Ohio Whig reflections on debts and ballots in 1846
A column from the Morgan Herald reports on state finances and political debate. It includes Senators holding over and elected representatives, criticisms of Democratic rule, and calls to beware of Locofoco policies. It references cost overruns on public works, direct taxes, and a conservative critique of tariffs and banking, with citations to Cleveland Herald and Daily Daytonian.
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Ketcham
Norwalk House
J Sharp
C. Betcham
Sulwalk
Tilden
Wm. Baker
Toledo
Byron
James H. Ewing
Dowty Otter
Vic
Baltimore
Texas
Pennsylvania
Free North
Ohio
Capitol
Cleveland Herald
Brough
Democratic Review
Washington City
van Buren
Cupe
Daytonian
Laughlin
Richland Belmont
Saint Spainglery
Walton
Moriroe
Butler
Locofoco
Senate
Bank of Sandusky
Bank of Wooster
Bank of New Lisbon
Clinton B'k Columbus
Bank of Massillon
Bank of Xenia
Lafayette Bank of Cin
Bank of Circleville
Bank ‘of Cleveland, Trust Company
de. Dean
Banke
James Ky “Polk
State losses cited over canal and reservoir funds
The piece accuses officials of heavy losses in state funds tied to the St Mary's reservoir and Miami extension canal contracts. It notes $211,914.81 lost and claims $7,128.33 forfeited to the state but largely paid out to contractors or diverted. It cites Mercer county Reservoir costs rising from $701,676.76 to $1,215,959.61 and alleges misappropriation.
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Morgan Herld
Committee On Rascality
Cuarter
Herald
West Bank
St. Mary's Reservoir
Morgan
Morgan County
St. Mary’s Reservoir
Miami
Barney
Mercer County
Sidney
Ohio Public Works Critique of Finances and Bank Debates
A harsh critique accuses public works overseers of wasting and stealing state funds through contractor favoritism. It recalls past legislative costs, contrasts Whig and Locofoco eras, and urges voters to demand reform and fiscal responsibility. The piece cites bank charter campaigns, currency debates, and calls for regulated, gold and silver monetary standards.
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Obia
Cleélind
Davin
Rio
Sth
O Monnay
Gallagher
Loco
Cincinnati
State Bank of Ohio
Sigitniteiper
Mae Abernethy
Anderson
Bell
Brown
Perry
Cockerill
Comings
Dial
Higgins
Knapp
Olds
Reemelia
Sharp
Smith
Knox
Vallandigham
Wallford
Butler County
Potter's Clay
Ifamen
Ohio
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Ohio Mutual Fire Insurance Company
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Price
Ohio Hotel
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Huron
Erie County
Et Insurance
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ELE
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S. Pr
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Huron County
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Seth
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Monroeville
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Monroe
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Lucas
Wood
Hancock
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Seneca
Orchard
Delaware
Marion
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Madison
Proaktis
Housee
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Warren
Preble
Gallia
Rossard Hocking
Pickaway
Fairheld
Alfred P. Edgerton
Ira A. Bean
Burnham Mattin
Tilberry Reid
Joseph J. Coombs
John Madeira
John Welch
Rufus EB. Harte
Benjamin H. Mackall
Thornfill
Ephraim R. Eckley
Charles B. Goddard
John Martin
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Weet Ford
William L. Perkins
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Trumbull
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Medary
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C. Frank Powell
Polk
Treasury
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