Mr Webster on the Presidency in New Hampshire letter
The Boston Courier prints Son Davige Websten's eloquent request from New Hampshire Whigs to present his name for the Presidency to the Whig National Convention. Webster replies from Washington, urging constitutional duty, caution against faction, and willingness to serve if the people demand it, while urging harmony among supporters.
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Mr. Webster
Boston Courier
Son
Davige Websten
Phinelius Handerson
Joseph Mealy
Geo. W. Jewaith
New Hampshire
Lim
Baltimore
Webster
N. Y
Washington
United States
Tam
Daniel Webster
Messrs
J. Maven
J. P. Lyman
Debt of Michigan Reveals Heavy State Burden
The Detroit Advertiser estimates Michigan's foreign and domestic debt at 4,269,604 dollars, with little demonstrable value received. Much of this debt stems from the Southern Railroad, which generated a net income of just over seven thousand dollars last year, according to Toledo Blade.
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Michigan
Detroit Advertiser
Southern Railroad
Toledo
Blaile
Van Buren Nomination Fear Teases Clay Victory
General Dull Green argues Van Buren’s Baltimore Convention nomination would ensure Clay’s defeat and election of Clay, as Democrats cannot rally behind Van Buren against party managers in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. An angler reports a pickerel weighing 32 pounds caught in Lake Erie.
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AT. Clay
Dull Green
van Buren
Baltimore
Peron
Clay
Democratic Party
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Virginia
Lake Erie
Congressional Proceedings in Michigan Oregon Debate and Porter's Death
Norwalk, February 20 1844 reports on Michigan canal petition to Congress, Oregon Territory resolution, and the death of Senator Alexander Porter of Louisiana. Debates cover Rules, foreign affairs, and post office tariffs. House and Senate discuss elections, naturalization, and bank charters with party lines and proposed retrenchment measures.
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Congress
Senate
Woodbridge
Michigan
Sault St. Marie
Blouse
Adams
McCouslin
Ohio
Giddings
Hughs
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Oregon Territory
Alexander Porter
Louisiana
Barrow
Slidell
Benton
Vance
Levy
U. S
Great Britain
Washington
Vannegan
Trndiana
Tappan
Ohio River
Wheeling
Beardsly
Oneida County
N.Y
Uwunt
New York
Mississippi
White
Indiana
Post Office House
Hammett
Miss
Canada
Cincinnati
Woodbury
Committee On Elections
Berger
Loco
Alabama
Senate, Fed. Ltd
Lorain County
Smith
Ill
Randolph County
Ohio Senate Deliberates on Banking Legislation Feb 8 1843
The Ohio Senate discussed repealing sections of the Monroeville and Sandusky City Railroad sale act. It debated amending the act to incorporate the Bank of Wooster, revising banking provisions, and the currency committee’s amendments. Votes and filibusters shaped engrossment and final passage.
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Ohio
Senate
Monroeville
Sandusky City
Eckley
Bank of Woostes
Currency Committee
Messrs Lahm
Johnson
Coshocton
Miller
Armstrong
Parker
Yeas
Mesara Lahm
Waltera
Baldwin
Bank of Wooster
Locofoco
Chambers
Court of Common Pleas Terms Across Counties Listed
The Court of Common Pleas times for the second Judicial Circuit are given for several counties. Bad Huron holds sessions on February 26 May 24 and September 16. Evie on March 7 June 3 and September 26. Ontaro on June 13 and October 14. Sundusk on March 18 June 17 and October 17. Crawfort on March 25 July 25 and October 26. Senece on April 1 June 24 and November 4. Marion on April 11 August 2 and November 18.
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Court of Common Pleas
Bad Huron
Evie
Ontaro
Sundusk
Crawfort
Senece
Marion
Clay Club formation call in Milan Township
The Tribue publishes a call signed by over 200 Whigs of Milan Township for organizing a Clay Club on the 29th at 10 o'clock in the morning. The editor invites Whigs from surrounding townships to join, promising cordial reception and hospitality, and hopes Norwalk Whigs attend to support the effort.
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Milan
Milan Township
Norwalk
Mr. Clay and the Tariff Discrepancies in Letters
A northern editor questions Locofoco accusations of inconsistency by Henry Clay over tariffs of 1816 and 1824. The piece cites letters from July 1843 and October 1843 and cites Richmond Inquirer as defense, noting gaps in voting records. It discusses committee actions, the retrenchment bill, and Whig opposition in the legislature.
