Opposition united possible in 1836 election debate
A lengthy discussion argues the opposition to Van Buren could unite with Clay Harrison abolitionists and conservative Republicans to defeat the administration. It analyzes state by state electoral strengths, noting Tennessee Ohio and New York as pivotal but unlikely to flip if opposition factions stay divided. The piece hints at broader forces and timeframes shaping the political landscape.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
van Buren
Wab Buren
Clay
Harrison
Sand -Vice Press
New Jerse
Delaware
Maryland
South-Carolina
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Buren
Idiana
Ohio
Fober
van Ve
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Van-Buren
New York
Conneticut
North Carolina
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Louisiana
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Biel- PY
Garatina
Carating
Van
Tennessee
Jackson
Mr. van Buren
Gen. Jackson
Starrigon
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van’ Buren
Biog
Lndiana
South Carolina
Sve
Liss
West
Lruc
Exny Cray
Columbusy
Mpelivee
Pleasanton
Philadelphia
Globe
Washington West
New Jersey
Colocel
Bedford Gazette
Locolaco
Col. Melwee
Col
Col. M'Elwee
Locofoco
Matthew Carey
Whig Triumphs Feared as Voter Decline Returns In 1835
In Worpathk on October 5 1835 reports say a Whig stronghold would have swept the polls if voters had supported them. The piece notes a drop of about 200 in total votes from the prior year, with many Whigs blaming Loco-foco tactics and promises to sway taxes. Ebenezer Warner leads Clarke for Brig county representation. Ridgefield Lyme and Berlin Whigs praised for turnout efforts. The piece calls for unity to sustain Whig strength amid perceived fraud and boasts of historical resilience.
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Leon Foco
Ebenezer Warner
Philo” “Clarke
Brig
Obie Stite Journal
Washington
Sobust
Burgoyne
Merced
Tony Pude
Toliei
Locos sweep ticket as Whigs collapse in several counties
Contested returns from multiple counties show Locos carrying the ticket in many districts while Whigs suffer heavy losses. State reports mention Madison and Champaign areas, with Green and Shelby leaning Locos and Columbus Whig leaders defunct. Final tallies vary, but Locos gain Senate and House seats amid disputed margins.
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Ar Loco
Pate Jexson
Senate
Clinton
Civ Rice
Champaign
Miami
Buller
Logan
Casadew Hig
Shelby
Focos
Trumbull
Ashtabula
Columbus
Calamity Fire Rips Through City Streets On Saturday Night
Eyewitness report describes a spreading blaze on Water Street and surrounding districts as shifting winds expose buildings. Fire teams battled flames from No 12 Division Street to Albany Street and Oldridge Street while shops like a packing-box shop on Water Street suffered destruction and officers aided by a ladder prevented greater loss. The chaos stretched through multiple districts with bells ringing and several structures damaged or destroyed amid fears of a larger conflagration.
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Philadephia
Philadelphia
D. W. Presealt
Batlvesti Market
Chestnut Streets
Barnard Limmen
Jacob Enler
Robert Reynolds
Charles Her
Pearani
Water Street
Occudasa
Hames
Pletcher Street
Amory,Leeds & Co
Ping Street
Prime, Ward & King
Albany-street
Oldridge Street
Gilbert and Jesssup
Agricultural fair reminders from Ulis county urged
Agricultural notice urges farmers and others in Ulis county to attend the Eluron County Agricultural Society fair next Thursday. It notes society members will support the provocation of agricultural improvement and calls for local involvement.
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Ulis County
Eluron County
Thirsdey
Unis County
Destructive Fire Ravages Water Street Area
The Water Street blaze in the early hours caused about one million dollars in damage. most of the block bounded by Water Fulton Front and Burling Slip was ruined, with only a few stores on Pulon and Front streets spared. The Wells hotel was saved with steam, wet blankets, and rapid firefighting as smoke and cinders darkened roofs and fronts along the south side.
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Water, Fulton
Front
Burling Slip
Falton
Water Street
Burling Slips
Water
Journal of Commerce
Holt’s
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