Profession versus Practice in Van Buren Critique
Albany Evening Journal contrasts Van Buren with republican principle citing his stance on the sedition act and the case of Charles Holt. It argues Holt, an old Jeffersonian editor persecuted for opposing government measures, proves Van Buren’s 1840 stance aligns with Federalism, citing local denouncements and public pledges against past supporters.
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Albany Evening Journal
van Buren
Charles Holt
The
Kentucky
Matthew Lyon
Courts of Justice
United States
Congress
Holt
Connecticut
Hudson
New York
Marty Croswell
Jas. Powers
James Vanderpool
Trolt
Cohenbian
Madison
Tompkins
Sub-Treasury
Charles Jiolt
Custom House
Martin van Buren
Adams
Morrises Liberty and the Consulation in Public Service
A historic snippet underscores a pledge to uphold the integrity of public servants protect public funds and serve the general good. The phrasing emphasizes a single presidential term as a measure of continued commitment and accountability.
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Morrises
Liberty
Presidential Electors and State Slate Names
A readable fragment lists presidential and senatorial electors and district electors with names and counties. Notable entries include WM. R. PUTNAM of Washington, REASON BEALL of Wayne, II. ALEX'R MAYNEW of Hamilton, AURORA SPAFFORD of Wood, JOSHUA COLLET of Warren, ABRAM MILEY of Clermont, SAMUEL F. VINTON of Gallia, JOAN J. VANMETER of Pike, AQUILLA TOLAND of Madison, PERLEY B JOHNSON of Morgan, JOHN DUKES of Hancock, OTHO BRASHEAR of Guernsey, JAMES RAGUET of Muckinguin, CHRIS'R S. MILLER of Cusch...n, with JOHN CAREY of Crawford, DAVID KING of Medina, STORM ROSA of Geauga, JOHN BEATTY of Carroll, JOHN AUGUSTINE of Stark, JOHN JAMISON of Harrison.
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WM. R. Putnam
Washington County
Reason Beall
Wayne Courtly
Alex'r Maynew
HamIlton Co
Henry Harter
Preble Co
Aurora Spafford
Wood Co
Joshua Collet
Warren Cy
Abram Miley
Clermont Co
Samuel F. Vinton
Gallia Co
Joan J. Vanmeter
Pike Co
Aquilla Toland
Madison
Perley B Johnson
Morgan Co
John Dukes
Llancock
Otho Brashear
Guernsey
James Raguet
Muckinguin
Chris'r S. Miller
Cushoe N Co
John Carey
Crawford Vo
David King
Medina
Storm Rosa
14th Congressional District Nominations
FOR CONGRESS Gen James Hedges of Richiend Cutty Huron and Bre Nominations State Senator Joseph M Root of Norwalk Representative Eleutheros Cocke of Portland presented for district ballot and public notice
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14Th
James Hedges
Richiend Cutty
Huron
Bre
Joseph M. Root
Norwalk
Eleuthleros Cocke
Portland
To the Polls in Ohio Speech Against Van Buren
A lengthy antebellum political rousing plea urges Ohio voters to reject Martin Van Buren and defend liberty. It argues against a standing army, fears over centralized power, and disenfranchisement, casting the election as a struggle between virtuous freemen and tyranny. The call emphasizes national unity and the duty of citizens to judge their leaders.
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Friends of Rational Liberty
Martin van Buren
Jpast
Ohio
Whig Call to Ohio Residents to Stand for Reform
A fiery public address denounces profligacy and party control, warning that salaries and offices serve faction. It urges Turoni County and all townships to act, stressing that public funds are plundered by party interests and urges citizens to uphold duty and victory with unwavering resolve.
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Ohio
Turoni County
Great Attraction at Norwalk Janto Meeting in Unsgood
A large crowd gathered in Norwalk to witness a Locofoco rally featuring Vice President Van Buren, Governor Shannon, and Senator Allen. The event featured pomp, flags, and a lengthy Johnson speech, but observers deemed the turnout about two thousand and the political display disappointed compared to expectations.
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Norwalk
Unsgood Oerry
United States
Ohio
Congress
Brown
Bellevue
Enabies
van Baten
Shannon
Gol. Johnson
Fisten
Col. Johnson
van Buren
Thames
Harrison
Davidson
Shelby
James
Amy
Johnon
Aatter
Pike County
Cote
Johnson
Tyler
Binghampton
Manhattan Bank
Allen
Wallant Henry Tarrison
Col. Johson
the Thames
Corwin
Messrs
Root, Cooke
Peter Douglass Esq
Chillicothe
Erie
Flarrison
Bank Commissioners Grief Over Bank Closings
The Supreme Court refused to issue injunctions to close Clinton Bank of Columbus and Bank of Lancaster, deeming the board’s actions unconstitutional. The Bank Commissioners mourn their loss of office and accuse Locofoco opposition, while one member, Lorsin, allegedly recovers and resumes banking humor for amusement. The Cincinnati case is described as very bad.
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Bank Commissioners
Shanning
Van
Amos
Board of Bank Commissioners
Supreme Court
Clinton Bank of Columbus
Bank of Lancaster
Lorsin
Cincinnati
Pecumseh Killer and Bank Reform on Patent Democracy Show
In a village exhibition a chaotic scene unfolds with a “PECUMSEH KILLER” act presented by Col. Ristioed M. Johnson as Vice President, followed by numbered acts including BANK REFORM and PETTICOAT. The program lists figures like Ruumpsey Tepsey, Wilsing Shanning, Alfred W. Parsons, and Benjamin Tappan as keepers, with a musical finale and references to local officials and political satire.
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Ohio
Col
Ristioed M. Johnson
Ruumpsey Tepsey
Telursy
Cole
Wittie
TB Surges
Geo. S. Patties Sunt
Sub-Treasury
Benjamin ‘Tappan
John R. Bowes
William H. Uarer
Maine election outcome reported by Port land Advertiser
Maine voters settled on Edward Kent for governor with Whigs securing four congressional seats and a Whig Senate majority. The Portland Advertiser details town returns and party standings, noting Whig gains and Locofocos losses, plus a Maine-wide legislative count and impending U S Senate prospects.
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Boston
Maine
Edward Kent
Portland
Enowan
Eure
Governor Shannon and the Bank Reform Speech
In a critical, period-voiced review the piece laments Governor Shannon’s Bank Reform speech delivered verbatim with little adaptation to current times. It notes omissions of his own financial affairs and questions surrounding the local newspaper known as the Skunk’s Parchment as Whig candidates face forthcoming inquiries.
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Shannon
Times
Binghampton Post
Manhattan Bank
Calvin L. Cole
New Berlin
Chenango County
N. Y
Pledge volume and brass spoons in political debate
An opinion piece questions the Pledge to candidates and asks what security exists against public funds being misused. It recalls a Vice President critique of Van Buren spoons as brass, suggests genuine issues with democracy, and notes the Grandico Foro Mena gerie's dissatisfaction with hard cider rows and Whig gatherings as they travel from Norwalk to Wooster.
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Eai
Fce
van Buren
Col. Johnson
Martin van Buren
Democracy
Norwalk
Wooster
Whig Meeting Hear Peter Douglass in Ohio Town
Peter Douglass of Chillicothe addressed about five hundred Whigs in a Saturday meeting praised as candid and persuasive. Locofocos attempted disruption with posters and false claims about Harrison and Clay, while Whigs stood firm and expelled ringleaders.
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Fcr
Peter Douglass
Chillicothe
Jackson
Wan Buren
Douglass
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