The Jackson Martial Law Controversy and Trial Reflections
A critical analysis of General Andrew Jackson's use of martial law in New Orleans and subsequent actions. The piece defends his military leadership while challenging contemporaries’ and historians’ criticisms, detailing the arrest of Judge Hall and Louis Lovallier, the habeas corpus wrangle, and the broader constitutional questions raised by martial authority. It juxtaposes public praise with legal peril and ends by urging fuller atonement within constitutional bounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparty
Jackson
Orleans
Louisiana
Mobile
Baton Rouge
France
United States
Louis Lovallier
Louisiana Senate
Louallier
Hall
United States Court
Andeus
Lewis
poTn Lewis
Drew
Lovallier
Cty
Hart
Gen. Jackson
Jim
Messrs
Judge Hall
Tie
Ler Bhaken
Coriolanus
Greece
Asdair
Kentucky
New Orleans
Fudge Wall
Lowill
Judenil
Lonallier
Adair
Names and reputations of Columbus General Assembly members
The Ohio Star critiques members like McNulty who magisterially alter titles and chants the “Codfish aristocracy” of their party. Byington switches from lawyer to printer, Amos Knight faces debt prison, while Year Wane Hit.u. vows a wide expose of alleged state government corruption and treasury plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Columbus
McNulty
Sappiun
Harily
Legrand Byington
Mike Walsh
Ohio Star
Amos Ktgnant
Amos
West
Henry Clay
Treasury Department
Reh
Hit.u
Senate
Capital &c
Circleville
Byington
Olds
Dector
Piketon
Pickaway County
Congress
McConnell
Morgan County
Helfenstein
Keith
Hinkson
Lunatic Asylum
Atkinson
Philadelphia
Ohio
Ying
Messrs. Atkinson
Earl
Sharp
Sandersey Pike
The New Year Greeting From Norwalk Publisher
Norwalk on Tuesday January 3 1918 opens with a New Year greeting to patrons. The message wishes a bright sun over the land and prosperity in the year ahead while reflecting on past cares and urging duty and virtuous living as the year turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuarr
Hopr
Inaugural Address on Tariff and Protection Debate
The article analyzes Governor Shannon’s tariff critique, contrasting revenue and protection aims. It explains ad valorem and specific duties, lists key imported and domestic articles, and cites 1841 trade figures showing Britain as a dominant export destination and the north paying for southern cotton through imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covernor Shannon
Iran
Shannon
Gov
Shanon
Europe
Shannan
Ohio
West
Great Britain
Mason and Dixon's
Debates on American market access and debt relief in Ohio
The piece discusses US farmers' exclusion from British and European markets since the Corn Laws and postwar periods, noting Britain’s partial relaxation and shrunken tariff barriers. It also reports on Ohio legislative moves including a debt relief bill broadening real estate and mortgage actions, and related political commentary from The Ohio Statesman and local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadas
Great Britain
Europe
Free States
Shannon
Gov. Shannon
England
Debtor Laws Opposed as Oppressive to All Interests
A correspondent signed as FRARELIS argues against radical debt laws. He contends existing statutes support creditors while changing them gradually would protect health and the community. He warns that sweeping reform could oppress all classes and harm public trust in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Statesman
Statesman
Ohio
Franklin
Legis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norwalk
O Tue
Latham
Rogs County
Banke
Pickaway Co
George HL. Keith
Jnter Sial
Stanton
Wpa
Board of Public Works
Hazeltine
Democratic Association’ of Pickaway Co
Oberlin Co
Lacos
U. and M. Bank of Steubenville
Fund Commissioners of Jefferson Co
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