Correspondence on Chillicothe speech disputed in 1840 letter
Col R M Johnson is urged to correct a garbled Chillicothe speech report as Col C S Todd’s remarks reveal a sharp dispute over General Harrison's courage and Johnson's view. The letter, from T D Carneal to Col Johnson, notes Carneal’s high regard for Johnson and requests his stance on the issue for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Johnson
Chillicothe
Kentucky
Carneal
Harrison
Co. Johnson
West
Daily Republican
Cincinnati, Jug
Chillicothe Advertiser
Col. C.S. Todd
T.D. Carneal
Col
R. M. Johnson
Mansfield
Sir
Thaye
Proctor
Battle of the Thames
Geo. Harrison
Gov. Shelby
Shelby
Ril
M. Johnson
Maj
Tho. D. Carneal
Coalition pledge cited in Norwalk address
In Norwalk on September 1 1846 speakers Morrison Liberty and the Coalition declared support for a single presidential term to protect public money and the general welfare, arguing it serves the safety of the people and the public good.
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Morrison, Liberty
Electors Listed for Governor Senatorial Districts
A historical roster lists presidential electors and senatorial electors by county. Names include THOMAS CORWIN for governor from Warren County and WM. R. PUTNAM for senator from Washington, with a long sequence of district electors across numerous counties.
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Thomas Corwin
Warren County
WM. R. Putnam
Washington County
Bealin Beall
Wayne County
Alexa Maheay
HamIlton Co
Henry Harter
Preble Co
Aurora Spafford
Wood Co
Jossua Collet
Warren Co
Abram Miley
Clermont Co
Samuel F. Vinton
Gallia Co
John Lyanmeter
Pike Co
Aquilla Toland
Madison
Perley B. Johnson
Morgan
John Dukes
Hancocker
Otho Brashear
Guernsey
James Raguet
Muskingom
Lush
Claris'r S. Miller
Coshoc'n
Joan Carey
Crawford Co
David Keng
Medina
Storm Rosa
Geauga
John Beatty
Carrol Co
John Augustine
Stark Co
John Jamison
Harrison Co
Bank Reform and Tax Payments Under Five Dollar Notes
A historical analysis condemns a Bank Reform provision prohibiting receipts of notes under five dollars for state dues. It argues such limits would force payment only in gold and silver, harming taxpayers and driving small currency out of circulation, while benefiting large financiers and harming local commerce. The piece urges readers to recognize the reform as punitive to common patrons and advocates practical small-denomination currency.
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Act of Incorporation
New York City
Bank Reformers and the dangers of a gold standard
The writer argues against banning small denomination notes and replacing them with gold and silver. Prohibitions would push solvent banks to abandon notes for worthless paper, hurting workers, farmers, and the poor while inflating the value of specie and worsening monetary disruption. Public funds would bear the cost of reform.
Col Johnson ends Ohio tour amid political sniping
The report describes Col. R. M. Johnson concluding his grand electioneering tour in Carthage Hamilton County on the 26th of last month. It accuses him of tolerating Petticoat Allen and Pastore Shannon's calumnies against Gen. Harrison, recalling a supposed speech attributed to him and urging Johnson to counter false charges and defend Harrison's honor.
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Col
R. M. Johnson
Ohio
Carthage
Hamlton County
Petticoat Allen
Pastote Shannon
Gol. Johnson
Harrison
Petricoat Allen
Gen. T
Chillicothe
Battle of the Thames
Col. Johnson
Carneal
Col. J
Gen. HL
Tlarrison
Tle
Old Tippecanoe
al ‘Len
Johnson
Erie County Convention Plan for Nominating County Officers
The central county committee proposes a convention in Milan on Saturday at 10 oclock to nominate county officers and then unite with Norwalk delegates in a district convention to nominate a Senator and Representative. An early meeting, around 9 or 10, is advised to avoid delays, as delegates travel long distances. The parchment calls for turnout, while the Whigs of the Cuyahoga District nominate S J Andrews of Cleveland for Congress to replace John W Allen, the current representative.
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Erie County
Scounty
Milan
Norwalk
Cuyahoga
S. J. Andrews
Cleveland
Congress
John W. Allen
Andrews
Washington City
Chaos in North Milan sparks Harrison reform appeal
Citizens of North Milan sign a Republican pledge denouncing the Van Buren adminis tration and urging support for Gen William H Harrison in the next election. The letter attacks alleged corruption, calls for reform, and urges voters to back manufactories banking and cheaper taxes while warning against a renewed spoils system.
