author dismisses critiques from Parchment and other Locofoco papers about banks. The piece attacks the opposition's use of bank failures for leverage, warns readers to distrust feigned concern, and claims no bank has failed under non Locofoco management.
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Locofoco
Lucufoco
Bank Reform Critique Sways Public Opinion in 1830s Debate
In a heated exchange, Renick’s affidavit is cited to accuse Gov. Shannon of bank reform abuses and link him to Cole and post notes. The piece argues Shannon campaigned on reform, later colluded with Cole, promoting a broader finance scandal. Letters from Perry and Renick discuss political affiliations and the evolving public stance.
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Teisiers
CO. Folie
Ohio Statesman
Menda
Coyanion
Cole
Renick
Wilson Sham
Stusep
Shannon
Binghampton
Boa
Canal
Bank Reform Party
Reniele
Huron County
Wilson Shannon
Sir
Sisan
Lyan
Asth
Catiouus
Ineland
Guy- Shannon
Polliett
Ramsex
Perry
Perry Tisist
Teean Sra
C. Seymour G. Renick
O. Fount
Jan
van Buren
Treasury
Testimony on Circleville Bank dealings with Governor Shannon
Seymour G Renick testifies in August about alleged loans and favors involving Governor Shannon, Coles, and Circleville Bank officials. He describes meetings, expected visits from the Governor, and debates over appointing a Bank Commissioner amid legislative resistance and bank doubts.
Letters on Gen Hartson wartime conduct challenge local critics
Two letters from a veteran officer defending Gen Hartson's wartime leadership against detractors. Dick Johnson's testimony is cited to compare witnesses and settle claims of cowardice or capability. The piece argues for truth and condemns defamers who harmed a veteran's reputation.
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Hartson
Tartegon
Dick Johnson
Harrison
Johnson
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