Battle of the Thames Eyewitness Account and Aftermath
A veteran describes the clash with the British at Thames with detailed movements of American regiments and officers. He notes Gen. Harrison directing charges, Col. R. M. Johnson’s unit engagement, and the surrender of British troops, while addressing claims about prisoner delivery and praises Harrison’s bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Johnson
Reg
General Harrison
James Johnson
Col
R. M. Johnson
Col. R. Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Trotter
Mason
Montgomery
Cunningham
Clark
A. Dudley
Ohio
United States
Chillicothe
Harrison
United States’ Infantry
George Paul
Kentucky
Twas
Lewis Cass
Detroit
Col. Evans
Proctor
Geo. Sanderson
Lancaster
State of Ohio
Fairfield Co
Geo. Sanderson Esq
Joun Avery
Col. Todd
Thames
Col. J. Johnson
Gen. Sanderson
James
Union party pledge echoes during 1840 campaign
Excerpts cite a political platform noting one presidential term and integrity of public servants. The text emphasizes public money safety and the general good of the people in the context of the 1840 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearrison
Presidential Electors List Recited With Local Divides
Historical notice lists presidential and senatorial electors naming William Henry Harrison for president and John Tylee for vice president. It names district electors by county and individual electors such as WM. R. Putnam in Washington and Bealin Beall in Wayne, with a long sequence of other electors across Ohio counties including Hamilton, Preble, Wood, Warren, Clermont, Gallia, Pike, Madison, Morgan, Hancock, Guernsey, Muskingum, Coshocton, Crawford, Medina, Geauga, Carroll, Sark, Harrison, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. R. Putnam
Washington County
Bealin Beall
Wayne County
Alexa Mayhew
HamIlton Co
Henry Harter
Preble Co
Aurora Spafford
Wood Co
Joshua Collet
Warren Co
Abram Miley
Clermont Co
Samuel F. Vinton
Gallia
Joan J. Vanmeter
Pike Co
Aquilla Toland
Madison
Perley B. Johnson
Morgan Co
Joan Dukes
Hancock
Otho Brashear
Guernsey
James Baguet
Muskingum
Chris'r S. Miller
Coshoc’n
John Carey
Crawford Co
David King
Medina
Storm Rosa
Geaugato
John Beatty
Carrol Co
John Augustine
Sark
John Jamison
Harrison Co
HEDGES FILED AS CANDIDATE FOR 14TH CONGRESS
Gen James Hedges of Richland County enters the race in the 14th Congressional District as a candidate for Congress under FOR CONGRESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th
James Hedges
Richland County
Whig Party Praises Rising Support Across The Nation
A prepublication note lauds the Whig party for reviving American Liberty and recounts victories since Harrisburg. The text declares public indignation against corrupt leadership and predicts a sweeping tide of success for Whig allies nationwide.
Farewell call to arms against Van Buren supporters
A partisan wartime rally urges bold action to defeat what it depicts as enemy forces led by Van Buren, invoking Harrison era battles to rally unity. It warns of stealthy frauds and urges Wise and Parriot to act with vigor, portraying pro Van Buren factions as aristocratic and dangerous.
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Tippecanoe
Fort Meigs
the Thames
Harrison
Fair play urged at polls amid bullies and violence fears
The Experiment warns that its townships face bully pressure to disrupt voting. It claims the desperate party seeks fights at the polls and urges Whigs to maintain moderation and fair play, rejecting foul means and fraud while ensuring peace and order.
