Lessons of liberty and duty in a treasury debate
The debate centers on 1816 pension limits for widows and orphans of war veterans. Gen Harrison argues for broader support, invoking mothers and fallen heroes, warning against strict treasury cuts. He warns lawmakers to balance fiscal prudence with national obligation and public justice.
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Gracchi
Brutus
Cassius
Rome
Agis
Cleomenes
Sparta
Washington
Koskiusko
Gen. H
General H
Carolina
S. C
Gen. I
Montgomery
Mercer
Pike
Covington
Treasury
Europe
Speaker
Gen. Harrison
Tennessee Political Sweep Shapes Nashville Mayor Race
The administration party wins Nashville charter election with all twelve aldermen and the city constable, signaling a strong national politics alignment. Representative C. H. Williams reports Tennessee will back General William Henry Harrison by a substantial margin, up to 10,000 votes, in the next presidential race.
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William Henry Harrison
Cin, Gaz
Worwalk Mayoral Election Debate Seeks Public Trust
A Worwalk gathering dated Oct 20 1840 centers on the presidential term and the integrity of public servants. Speakers emphasize public money accountability and the general good of the people. The note lists Starrisen and Liberty as participants in a discourse tied to constitutional concerns.
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Starrisen
Liberty
Presidential and district electors listed across Ohio counties
The document enumerates presidential and district electors for William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, naming WM Br Putnam of Washington county, Realin Beall of Wayne, and a long list of district electors by name and county such as Alexa Mayhew Hamilton, Henry Harter Preble, Aurora Spafford Wood, Joshua Collet Warren, Abram Miley Clermont, Samuel Vinton Gallia, John I Vanmeter Pike, Aquilla Toland Madison, Perley Johnson Morgan, John Dukes Hancock, Otho Brashear Guernsey, James Raguen Muskingum, Chris R S Miller Coshocton, John Carey Crawford, David King Medina, Storm Rosa Georgia, John Beatty Carroll, John Augustine Stark, and John Jamison Harrison.
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Wm, BR. Putnam
Washington County
Aquilla Toland
Madison
Perley B. Johnson
Morgan Co
John Dukes
Hancock
Otho Brashear
Guernsey
James Raguet
Muskingum
Chris R.S. Miller
Coshoe’n
John Carey
Crawford Co
David King
Medina
Storm Rosa
Gearga
John Beatty
Carrol Co
John Augustine
Stark Co
John Jamison
Harrison Co
Harrison
Locofoco
Corwin
Wilsing Shanning
Shannon
Adams
Alien
Athens Wi
Ashtabula Butler
Belmont
Brown
Carroll
Clermont
Columbiana
Coshocton
Champaign Clark
Clinton
Granford
Cuyahoga
Delaware
Darke
Erie Sb
Franklin Fairfield
Fayette
Gahia
Greene
Geauga
Harrison Guernsey
Hardin
Henry Highland
Holmes
Huron
Hamilton
Hocking Jackson
Jefferson
Knox Lake
Lucas
Lawrente
Licking
Logan
Lorain
Finish the work Harrisonian triumph in Huron Erie counties
The Whigs of Huron county celebrate a broad victory against Locofocos on Tuesday. They report strong majorities in Huron and Erie counties and urge continued effort to finish the work before the presidential election, rallying support across townships and counties.
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Huron County
Pyrrhus
Ridgefield
Lyme
Clarksfield
New London
Ripley
Richland County
Greenfield
Greenwich
Fairfield
Bronson
Norwich
Sherman
Ruggles
Wakeman
Townsend
Hartland
New Braven
Peru
Fitchville
Erie County
Erie
Department of Business
Republic
Johnson & Co
Anen
Vance
Harrison
Old Tip
Huron
Harrisonian
Vote Controversy At Local Polls Sparks Tense Incident
In a Tuesday vote scene Locofocos pressed for a man of color to be allowed to vote, clashing with Whigs and prompting a second confrontation. Stones, Sturges, and Farr debated whether to swear him in, citing racial lineage as a factor. He is described as a transient passerby who halted in the town a few weeks ago.
