Public renunciation of Van Buren party by Thos White in St Clairsville Chronicle
Thos White declares he will no longer serve on the Van Buren committees in Mt Pleasant township, citing corrupt fundraising and vote buying involving Gov Shannon and public works funds. He condemns attempts to elevate party loyalty over public integrity and withdraws support, though he lauds Governor Shannon as a gentleman in past regard.
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St. Clairsville
Stump
Wm. H. Harrison
Geo. Harrison
Ohio
Harrison
State of
Shannon
New York
Gov. Shannon
First Order
van Buren
Thos. White
Harrison Liberty and the Constitution Debate
A fragment quotes the phrase One Presidential term the integrity of the public servants the safety of the public money and the general good for the people reflecting a constitutional discussion. The text suggests a focus on governance standards and public trust in leadership.
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Liberty
Presidential Electors Named Across Counties
A list of electors for president, senator, and district selections is recorded with names and counties across various Ohio regions. Notable entries include WM R. Putnam Washington, Bealin Beall Warne, Alexa Mahhew Hamilton, Henry Harter Preble, Aurora Spafford Wood, Joshua Collet Warren, Abram Miley Clermont, Samuel Vinton Gallia, John J. Vanmeter Pike, Aquilla Toland Madison, Perley B Johnson Morgan, John Dukes Hancock, Otho Brashear Guernsey, James Raguel Muskingum, Chris Miller Cusho...n, John Carey Crawford, David King Medina, Storm Rosa Geauga, John Beatty Carroll, John Augustine Stark, John Jamison Harrison.
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WM R. Putnam
Washington County
Bealin Beall
Warne County
Alexa Mahew
HamIlton Co
Henry Harter
Preble Co
Aurora Spafford
Wood Co
Joshua Collet
Warren
Abram Miley
Clermont Co
Samuel Vinton
Gallia
John J. Vanmeter
Pike Co
Aquilla Toland
Madison
John Beatty
Carrol Co
John Augustine
Stark Co
John Jamison
Harrison Co
Bank Reform and Ohio Banks in 1840 Summary
Abstract of thirty four Ohio banks shows June 30 1840 liabilities and resources, noting capital 9.78 million dollars, total circulation 74.2 million, deposits 18.2 million, and specie 315 thousand. Compares April 1839 to June 1840 bank curtailment and specie decline, questions bank reform efficacy and criticizes Tory claims.
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Ohio Statesman
Ohio
Clinton Bank of Columbus
Lancaster Bank
Belmont Bank of
St. Clairsville
Dutto
Gov. Shannon
Locofoco
Political tirade on Bank Reform effects and wheat prices
An unsigned piece condemns Bank Reform laws as ruinous to banks and predicts a collapse of the banking system. It forecasts a future where wheat costs sixteen cents per bushel and labor yields eleven cents daily, arguing the state could reach a “golden age” under these policies within two years.
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Huron County
Huron
Doeg
Hurot County
Erie County
Sub-Treasury Law and allied despotism critique
The piece denounces the Sub-Treasury Law and burns concern over Van Buren's Standing Army Bill as part of a despotic scheme. It urges publishing related bills like Amos Kendall's Post Office Bill and mocks political pledges by "OUR party" from last fall’s election.
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Scl-Treasury
Sub-Treasury
Mr van Buren
Amos Kendall
General Post Office
State Reform Critique of Shannon Brough Medary Government
A State Government critique argues excessive public spending under Medary and Brough mirrors past excesses under Whigs. It contrasts 1830 and 1839 expenditures including legislature costs state printers stationery and contingent expenses. It accuses Brough of neglect while roaming the state and padding pay with four dollars a day for partisan activity.
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General Assembly
Medary
Statennsshis
Sante
Ralph Osborne
Joly Brough
Brough
van Buren
Shannon
Bank Reform Foe Rages Over Ohio Clerks and Postage
A partisan demolition of Ohio finance details high Clerk hires and large postage costs in 1839. The piece accuses John Brough of neglect and fraud, notes swelling taxes, and blasts state printing and stationery expenses while mocking opponents and praising reform. It also covers local editorials and political skirmishes, including reactions to Tippecanoe era debates and Louisiana election shifts.