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Mr. Clay
Trenry Clay
Gen. Bledsoe
Georgia
Merriwether
Yeas
Richmond Inquirer
van Buren
South
Locofoco
Clay
Re. Mien
Messrs. Branham and Bledsoe
Legislatme
Senate
Locofoca Senate
Abolition Convention in Columbus approves Birney ticket
The Abolitionists held a State Convention in Columbus on the 7th with sparse attendance. They approved J. G. Birney for President and Thomas Morris for Vice President, renominated Leicester King for Governor, and chose an electoral ticket for the State. The Elyria Atlas notes H. C. Tarton has thirteen indictments in Lorain County for theft and abortion-related charges.
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Columbus
J. G. Birney
Thomas Morris
Leicester King
H.C. Tarton
Elyria Atlas
Lorain County
Col Johnson backs Loco foco bid with grudging support
In a Globe letter Col Johnson states he would accept a Presidential nomination from the Loco foco National Convention with gratitude and reluctance and take a Vice Presidential post with thanks or join the rank and file if preferred. Warrriesry named Whig delegate to the Whig National Convention for the 9th District. The National Intelligencer asks Whig leaders to share post office addresses for contact. The piece cites 1840 comparisons and calls for decisive action with minimal hesitation.
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Col. Johnson
the Globe
Locofoco
Erie County Whigs Meet in Sandusky to Choose Delegates
The Whigs of Erie county met at the Court House in Sandusky City on the 18th to appoint delegates to the State Convention. The resolutions praised Whig policies on tariff currency commerce and manufactures, attacked Van Buren and Locofocoism, and urged unity, retrenchment, and support for Henry Clay for President. News from cabinet deliberations and district results followed, with mixed speculation on federal appointments and upcoming elections.
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Erie County
Courthlouse
Sandusky City
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Medary
Bfe- Nulty, Wetter § Co
General Assembly of
Ohio
Wilson Shannon
Lienry Clay
Norwalk Clay Club Meeting Offered at Courthouse
The Norwalk Clay Club schedules its next meeting at the Courthouse this year on Monday evening. All the people of Norwalk are respectfully invited to attend.
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Norwalk
Smallpox Like Disease Vaccination Test Report
Charles Smith of Lyme in Huron County Ohio reports on January to February 1844 observations of a contagion resembling smallpox. He details cleansing efforts, vaccination outcomes, and fourteen inoculations with pustule matter showing red spots, circular pustules, and eventual scabs, noting vaccinated individuals largely escaped fever and severe symptoms. One death occurred linked to improper management.
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Cuuko
Germany
United States
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Cooke
Charles Smith
Lyme
Huron Co
Ohio
Tariff debate and port revenue cited in 1840s papers
The Whig Tari notes vessels from Liverpool and London entering Boston Custom House, with duties totaling 135 thousand dollars. Philadelphia revenue from customs rises sharply, while New York’s January revenue triples 1843 levels. Tariff foes’ claim of commerce destruction is challenged by experience. Madisonian quotes Mr Clay’s election as inevitable, urging acceptance of defeat or victory.
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Boston
Liverpool
London
Philadelphia
New York
Tlh. Journal
The
Madisonian
Clay
State of Trade and Wheat Prosperity in Milay Market
Milay February report notes double the usual produce arriving from rich agricultural districts south of town. Wheat prices rise to about 78 cents as large shipments arrive. flour prices cited between 3.50 and 3.62 per unit. Canal company seeks to clear and deepen the line, promising to allow 30 74 feet water draught for full freights. Wheat in store totals 133,856 bushels with receipts from Thursday to Wednesday adding to stock. farmers hold grain awaiting higher prices before June.
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Milay
Tuursday
Canal Company
Marriages in Monroeville Ridgefield and Pera townships
In Monroeville on Monday evening Edward Baker united James F Wells with Sarah Holmes. In Pera township on Thursday the 1st Adam Kyle wed Sarah Wilks. In Ridgefield township on Saturday the 17th Arthur Joan Howar wed Mary Pigker. Notice received from New Haven by J W Barker & Co. August 10, 1842.
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Warried
Monroeville
Edward Baker
James F. Wells
Sarah Holmes
Pera Township
Adam Kyle
Sarah Wilks
Ridgefield Township
Joan Howarth
Mary Pigker
Ptougins
Haven
J. W. Barker
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Henderson
Huger
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Spencer
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Multon
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Luger
King
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Louden
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Lalin
Lahm
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L9th
National Intelligencer
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Wilkins
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Supreme Court
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Historis
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Richmount Enquirer
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Clecetan Herald
Abbony Journal
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