Boundary dispute over Northwest Territory and Michigan line
Governor Lucas argues Ohio’s sovereign boundary against Michigan authority, tracing lines from Lake Erie to Lake Michigan, contending Congress may attach Michigan north of the line prior to statehood. He cites outrages against Ohio officials, requests legislative action, and seeks public support while critiquing Washington’s handling.
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U. S
Lake Exie
Apri
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Lakerie
Michigan
Indiana Territory
Ohio
Lake Evie
Lake Michigan
Detroit River
Detroit
Maumee Bay
Richard Rush
B.C
Perrysburg
Toledo
Congress
Messrs
Rush
Howard
Change in Views Sparks Astonishment Over State Rights
A letter from the acting Secretary of State of the Lith Inst explains a shift in stance and urges prompt action to defend the state's honor and constitutional rights against encroachments. The document, dated June 18, 1830, is submitted for consideration to determine the proper course.
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Ierewith
Robert Lucas
de Columbus
Ohio President cautions against line dispute escalation
The acting U S secretary Asbury Dickens informs Ohio’s governor that a discussed boundary issue must not be debated beyond approved channels. He notes the President cannot authorize further discussion but will submit related correspondence to the Ohio Legislature for wise, lawful resolution.
Ohio boundary acts loom large as assembly adjourns
Columbus June 20 1835 the General Assembly closed its Extra Session with measures on the northern boundary. Key acts include accepting propositions from U S Commissioners to settle the boundary, a 300000 appropriation to enforce boundary laws, a new Lucas County creation, and a clause against forcible abduction with seven year penitentiary terms. A joint resolution addresses Jonathan E Pletcher’s imprisonment in Michigan Territory and governor led actions tied to the April agreement. The report also notes political shifts and broader parliamentary moves in Britain.
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Secretary of State
General Assembly
Michigan
Columbus
United States
Lucas
Ohio
Jonathan E. Pletcher
Michigan Territory
The
Richard Bush
Benjamin C. Monard
Harris
U. States
Benjamin C. Howard
Legislative Council of
Very Late from Europe. News from the Orpheus
The New York Spectator reports London papers to May 10 and Liverpool May 16 via the Orpheus. News notes include Livingston and family at Plymouth aboard the Constitution frigate, with royal salutes from San Josef and citadel batteries. Parliament resumed business on May 12 but little occurred. New writs requested for various seats.
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New York Spectator
Europe
Orpheus
Bursley
London
Liverpool
Livingston and
Plymouth
England
Constitution
San Josef
Falcon
G. B
Great Britain
A Mystery Prisoner In Columbus Jail Conversation
A visitor meets prisoner Mr Ludlow in a Columbus jail cell. The man, who resembles the visitor’s own son, discovers Ludlow’s identity cannot be named and discusses Doane’s Trinity chiming, a bank director, and a dig for buried money. The exchange reveals Ludlow’s cunning and ties to forgery cases.
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Columbus
Ohio
Mr Ludlow
Tunalow
Ludlow
Lud- Hae
Delafield
Conventriox Assembly Shapes State Government Outline
The Conventriox assembly sets plans to conclude this week or early next, outlining judiciary authority with a supreme court and other courts, a governor and senate appointment for seven year terms, and removal by two thirds of both houses. The Legislature comprises a two year Senate and annual House of Representatives with 48 to 100 members. The initial House seats 48 to 19, with counties guaranteed at least one representative, and amendments require five successive legislatures or a single legislature supported by two thirds and approved by the people.
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Siness
Lord Morpeth
West Riding of Yorkshire
John Russell
Poole
Lord Melbourne
South
Devon
John
Lord Denman
House of Lords
Lord Brougham
Viscount Melbourne
England
D'Israeli
Maurice O’connell
Lord Stanhope
Caspar Nfauser
Berlin
Caspar
Austria
Jane
Cathedral of
St. Stephen
Schoenbrunn
Neilson
Walker
Lower Canada
London
Ford
Maguire Streets
Waushall Road
Liverpool
Mr Ring
Supreme Court
Senate
House of Representatives
Ae Tay Fey
Cholera Treatments Highlighted in Cincinnati Dispatch
The Cincinnati Republican reports cholera cases in October 1839 treated with sugar of lead, opium, and warm drinks instead of calomel, noting remission of diarrhea and restored liver secretion. A proposed formula includes sugar of lead, capsicum, and powdered opium. The piece also salutes a Forefathers’ memorial design with iron rails and marine emblems, dated June 1839.
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Cincinnati
Eviprah Cxorera
Apat
Daniel Derart
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Thrersday
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le President
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Union
McLlow
Weem
Yas Remcard
Boston
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