The Gag Law and Lynchings in 19th Century Debate
The House adopts a one hour rule to limit speeches in committee, praised by Whigs as efficient and denounced by Regulators as gagging debate. Reports of justice by lynch mob in Rock River. David Driscall captured and executed. Senate dynamics shift with McClay’s bill and currency debates. Weather, fires, and misfortunes: Worcester storm, Waterford fire, and a slave torn by an alligator. General Wayne’s preserved remains noted. various local incidents and curiosities fill the page.
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Prederick Sears
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Henry W. Shaw
Tenney
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Venus’ Clock and Watch
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Asher Slater
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Weitch Waker
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Sir Whyler
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Plfoon
Mita
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Bronson Township
Huron County
Joseph Lyon
Abram Bronson
Pated Broven
Ohio Law Reports
Supreme Court of Ohio
P. A. Wilson
Norwalk Hook
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J. Lindsey
Hoyt
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Miner
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Albert G. Buel
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Townsend Township
Gluren County
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Tug Country
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B.D. Tilden
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Abe
Huron
Monreeville
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J. C. Curtiss
OW. Baker & CO
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John Bates
New London
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Ohio City
Truman Bates
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Norwalk Mey
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H. Kh. Jerome
Patrick
W. Chapin
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S. Patrick's Cheap Cash
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Smith & WX Cde
Milan
Alcott
Sluguy
H.R. Jerome
Aie
Patrick's Cheap Cash
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Monroevile
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