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Tlazen Lerner
Milan
van Buren
Harison
Sand
Washington
Milas
Emons
Emmons
Huron Reflecter
Gint
North
Jehovah
Wm. H. Harrison
Mr. van Buren
Jiazen Horner
Aaron F. Page
D. £. Page
Martin M‘fall
Ben J. Fletcher
William Gibbs
H.N. Carleton
Tho's L. Stolp
MA Bouton
D.P. Huntsman
John Hodgkins
Elow G. Gibbs
Indian Key massacre and aftermath reported
The narrative describes an attack on Indian Key with killings and plunder, a settlement of about thirty houses burned, survivors hidden under a wharf, and others escaping to Tea Table Key. Names include Dr. Henry Perrin, John A. Mott, Mrs. Mott, two children, and James Stedman. three enslaved people missing. Survivors reportedly fled to Key West and Tea Table Key, with further details from a New York Commercial Advertiser correspondent.
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Florida
Wayne and
Harrison
West March
Oli Tappecanoe
Charleston Cosmer
Fiorda
Tudian Key
Kenyon
Victoria
Key West
Indian Key
Thinst
Dian Key
Ournformant Pot
Tea Table Key
N. York &Com. Adv
Llenry Perrin
John A. Mott
Yea Table Key
Jacob Houseman
Chs. Howe, Esq
Election results across states show Whig gains and looming presidential tie
North Carolina swings toward Morehead with about nine thousand margin as one county remains. Legislature boasts 38 Whig majority in joint ballot, 4 in Senate and 34 in House. Alabama reports Whig gains with 47 to 53 Locofocos in the House and Whig 13 to Locofoco majority on joint ballot. Kentucky semi official returns place Letcher ahead for Governor by 15, 784 with 1,157, 313 votes. Indiana notes Bigger over Howard at 116,291 with three counties forthcoming. Senate 31 Whig to 15 Locofoco, House 73 Whig to 22 Locofoco.
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North Carolina
Morehead
Senate
House
New York
Sta
Alabama
Mobile Jour
Harrison
Kentucky
Letcher
Thompson
Chouse of Representatives
Indiana
Bigger
Howard
Locofeco
Locofoco
O. S. Journal
Keep and Day
Blienn le
Wwe
J M Root addresses Tippecanoe Club on August meeting
Citizens of Florence arrange a reform meeting with J M Root addressing the crowd about treasury schemes and price reductions. Ezra Sprague chairs as N G Sherman and Bowen Case are named to represent the township at an Erie Huron county convention in Norwalk on August 29. A reform committee and school district vigilance groups are appointed. resolutions praise Root and call for publication in the Huron Reflector.
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Sherman
Jug
Galusha Lyon
Paine
Thomas Bond
Norwalk
Alanson Raymond
Henry A. Paine
Nathan Wilbur
Morris Smith
Ezekiel Williams
Joel Johnson
Wiliam Lyon
William K. Stevens
Samuel Greenfield
Rufus N. Paine
Lewis Betterly
Coles A. Bloomer
Allen Hollis
Joel Anderson
George W. Dobson
R. O. Raymond
Ansell Phillips
Lucien Jones
Tra Paine
William Lyon
Joel Sanderson
Galagsha Lyon
Jefferson
Whig Party
Martin van Buren
Madison
Pomseti
van Buren
Wm. H. Harrison
John Tyler
Tippecanoe Club
Florence
J.M. Root
Ezra Sprague
J. M. Root
E&c
N. G.sherman
N. G. Sherman
Bowen Case
Erie
Huron
Esa
Thomas L. Dealing
Bennet Pierce
Erie County
Huron Commercial Advertiser
N. G. Surman
Postmaster Boldly Busy Peddling Globe and Parchment
In Clarksville Reflector the postmaster F A Wildman is described as the laziest man turned busiest. He peddles Kendall's Globe and provides odor for the Parchment until after the election. Heaven-born promises Freddy's interests and a potential promotion.
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F. A. Wildman
Kendall
Freddy
Bloodhound Regiment
Skip
Clarksfield
No Changes Yet in Election Results Across States
The article notes Kentucky leading with a 16,000 majority, Indiana 9,000, North Carolina 10,000, Louisiana 2,000, Alabama in a draw, and Missouri a close Whig win. It frames these as omens of a coming Whig victory in November, urging continued campaign effort despite one state Kentucky seeming to favor Locofocos.
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Kentucky
Indiana
North Carolina
Louisiana
Alabama
Missouri
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Green Bay
Daniel Whitney
Reed Bartlett
W. Hi. Bruce & Co
Colburn
W. Gilbert
Delrot
William Henry Harrison
Central Committee
Friends of Harrison
Reform
Shannon
Cole
Mrust
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