Why and How Should We Protect Home Industry
A summary of the New York Tribune report on Protection. It argues government duty to defend citizens against foreign competition, detailing that protective duties support national resources, encourage domestic manufacture, and reduce debt to richer nations. It contrasts protective policy with Britain’s mercantile aims and explains transport costs, farmer yields, and the need for diversified production to avoid dependence on foreign goods.
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The
New York Tribune
Britain
England
Illinois
Manchester
The Way to Burn a Nation and Free Trade
The article critiques the House Committee on Manufactures findings on U S industry and foreign trade. It condemns free trade as ruinous, arguing that duties harm labor while exports undercut wages, citing vast idle vessels and surplus crops to claim policy failures by Democrats and Locofocos. It compares economic distress to slavery and questions current revenue, bank, and protection policies, urging reform to protect labor and manufacturing.
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Committee On Manufactures
House of Representatives
United States
Triplett
Congress
Kentucky
Europe
British East India Company
New York Herald
New York
Locofoco
West
Logofocos
Buffalo Patriot
Corwin for Governor and NY Custom House inquiry
Norwalk on May 10 1849 reports Governor candidate Thomas Corwin wins Warren County. The House hears the 400 page Poindexter report on New York Custom House management under Van Buren era. Locofocos Tyler faction oppose printing but Stanly insists it shall be printed. Poindexter’s report is seized by the Public Expenditures Committee as the President holds the document.
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Congress
Stanty
Select Committee On
Poindexter
New York
Tyler Clique
Stanly
Locofeco
Tyler
the Tribune
Committee On Public Expenditures
Shannon
Belmont Chronicle
Cincinnati Republican
Thomas L. Hamer
Brough
Gov. S
Hamer
Apportionment Bill Passes House In 30 Ohio Seats
The House adopts a ratio of 50 179 for a representative, increasing Congress to 305 seats with Ohio gaining 30. A fraction of about 10 000 remains. Debate notes districting changes and possible shifts for states including New York and New Jersey. Vermont appoints E. C. Charrs to fill a Senate vacancy. Crafts, former Vermont governor, to attend old congressional circle.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Representatives
Ohio
Lwe
State Journal
Locofoco
South Carolina
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Georgia
Alabama
Michigan
New York
New York City
Senate
U.S
Tyler Procession in Greene County Supports John Tyler
A Greene County procession accompanied by a quiet, determined turnout shows strong support for John Tyler. The Greene County Torch Light describes the green county party marching with rank and file along the sidewalk in front of an office, noting no banners or noise, only calm resolve.
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Tyler
Greene County
Greene
John Tyler
Virginia election returns show loco majority in legislature
Virginia voters recently cast a light ballot for Senators and Representatives to the State legislature. Early returns indicate the Locos hold a majority in both chambers. The Whigs are said to have performed poorly, described here as coming out of the little end of the horn. The piece also notes shinplasters as sticky, stubborn vouchers.
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Virginia
Secret Locofoco Plot Targets Postmasters In Cadiz
An article from Cadiz Republican alleges Moeller an assistant editor of the Old School Republican held a secret Locofoco conclave to plan removing postmasters who differ with John Tyler. It says he will visit state post offices to root out dissent and use offices as political engines to sway elections.
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Moeller
Old School Republican
Locofucos
John Tyler
Cadiz
Madisonian
Henry Clay
Congress
Senate
Fez
Clay
Harrison
U. S. Gaz
Anderson v Allen trespass appeal in Hamilton Co
Ohio Supreme Court review of a trespass case from Hamilton County involving Allen and Anderson. The court held that an appeal is allowed when the matter exceeds twenty dollars and the jury sides with the defendant, under the 1840 act. damages and costs were addressed, with affirmation of the Common Pleas judgment.
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Supreme Court of
Hamilton County
Ohio
Lane and Birchard
Anderson
Allen
The
Common Pleas
Andersen
Court of Common Pleas
Judgment of the Common Pleas
Taft
Morris and
Rairden
Cin. Gazette
Whigs Press Tariff and Credit Reform Stand
The Uties Democrat reports Whigs in the State Legislature affirming support for a tariff and credit systems while opposing the Protective tariff and credit scheme. Locofoco Democrats favor removing protection, argue against American labor protection, and urge appealing to the people to settle the issue.
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Uties Democrat
America
Alb. Journal
Destructive Fire in Boston Destroys Homes and Property
A major fire in Boston on Friday night burned all dwellings and shops on Washington street, a brick dwelling on Pleasant street, and a four story brick building on Warren street near the Warren Street Chapel. Two or three people were injured as flames caused extensive losses, with the Courier noting the property loss as likely very large.
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Boston
Washington Street
Pleasant Street
Warren Street
Courier
Troops to Rhode Island and Florida battles noted in dispatches
The morning papers report U S troops being sent to Rhode Island and Florida to confront insurrection and support pressing orders. The Georgia carried two artillery companies totaling about 150 men under Col Fanning to Philadelphia then Rhode Island. Worth’s forces reportedly repelled Halleck’s advance near sand hills, capturing enemy baggage and men with modest losses on both sides. The Madisonian editorialized on Henry Clay’s legacy and the enduring influence of his leadership despite his Senate departure.
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Rhode Island
Georgia
Old Point Comfort
United States Artillery
Nichols
Sedgewick
Fanning
United States
Philadelphia
Amer
Florida
Worth
Halleck-tas-te Rug-Gee
Arnold
Col. Worth
Huron Universalists Meeting Planned in Erie County
The Huron Association of Universalists will be held in Huron Erie county on Saturday and Sunday May 28 and 29. Distants are asked to call for directions at Cruell Eddy Spears Corners Joseph Richards near the Union Schoolhouse and John Hughes near Beatty Stone House. Martin Kellogg standing clerk.
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Huron Association
Huron Association of Universalists
Huron
Erie County
Cruell Eddy
Spears’ Corners
Joseph Richards
Union School
John Hughes
Beatty
Stone House
Martin Kellogg
Court of Common Pleas
County of Huron
State of
Ohio
Norwalk
Peter Raver
Jacob Raver
Susannah Raver
Lyme
Channing
P. Latimer
Henry F. McIntyre
Benjamin Fish
John Medelings
James Rutherford
Jairus Kennan
Marriages Reported in Erie County and Nearby Towns
In Warried village yesterday morning a marriage joined Alfred Chesebrough of Monroeville to Elizabeth Lane daughter of Hon E Lane by Rev J J Okull In Milan Erie county on the 4th instant Leman Galpin M D to Saratt L Sturtevant By Rev E Judson In Florence Erie county on the 28th by Rev L B Gurley Francis Kenyon of Sandusky city to Ann E Blackman of the same place In Berlin Erie county on the 8th inst by Rev S B Webster Frederick Minard to Sarah Cobb both of Berlin.
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Sandusky ‘City
Ann E. Blackman
Berlin
Erie County
B. Webster
Frederick. Minard
Sarah Cobb
Erlin
Weather Summary for The Past Week
The weather records show cloudy and cool conditions with periods of clear pleasant days. Highs and lows varied, with hazy mornings and warm to cool afternoons noted across several days.
Norwalk Citizens Asked to Meet on Creek Improvement
The Corporation Bee invites Norwalk residents to a Wednesday evening meeting at the Court-House to discuss clearing and straightening the village creek and other improvements. Citizens willing to cooperate should respond. the aims include health, convenience, and prosperity without taxing the town. Mayor C. W. Page presides, May 10, 1849.
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Norwalk
C. W
Page
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