Humiliating condition of our state legislature
Norwalk reports a deeply flawed legislative session in Columbus with Lokofoco dominance, lack of harmony, and repeated defeats of key measures. Critics accuse the majority of deception and corruption, blaming Whigs for delays and failure to pass bills on bank charters, canal contractor relief, and personal property appraisals. A cited Otsego letter from the Cleveland Herald backs these charges.
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Columbus
Tt Ie
House of Representatives
Jaet
Locofoco
Otsego
Cleveland Herald
Jackson and Hall Habeas Case in 1842 Brack enridge Letter
Brackenridge argues General Jackson violated habeas corpus in New Orleans after martial law, seizing Judge Hall and district attorney. He condemns scorning civil liberties, defends Hall's duty, and notes Louisiana legislature’s silent tribute to Jackson while praising Hall’s legal stance. He urges accountability and suggests restoring the judge’s fine.
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Ges. Jackson
Letten
RE. W. Brackenridge
Messaxs
New Orleans
Louisiana
Jackson
Marius
Tudge Hall
United States
England
Gen. Jackson
Jefferson
Charleston
Eaton
General Jackson
Hall
Mexico
John Quincy Adams
Judge Hall
Lewis
Monroe
Tyler
Gieneral
H.M. Brackenridge
Tanenrem
Imports of Specie and the Tariff Debate
The Statesman celebrates imports of specie as the first fruits of a protective tariff, while arguing the process reflects long-standing policy. It contends current specie flows arise from sending money to Europe for cheaper foreign goods, warning Lokofocos would repeal the tariff and push specie back abroad, harming Western industry.
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Statesman
Congress
Shannon
Locofoco Free Trade Federalists
Europe
Friends of the Tariff
Locofocos
O. S. Journal
Anecdote on Clay Gilmer and a Whig split
The Charlottsville Advocate recounts an 1841 encounter between Henry Clay and the late T. W. Gilmer. Gilmer boasted of Whig losses in Ohio and Indiana while Clay noted Gilmer later voted for a rabid Lecefoee in Virginia’s legislature, calling the prediction unmade.
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Clay
Gilmer
Charlottsville Advocate
G. Hall
Ohio
Indiana
Tama
T. W. Gilmer
Virginia
Lecefoee
Indivial Liability Backing in Legislative Proceedings
The article criticizes individual liability and banking proposals in a state legislature. It notes some Locofoco members joining Whigs to defeat a charter, urges independence, and warns against rotten wildcat banking and implied estate liens. It cites Michigan as a cautionary example of corrupted banking and calls for banks created by real capitalists.
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Locofoco
Michigan
Ohio Senate and House Deadlock Over Banking and Charters
The Ohio legislature debates banking charters and court schedules amid partisan clashes. Bills to regulate banks, extend charters, and impose broker and tax rules are advanced, rejected, or laid on the table across sessions, with a focus on bank solvency, liability of stockholders, and county tax proceeds. The period shows sharp exchanges between Dr Olds, Byington, McNulty, and others as parties maneuver over reforms and constitutional quorum issues.
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OBIO
Senate
Nash
Hamilton County
Lathan
House
Olds
Ohio
Dr Old
Messrs. Byington
McNulty
Columbus and Sandusky
Ridgway
Franklin
Messrs
Parker
McAnnelly
Walton
Ghio
Byington
Spindler
Atkinson
Humphreys
Stanton
Messrs. Stanton
Robbins
McCutchen
McFarland
Committee On Finance
Huron County
Schenck
Miller
Ritchie
McConnell
Latham
Mitchell
Adams County
Harrison County
Gruber
Clark
Wemphreys
Martin
General Assembly
Canal Lands Bill Deliberations Dominate Senate Session
A lively Senate debate centered on the Canal Lands bill and its postponement. Motions to adjourn, table, or refer to Finance failed as the session moved through tariff resolutions, bank reform, and a radical Byington plan amid partisan clash. The House adjourned after tariff discussion and related remarks on judicial pay and public works.
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Sina
Clark
Senate
Nach
Theta
Heazeltine
Wade
Atic
Committee On Finance
House
Kelley Casa
Hoga
Cleveland
Manhattan
Amendmenere
McNulty
Messie
Byington
Henderson King
Larwill
Mudgett
McConnell
McNnly
Reid
Spindler
Warner
Canal Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Gordon
Brown
Douglass
Greta
Gruber
Olds
Pilcher
White
Fishy
Bowen
Reciprocal stance on Congress and Locofocos in banking clash
The piece notes that lawmakers spend time teaching Senators and Representatives, urging Locofocos to oppose all banks. Dr Olds and twenty nine associates are willing to yield to public opinion. It questions whether Washington powers outweigh the expressed local will.
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Congress
Olds
Wathington
Massachusetts Legislature Ends Whig Drift in Senate Leadership
In Bay State politics, doubts linger as the Legislature convenes with Locos leading the Senate and a mixed House split. After multiple ballots for Speaker, Davie P. King wins over Thomas Kinnicutt with Lewis Williams a distant backer. Whigs likely hold a small House majority, and both Senate and governor may stay with the Whigs.
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Massachusetts
Legislatre
Bay State
Senate
House
Thomas Kinnicutt
Seth J. Thomas
Kinnicutt
Davie P. King
Steed
King i. _ Lewis Williame
Loco
Wwe House
Governor
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Webster
Ewing
J. J. Carrresors
Washington, D.C
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Washington
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Louallier
Gaines
Loualhier
Éharpercy
Uipon
Locofuco
Supreme Court
Jaedge Ives
Sears
Commenciat Bank
Sctoro
Fitch
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