Paris Life and The Soldier Substitutes In The War Draft
The article describes conscription in France with a lottery for 1000 men, substitutes sold for high sums, and French soldiers earning about one gon daily. It contrasts meager rations with vibrant Parisian life, cafes, boulevards, and public amusements, noting gambling venues and social scenes along the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Regent-street
London
Broadway
New York
Chesnut Street
Philadelphia
City
Boulevard Des Maliens
Boulevard Des Temple
Hells
Radical House action and expunging journal entries
The article laments Congress journal mutilation by the Van Buren faction and notes a near party majority to expunge journal entries. It mentions Whigs, Locofocos, and echoes of expunging votes, with political chaos and a patent pursuit by John V. Ford. It also references a theater audience reaction and new type setting inventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onur
House of Representatives
Congress
Loco Foco
van Buren
Senate
Locotecos
Expr
John V. Ford
Washington
Whig State Convention Planned Amid Political Crisis
The State Central Committee invites delegates from every county to a Columbus meeting on January 20 1844 to nominate candidates for governor and electors and to organize the party for the 1844 campaign. They urge turnout to counter local Foco rule and defend civil liberty, property, and prosperity, urging Whigs to rescue the government. A Huron County meeting is set for January 1 at Norwalk Court House to appoint delegates to the Columbus convention and advance the anti tyranny cause with renewed spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
National Whig Convention
Balimore
Democratic Whig Party
Loca Foco
Friends of Free Institutions
Huron County
Court House
Norwalk
Old
Huron
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Tennessee
Joseph M. Root
Eben Boalt
John Buckingham
Samuel T. Worgester
John Cline
Huron Whig Central
Dec
Wik
Whig Convention Called in Huron County for January Meeting
The Whig Party of Huron County calls a county convention at Columbus on January 10 to nominate a governor candidate and form an electoral ticket. Delegates are urged to attend from every township to unite the party, prepare for the campaign, and show support ahead of the legislative session. In Maine, Whig Wreeman H. Morse is elected by a slim majority, signaling possible support for Mary Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Esual
Smady
Huron County
Huron
Central Committee
Maine
Wreeman H. Morse
Ike
Clay
Professor St John Lecture Series Opens In Court House
The introductory lecture to a contemplated course will be delivered in the Court House on Saturday evening without charge. Afterward a regular course will be arranged. Tickets are priced modestly given the value of chemistry and mineralogy studies. Prof St John is praised as an eloquent learned natural science scholar with extensive research.
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St. John's
Court House
St. John
Abolitionists and the gag in the 21st District race
A defense of the Liberty party and critique of abolitionist papers over the gag law. The piece argues Liberty voters split for Hamlin to defeat gag supporters, accuses them of sanctimony, and analyzes voting patterns among Whigs, Locos, and southern allies. It cites Liberator rhetoric and questions future loyalties in Texas admission politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Party
Texas
Lecofeco Party
Whig Party
Brinkerhoff
Hamlin
Union of Texas
Kinigell
Cate
Hinings
Wamlin
Llanslin
Brinkerhall
Liberator
Preedam
Reir
Congress
Free States
Charles G. Atherton
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Gov
Shannon
Pto-Shavers
Ria
Ohio Politics and Texas Admission Referenced in Debate
The fragment cites R. Giddings and allies opposing party moves that affect Ohio’s plurality law, which secured Shannon’s seat, and hints at gaining six seats for Texas admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Giddings
Ohio
Shannon
Texas
Supreme Court decision settles county clerkship question
The Supreme Court of this State in Bank settles the Clerkship in this county. The three member bench concludes the dispute, aligning with an opinion said to be from Hon. Benjamin Tappan and once shown to the Associates, but kept in the background by some. The ruling should quiet anxious candidates associated with the Court of Common Pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Locofocoste
Court of Comon Pleas
Benjamin Tappan
Supreme Court in Bank Dec 13 1843 Olio v Alling
The State of Olio vs Prenden Alling concerns a Que Warranto. Judge Woon J held that appointing a Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas by judges de facto is a regal appointment, resulting in a verdict for the defendant.
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Supreme Court
Bank
State of Olio
Prenden Alling
Hurar
Woon
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio Legislature Yet to Act on Bank Relief
Proceedings and rumors from Columbus suggest no action this session to aid banks. The Ohio Journal notes a caucus pledge to oppose changes to the banking law, while the House passes Hawkins bill repealing conflicting winter provisions. The Senate is blamed for blocking reform as party caucus dictates policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
O. S. Journal
Locotoco
Senate
Lecoluco Party
House of Representatives
Hawkins
King
Hazeltine
Congress
Paseed
HOUSE
Dee
M’cutchen
Astland
Tlouse
Mr. White
Licking
Ranke
Cermin
Reenlvins Banking
Eqinten
Tntschartery
Bank of Geauga
Somemercial Bank of Cincinnati
Eas
Congress Adopts Journal Move Amid Tariff Debate
Anxious to avoid friction, the House delays action on the Barnaid protest and votes to keep the Journal intact as Giddings signals a rule amendment. Obituaries mark the session’s start while Rhett’s tariff repeal bid fails 50 to 52, suggesting tariff stability ahead.
Graham's Monthly Liagazince January Number
The January issue of this literary magazine has been received with excellent typography and plates. It lists distinguished contributors including the Countess of Blessington and Oliver Wendell Holmes, whose poetry is praised. Subscriptions continue at a reduced price of 3a per annum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Hutines
M’anne
Melancholy Accident in Town Township Claims Two Lives
A tragic incident in Town Township leaves Patrick Tucker age 35 and Win Tucker age 22 dead. The men were felling an oak for a whitewood when the tree swung and fell crushing them. Patrick left a wife and four children. Win was single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Win
Tucker
Pucker
Ned
Drawing and music in public schools offer practical value
The article argues that drawing and vocal music are essential, practical parts of education for all ages. It cites improved observation, discipline, and intellect, notes music’s broader cultural and moral benefits, and urges school systems to adopt music as a standard subject alongside drawing and other studies. It references authorities and examples from eastern states and Boston reports to support universal music instruction.
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Fife
Piper
Wyon
Orpheus
Apollo
Luther
David
Hooker
Beveridge
Germany
Schow
Ivis
Tmere Albrms
Boston
Ecilo Igvest
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Robert Nei
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Nwood
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Barnaid
Dromgoole
Giddings
House ‘of Representatives
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