Oregon Question and Senate Clash on Treaties
Debates in the Senate over President's treaty power and Oregon boundaries amid disputes with Great Britain. Indiana and Calhoun lead factions on power to fix borders by treaty, while prospects of war and joint occupancy are discussed amid 49th parallel proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Oregon
Hannegan
Exec
Britain
Hann
Senate
U. S
Pacific Ocean
Great Britain
United States
Enate
Indiana
Hole
Calhoun
Heywood
I Allen
Ohio
Mir
Nate
Congress Discusses Four Year Federal Officers Bill
The House debated a bill to fix four year terms for all government officers with a four year reappointment cycle by districts. It also included appropriations for multiple harbors and rivers, with Tennessee river funding sought, and references to Oregon trade, Missouri forts, and La Fayette passage pay. The National Intelligencer report contrasted Treasury balances under Van Buren and Polk administrations, noting debts and deficits and criticizing Whigs for inherited obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Oregon Terrtory
Brinkerhoff
Otio
Rockwell
General la Fayette
France
United States
National Intelligencer
Treasury
U.S
Union
U. S
van Buren
Whig Congress
Tribune
Locofoco Convention Ends in Disorder and Defiance
A Columbus correspondent describes the Locofoco convention as a riotous gathering with loud oaths and chaos from morning till night. Davin Top is nominated for Governor for his anti banking stance and several extreme resolutions advocate gold and silver as currency and revenue, though some leaders deem them premature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofoco
Columbus
Davin Top
Dem_ deratie State Committee
Ohio
Congress in Oregon Question Divides Senate War Debate
The Oregon question splits Senate along party lines with Cass and Allen blamed for electioneering aims. Calhoun urges peace and opposes a 54 degree 40 minute claim, opposing war and urging further negotiation before ending joint occupancy with England. Cass’s popularity declines as Calhoun’s stance moderates the war movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Oregon
Senate
Cass
Allen
Locofoco
Calhoun
Washington
Hannegan
England
Locoloco
Mr. C
Webster
Bertien
Alen
Mr. Cass
Ashdarid County Bill Advances in House by Narrow Margin
The bill to create Ashdarid County passed the House of Representatives on Friday by three votes. Doubts remain about Senate approval. Gratitude is extended to Hon. J.M. Root for congressional assistance and to Senator Osborn for related legislative documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland County
Ashdarid
House of Representatives
Senate
J.M. Root
Congressional
Osborn
Oregon Question debate reveals Southern Locofocos stance
In the House discussion on the Oregon Question a motion to raise two regiments to protect citizens in Oregon prompted remarks by John Q. Adams. The debate exposed party lines with Southern Locofocos opposing aggressive moves and the Whigs wavering on further negotiation with Britain. Giddings and Rhett voiced contrasting positions on Oregon and policy. The note also covers a village fire, the abduction case bail, tariff views, and Jewish Sabbath changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
South
House
John Q. Adams
Locofoco
Whig
Nny
Great Britain
Locofocos
Mexico
England
Texas
Congress
Adams
Mgr. Adame
Washington
Giddings
Rhett
South Carolina
Scene at Ohio Democratic Convention Described by Scribe
A reporter recounts a chaotic Ohio Democratic Convention with clashes, loud protests, and rapid shifts between speakers. Delegates clash over resolutions on taxes and hard money, while a large crowd erupts in cheers and jeers. An enormous steer exhibit in Cincinnati adds to the chaotic day’s peculiar notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mx. Revecton
Ohio
Thornhill
Coshocton
Sam
Roemelin
Dr. Drake
Zanesville
Dave Tod
Dave
Tod
Sweitzer
Delaware
State House Yard
Cies
Corry
Cincinnati
Stanton
Jefferson
Carry
Queston
Democrat Party
West Union
Death of an early settler Elder Merry in this town
The death of Enxxexren Merar, aged pioneer and long-time resident, occurs Friday morning. His funeral drew over 60 attendees at the Presbyterian Church, with Rev. E. Jenson delivering a notable sermon from Proverbs. Merar’s life spanned frontier years from West Hartford to Milan and Geauga, marked by integrity, benevolence, and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eqemever Merry
Terrora
Enxxexren Merar
Presbyterian Church
E. Jenson
Merry
oEpysette Mennt
West Hartford
New York
Kinderhook
N. York
Ohio
Red-Jacket
Thave
Geauga County
Genesee River
Buffeln
Leroy
Erie
George County
Huron County
House of Representatives
PS San
Providence
Amory Chapin
North American Bank
Starr
Chapin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trans- Ma. McKay
N. C
Committee On
Committee On the Judiciary
District of Columbia
Tibbatts
Ohio River
Red River
Hudson River
St. Louis Harbor
Baltimore
Boston
Portland
Savannah
Buffalo
Ashtabula
Chicago
Hill
Jim
Mobile
Niggah
Huron
Reflector
Usue
Court House
Norwalk
Samuel T. Worcester
Edward Baker
J. N. Campbell
Jairus Kennan
C. A. Preston
Huron Co
Whig Central Com
Wm. R. Hoyt
Washington City
Circuit Superior Court
Virginia
Jlarietta
Philadelphia
Hudson
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Wilmot
Jewish Reform Committee
Frankfort
Messrs. Goldschmidt
Creusenach
Schwarzchild
Germany
U.S. Treasury
Corvus, Se
George Renick
Chillicothe
Cassius Im. Clay
Bently
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!