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Messrs
Stone
Sturges
Farr
Campaigns and alleged smuggling of negro votes
The article condemns attempts to smuggle in votes during the campaign calling out Van Buren and his followers for past support of black suffrage in New York while stating independent men were disgusted by the scheme and urging Whigs not to be accused of abolitionist tactics.
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Mt A
van Buren
New York
Abolition Tickets Circulation Warned by Local Whigs
The local Whigs denounce abolition tickets as fraud and deception. They accuse Loyalists of spreading rumors to influence votes in every township and county. The party urges members to resist the manipulated stories and identify the hidden instigators behind the misinformation.
The Reserve Rallys Around Constitution and Liberties
The Reserve stands pure and unadulterated around the constitution and liberties of the country. Corwin’s majority on the Reserve is 9736 with an expected rise to 12000 by October 30. Officials note unofficial figures vary. historic ties to Locofocoism and Whig ancestors are cited in local political context.
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Greene
Franklin
Stark County
Rus
J Corwin
ONE FIRE MORE
A call to Buckeye Whigs to resume vigilant, active efforts for the second and final contest on the 30th. Warns that complacency invites defeat and disgrace, urging constant preparation and vigorous action to secure victory.
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Ohio
Bank Reform Finish The Work In State Election
The Lo cofoco Ticket proclaims Bank Reform finished. Voters across the state embraced the reform act, finishing the work with zeal. An obituary tone glances at Shaaning and Bank Reform as paired fates, while a closing wry line comments on death and foolish vanity.
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Locofoco
Wilsing
Shaaning
Qualification for Voters and Local Political Verdict
An editorial notes voting rights for citizens 21 to 60 with road labor charges not denying eligibility. It cites Hamilton County shifting from Van Buren to Harrison and Miami Township Whig majorities, condemning Blairs Kendalls Ritchies Croswells for false accusations against Old Hero.
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Hamilton County
van Buren
Harrison
Miami
Croswells
Backing out at the eleventh hour in Baltimore politics
The Democratic Press notes a belief that Mr Van Buren will decline the nomination at the last moment, urging public disapproval to damage his political standing. It highlights New York's anticipated mortification if he avoids the party backing.
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van Buren
Baltimore
Locofoco
New York
Democratic Press
Hair Tonic Promises Strong Healthy Hair Says Weekly Messenger
A Weekly Messenger excerpt endorses Dr. Jayne's Hair Tonic as improving hair fullness and health when used each morning with a hair brush. The observed cases allegedly support the claim, urging readers to try the tonic for fuller hair.
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Jayne
Weekly Messenger
Maryland Whigs Record Massive Statewide Victory in 1840
Returns from all Maryland counties show a Whig landslide led by Somerset's large majority. House gains bring Whigs to 60 seats with 19 Van Burenites. Senate shifts to 15 Whigs and 6 Van Burenites. Whig majority on joint ballot at 50. Statewide popular vote indicates a Whig majority exceeding 2,500, with a statewide gain over 3,400 compared to last year, signaling a political revolution ahead of Harrison's arrival.
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Maryland
Racern Shore
Somerset
House of Delegates
Van
Harrison
Balt. Amer
Victory reports from Georgia and Arkansas elections
Augusta Chronicle reports overwhelming victory for Whigs in Georgia elections with large majorities in both houses and a Whig Senator, noting gains of 31 members and 44 on joint ballot. Paragraphs from the Augusta Chronicle and Louisville Gazette claim Georgia redeemed and Arkansas polls favorable, with Whig success in Governor and Congress districts across multiple counties and stages.
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Augusta Chronicle
Congress
Augusta Chronicle of the 10Th
Georgia
Old Typ
Tyler
Arkansas
Govertor
Legis Ature
Yell
Fowler
Decline of Van Buren Presses in Indiana
A harsh critique of state newspapers after the election, noting diseased, maimed, or dying papers. The Indianap olis Constitution is dead, and hydrophobia grips the Indiana Democrat. Charleston, Vevay, Dearborn Democrat, New Albany Argus, Franklin Democrat, and Wabash Enquirer face shrinking fortunes, indictments, or no issues.
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van Duren
Constitution
Indianapolis
Iodiana Democrat
Charleston
Indiana
Vevay Times
Dearborn Democrat
New Albany Argus
Jim
The
Wabash Enquirer
George A. Chapman
Enquirer
van Buren
Prenli
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