Whigs of the Reserve Urge Vote on October 12
The Cleveland Herald calls Whigs of the Reserve to vote on October 12, warning against aiding Locofocos and stressing past Whig victories. It cites dangers of bad currency and bad government, urges nationwide pushing in contested districts, and endorses numerous Whig lawmakers. It references Springfield Republic and urges vigorous turnout and effort at the polls.
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Reserve
Otno
Ohio
Springfield Republic
Senate
Madisonian Editor Rails At Lost Whig Subscribers
The Madisonian editor laments loss of whig subscribers and claims to pursue an old-fashioned policy. He notes the fashion of trickling to power is as old as the world, referencing Leouiseil le Jour.
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The
Madisonian
Leouiseil le Jour
Difference Between Locofoco and Whig Bank Plans
The State Journal contrasts locofoco lenders favoring individual liability with Whig advocates of a State Bank with branches. It argues locofoco stockholders would bear loss only after bank failures, while Whig safeguards would prevent failures by mutual supervision, sequestering deficient banks and preserving note value across branches.
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Locofoco
New York
New England
Board of Control
State Journal
Postmaster removals urged to curb partisan influence
Correspondence notes the acting Post Master General ordered to remove postmasters accused of using offices for party ends. Cites Middletown Pennsylvania and Brookfield Ohio as cases. Mentions the Prince de Joinville's visit and potential White House reception. Rumors of Gov. Wickliffe entering War Department and Whittlesey for post office chief. Ends with a quip about a fair shake.
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N. S. Tribune
Washington
United States
Middletown
Brookfield
Ohio
Prince de Joinville
Brown's Hotel
Tris
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Gov. Wickliffe
Lexington
War Department
Elisha Whittlesey
Post Office Department
War Office
Onward to the Rescue Whigs Appeal to Huron County
A mobilizing plea urges Whigs across Huron County townships to canvass neighbors and mobilize for the polls. The call warns that Locofocos seek victory and urges vigilance, activity, and full turnout to prevent defeat in the county.
State Bank Debate and Currency Question in Ohio
A political pamphlet argues in favor of a State Bank with branches to create uniform, safe money, while attacking the Locofocos and predicting bank failures and distress. It contrasts Wilbur’s banking approach with Eleutheros Cooke’s pledged Safety Fund System, urging voters to judge between them.
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Ohio
Locotoco
John B. Wilbur
Eleutheros Cooke
Woulies of Huron County Urge Duty in Ohio Election
A partisan proclamation urges Whig victory in Ohio, defending Harrison era principles and denouncing Locofocoism. It emphasizes patriotism, justice to the dead, and duty, and counters abolitionist attacks on Sheriff candidate Husted, asserting his stance against immediate abolitionism while supporting eventual emancipation goals.
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Woulies
Huron County
Ohio
Harrison
Husted
Johnson
Congress
Free States
United States
Whigs urged to resist Locofoco split risks
A 19th century plea warns Whigs against splitting their party to aid Locofocos. It cautions that local discontent and factional support for Lovelace candidate John son could erode Whig unity in Fanfield Fitchville Green witch New London and Clarksfeld, urging self reflection on who gains from such divisions.
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Fanfield
Fitchville
Greemwich
New London
Clarksfeld
Lovelace
Johnson
The Experiment Attacks Whig Candidates in Norwalk
A Newark-like warning notes The Experiment funded by Johnson backers aims to slander Whig candidates. Editors and scribblers expect 600 to 700 dollars in profits as the paper circulates countywide. Citizens urged to distrust its content and avoid supporting Hatch Farr owners of the paper.
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Johnson
Norwalk
Whig Party
Corwin
Another Revolution Rises in Mexico and Yucatan
From New York Herald reports late intelligence from Yucatan and Mexico. Santa Ana again leads a revolution as Guadalajara proclaims abolition of a 15 percent duty and calls for a people elected Congress. Vera Cruz and other key sites declare for reform, Perote castle falls to Santa Ana, signaling widespread conflict.
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Yucatan
Mexico
New York Herald
Santa Ana
Guadalajara
Paredes
Vera Cruz
Perate
Puebla
Perote
Niagara plots and political squabbles in 1830s letters
Correspondence from the Niagara region discusses ongoing Patriot operations after the U S Army left Buffalo, including a failed attempt to blow up two steamers in the Niagara River near Chippewa. It notes alleged statements by Lett about Canada and past acts at Brock’s monument and the Welland canal. It also covers political commentary on John Tyler, the Bank Bill, and postmaster removals under Martin Van Buren era.
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N. S
Grand Island
Globe
Loconico
John Tyler
Althoether
Blair
Tyler
North American
Celebration of the Victory of the Thames Anniversary Meeting
A Norwalk gathering of Whig Young Men on October 5 discussed constitutional limits and federal authority. Resolutions praised Henry Clay, condemned Jacksonian vetoes, urged a state bank system with branch banks, and warned against the Bank Reform Party and misused finance in a period tied to Harrison’s cabinet and Tyler’s veto.
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Coursn
Huron
Eric
Court House
Norwalk
Lucius “A. Hine
Thomas Pray Ie Josefu Frexell
Joan J. Axenson
Avcustes Yy Sawyer
Wm. H. Hopkins
Chas B. Squire
S. T. Worcester
W. H. Hopkins
Supreme Court of the United States
Oo Man
Harrison
Henry Clay
Gen
Jackson
Tyler
Shannon
Bank Reform Party
Union
Whigs
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Edward E. Husted
Henry Buckingham
John. R. Osborn
Joseph C. Curtiss
Stephen Russell
Benjamin Carmon
Cleveland Herald
Locofocos
Mr. Husted
Abolition
Briggs
Post Office Committee
Granger
Azette
Lowisville
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