Whig Candidate for Governor in 1844 Urged by Ohio Press
From the Cleveland Herald the Whig party is praised for steady support across Ohio. The piece advocates JOSEPH RIDGWAY of Columbus as the 1844 governor candidate, lauding his rise from apprentice to U.S. House member, his character, and his alignment with Whig principles, urging unity across the state to secure victory.
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Ampinempes Loar
Cleveland Herald
Ohio
Thomas Corwin
Gov. Corwin
Joseph Ridgway
Columbus
Tosera
Republic
House of Representatives
United States
Riveway
Therall
New Jersey
Newark D. Ade
Buckeye State Citizens Rally Behind Fellow-Citizen Governor
In Columbus and Prankin county, the beloved governor is hailed as a worthy leader, pre-eminently worthy of affection, confidence, and the suffrage of Ohio’s young yet growing Buckeye State. The speech lauds a local favorite and calls for unity and strong civic participation.
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Columbus
Prankin County
Buckeye
Duke dEnghein and Napoleons clemency episode
A National Intelligencer correspondent in Paris relays Joseph Napoleon’s account of the Duke dEnghien affair. The narrative, drawn from Buchon and Count de Survilliers, portrays Empress Josephine and Napoleon debating mercy, Réal's police role, and the swift 1804 execution at Vincennes, with Joseph’s memoirs confirming rival claims and lingering doubts about Napoleons direct involvement. Also reports Santa Fe traders arriving in Independence Missouri with gold and silver.
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National Intelligencer
Paris
Duke d'Enghein
la Presse
Duke d’Enghien
Joseph Napoleon
Count de Survilliers
Buchan
Vincennes
Joseph
Muhnaison
Josephine
Talleyrand
Napoleon
Prince of Condé
Madame de Stacl
Réal
Malmaison
Rovigo
Josseph
Rén
Clement
Corneille
César
Pompey
United States
Bordentown
Monsieur Carter
Lallemand
M. Nancreede
Sari
Hopkinson
Prine
Bonaparte
Santa Fe
Next Governor Nomination Rumors From Whigs
The Whig papers discuss a candidate for governor with Joseph Ridgway of Franklin County named as a preferred option. The Huron Whigs praise his integrity and public service and pledge support if chosen by a state convention or allied with a suitable man elsewhere.
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Cleveland Herald
Mieoune
Joseph Ridgway, Sr
Franklin County
Reserve
Ridgway
Huron County
Cass Movement in Ohio Promotes Gen Cass for Presidency
A regional movement in Ohio pushes Gen. Lewis Cass as the Democratic presidential candidate. Cass supporters aim to rally at Zanesville on the 30th with a militia convention to discuss militia law and possibly Cass’s guidance on a Ohio militia code. The article suspects wire pulling by Van Buren leaders and cautions that Cass fever may fade after a brief flare.
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Cass
Ohio
van Buren
van Beren
Zanesville
Lewis Cass Ag
Democratic Party of the Union
Ono
Democrate Party
America
France
Jrass
van Buyen
Van Buren Vote Fluctuations Challenged in Editorial Sketch
An Minnows editor questions Van Buren prospects in the upcoming Presidency, arguing a 17 000 vote swing in four states could swing 1340 electors despite Harrison leading by 145 000 votes. The piece criticizes Loco papers for overconfidence and warns that recent Georgia Tennessee and Pennsylvania shifts suggest the opposite outcome.
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van Buren
Harrison
Maine
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Hamnson
Loco
Toiuyber
Ender
Demeemey
Georgia
Tennessee
Comumon
van Boren
Ashland Farmer’s independence shaping political change
The Ashland Farmer’s fearless independence and long service are seen as securing far more favorable changes than any Northern man with Southern principles and Liberty ideals could achieve.
Reception plans for Gen Cass in Norwalk meeting
A Norwalk public meeting on October 28 titles to arrange for General Cass arrival in November. A six member committee led by N Newton Jr and B F Brown reports officers of the day and marshal duties. Capt Scou ton’s Cavalry to escort Cass from Monroeville. Ladies invited with seating provided.
