Ohio Statehouse Debate on Gerrymandering and Extra Session
In a fiery speech, a Ohio legislator denounces the “tin pan” faction and warns against delaying state districting. He argues for letting voters remake the legislature and questions gerrymandering, the extra session, and the cost to Clermont county and the state treasury. He asserts Whigs act independently and warns of a partisan march to constitutional redistricting.
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Ohio
Speaker
Congress
Internal party tensions under Whigs and Locos
The speaker laments party discipline and unity, noting Whigs differ from the majority and rely on Locos to pass measures. He questions Mr Meredith's claim of integrity versus party votes, urging adjournment as the time runs late. He signals many thoughts remain unsaid but ends with a motion to adjourn.
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Meredith
Speaker
Van Buren Plans 1844 Ticket via Southern Tour
The New York Express outlines Martin Van Buren's strategy for 1844 with a Charleston stop and a planned ticket with Andrew Stevenson for Vice President. It notes meetings at Col Singleton's in South Carolina and aims to win New York votes while coordinating with Gen Jackson at the Hermitage.
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Charleston S.C
Andrew Stevenson
Great Britain
Paulding
Poinsett
Col. Singleton
A. van Buren
van Buren
Georgia
Nashville
Hermitage
Jackson
Butler
Ohio River
Kinderhook
Albany Argus
Richmond
Portsmouth
Roanoke
New York
Stevenson
Ritchie
V. B
Col
Martin van Buren
Andrew. Stevenson
Gen. Jackson
Tippecanoe
Ty-ler
Calhoun
Buchanan
Dick Johnson
Charleston
D. C
Tennessee
Virginia
Nature
Singleton
South Carolina
Trovates in Copa-Charlestown February 24
Captain Morris reports from Havana a tense standoff between the Governor General and a British packet over mail passage. The steamer was halted and the governor warned of sinking as it cleared the Moro. The dispute remained unresolved as Hayne departed and rumors swirled of further orders.
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Copa
Charlestown
Morris
Havana
Loth
Cap
Seeds of trouble in British enterprise in Cuba
The note warns that unless compliance with the law occurs, imprisonment will follow. The article hints at brewing tensions around British activities in Cuba, comparing them to ongoing events in China and suggesting close scrutiny of imperial actions abroad.
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Tain
Cuba
China
Arrival notices from the Acadia and Caledonia safety
From the Baltimore Sea comes news of the Acadia arriving after a 96 day voyage from Europe with Halifax and Boston arrivals and reports on the Creole mutiny case and international law. The Caledonia, long feared lost, is confirmed safe in England after a storm path from Liverpool, renewing mail and passenger service.
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Baltimore Sea
Acadia
Europe
Caledonia
Halifax
Boston
New York
Clyde
France
China
Chusan
Ningpo
House of Peers
L’d Denman
England
Gustavus LII
Sweden
Lord Morpeth
Dublin
W. H. Gregory
Earl of Aberdeen
America
Lord Denman
Westminster Hall
Lord Coke
C. Wetherell
Lord Cottenham
Lord Brougham
Lord Wynford
Lord Abinger
Halifax Morning Post
Liverpool
Seventh the Wind Rips Ship Toward Cork for Repairs
The vessel faced a westward gale from the seventh, intensifying on the ninth and tenth with the foremast and bulwarks carried away. The fore cabin flooded, bedding soaked, and the rudder broken. passengers were washed out as the wheelhouse was damaged. By the eleventh the captain ordered return to Cork for repairs, the rudder fully twisted as seas ran high.
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Cork
News from China on Ningpo Chinhae and Chusan
The Venice from Canton reports capture of Ningpo and Chinhae and retaking of Chusan. Sir Henry Pottenger allegedly sought eight million dollars as Ningpo ransom and bribe to spare Hang-chow-too. Loot at Ningpo mainly cash and precious metal. rice sold cheaply. Chinese casualties at Chusan number about fifteen hundred. Chinhae death toll described as immense. Captaincy orders to seize junks with cargo and disrupt coastwise trade. M. Y. Com.
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Venice
Peru
Canton
Ningpo
Chinhae
Chusan
Henry Pottenger
Hang-chow-too
Cabton
M. Y. Com
Bank Reformer Wilson Shannon and the Manhattan Bank tale
A Delaware Gazette summary critiques Wilson Shannon, calling him Bank Reformer for a $3000 withdrawal from a rotten bank in 1840. The piece rebukes his anti banker rhetoric, notes he later claims partial repayment, and hints at forthcoming details on the Binghampton Post Note and Gallipolis reform efforts.
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Wilson Shannon
Manhattan Bank
Locofoce
Manhattan
Columbus
Binghampton Post Note
Gallipolis
Brewers and Grocers ban yeast sales in Canton area
The Brewers and Grocers refuse to sell yeast to abstainers in Canton and surrounding districts, asserting families can bake fine light bread without beer. The note adds New London, Connecticut, with over 6000 residents and no tavern or liquor retailer, where state regulation depends on a public vote.
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Canton
C. Her
New London
For Governor and Congress debate in early 19th century
Norwalk Ohio issue notes governor candidate Thomas Corwiy and Warren County. Congress discussions focus on exchequer bills and retrenchment in the Senate led by Mr Clay. The House pursues expense cuts across departments, urging steady reform to fulfill pre election promises.
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Norwalk
Alk
Thomas Corwiy
Warren County
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Webster and British relations in Creole case debated
The article discusses potential strain in U S Britain ties over the Creole case and promises to publish Mr Webster's instruction letter to the minister in London. It also notes a planned move of the Huron advertisement office to Sandusky City and comments on two Whig papers in a village.
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Europe
Great Britain
Mr Webster
Webster
Huron Commencian Advertiser
Sandusky City
Steam Corners Squirrel Hunt Defies Ohio Authority
Fairfield Ohio March 19 1842 residents at Steam Corners launched a public hunt from Monday the 14th to Saturday the 19th killing 2638 squirrels and 38 birds mammals in a display that challenges state competition.
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Fairfield
Ohio
Courage and finance steer Whig hope and bank notes
The Thomas Corwin message urges renewed Whig vigor as Ohio backs the 1840 revival, calling on freemen to rally for the country. The Gazette notes Franklin Bank of Columbus reform, with bank notes discounted and a critique of immediate resumption, arguing depreciation harms the public while banks pay full value.
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Thomas Corwin
Ohio
CIA
Gazette
Franklin Bank of
Hamilton
Franklin Bank
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Coshocton
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Washington City
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Tin-pan
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Wasman
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New York Express
Mr. van Buren
the Caledonia
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