Oregon Question and Whig Opposition in Early Debate
The article discusses tensions over the Oregon question with Polk and the Locofocos blame and the Whigs’ stance. It notes Cass and Adams speeches shaping opinion, warns against war with Britain, and argues for peaceful negotiation while preserving rights. It also includes Ohio anti gambling laws and enforcement details.
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Lé-Whiffet
Polk
Locom Party
Oregon
Forxas
California
Fepst
Jackson, van Buren & Co
Texas
England
Offee
Cass
Great Britain
Congress
C. Xe
John Quincy Adams
Mr. Giddings
Locofoco
Calhoun
Rhett
Tom
Hilliard
Alabama
Columbia River
New Books column sparks debate over national debt claims
A long critique from the National Intelligencer and replies debate the 1840s Whig and Democratic debt with Treasury figures. The piece disputes Union claims, cites Ewing’s 1841 report, and notes a 1846 act taking effect January 17 alongside a ribald anecdote about a widow at a funeral.
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National Intelligencer
Union
Treasury
Webster
Tyler
U. States
United States
Treasury Notes
William Beeb Named Governor Candidate by Huron Whigs
The Huron Reflector announces William Beeb of Butler County as their governor nominee after the state convention. The editors urge Whigs to back Beeb, contrasting his proposed home currency with gold and silver backed money from neighboring states.
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William Bebb
Butler County
Outo
Been
William Bees
State Convention Sparks Whig Unity Amid Turbulent Roads
The State Convention drew about four hundred delegates from nearly every county, with heavy turnout despite impassable roads. Whigs unite against Locofoco policies, vowing to counteract plans to destroy Ohio currency and attack corporate interests, while the Experimental press questions claimed unity and momentum.
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Jackson
Ohio
Cincinnati
Jocofoco Party
Whig Young Men urged to back Bebb in Ohio race
The piece calls on young Whigs to support William Bebb as a pure, orderly, non radical candidate. It mocks Locofocoism, praises Massachusetts Whig vigor, and urges youths to join a if they enter politics, citing convention responses and Ohio Democratic debates. It contrasts local papers and endorses Bebb as the worthy choice.
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Wm. Bebb
Whig Party
Rajly
Whig
Locofoco
Letter on political stance and convention actions noted
The piece defends a candidate amid calls for sincerity and progress in a convention debate. It mentions the editor’s criticism of Whig meeting claims and questions past prevarication while emphasizing support for progress and future remarks on remaining issues.
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Tod
Bute
Fat Cow Slaughter Weighed 977 Pounds in Township
A fat cow was fattened by Mr. Azaauam Mean and butchered on the 23d ult in this village by Mr. Ju sernu EExts. The carcass weighed 977 pounds with hide, 75. tallow, 204. quarters, 698. Believed to be one of the fattest cows butchered in this county.
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Azaauam Mean
Jusernu Eexts
Debates on temperance and Ohio politics in 1846
The Columbus correspondence outlines a heated debate on a bill proposing a three mile ban on spirit sales near Lawrence and other counties, with supporters arguing for moral protection and opponents citing constitutional limits. It also reports the Trumbull county Phalanx incorporation, the Ohio Governor nomination process, and speeches by Collier, Bebb, and Griswold critiquing hard money and slave-labor dynamics.
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Columbus
Ohio
Frenos Enrrors
Stanly
Senate
Lawrence
Reeielin
Stanley
Irvin
Reemelin
Summers
Hamilton
Beermelin
Messrs
Trumbull County
Bebb
Collier
Fisher
Wade
Cowen
Chambers
Marks
William Best
State House
Ford
Eckley
H. Griswold
Stark
Mathiot
Licking
Col. Collier
J. Mathiot
Bobb
H Griswold
Washington
Jas. K. Polk
Walker
U. States
Great Britain
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Capt. W
Edgerton
Huron Reflector
Tiunesday
Isde
State Journal
Panama
House of Representatives
McLane
Mexico
South America
Clay
Mr. Polk
Monroe
North America
Mr. Adams
Mr. Monroe
Benton
Woodward
Suipreme
Buchanan
State Department
Locofocco
Locos
Locofeco
Locofaco Party
Locofrco Party
Democratic Press of
Hte
Wayne County Standard
Ted
Locofoco Party
Statesman
Cleveland Plaindealer
Cincinnati Union
Sth
Akron Democrat
Mr. Bebb
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