Press influence and patronage in 1830s government printing
The article argues that a free press is essential for liberty but warns of venal, purchased press power. It cites government printing costs in 1832–33 and 1836–37, listing leading editors and totals, and suggests patronage shapes editorial behavior while examining the Post Office’s role and alleged accounting irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore Chronicle
Watch Tower of Liberty
Liberty
Francis P. Blair
Globe
Tanner & Green
Boston Statesman
Hill & Barton
N. HW. Patriot
Shadrach Penn
Louisville
Post Office Department
Senate
Post Office
Post
Langtree & O'Sullivan
Democratic Review
Beals & Green
Boston, Croswell & Co
Albany Argus
Wm. Uryant & Co. Ra
N.Y
Fictitious claims prompt call for public scrutiny
A Madison letter argues that certain unnamed supporters tied to the administration are overpaid. The writer labels the ficts as needing serious consideration by the American people, urging vigilance against misleading rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
To the Polls Openly Warn Locofoco Voters
A county newspaper denounces Locofoco leaders and warns Whigs to guard polls amid alleged schemes. It claims a traveling Post Office agent discussed plans to cheat elections, urges challenging any improper votes, and calls for vigilance to ensure an open field and fair fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youufuvo
Post Office Department
Sam
Uren County
Political Campaign Notes From Huron County Speech
The text extols Philo Clark as an upright public servant and influential county figure in a county race. It critiques his opponent, Mr Wartner, as a recent settler with few local ties or proven measures, while praising Clark for state connections, business integrity, and leadership on a regional improvement project. The piece also references partisan editors and a Whig Convention angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo Clark
Glark
Huron County
Clark
Wartner
Ate Clark
Mel
Tiron and
Ere
Morcy
John Miller
Sherif
Oncn
Milley
Debunking Party Debt Claims Sparks Debate at Convention
The text describes a heated exchange at a convention over expenses and accountability. It questions who benefited from the costs, asks to reveal party responsibility, and criticizes the Democratic faction for alleged corruption while contrasting it with Whig leadership.
Political spoof pledges and a counterfeit tonic of reform
A fiery Norwalk Experiment pamphlet attacks the Whig slate in Huron county, while lampooning the local pledge by candidates to avoid county funds for private use. It mocks Wood Blanks Candles and a proposed $20 saving, alleging abuses by editors and officials and defending the integrity of candidates against slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
David Johnson
John M. Latimer
Thomas Johnston
John Whitbeck
John B. Wilbur
Locafocoz
Huron County
Samuel L. Walch
Joseph MM. Farr
Samuel T
John, M
Experiment
Ltill
Ter
Cyrus Butler
Butler
C&c
Samuel U
Joseph M. Parr
Ifuron
Otober
Latimer
Kennan
Vredenburgh
Treasury
John V. Vredenburgh
Lluron
Loco Poco
Samuel Tt. Flatch
Joseph MM. Parr
Samual
Joseph M
Samad Tn
John M
Huron
Luton County
Muren
Samuel L. Trautch
Joseph M. Fare
Texas
Iuron County
Loco Foco
Lrea
Locofocos
Row
Locofoco
Tickets for Whigs in towns now available at office
Election notices urge Whig supporters to procure full supplies of tickets in advance. The pamphlet style appeals readers to avoid misleading papers and follow party guidance, invoking a playful quip about political balance and relief from confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palad
Political exhortation urges Whigs to vote and monitor tickets
The writer urges Whigs to remember the upcoming contest and consider which party will attain ascendancy. He warns of parties and actions that could influence neighbors and stresses careful inspection of tickets at the polls to prevent fraud, urging vigilance this election season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascinda Ohic
Huron
Conny Chiey
Pst
Scandal over County Receipts and Editors of the Experiment
An 1830s county report accuses Hatch Parr and partners of improper printing buys and unaccounted sums. It details receipts and expenditures, noting multiple orders for blanks and advertising and questioning public funds use. The piece questions party loyalties and urges readers to doubt prospective treasurers’ pledges.
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Orwark
Robert Morton
John Kennan
Woodward ‘Todd
Ebenezer. Andrews
Henry Terry
Sarmi
Trura Union
County Act
Uateh & Pare
Maret & Varn
Preasuers
Hateh de Pare
Mateh Pars
Atch & Parr
Hateh & Farr
Braxks
Fare
Beossdis
Hutch & Fars
Buasas
Coens
Hatch
Columbus
Ment
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