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Grn. Cass
Ctizens
Norwalk
E. Thosrron
J. A. Jones
Aid de Camp
John Gardiner
C. A. Morse
Scouton
Cass
Monroeville
N. Newton, Jr
H. K. Streve
Tennessee Legislature Elects Foster and Xagts to Senate
The Tennessee Legislature on the seventeenth elected Emmard H. Foster and Srrxcer Jan XAGts to represent the state in the U S Senate. They were Whig nominees in 1840 and had previously faced defeat when Missouri refused to join a joint ballot. The Missouri Governor appointed Judge Arcursos of Platte county to fill the Linn vacancy.
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United States
Tennessee
Emmard H. Foster
Srrxcer Jan Xagts
Senate
Harrison
Locofuco
Missouri
Judge Arcursos
Platte County
Linn
Sovereignty Restored to King Kamehameha III
The British government has restored the sovereignty of the Sandwich Islands to King Kamehameha III, after being wrested from the rightful proprietor by Lord Paulet. The sovereignty is recognized by France Great Britain and the United States. The independence and character of the islands are set to be firmly established amid their Pacific trade position and Christian conversion led by American missionaries.
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Sandwich Islands
Kamehameha
Lord Paulet
France
Great Britain
United States
Pigeon Slaughter Providential Abundance Reported
Local readers note a bumper pigeon season with several groups of sportsmen tramping the countryside. One party claimed 1100 pigeons, another about 1000, yet another around 900, and others between 600 and 5. Citizens received spoils free, reflecting a spirited hunt. The Rochester Democrat mocks Mr Van Buren as tried and convicted, predicting execution in 44 if supporters risk the presidential noose.
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Gratis
Olio Repos
Plebian
van Buren
Rochester
Transatlantic News From Boston and Europe Update
Late from Europe the Hibernia arrived in Boston from Liverpool with nearly a hundred passengers led by the Hon Abbott Lawrence. Trade and manufacturing bustle marked improvement in grain and cotton markets while East India mail wrecks near Aden reduced property. Ireland Wales unrest prompt rewards. Spain Greece and Paris fortification debates continue. A Whig meeting in Hingham shows Liberty party members shifting to Whig.
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Europe
Hibernia
Boston
Liverpool
Thom
Abbott Lawrence
China
United States
Brazil
Canada
Britannia
East India Company
Africa
Aden
Red Sea
Ireland
O'Connell
Wales
Pylades
Devonport
Chana
Hong Kong
Spain
Swabian Mercury
Issabella
Don Carlos
Medary Fights Libel Judgment and Evolving Troubles
Medary faces a libel judgment of 2060 as he contends with renewed troubles. The article notes the case involving a correspondent and references Denis Adams amid broader difficulties.
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Medary
Denis Adams
Ambiguous OCR fragment hints at state office crewing
Fragmentary text references afflictions and a distant state office providing a solution through crewing or staffing. No clear events, names, places, or dates are readable to anchor a full news item.
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Kepud
Whig Prospects in Ohio Election Shapes 1843
Circular from Columbus dated October 20 1843 notes post election reflections on Ohio politics. It cites districting effects by 1840 and 1843 parties Locofocos versus Whigs, counts House seats 39-30 with three independents, nine of eighteen Senate seats Whig, and predicts Whig strength aiding 1844 presidential hopes. It urges unity to counter corruption and endorses Ohio for the Whig ticket in 1844.
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Commerres
Columbus
Ohio
Guy
Lews
Coneres
Locofoco
Locofocos
Senate
House Representatives
Locos
Locofuco
Joseph Ridgway
Robert Netl
John A. Lazbell
Lewis Hey
John Greenwood
WM. Armstrong
O. W. Sherwood
State Central
Local Obituaries in Ohio and New York Areas
Died events listed from Sandusky City Amity Madison Erie Lyme Groton areas. Rosamond T Campbell aged 38 widow of George W Campbell ex- editor of Sandusky Clarion died after brief illness. Lydia G C Seins er wife of Dr Z T Skinner daughter of Horace Clark of Buffalo died after illness. Eliphalet Topeing prominent resident of Groton died aged about 100. Asahel Sirens wife Strong and daughter of William and Nancy Strong died in Lyme.
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Sanduskey City
Rosamond T. Campbell
George W. Campbell
Sandusky Clarion
Amity
Madison County
Ohio
Lydia GC. Seinser
Sidney Skinner
Daughte
Horace Clark
Buffalo
N.Y
Groton
Erie County
Eliphalet
Emily' Tler
Lyme
Pon Strong
Asahel Sirens
Nancy Remszed
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