Whitney proposes a transcontinental road to reshape trade
A letter from A Whitney, dated 1845, argues for building a Wisconsin to Missouri road using lands to fund construction. He claims the route passes Prairie du Chien to Fort Winnebago and to the Missouri, praising the region’s health, soil, and timber while predicting vast commercial benefits and global impact. He urges immediate congressional action and press support, stating no tax or company is needed.
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Ohio
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Iowa
Confederacy
Atlantic
Pacific
China
United States
Ilinois
Oregon
Tfl
L Hare
A. Whitney
Slavery in Texas and the Texas Constitution
Analysis of Texas constitutional provisions on slavery shows Locofoco safeguards to prevent emancipation without owner consent or compensation, allow continued import of enslaved persons, and outline penalties for harming slaves. The piece criticizes democracy as a cover for preserving slavery, cites the New York Tribune, and predicts a reckoning for hypocrisy.
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Texas
United States
Serbiones
N.Y. Tribune
Huron Reflector Declares Whig Victory in County Race
In October 1843 the Huron Reflector celebrates a Whig sweep, denounces Locofocoism, and condemns a rival editor for personal attacks. It notes Farr’s defeat by 321 votes and praises Lyme Ridgefield Townsend and Greenfield for larger majorities than in the prior gubernatorial election.
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Huron
Summers
Locoforo
Lucas
Farr
Lyme
Ridgefield
Townsend
Greenfield
Whigs fare uneven in Erie County politics
Erie County members praised in Milan Huron Berlin Vermillion and Florence townships for strong Whig support on Tuesday. Westward, Locofoco influence grew reducing Whig representation to 23 and tipping the Auditor race in Sandusky City toward the Locofoco candidate. Critics blame supposed Whigs in Sandusky City for undermining the party’s cause.
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Erie County
Milan
Huron
Berlin
Vermillion
Florence
Sandusky City
Locofoco
Locofoco party plots and graft exposed in New York letters
The article accuses Locofocos of deceiving the people under democracy, detailing a spy network in New York City customs offices. It cites a memorandum by Henry Ulshoeffer of the Evening Post, listing reactions to various clerks and appointments and removals for political loyalty. William H. Hopkins’s election as Wood County Prosecuting Attorney is noted as a narrow victory.
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Mackenzie
Tocotoco
Democracy
Andrew Jackson
Locofeco
N. York City
Custom House
Henry Ulshoeffer
N.Y. Evening Post
Ulstoffer
Lout
Rose
Garniss
Winship
Democratic Party
Mr. Shourt
Cartman
Evening Post
Boxes
Hoyts
Alsherffer
Weigher
Peter Conant
DePeyster
van Buren
Mr. Fleming
Frost
Richard
Iccoface
William. H. Hopkins
Wood County
Marcus Morton
Massachusetts
Whig gains sweep Ohio House and Mormon removal row
Returns from multiple counties show Whigs carrying large majorities in the Ohio House, with a Whig on Monroe and Loco gains elsewhere. The piece discusses Whig policy achievements, including banking reform, tax reform, abolition of gerrymandering, and ending the Public Works and State Printer offices. It also covers the Mormon removals to the Rocky Mountains and related property sales, plus commentary on Commodore Perry and Ohio currency notes abroad.
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Ohio
Congress
Board of Public Works
Sam Medary
Ohio Whig Policy Secures Fate of State
The text notes that no concealment occurred and an investigation was invited, with discussion offered. It states the policy was laid open, rested their fate on it, and that the result was as favorable as hoped, securing permanently the Whig policy in Ohio.
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Ohio
Maryland Election Reflects Locofoco Gains and Native Americanism Critique
In Maryland the election favored Locofocos, winning four of six districts. John P. Kennedy, a Whig stalwart, is defeated amid accusations against Native Americanism. The writer laments the loss but predicts it may awaken Whigs to the party’s true dangers and urges unity for right principles. References to Rochester Albany Baltimore Boston and the Albany Journal are noted as contextual examples.
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Maryland
John P. Kennedy
Congress
Inquisition
Liberty Party
Rochester
Albany
Baltimore
Boston
Anti-Rent Trials Ended With Harsh Sentences
Edward O Connor convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged. Four prisoners sent to State Prison for life and nine for terms. Sentences announced in a crowded courtroom with varied reactions. Names include Van Steenberg, Squires, Earle, Northrop, Madison, Brisban, and McComber among others. Some cases had potential for pardon. others suspended or fined.
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Edward O' Conner
van Steenberg
O' Conner
State
Oyer and Terminer
Reynolds
North American
Delaware Express
Delaware
Delaware Anti-Renters. On Saturday Morning, O'Conner
Brisbane
O’conner
Squires
Earle
O'Connor
State Prison
D. W. Squires
Moses Earle
Zera Preston
Daniel Northrop
Northrop
C. Madison
Wm. Brisbane
Charles T. McComber
Phanix
John Burich
John Latham
Wm. Reside
Isaac L. Burhans
Wm. Joscelyn
Buffalo Pilot
Rise in foreign grain market tied to Great Britain voyage
The Great Britain steamship ran aground near Nantucket in fog, losing its foremast and coal but salvaging a sloop at Holmes Hole to reach New York. News from the British harvest warns of deficient crops, likely higher bread prices, with European shortfalls stressing imports. Swartwout and other items reflect political and social notes in a mixed English trade and public affairs report.
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Humber
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