Calhoun objects to Baltimore Convention in 1840
The Charleston Courier reprints John C. Calhoun’s address explaining why he will withhold his name from the Baltimore Convention. He argues delegates must be district elected and per capita, warns the proposed system would erode public influence, and opposes abolitionist influence and protective tariffs. He favors a fresh, proRepublican approach and cautions South Carolina's vote could be wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelani Herald
Hattie
Calhoun
Job C. Calhoun
Baltimore
Charleston
Mr. C
Mr. G
Virginia
Jackson
van Buren
John C
Trate
Congress
Ehal
Judge Burnet’s Clay letter defends Whig unity and 1844 candidacy
The Cincinnati Gazette reprints Judge Burnet’s defense of Henry Clay and the Whig platform. The letter, dated September 19, 1832, argues Clay is the nation’s best choice for president, urges farmer Ashland supporters to unite, and outlines Whig principles on currency, tariffs, public lands, and limited executive power. It emphasizes loyalty to Clay, unity among Whigs, and distrust of locofoco rumors.
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New York
Judge Burnet
Hf. Clay
Loco
Wnh
Clay Ren
Ashland
Nezmneti
G.H. Dexy
Msg
Indianapolis
Henry Clay
Whig Party
Kentucky
Lamentess
Ant
J. Burnet
Norwalk Whigs Organize Local Clay Club Meeting
The Norwalk township Whigs met at the Court House to organize a Clay Club. Timothy Baker led the session which appointed a committee to draft a constitution and officers. J M Roos spoke in support of a protective tariff and a national currency, praising Henry Clay.
Senate Proceedings on Oregon Annexation and House Privileges
The Senate debated annulling the 1818 Oregon joint-occupation article with Britain and postponed the vote. Archer moved to refer to committee to block a negotiation obstacle. In the House, a motion to strip Nathan Sargent of reporting privilege was indefinitely postponed. Also, memorials urged postage cuts and franking limits, and a petition sought reduced congressional pay. The Judiciary Committee reported refunding Jackson's fine with caveats, while rules discussions lingered.
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Jorsecss
Senate
Sensple
Great Britain
Oregon
Archer
Porcigirs
United States
C. J. Ingersoll
Nathan Sargent
Erall
UW. S& Gavette
Wen
Howse
Rvine
B. Johnson
Ohio
Congress
Het. Bom
Berview
Judiciary
Gen. Jackson
Bank recharter and rights bills move through Ohio legislature
The House passes the bill to recharter the Bank of Wooster and approves restoring William and Elisha Sutton to their rights. Senate actions include possible amendments to a Bank act, and a bill on Attainers and Counsellors is indefinitely postponed. A Vermillion and Highland railroad relief bill is amended and engrossed.
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Ohio
House
Bank of Woosterswig
William
Flisha Sutton
Atherton
Committee On Corporations
Ale
Baldwin
Myswooth
Yousem
Ewing
Wooster
Senate
Bank of Wonster
Louden
Jed
Walker
Judiciary Committee
Monroeville
Sanduky
General Assembly
Watters
House House
William Sunon
Elisha Sutton
Tose
Deven
Committee On Finance
Vermillion and Aghland Railroad Company
Tome
Norwalk Clay Club Formed in Huron County Meeting
At the Norwalk Whigs town meeting held at the Court House on the sixth, the Clay Club of Norwalk Township was organized with Benedict as chair and Osborn as secretary. The committee reported a Constitution and officers, pledging to promote Henry Clay for president and a national policy, with a vigilance committee and regular meetings through 1845. Resolutions supported tariffs, a mixed currency, state funds distribution, hard money opposition to Locofocoism, and favoring Clay for president with John Davis of Massachusetts as vice president. honorary member Ex-Senator Warren is noted and plans for broader club diffusion were approved. The proceedings were published in the Huron Reflector.
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Timothy Baker
Pearr Bexnover
Alego
J. M. Roos
Ton
Execa Wiarrexsiy
van Buren
Henry Clay
Norwalk
Townslid
Eld
Court House
Rey
Plate Benedict
Roswan
Grans
Tt. Osborn
John R. Osborn
Tiwithy Baker
Henry PB. Benton
James 2. Norton
John ST. Foster
Osborn
Clay
Norwalk Township
Huron County
Anviers
Vlaty Benedict
Turevpors
Janus R. Nowrox
Hysny le Humaierr
Jammux
Hoswernt
Grune
Joux Boextscitan
A. J. Dewater
United States
Congress of the United Suvea
Congress
Union
Locofocs
Martin van Buren
Lacutoes
Kenmcky
Feartless
Hanrises
John Davis
Massachusetts
Locofoca Party
Lovofo
Ontation
Ehool
Ehool Ditrict
Shell
J. M. Root
Tvere
Exassca Warrrrtescu
E. Whitlesey
J. RB. Ozborn
Huron Reflector
Roesolved
Norialk
P.M. Platt Benedict
Rogwrtz Ginss
Ohio
Gilant
True
Evey
Ste
Ohio Banking Bill Debate and Whig Strategy
Ohio lawmakers consider a banking bill introduced by Mr. Duncan of Licking county. Editorials from the Cleveland Herald and Newark Gazette summarize the proposal, arguing state stock pledges would stabilize notes and Ohio stocks. The piece urges Whig organization, vigilance committees, and mass petitioning to secure success in upcoming elections. It also notes campaign plans for the State Journal and Texas news.
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Basling
Duncan
Licking County
House of Representatives
Cleveland Herald
Newark Gazette
New York
United States
Ohio
Foreign and Domestic News From Europe and China
Reports from England describe prosperous commerce and rising prices with Liverpool noted as firmer. China opens a supplementary treaty with Britain ensuring equal trading rights, seen as a British diplomatic triumph. Other items mention O Connell’s Ireland visits, Corn Law league advances, U.S. politics with Porter’s death, and cold Montpelier weather.
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England
New York
Liverpool
Coshiog
Canion
Hunoua
Lin
Ade
Canton
France
O'Connell
Ireland
Cork
Marquis of Westminster
Corn Law League
Her
China
Macao
Mr. Kro
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Powrerts
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U.S. Gazette
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Delaware
Avron Reelector
Teesday
Hie Westerm
Suounly
Dela
Samuel L. Tlatch
Joseph We Farr
Ats Deseu
Lape
Dr. Smith
Messrs
Scovt
Lyesnae
State Journal
Batlul
Friends of the Cause
Texas
N.O. Picayune
Galveston
Texan Congress
U.S. Congress
Alesica
Alexica
Department of Mesica
Puntin
James Madison Porter
National Intelligencer
Porter
Ion
Clire
Herald
Anexaxnun Powres
Elon
Alexander Porter
U. S. Senate
Mgr. Porter
Emmett
Mr. P
Louisiana
Louisvine Journal
Jadze Porter
t—Clara
Navy
Cession
Costirsen
Washington Spectate
Capt
W. B. Shubrick
Agg
Bureau of Provisions and Clothesing
Isaac Eiu
Amos Anzorr
Montpelier
Carrill's
Unis
Merc. Ter
Sen
Wainwright
Dr. Potts
Dr. Wainwright
Peter Palemic
Couse
Mus
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Flenese
Monet
Tefleeti
Tela
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Nori
Tor
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Norveall
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