Harrison Victory Forecast in NY Democratic Letter
A close political forecast argues Harrison will win the presidential election with a large majority. The writer, Nathl Pl Tallmadgy, asserts New York remains true to Democratic Republican principles and vows to resist Van Buren's administration with a Syracuse convention planned for early October.
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New York
Harrison
Ritchie
Raxponin
Beuer
Oit
Syracuse
van Buren
Geo. Glastox
Imne
Martin van Buren
Thomas Ritchie
Virginia
Congress
Union
Jackson
Meetings of the People Renewed with Ardor Across States
The Ohio Confederate reports vast gatherings across the nation with thousands in Springfield and Malletta, showing a revived civic zeal. It notes Harrison’s reception by twenty thousand and reformist fervor elsewhere, signaling a nationwide resolve to save the country.
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Harrison
Springfield
Republic
Malletta
Marietta
North
South
West
Ohio
Quarrel Over Speech Leaves Doctor Silent on Floor
A Louisville Jour item recalls Mr Stanley hurling insults at Dr Dun on the House floor, but the doctor refused to speak. The quip suggests only a provocation like whisky might force him to respond, illustrating partisan rancor in the chamber.
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Stanley
Duncan
Louisville
Presidential and district electors listed by counties
A dated roll names president and senatorial electors by county, with full lists for Washington Wayne Hamilton Preble Wood Warren Clermont Gallia Pike Madison Morgan Guernsey Muskingum Coshocton Crawford Medina Geauga Carroll Stark Harrison. Each entry shows a named elector and their home county.
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WM. B. Putnam
Washington County
Bealin Beall
Wayne County
Alexa Mahew
Hamilton Co
Henry Larter
Preble Co
Aurola Spafford
Wood Co
Joshua Collet
Warren Co
Abram Ahley
Clermont Co
Samuel FP. Vinton
Gallia Co
John Lyanmeter
Pike Co
Aquilla ‘Loland
Madison Co
Perley B. Johnson
Morgan Co
John Dukes
Ancock Co
Otho Brashear
Guernsey
James Raguet
Muskingun Co
Chrisa S. Miller
Coshuc'n To
John Carey
Crawford Co
David King
Medina
Storm Rosa
Geauga Co
Join Beatty
Carrol
Jon Augustine
Stark
John Jamison
Harrison Co
Federal Usurpations and the attitude of judges in Norwalk
A detailed outline of the official biographies of Messrs. Choate Summers Ives and Sears as judges. The piece traces the March actions on attaching Huron county to a circuit and the creation of associate judges, noting objections and the temporary clerk appointment while commissions were awaited.
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Messrs. Choate and Summers
Limé County
Court of Common Pleas
Messrs.Ives
Sears
Messrs. Ives
Bashaw
Milan
Vermillion, &c
Wiie
Experiment
Higgins
Ives
David Gibbs
Norwalk
Henry Brown
Controversy Over County Judges and Recurring Appointments
A detailed account describes a chaotic series of actions by five judges in Norwalk during March and April, with old judges pressing for a joint five-member seating and new judges resisting. It details appointing Higgins as temporary clerk, then rapid later moves by Ives, Sears, and Stone to appoint Union White and E B Atherton as county commissioners, and Horace Morse as county auditor, against Judge Baker’s stance. The narrative critiques the legality and motives behind these maneuvers, ending with a mock-solemn flourish about the judges returning to private life and awaiting future historians.
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Ives
Sears
Norwalk
Higgins
Baker
Henry Brown
Judge Baker
Brown’s
T Hey
Messrs. Newton
Stone
Court House
Messrs
Choate
Summers
Ives and
John B. Wilbur
John Fuller
Union White
Fitchville
E. B. Atherton
Greenfield
Lemuel Morse
Horace Morse
Ridgefield
Levi Wilcoxson
Bowen
Siggins
Norwalk Roost
Court of Common Pleas
Supreme Court
Desperation and Partisan Use of Office Power
A harsh critique of government agents and postmasters serving a party. The author accuses census agents and Post Office staff of being paid partisan operatives, using official power to push Van Burenism and support for the administration. Fear of corruption and threats to national institutions are raised as a warning.
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Peru
Buckingham
Watch these officers fellow citizen and resist them
A fragment warns that if the party continues unchecked the country will fall into ruin and government officers will coerce the people to meet and disperse, urging citizens to watch and resist officials in their midst.