Tippecanoe Banner Township Contest Stirring Huron County
The Tippecanoe Club of Norwalk plans to display a banner in the Huron county township with the largest Whig majority. Ridgefield Lyme Clarksfield New London and Ripley compete for the honor as Banner Township. Citizens are urged to support a longtime Ohio ally over a New York lawyer tied to finance interests. Farmers urged to back the plain republican farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe Club
Norwalk
Huron County
Ridgefield
Lyme
Clarksfield
New London
Ripley
Tippecanoe
Ciizens
Ohio
New York
Testimony on Harrison Character Provokes County Debate
The article urges readers to weigh Rev. Lt Beecher of Cincinnati testimony on General Harrison amid a heated political campaign. It condemns opponents as calumniators and recounts a Sunday visit by Allen Tappan and other Ohio figures to Norwalk, Wooster, and Ashland, accusing them of disrespect to religion and public morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Cincinnati
Harrison
Shannon
Ohio
Ashland
Richland County
Tappan
Norwalk
Gen. Harrison
Wooster
Fanny Wright
Allen and
Col. Johnson
Beether’s Endorsement of Gen. Harrison for President
Dr Beether declares Gen William Henry Harrison a moral, trusted leader fit for the presidency. He cites Harrison’s character, generosity, and Washingtonian virtues, and likens him to Cincinnatus, hoping voters choose him in November. R G Colby records the remarks as his recollection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
Wm. H. Harrison
Kritten
Washington
Cincinnatus
United States
Beether Gare
Gen
Harrison
R. G. Colby
Mileage defense: Congress rules justify Mr C freedom from charges
The article rejects claims of improper mileage paid to Mr C. It asserts the allowance followed Congress rules and adopted practice, detailing routes and samples from multiple states to show consistency with law and usage. It emphasizes the distance rule and denies any improper post office distance application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke
Mr C
Congress
Monroe
Michigan
Sandusky
Washington
Ohio
United States
Jackson van Buren
New York
William Babcock
Waterloo
Beardsley
Utica
Missouri
Benton and Ashley
St. Louis
Arkansas
Sevier
Little Rock
Kentucky
C. Lyon
Matthes
Aisance
E. A. Wing
Fateful election call warns of forged naturalization papers
The editorial urges voters to back Harrison and Reform over Shannon and Corwin, warning of deteriorating economy and old currency. It appeals to patriots to guard against forged naturalization certificates, citing fears of a desperate party using blank papers from New York for the western market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strataly Harrisonian urges Whig conduct at the polls
Faced with a call to civic duty, the Harrisonian column appeals to Whig readers to study a political text for guidance in elections. It emphasizes prudent conduct and informed voting for the welfare of the country.
Fraudulent Speculations Hammers Shannon for Governor
The State Journal reports damning evidence of Wilson Shannon's unfitness for governor. Records alleged to be in administration hands show his connection with swindlers and schemes harming the public. Citizens of Huron County are urged to study the proof and judge whether he deserves support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Shannon
Chia
Huron County
Speculators and Rogues Target Miami Canal Lands Row
Ohio State Journal story accuses Shannon Hamer Medary and others of exploiting official information to defraud the public in Miami Canal Lands dealings. It alleges state officers and land receivers profited from withheld lands, with references to a May 1839 canal land grab and forthcoming maps designating reserved parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio State Journal
Miami Canal Lands
Joy
Shannon
Hamer
Medary
Fanny Wright
Rzorux
Wild Cat
Randon
Miami Canal
Sasaxox
Washington
General Law Office
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Co. C
S. W. Davies
Flector
William Henry Harrison
Ren
John Tylee
Thomas Corwin
Warren County
Huron and
Erie
Joseph M. Root
Eleutheros Cooke
Portland
Fluron County
Daniel A. Baker
Samuel Atherton
Greenfield
Nathan W. Spears
Hartland
Merritt C. Ketchum
Luke Keeler
Erie County
Zalmuna Phillips
Berit
John Fuller
Berlin
William Neil
William H. Crane
Vermillion
George Reber
Joseph B. Darling
Samuel Johnson
Milan
Chraner
John Everett
Huron
Ipwe
Whig Party
Friends of American Liberty
Harrisburgh
Republican Whig Party
Syren
Martin van Buren
Tinderhook
Hanner Township
Lowell Courier
R. G Colby
Colby
Nashua
Lyman Beecher
New England
Jarrison
Tsnet
Binghampton
Reform
Corwin
Wilson Shannon
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