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General Assembly of
Ohio
Mr. Brough
H. Crary
Clark
Alfred Russell
Samuel P.smith
Jesse Green
John Brough
Brough
Bela Latham
Joseph Whitehill
General Assembly
Shannon
Calumet and War-Club
Senate
House of Representatives
Bixahlampton Post Norrs
Binghampton Post
Washington Library Association
Peanie
Bank Reform
Binghampton Post Notesy
Locofoco Election Rhetoric and Hartson Cockade Claim
A 19th century commentary denounces Locofoco tactics in Presidential campaigning. The piece mocks sworn affidavits claiming Gen Hartson wore a black cockade twenty years ago, noting Harrison’s era militia service and modern use of military insignia, and predicts the party’s political doom.
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Locofacos
Hartson
Gen. Harrison
Soft Heads and Federalism in Early US Politics
A Globe essay mocks Martin Van Buren and support for Dewot Clinton in 1811 and 914. It questions whether Van Buren was a Federalist or was “troubled with a soft head” based on his party alignment. The piece uses caricature to probe early party loyalties.
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Dewot Clinton
Globe
Artin Pan Buren
Newitt Clinton
Mr. van Buren
Tacotecoism Triumphs in Greenfield Naming New Postmaster
In Greenfield, Jeremiah Wright replaces Liram Spencer as postmaster after Spencer refuses to beg for Heaven-born favor. The change follows Spencer’s removal from the Steubben office, with Wright appointed to the position amid a local shift in postal leadership.
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Greenfield
Liram Spencer
Steuben
Jeremiah Wright
Spencer
Louisiana Election Report From New Orleans Bee July 12
The Bee reports full first district returns with White leading by 2045 and forecasts a doubled majority since 1838. Dawson may have beaten Morgan by a narrow margin in the second district, while Concordia district shows Moore ahead by 845 votes. The Senate stands 3 to 9 Whigs, House 26 Whigs to 14 Locofocos, with Harrison leading in the popular vote.
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Louisiana
Vap Bytren
Tippecanoe
Dawson
Locofocy
U. S. Senate
Mynton
White
Tas Distt
Ghar
Washington
Morgan
van Buren
Moore
Wess
LA Rapides
Senate
House
Harrison
Celebration at Lower Sandusky invitation to aug 1 event
A citizen requests publication of a general invitation to a celebration at Fort Stephenson on August 1 in Lower Sandusky. Notables Corwin Harrison and Tyler will attend with other state figures. The letter urges Whigs of Huron and neighboring counties to join from all townships.
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Lower Sandusky
Corwin
Onz County
Sandusky Co
Fort Stephenson
Harrison
Tyler
For
Croghan
Stop That Ball Parchment Ends With a Breach of Contract
A terse exchange notes a breach of contract between Pop Emmons and Esq. Rose after Emmons allegedly failed to complete his obligation. The fragment hints at unresolved dispute and potential further action.
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Pop Emmons
Esq. Rose
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William Henry Harrison
Jon Fyler
Thomas Corwin
Warren County
Mr. Medary
Columbus
van Buren, Kendall and Company
Washington City
LS Corwin
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Crurh
Tippecanoe Club
Soui
Catain Lucofoco
Buckingham
Nur
Tift
Brown
Strange
North Carolina
Chillicort
Saturda Autus
Circleville
Mond
Lancaster
Delaware
Norwalk
Cleveler
Unionville
New Lisbon
Saint Ravenna
Marlt
Coshocton
Mora Cadiz
St Clairsville
el Cambridge
Siallay
Woundsfield
Marietta
Beir
Jie
Ubios Leh
Tate Journal
Soldiers of Liberty
New Caivans
N. Orleans
First
Leonard
James Justice
Daniel, Gallagher
R. P. Buckland
L. Caples
Frank Williams
Mb Committee of
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