House Breach of Privilege Involving Dr Samuel Strong
In the Legislative Journal a dispute over Samuel Strong of Lorain county centers on a December bribe claim. Strong allegedly offered Cushing a thousand dollars to influence river and lake canal legislation, which led to a Speaker’s reprimand after examination and state costs.
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Samuel Strong
Cushing
Strong
Lorain County
Muskingum River
Lake Erie
Kilbuck
Black Rivers
Counterfeit $5 Bills Reported Circulating in Columbus
Yesterday reports stated that counterfeit five dollar notes from the Franklin Bank of Columbus were in circulation. The forgeries measure about a quarter inch smaller in length and width and bear the letter A.
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Franklin Bank of Columbus
Reprimand of Samuel Strong by the House
The House reprimands Samuel Strong for contempt and violation of privileges after an inquiry. The Speaker declares the resolution, orders a reprimand at 3 o clock, and then discharge from custody. The speech urges repentance, warns against corruption, and affirms the privilege and dignity of the House.
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Samuel Strong
Krsotrep
Atarms
America
Buffalo Buildup and Crime Notes Across Regions
In Buffalo construction totaled 1 7 million, stone and brick work adding 1 442 500 and frame buildings 25 600 000. Six Creek Indians were hanged at Gerard Alabama in November for murder. A Richmond to Lynchburg stage robbery saw 126 000 missing. a 5 000 reward offered. A Florida War report from Charleston says Washington orders may draft 400 men from Virginia and North Carolina for Florida service.
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Buffalo
Gerard
Alabama
Rabbry
Richmond
Lynchburg
Florida
Elizabeth City
N.C
Charleston
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
War aims hint at ending hostilities before winter
Large draft at headquarters signals determination to close the war by winter. Prince Corkboot of Africa donated 60000 in gold to Captain Sudbury for freeing him from slavery after the captain found the prince aboard a captured slave ship. In the White case a jury failed to reach a verdict after 70 hours, trial to be renewed. Michigan politics show heightened interest, and ex-King Charles X died of cholera in Goritz at 78.
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Africa
Corkboot
Sudbury
Journal
Richard H. White
Treasury
Michigan
Senate
Charles
France
Goritz
Carniola
City Safe as Whig Victory Smashes Tammany
The New York Gazette reports yesterday and the day before delivered a victory for the Whigs. Morris Franklin defeats Democratic rival by about 1,500 votes to win Assembly seat. The paper calls this a turning point, predicting a Whig mayor and city government in April.
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Tammany Party
Morris Franklin
Democratic Party
Assembly
Tammany
N. Y
Shipwreck of the Brig Gambia Aboard Lisbon Voyage
Survivors tell of the brig Gambia sinking in a gale off the gulf while en route from New York to Lisbon. Captain, first mate, and a passenger drowned. seven survivors endured three days at sea before being taken aboard the New England and landed in Boston. Drowned: Capt Smith, Jordan, John Dean. others died from fatigue and hunger.
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Gambia
New York
Lisbon
Ping
Gulf
Leeward
New England
Boston
Joseph Couillard
Samuel Presson
Andrew Smith
A. Smith
Smith
M. Jordan
John Dean
Jacobs
Andrew Patterson
Alexander
M. Y. Spectator
Movements in Mexico and Texas Reported Near New Orleans
News from New Orleans dated the 19th notes Mexico hesitates to advance into Texas while civil authorities threaten Texas. General Bravo resigns as commander of the Mexican forces and no replacement named. Troops reach Matamoras en route to Texas but may halt, and Mexican naval captain boasts readiness to engage Texans at sea.
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Sdr
Lady Hope
New Orleans
Mexico
Texas
Bravo
Tampico
Matamoras
Liberator
Governor’s Saturday Thanksgiving Sparks Ohio Outcry
The Lansingburg Gazette mocks Ohio Governor Lucas for declaring Saturday and late December as Thanksgiving. It derides the unusual timing as moon-struck and unhappy, recalling Vermont trips for poultry and pumpkins. The piece contrasts with New England traditions and praises Gov. Lucas’s replacement.
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Ohio
Gov. Marcy
Vermont
New England
Gov. Lucas
Lansingburgh Gaz
Poindexter Situation Reported Improving in Natchez Courier
The Natchez Courier reports Mr Poindexter’s condition was improving as of the ninth, with a fair prospect of recovery. The note reflects hopeful telegram news cited by the Honorable Geo Poindexter.
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Geo. Poinderer
Natchez
Sth
Poindexter
Van Buren Favored by Electoral Votes in Mississippi and Elsewhere
The article notes Mississippi elected Van Buren Electors by about 400 over White, and lists expected state totals across Virginia New Hampshire Pennsylvania Rhode Island New York North Carolina Illinois Maine Missouri Connecticut Arkansas Alabama Louisiana for Van Buren totaling 167 votes, with Johnson receiving 144 and Granger 77 Tyler 47 Smith 23, leaving a Senate vote settlement. It also mentions South Carolina predicting a 20 000 majority against Van Buren and states Van Buren carried 14 states while Harrison White Webster Mangum carried the rest.