Norwalk July Fourth Celebration Arrangements Adopted
The July Fourth committee met to arrange a celebration in Norwalk with officers of the day named, a national salute, and a morning procession starting at Col O Jenner's home. Invitations extended to Revolutionary officers and Bellevue Brass Band to attend the Norwalk event in Huron and Erie Counties.
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O. Jenner
Huron
Erie
Jeter
Bellevue Brass
Norwalk
Patrick
A. G. Serrox
Sec'y
The Beggar's Petition Exposed as Fraudulent Circular
A 1840 Washington circular titled The Beggar's Petition is called a specimen of impudence. Amos Kendall is invoked, but the editors reveal the letters are copper plate engravings, not his handwriting, sent to postmasters to mislead recipients. They urge readers to check their letters and prove the forgery.
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Amos
Amos Kendall
United States
Post-Master
Globe
Ietter
Washington City
P.M. G
Whig meeting at Rus sell Lyne led by Sturges and Culver
A Friday gathering of twenty one from Norwalk Hamer s Corners Frie county and Lyme township met at Rus sell Lyne. McEx T B Sturges denounced Federal Whig demagogues while Prof Attorney Culver claimed ninety nine of a hundred Whigs were liars. One member afterward disowned the speakers.
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Conthaat
Russell
Lyne
Linror
Erie
Sandusky Coun
Norwalk
Hamer’s Corners
Tom Frie County
Lyme Township
McEx T. B. Sturges
Culver
Lower Sandusky
Lucos
Political meeting notes from old Lyme and Ridgofety
The text records a Whig gathering at a central Lyme location following a prior rally by opponents. It notes a large turnout with about two hundred attendees and mentions a Belle vue band that reportedly influenced opinions. The passage hints at attempts to mobilize supporters and potential future actions by rival groups.
Peru Whig Meeting Draws Hundreds in Peru City
In Peru township a large Whig gathering drew about four hundred people from nearby townships. James Williams, Esq., delivered a cogent address that impressed both Whigs and Lycos. A Greenwich meeting was planned for Friday and Angeles for Saturday, with corrections issued about bedding and editors in the Herald.
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Peru
James Williams
Lycos
Greenwich
Angeles
Greenwich Whig meeting forms vigilance and central committees
At a June 2 1840 meeting in Greenwich township Daniel Bloomer was named Chairman and John Barnes Clerk. Col Odabiah Jenney of Norwalk spoke on Administration spending. The group created vigilance committees in each School District and a Central Committee with Ezekiel Griffin, M. W. Jenney, T. Fancher, Samuel Brown, David W. Briggs, and John Barnes as chair. They adopted the name Bunter Heil Club and planned a July 11 address in Norwalk. The proceedings were ordered published in the Huron Reflector.
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Greenwich Township
Daniel Bloomer
John Barnes
Col
Obadiah Jenney
Norwalk
Daniel Fancher
Thaddeus Fancher
C. J. G. Mead
Samuel Brown
R. A. Morton
Samuel A. Haveland
John Jenney
Alarson Sutton
Benjamin Jenney
Julius A. Upson
Henry Worshburn
Humphrey Gifford
Stephen Blackburn
Jeremiah Ruscoe
Luther Mead
Peter States
John Hale
Riley Griffin
Joseph Bartlett
Jesse Stiles
John Moores
Ezekiel Griffin
M. W. Jenney
T. Fancher
David W. Briggs
Bunter Heil Club
John R. Osborn
L. Worcester
Esquires
Rotation in Office and Moral Rhetoric Amid County Politics
A fragmentary satire reflects factional disputes in Huron county with quotes about treasurer changes, rotation in office, and accusations of corruption. The piece cites figures like Cyprians and Norwalk Roost leaders, noting tense editorials and public distrust, while mocking self serving phrases and insinuations.
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Sun Treasury
Loesfoco
David
Ood Scouts of Community
Norwalk
Monsieur
Whig Shift Evident in Local Legislature Race
Messrs Thomas and Roman, Locofoco lawmakers from St Clair county, split from Van Buren support and align with Whig candidates. They are said to be elected by acclamation amid strong opposition from former allies. The State Journal reports an attempted flogging by Our Cass Quire’s brother, who entered a melee and fared second best.
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Thomas and
Roman
Locofuca
St. Clair County
Martin van Buren
Jour
Casse Quire
the State Journal
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