Resisting Extension of Slave Power in Congress
The speaker argues against expanding slave representation with new territories and defends the Wilmot Proviso as a political issue. He notes the North South inequality, questions Northern support, cites Worcester as a lesson, and urges ongoing opposition to the extension of slavery in new lands.
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Bally
Wilmot
Worcester
Massachusetts
Locofoco
Congress
Maine
N. Hampshire
Francis Brogegman
Sandusky City
Conrad Alder
Broggman
Alder
Sandusky
Russia
N. York
New York
Eaton Register
R. C. Schenck
Menice
Mexico
Powder Magazine Explosion Rocks Nashville City
The Nashville Gazette reports a lightning strike likely hit two powder magazines during a thunderstorm, causing a blast that shattered dozens of homes and killed and injured many residents. The disaster mainly affected laborers and mechanics, with widespread destruction and grieving families.
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Powder
Nashville
Nashville Gazette
Powder Magazine
Magazine
Patrons urged to expand Refector circulation in county
The editor appeals to readers to increase subscriptions across townships as political sessions approach and news from the magnetic telegraph expands reach. He credits efforts to boost Whig readership, promises more reading matter, and asks patrons to recruit five to ten new subscribers per township.
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Mexico
Blagnetic Telegraph
Stert
Washington
New York
Huron Cova
John Saston
Canton Repository
U. States Army
Saxton
Repository
Ohio
Tanneyhill
Mr. Saxton
Leiter
Canton
Stein
Stendenville Herald
Ohio Voices Against the War in Mexico Shaping 1848 Result
The Voice of Ohio notes a strong sentiment against the Mexican War reflected in the state’s late election. Obie’s condemnation signals public mood, with state policy debates influenced by the war issue. The piece predicts a broader verdict against the War and the Administration in the 1848 presidential vote.
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Mexico
Obie
Locofoco
Ohio
Muskingum
Perry
Onto
Republican _ Mariner
Gop
Courace
Santa Anna and Polk shaped the Mexican War’s course
A partisan portrait argues Santa Anna revived the Mexican war after returning with Polk's Pass. It cites heavy Mexican victories and high American casualties at Buena Vista Cerro Gordo and Churubusco, claiming Santa Anna's leadership doomed many U.S. troops and framed Polk as allowing the pass to end the conflict.
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Polk
Santa Anna
Mexico
Monterey
Ferce
Osceola
Tecumsel
Buena Vista
Cerro Gordo
Churubusco
Valencia
James K. Polk
Requiem and Abolition Nomination in Buffalo
The piece denounces editorial attacks on the Wing party of Ohio and the Whig Tax Law with a tone of patriotic resignation. It notes the Painesville Telegraph praising H.C. Graf's reissued newspaper. The Buffalo abolitionist convention nominates John P. Hale for President and Leicester King for Vice President.
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Alists
Ohio
Napoleon
Buffalo
John P. Hale
New Hampshire
Leicester King
Ohio Legislature Abbreviated Party Roll Figures
Fragmentary rolls list Whigs and Democrats by county names such as Huron Erie Wayne and Muskingum with allocations for Representatives and Senators. Names like Backes Hamilton Goddard Emrie Adams and Perry appear along with county groupings and party tallies. Reports note Whigs 19 Locos 17 and Whigs 49 Locos 33 in different districts.
