Whig Wrath over Tyler and Spencer in Massachusetts
In a fiery 1841 address, critics denounce President Tyler and Secretary of War for party betrayal. They condemn Abbott Lawrence and Massachusetts Whigs as misled while condemning Spencer for duplicity. They vow renewed fight in 1844 under patriotic banners against Locofocoism.
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John Tyler
Liberty
Old Bay
Commonwealth
Indies
Grod J
Abbott Lawrence
England
Tylee
Munson
Russell
Quincy
Qus
Saltonstall
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Old Bay State
New York
Syracuse
iJohn GC
Spencer
Brown’s
Dolm Tyler
Lucoloco Dagon
Tyler
Kimpire
Casue
Locotoco
Mr. Spencer
Crittenden
Bell
Granger
Wing
Whig Party
Whig
Tsay
Urnder
Opposition Letter Warns Voters After Legislature
The minority denounces the recent legislative session, accusing the majority of broken pledges on banking and currency. It argues the banks cannot supply adequate state currency, warns of rising taxes, and urges voters to change leaders to restore prosperity and protect the school fund.
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Legislatuve
Senate
House
Wabey
Latham
Tome
Moss. Latham
Robbins
Ines
Anguat
Ohio
Act to Encourage Organization of Fire Companies in Ohio
The act exempts acting fire company members from military duty and juror service while in office. Five years’ service grants perpetual peace-time exemptions with a certificate issued by the company foreman and filed by city clerks, preserving existing privileges and adding new ones.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Tariff debate cited by Journal of Commerce commentary
A Journal of Commerce correspondent notes from December to January shipments of cotton goods from Liverpool to the United States fell to 1983 packages versus 14,419 last year. The editor endorses the claim that American manufactories supplied the shortfall, keeping money at home, creating employment, boosting agricultural demand, and lowering prices, arguing this supports tariff benefits.
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Journal of Commerce
Liverpool
United States
Clere
Herald
Wyandotte Lands to be Sold at Upper Sandusky
Lands ceded to the United States at Upper Sandusky will be attached to the consolidated Land Office moved from Lima. A town will be laid out there by the Government, with land offered at two dollars fifty cents per acre and entry allowed at that price if entered. Improved lands will not be sold for less than real value as per sale superintendents.
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Wyandotte
United States
Upper Sandusky
Consolidated Land Office
Lima
Te Canal Fund
Miami
Autiilet
Terry
G i
Pune
Pont
Yale
Nominations Unanimous Whig Ticket For Township Officers
The Whigs of the township on Saturday evening nominated a full slate for township offices. Theodore Williams was named for Township Clerk, Ebene Boalt, Theodore Baker, and Philo Comstock listed as candidates. Haynes B. Tucker for Treasurer, Warles Jones as dissassor, and Calkins Moses R. Brailey for Overseers of the Poor. Erastus Gray, Erastus Brown named Peace Viewers. John Howlett, Bienjamin Shipley, Joseph Kinsman as Supervisors of Highway 1. James R. Norton, Robert Morton, John Beebe, Sanford Miead constitute the Highway Supervisors slate.
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Ownsip
Theodore Williama. Pristees
Eben Boalt
Theodore Baker
Philo Comstock
Haynes B. Tucker
Warles Jones
Consindtes
Calkins
Moses R. Brailey
Erastus Gray
Erastus Brown
John Howlett
Bienjamin Shipley
Joseph Kinsman
James R. Norton
Robert Morton
John Beebe
Sanford Miead
Township Election Nominates Whig Ticket for Monday
The Whigs of the township nominate a ticket for the coming township election. The piece urges Whig turnout to counter a strong Locofoco contingency, noting parties are nearly equal and calling for rallies, neighborly urging, and active polling to secure victory.
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Norwalk
Whig Congress Retrenchment and Financial Reform Debate
The piece defends the Whig Congress after adjournment, arguing they bore the burden of reform amid treason within and fiscal crises. It highlights retrenchment in government spending, claims national credit restored, and contrasts expenditures under previous administrations with recent economizing measures. It also notes a state act authorizing $1.5 million in canal funding and outlines bond terms and governance specifics.
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Yurgeren
Ges. Jackson
Te Buren
Adams
Way Honey
Congress
Whig Congress
van Buren
Tyler
Love Jfoco
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