Abolitionist Locofocos Face Criticism Over State Debt and Policies
The piece denounces Locofocos for seeking to abolish all banks in the state and criticizes their fiscal record including a surge in state debt from 5.5 million to 19.37 million dollars, canal costs, tax shifts, tariff repeal, and the Oregon dispute. It also defends General Taylor against Union criticism, condemning a Virginia officer’s praise of Duncan and praising Taylor’s wartime leadership.
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Locofocos
Ohio Canal
David Tod
Loco
Walhending
Locofoco
Oregon
Ohio
Tuscarawas
Taylor
Rio Grande
War Department
Washington
Richmond Enquirer
Virginia
Duncan
Palo Alto
Phil
The Sub Treasury Criticizes Debated Currency Policy
Fredonian laments the Sub Treasury for opposing bank paper while the government issues depreciated paper currency redeemable nowhere and demanding specie from debtors. He argues the policy is a senseless contradiction and a great humbug that harms the country’s financial system.
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Sub-Treasury
Whig Rally Calls for Early Voting and Hard Money Debate
The piece urges residents to vote early on Tuesday to settle the currency question and resist hard money. It recounts a Whig meeting where Root, Delano, and Woods spoke on finances, taxes, and public works, praising reform and warning against Locofoco policies. Blaine notes three Maine Whigs elected to the Legislature.
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Ohio
Locofoco
Huron
Court House
Root
Delano
Washington
Polk
John Woods
Woods
Messrs. Root and Woops
Blaine
Maine
Farmers Tax Relief Under New Law Report
In a pointed critique the paper attacks the Experiment editor for misrepresenting tax changes. It cites Auditor records detailing shifts in taxable property across Huron County, noting lower overall farmer taxes under the new law while capitalists pay more, and urges farmers to recognize relief from livestock additions and broader tax reform.
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Huron County
Prices Rise Fueled by Europe Demand and Tariff Critique
The piece argues that grain prices climb due to a mix of European harvest failures and a buoyant domestic harvest, while blaming repackaged tariff debates and repudiation talks. It defends Ohio’s credit and laments proposals to avoid debts, urging voters to support Whigs and the current bank/stability framework.
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Ireland
England
France
Europe
Farmers and currency clash over state bank policy
The speaker argues for maintaining the State Bank of Ohio and a solvent currency, criticizing Locofoco policies and foreign banknotes. He warns farmers to oppose candidates pledged to destroy the state bank, insisting notes are safer and more abundant than gold or silver.
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Locofoco
Locofoco and Whig Tax Debates Across Counties
A local debate contrasts tax changes with county officials. Locofoco papers accuse tax increases, while Whig papers defend tax reductions by Whig commissioners. The pattern shows Whig counties cutting taxes, whereas Locofoco counties often raise them, amid partisan rhetoric.
Direct Taxation Debate and Odd Anecdotes
A collection of excerpts discusses the shift toward direct taxation and tariff fairness, noting perceived benefits for capital and workers. It includes a quip about a cellar mishap with a pitcher and a rumor about Gen Wool at Monterey, referenced from 19th century papers.
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New York
Wool
Monterey
Crewe
Herald
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Uribus
William Bebb
Congress
Joseph M. Root
Charles B. Squire
Joseph C. Curtiss
Daniel A. Baker
Justus Brown
John R. Osborn
William W. Parker
Bebb
Western Reserve
Lorain
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Mississippi
Tan
Cincinnati
Cin. Chronicle
Locofoco Sway
Kenton News
Locofoco Authority
Highland County
Highland
Darke
U. S. Journal
Chin
Adams
Jefferson
Madison Morroe
Jackson
van Buren
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Washington Union
McAre
Baltimore Argus
Shaint
Hyson Blossom
New Orleans
Woolsey
Iosa&co
Chesebrough
Norwalk
J. M. Crosby
C.W. Pagenorwalk
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