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United States
Mississippi
van Buren
Virginia
N.iampshire
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
New York
North Carolina
Illinois
Maine
Missouri
Connecticut
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
R. M. Johnson
Francis Granger
John Tyler
Wm. Smith
Johnson
Mr Granger
Senate of the United States
Vat. Intelligencer
U.S
South Carolina
Harrison
White
Webster
Mangum I
Ohio
New Hampshire
Huron County
Vermont
Potty Ler
Jor. Lel
And
Mary Les
Massachusetts
Lucina Les
Delaware
Smith Bassett
Hurpan Bassett
New Jersey
William Ravuoxn
Lucina Raymond
Novemlgis
Iva Jay Juntans Ler
Jane Ler
Mary Ler
Horace L. Woop
Kentucky
Pickert Latimer
Enos Rose
Indiana
Tennessee
Michigan
Georgia
Maj. S. Carolina
Local Nuptials Reported in Several Towns
In this village on Tuesday last by Rev J E Chaplin Dr George H Snow wed Miss Mary Ann M Aroote both of this place. In Bronson on the 3d instant Mr Aian Parker married Mrs Pamina Latexz, both of Bronson. In Norwalk on Thursday last Mr Cvaptan Vaucan married Miss Jeruson Brown, both of Norwalk. In York township on Thursday last Mr N S Cook wed Miss Exiza R Dickson by Elder J Kelly.
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J. E. Chaplin
George H. Snow
Mary Ann M’aroote
Bronson
F. Boalt
Aian Parker
Pamina Latexz
Norwalk
FE. Boalt
Cvaptan Vaucan
Jeruson Brown
York Township
Death notices from Milan and Birmingham
In Milan on the 1st instant Mrs Wa ng Hawais aged 71 wife of Mr Luther Harris. In Birmingham Saturday evening last Mr Duantes B Simms aged 20 son of Mr Asa and Mrs Lucinda Simms.
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Milan
Wang Hawais
Luther Harris
Birmingham
Duantes B. Simms
Asa
Lucinda Simms
Weather Recap of the Past Week
The week featured mostly cloudy skies with light snow in spots. Weather notes show cool to cold days with sleet and occasional mild haze, and a snowy evening reported on one day.
Notice to Horace L Wood in Lee land dispute
Court bill filed November 16 1836 seeks dower for Polly Lee in two 168 acre lands long claimed by Riverus C Lee deceased with administrator possession and rent accounting. If Horace L Wood does not answer within sixty days after the next term the bill may be confessed and a decree entered for the complainants. Boalt Worcester solicitors for complainants January 3 1837.
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Court of Common Pleas
Ellen
Reuben Rice
New Haven
D. Gibbs
C. P
Sabin K. Smith
Lyme
Hector Lee
Lucina Lee
Juliana Lee
Levi Lee
Jane Lee
Mary Lee
Smith Bassett
Huldah
William Raymond
Lucina
Joel Lee
Huron
Horace L. Wood
Territory of
Michigan
John W. Wickham
Thomas Wickham
William K. Hulland
Elam Cobb
Joseph Smith
Ira Stewart
Joseph Wood
John W
Bill
State of
Ohio
M. H. Tilden
Court of the Court of Common Pleas
Riverus C. Lee
Polly
Joe Lee
Riverus
C. Lee
Hector
Huldah Bassett
Smith
Lucina Raymond
Williiam
Pickett Latimer
Rose
Polly Lee
Boalt & Worcester
Sol
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State OF Ohio
Bazaaret I. Rice
Exton Rice
Widaw
Joan S . Rice
Revpen Rice
Grover Rice
James Rice
Llen Rice
Lucy Rice
Mary Rice
Saran Rice
Huron Iron Company
Mabers
Vermillion
James R. Ford
The
Huron Iron Co
Sapin K. Sairay
Huron Common Pleas
W. Fr. Griswold & CO
Hereas
George Smith
Jacob Wilson
Votice
Akron and
Perrysburg
O. Jenney
J.C. Spink
J. Hollister
J.W. Scott
DH. Wheeler
R. A. Forsyth, Jr. Vatimen
H. Conant
M. Kimball
Joan BE. Hunt
John Whyler
TLE
David Ladd, J. 8
Olmsted
James Justice
N. B. Eddy, and
Rhvangeis
Melan
Dimon & Brother
Reflector
William B. Knapp
Nglish
S & Russia Iron
W. F. Griswold & CO
P. Latimer
B. D. Tilden, & CO
Prue
FE. Lane
Geo
T. Buckingham
Greenwich
Wooster
Timothy Baker
Ason
Kentin
John Tifft
Mechanic St
Boot
H. F. Haun
Whyler
H. Tice
Monroeville
Ss. Patrick
J. Whyler
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