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Loco
Cuyahoga
Geange—Freoklin T. Backes
Hamiltorn
James If Ewisg
Huron
Eric—Thomas Hamilton
Muskingum
Charles B. Goddard
Ross
Hocking
Weeley Clatpool
Washington, Morgan and Perry
Esac Heinen
Wayne
Andrew H. Beers
Leke
Ashtabula
Brewster Randall
Allen, Putnam
William Kendall
Rickland—Barnsbaa Burns
Tuscarmeas
Carroll
Alden J. Bennett
Athens and Meigs
Horace
Horror
Leces
Erie
Weyne
Belmont
Miller Penanington
Clark
Charles Anthony
Theodore Breck
Franklin and Madison
Aaron F. Perry
Geo. Taylor
Geauga
Anson Matthews
Guernsey
Morrow
Hamilton
Edward L. Annatroog
William FP
Converse
Wor
S. Smith
John B. Warren
Eric
Samuel Arherioo
Lorain
Blab Park
Morgan
Israel Robinson
John Elsin
S. B. Colbertson
Abel S. Rendall
Montgomery
Daniel A. Haynes
Thomas Dodds
Perry
John Sidley
Pickaway
Thomas Huston
Ross and Hoaeking
Joseph A. Greene
Wastington
George W. Haker
Salina
Hasrizon
Champurin
Uaton
Jesse C. Philips
Coshwefuh
Joseph Williams
Carvoll
George Hardesty
Crafford
Wynandotte
Michael Bradley
Colrmiana
Joseph F. Williams
James Paton
Delareave
Marton
Alvert McWight
Burke
Shelby
Jacob S Conklin
Fayette
Cremion
Jamez Caraters
Gremne
Eline F. Drake
Harrison
Samuel A. Russell
Houlines
Jacob Vorhes
Hardin and Logan
Wen. Lawrence
Highlant
Wmn
Timble
Lucas, Wood
Emery D. Pourr
Licking
Robert Pristo
Mosmi
Washington A. Weston
Mercer, Allen, &E
Cyrenus Eltion
Putnam, Paviding, &c
Nathan M. Landis
Pretle
Joseph S. Hawkins
Rickland
Joseph Musgrave
Daniel Brewer
Sandusky
Matthew M. Coe
Seneca
W. P. Noble
Ezra Brainard
Ifurren
Robert Wilson
Sciota
Lawrence
Elias Nigh
Mourge
Luco
Jackson
Gailia
Locos
Despatches From Mexican War and Ohio Political Triumph
Reports from Mexico detail Gen Worth and Gen Pillow alive with heavy losses in battles at Miller Rey and Chepaltepec, Santa Anna’s fall, and Scott in possession of cities. Ohio Republicans announce a sweeping victory, condemn war critics, vow faithful debt payment, and praise the party’s state-wide reform for fair representation.
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Worth
Pillow
Diezico
Congress
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Kendall
The
Picayune
Miller Rey
Scott
Santa Anna
Paredes
Bustamente
Geo. Worth
Mexico
Toluca
Cap. Riley
Cassius M. Clay
Buffalo Commercial
City of
Pilelow
Shields
King’s Milk
Chepaltepec
Quitrman
Twiggs
Puebla
Macintosh
Crenston
Cals
Martin Scout
Graham
Baxter
Dickenson
DR. M.phial
J. S. Simonson
J.P. Bachissiosh
S. S. Tucker
George Newman
Silas Carey
J. B Macgruder
J. M Seamland
R. G. Gale
Moses J Barnard
S. Truesdale
Gen Bravo
Rhea
Sun of Liberty
Cal. Childs
Valencia
Saint Carmain
Rea
Culds
Line
Sally
Lane
Jalapa
Bescor
National Bridge
Fairchild
Patterson
Cordova
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Eaton
Clermont Courier
Notwalk
Aeay
the Voice of Ohio
Painesville
H.C. Graf
Omiod Legisla Senate
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Putnam
Paulding
Mercer
van Wert
Henry
Defance
Williams
Adams
Highland
Pike
Athens
Meigs
Monroe
Brown
Lake
Morgan, Berry
Washington Ross and Tloching
Richland
Turon
Ene
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I Pike
Ashiabula
Adament
Meity Brown
Brown and Clark
Butler
Ciermont
Crawford Cuyahoga
Coshoeton
Columbiane
Delaware
Marion Fayelle
Clinton
Vfairfield
Greene
Hardin
Logan
Holmes
Jefferson
Knox
Gallia
Hlucus
Wwood
Ottawa Lake
Wancock
Mercer, Allen & V. Wertomery Monta
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Stark
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Trumbull
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Wiliams
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England
Alexander H. Everett
Cleveland Herald
Trondegmoit
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Cupid
Juss Lorrsey
Saluy Con
Rege Ford
Rochester Ade
the State Journal
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Tuiseo
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Thor
Seater
Friga
Covington
David Sheely
Cinthiana
Thompton
Elba
Mitchell
Cleveland
John Gilmore
Austin Quested
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Parlin
William L Beckwith
Kalespazoo
Michigan
Ann R. Freeman
Sons of Temperance
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O. Beoxer
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A. M. Mauricean
Wmail
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A.M. Marricese
New York City
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N. B
Crosby& Newman
Burt
Wistan
Wister
Wistar
George Berry
Rodie
Franklin Co
Illinois
J. F. Wooster
J. J. Cobb&Co
Louisville
Drszzosta
J. F. Dewey
Huron County
Harland
Lot
Scovil
Hartland
Nozice
Hern County
Bellevue Road
Saat Feat
Henry Sawyer
Sawyer
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