Bank Party and Whig Reform Debate in Ohio
Ohio Whigs defend banking reform as a political issue while denouncing accusations from the Locofocos. The piece argues Whigs are not a bank party, urges voters to inspect local banks, and critiques the Democratic approach to banking policy amid regional political tensions. It also reports on international naval incidents and dramatic local storm damage in Ohio.
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Ohio
Ibis
United States
Billingsgate
Kentucky
Bank Party
Life Insurance and Trust Company of
Cincinnati
Democratic Bank of Wooster
van Buren
Macbeth
Locofocos
Painesville
Perrysburg
Maumee City
Beebe
London and Liverpool News from April 25 26
London Times correspondent reports a widely circulated Irish miracle tale describing Henry Farland blamed for dishonesty. Farland allegedly slept upright in a field beside a digging spade after taking widow Guthrie’s rent, with the agent claiming no payment. The narrative notes months of dispute and a claim of divine witness by God.
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England
Shakspeare
Cornell
Liverpool
London
Wart
Essex
Stephens
Algernon Capel
James Ross
Parker
Alves
Brown
Walker
Court of Exchequer
London Times
Ireland
Henry Farland
Lurgan
Farland
Martiet Guthrie
Cually
Hic
Man Remains Standing Beside Spade Until Judgment Day
A Belfast report from 1839 tells of a man found leaning on a spade, apparently asleep but immovable. Attempts by a widow, neighbors, and clergy to rouse him failed, and despite efforts to move him with a saw and blankets, he remained upright until fate or judgment day.
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Tfe
Marland
J. Borram
Kerns
G. Mrcany
Belfast
Emigration Draws Ohio Settlers Toward Northwest Lands
The Spirit of Emigration shows many moving from the East toward Iowa and Ohio lands. The piece highlights Manxer valley and Maumee region, Defiance, and the Wabash and Erie Canal. It notes prime lands in Williams, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and surrounding counties, healthy settlements, and the promise of independence through prudent farming.
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Ohio
Iowa
Mississippi
Manxer
Indiana
Maumee River
Defiance
Williams County
Wabash and
Erie
Paulding County
Williams
Paulding
Putnam
Henry
van Wert
Mercer
Lucas
Wood
Ohio State Bulletin
The Great Boundary Line War Letters From John Smith
A fragment from the National Intelligencer recounts letters by John Smith of Smithville, Maine, with Gen. Monro via the New York Mirror. It sketches the border campaign and a dreadful discharge of musketry along the disputed line.
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The
National Intelligencer
Sourmey
Brenie
Jack Downing
Monrnis
N. Y
England
Iris
Boundary Line Discovery from Loyalist War Sketch
A detachment advances to the boundary line amid woods and swamps. Billy Wiggins climbs a tree to view the line but sees only trees. Sergeant Johnson confirms the line from a monument and orders a final broadside before retreat. The episode, likely from life, stands as the sole recorded battle of the campaign.
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William Wiggins
Sargent Jonson
Billy
Sargent Johnson
Woods
Bill
Correspondence from Florida May 14 1839 reports peace prospects
Savannah Georgian notes Gen Macomb’s mission nearing termination and Col Harney bringing in a Mickasuckie chief with fourteen others. Indians express desire for peace and acceptance of terms, while reports of murders fade as peace nears. An officer attributes continued Indian warfare to government contractors and speculators profiting from conflict.
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Savannah
Florida
Garey’s Ferry
Sin
Macomb
Col. Harney
Col. H
Jones
Sam
Coacoochee
Fort King
War funding and public opinion in Florida's stance
In Florida, public sentiment and expenditures tied to a long war are debated. Reporters claim substantial government spending and a majority favor prolonging the conflict, with authorities noting widespread support for continued hostilities despite terms.
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Pie Ida
Informs
Florida
Cleveland Herald
Tus
Fairfield Township July Fourth Celebration Committee Names
The Fairfield Steam Corners meeting organized by Samuel Foote to plan the July 4 celebration. A committee of twelve was chosen with G R West as marshal and names including Walter Branch, Daniel Clock, David Mead, Azor Baldwin, E B Atherton, and Samuel Foote among others. The Committee of Arrangements is to meet Saturday at 2 PM in the court-house to finalize plans.
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Norwalk
Court House
Rozeny Monro
E. M. Stone
Timothy Baxar
Pearl Bevenur
Y Roser Monroy
Eo. Tomson
D. Areovis
Joux Wuerneer
S. Peyxewrnn
Eben Boalt
J. W. Wilson
Thos
Higginbottom
Doct. Sanders
Seth Jennings
G. S. Patterson
Cyrus Butler
Benjamin B. Webker
David Johnson
E. B. Atherton
L. Morse
E. W. Herrick
J. M. Parr
C. W. Page
John Miller
J. B. Benedict
Patrick
J. W. Vredenburgh
T. Worcester
Fairfdl Township
Steam Corners
Samuen Foote
Ford
Fairfield Steam Corners
West
G. R. West
Walter Branch
Daniel Clock
David Mead
D. E. Merril
John Wakeman
H. L. Moulton
Azor Baldwin
Samuel Foote
Henry Terry
Benj. Hildreth
Joel W. Wilson
F.S. Forn
Virginia Election Results Show Whigs Gaining In District Returns
Early returns from Virginia districts indicate Whigs gaining ground with Wise and Mercer elected or re elected. Botts and Garland seen as winners, while Lill and Holleman reflect administration gains. others like Rives Jones and Banks retained seats. Baltimore Posts notes Lucas Barton in fifteenth district. state Senate shows mixed shifts in administration and Conservative ranks.
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Virginia
N. ¥. Express
Whies
Lorofuces
Henry A. Wise
Joe Jiollemam
Charles F. Mercer
Francis E. Rives
John M. Botts
John W. Fones
James Garland
Linn Banks
John T. Hill
Wise
Mercer
Botts
Robertson
Garland
Mc Gordon
Stives
Lill
Bouldin
Holleman
Mallory
Rives
Jones
Banks
Baltimore
Lucas
Barton
State Senate
House of Delegates
Shirbers
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