Whig Convention Call as NC Faces Leadership Crisis
In a charged speech Mr B defends the Cabinet record and urges North Carolina Whigs to organize a convention to select a new, steadfast leader who can unite the party, restore truth, and rally voters against the Locofocos under Van Buren and Tyler. He condemns the President’s conduct and calls for a disciplined, principled approach to preserve the union and Whig ideals.
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Ewing
Congress
Bey
Whig Party
North Carolina
Mr B
Ressons
Whig
Wing
Loco Foco
Whiz Party
Locofocoisa
van Buren
Tyler
Old North
Carolina
South Carolina
The Lakes Water Level Decline Reported by Cleveland Herald
The Cleveland Herald notes a long term decline in Lake Erie water levels, falling since 1836 by over five feet from peak levels and approaching the 1820 low. It discusses river passage limits, canal supply implications, and multiple causes of fluctuating lake stages including springs, winds, evaporation, and long term weather patterns. The report cites a Buffalo committee on canal enlargement and outlines the risk to ferrywater and navigation if levels reach 1820 values.
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St. Claire Flats
Detroit
Buffalo
Black Rock Grand Lock
Cleveland Herald
Loco Foevism Shifts Blame To Adversaries Over Banks
The piece accuses the Van Buren Regency of populating the state with pauper banks and using paper money to wage war on opponents. It argues that when a bank fails the Whigs are blamed, and cites internal improvements like canal enlargements and loans to railroads as destructive experiments leading to ruin and bankruptcy, then shifted onto the Whigs.
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van Buren
Erie Canal
Black River
Genesee Valley
New York and Erie
Snaith declares a forty million debt in Albany
Albany reports that Snaith warns of a forty million debt striking the state capital. Officials consider implications for budget and policy as residents weigh potential financial impact and fiscal response.
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Snaith
Albany
Treaty with the Wyandotts ends Ohio land dispute
John Johnston reports that Wyandotts voted to cede all Ohio lands and emigrate west after months of council. They authorized a treaty with the United States, rejected the proposed annuity as too small, and pledged removal near the Shawnee and Delaware in Missouri country. Johnston commends honesty and fair dealing in negotiations. Upper Sandusky, Nov 23, 1841.
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Ohio State Journal
United States
Ohio
West
Missouri
Wyandotts
General Assembly
John Johnston
Upper Sandusky, O
Locofocos warned of new Bank Commission and penalties
Reflector in Norwalk cites Cincinnati Gazette review of Locofoco papers in the state. It predicts a new board of Bank Commissioners, more penal enactments framed to enforce specie payments, and doubt about practical use. The piece argues there will be no new state bank, but extension of existing charters with individual responsibility, halting public works, raising taxes, and worsening business currency and state credit.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Locofoto
Locofocos
Pork price reports across Ohio markets in late November
Market summaries show pork prices at Ohio markets ranging from 1.50 to 2.50 per hundred pounds, with most reports noting low profits for farmers. Cities cited include Cleveland Cincinnati Zanesville and Columbus areas, reflecting varied prices and buyer caution. Statewide chatter mentions 180 to 240 pound hogs priced near 2.00.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Herald. Co.emecs
Journal
Zanesville
Gazette
Cincinnati
Sprinareno
Republic
Curnisicotae
Effects of Free Trade on Shoemakers at Lynn and West
A Boston Atlas column by A Wyon argues free trade would devastate eastern Lynn shoemakers who now undercut western rivals. He cites 72 932 pairs of ladies boots and 16 545 pairs of gentlemen boots imported last year, with dramatic percentage increases over eight years. The piece hints at emigration westward if duties fall further. A separate item notes J O & H Smith circulars from Newark about stopping St Clair notes and a December meeting to discuss currency measures.
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Wyon
Boston Atlas
Lynn
Middlesex County
Cim. Gaz
J. O. & H. Smith
Newark
St. Clair
Messrs. J.0
UW. Smith
Geo. M. Wong
O. &. Four
Abolitionists and Locofocoists Talk of Governor Nominations
The abolitionists and Locofocos discuss holding conventions to nominate candidates for governor on the sixth of January. It would not be the strangest thing if these extremes unite to nominate Thames Morris as heir candidate. OL Repo.
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Jumry
Thames Morris
OL Repo
Whig Apathy Cited in New York Election Result
The New York election returns show a Locofoco majority of 16 575 amid Whig apathy. The piece argues Whigs fell 54 619 from 1840 and Locofocos 24 757, urging Stay-at-home Whigs to vote next time to restore Whig triumphs and banner over the Empire State.
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Tennessee
Senate
Locofocos
House
United States
Turney
Locofoco
U. S. Senate
Weil
Eve. Jour
President Tyler seizes contract from State Journal
An old State Journal notice claims President Tyler removed the blanks paper and twine contract and handed it to relatives of the Old School Republican family. The Statesman and Captain commentary notes a swift, urgent move amid a tense political climate.
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Tur Sports
Tyler
State Journal
Republican
Statesman
Cle
Cabinet turmoil and proposed new government currency plan
Washington dispatch reports rumors of cabinet resignations and possible successors Upshur and Cushing. It discusses a proposed government notes system, five dollar denominations, hoarding of gold and silver, and a nationwide currency with branches in major cities. The piece criticizes the administration’s appointments and family favors.
Florida War News: Wade’s Scout Kills Sixty Three Indians
From St. Augustine News the latest dispatch confirms earlier reports of Union progress in Florida. Captain R D A Wade with sixty men attacked two Indian camps near Lake Worth, killing eight and taking forty eight prisoners, destroying canoes and provisions. Sixty three Indians were killed or captured, with more expected to join. Wade’s raid, aided by Lieutenants Thomas and Emerson, is praised as a major accomplishment and a sign of Col. Worth’s liberal war strategy. Other scouts under Lieut Wyse pursue Sam Jones. Fort Dallas detachment under Capt Burke long absent. Major Childs travels to Fort Lauderdale to plan further operations.
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St. Augustine
Col. Worth
Florida
Walter M
Hitchcock
Wm.Gaston
Henry
R.D. A. Wade
Hillsborough Inlet
Everglades
Lake Worth
Sam Jones
Fort Lauderdale
Wade
Thomas
Emmerson
Col
Worth
Wyse
Shaver
Hankin
Churchill
Fort Dallas
Burke
Childs
Coat
Oka-cho-bee Lake
Fate of Col Hunter Unknown Since Last Report
No tidings of the fate of Col. Hunter have been received since our last update.
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Col. Hunter
Fiscal Agency plans and currency ideas debated in Washington
Correspondence from Washington outlines a projected Fiscal Agency using Treasury Notes as a medium of circulation. It claims such currency would be receivable for public dues and help regulate exchanges both domestic and international. The note also touches on a potential National Bank being out of the question and hints at possible reforms in the Post Office budget and staff pay.
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N. Y. Express
Washington
New “Fiscal Agency
Treasury
New Orleans
St. Louis
New York
New Fangled Politics and Ancient Systems Debate
A Madisonian article denounces ultraism and urges moderate, stable financial regulation. It warns against surrendering public discourse to rulers and urges citizens to work, be vigilant, and trust in measured reforms rather than newfangled ideas. The piece questions White House orders and defends the public right to examine government actions. It cites a 1941 census note on Britain and the vast reach of Queen Victoria’s subjects.
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Madisonian
Ultra Bank
Ulta Anti-Bank
White House
United States
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Love
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Webster
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Cushing
Navy Department
Badger
Allen
Cooper
War Department
Secretary of War
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United Kingdom
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Guernsey
Jersey
Man
Queen Victoria
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