Controversy Over Ohio Public Works Board Ends in Debate
Ohio Whigs defend removal of the old Board of Public Works amid allegations of defalcation and mismanagement. The exchange cites Bates Ransom and Medary linked issues, with figures on unaccounted funds and disputed accounts. A Whig county convention in Norwalk endorses fiscally cautious leadership and urges voters to stand firm at the October polls.
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Ohio State Journal
Board of Public Marks
Herald
SigheNan
Ohio States
Board of Public Works
Ohio
Statesman
Journal
Cleve
Locofoco
Bates
Medary
Ransom
The
Spencer
Ueas
Toth
Mr. Spencer
Miami Canal
G. Barney
Ats
Mexico
Texas
Washington Union
Ron Louisa
New York
Vera Cruz
N. C
Adetter
Taylor
Coepas Christ
Ahertain
Matamoras
Lépez
Summers Renominated by District Convention at Milan
The District Convention at Milan last week nominated Benjamin Summers for another term as Representative. C B Sauike drew strong support after Summers initially declined. Delegates approved Summers's re-nomination with unity, reflecting a Whig preference for a two term service and experience benefits.
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Benjamin Summers
Summers
Milan
C. B. Sauike
The Banking War and Local Politics in 1840s Ohio
A political pamphlet-style defense praises a farmer politician and attacks the Banking system repeal push by Locofocos. It contrasts Whig and Locofoco aims, defends tariff and home market arguments, mocks the Mirror and the Experiment, and calls for responsible taxation and clear banking policy in Ohio.
Tariff Debate Clash Over Wheat and Home Market Strength
A 19th century exchange argues against tariff repeal, asserting that widening home markets will boost exports and protect farmers. It criticizes the Democratic Mirror for opposing tariffs, warns that removing duty harms agriculture, and accuses opponents of aligning with British policy to destroy American industry.
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Democratic Mirror
Lowel
Bacon
The
Mirror
Ohio
England
Agricultural Department
Pennsylvania
Hsa N. York
New England
United States
Wayland
Baltic
Niagara
Britain
Bashel
N. York City
Morrot
Locofoco
Ridgefield Leads Whig Organization Effort This Fall
Ridgefield moves to organize by appointing school district committees with Whigs prepared to support the effort. The piece notes several townships like Lyme and Fairfield showing similar activity, counting on steady majorities as the old fashioned political mobilization grows.
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Ridgefield
Lyme
Fairfield
Whig Electors Convene in Norwalk 1845 Nominates County Officers
At the Norwalk convention on September 4 1845 John Miller chaired with Edward Baker and Jairus Kennan as secretaries Delegates from towns list Ruggles New London Fairfield Norwalk Ridgefield and more Ballots select Benjamin Imenelli for Sheriff Woodward Todd for Recorder Henry H Brown for Treasurer Benjamin Benson for county commissioner A Whig Central Committee is appointed and proceedings ordered published in Whig papers of Huron and Erie counties
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Court House
Norwalk
Central Committee
Huron
Henry H. Brown
Woodward Todd
Benjamin Ells
Fairfield
Huron Coun
Huron County
John Miller
Edward Baker
Jairus Kennan
Ruggles
Gilbert Crist
Ira Paine
Jacobi Roorback
Andrew Potter
Wm. J. Vermilye
New London
Tracy Case
D.S. Pond
H. Barrett
Dyer Barrett
Clarksfeld
Asa Curry
Samuel Husted
Peter S. Gray
Aaron Rowland
Joseph Barnum
Oran Rowland
Andrew McMillan
Wakeman
Justus Wheeler
Francis Barnes
Alvah Heath
Greenwich
W. Brown
J. N. Campbell
Fitchville
W. Sanford
H. B. Pierce
David Wood
Henry Russell
David R. Wood
Hartland
Wm. W. Parker
E. Morse
Jacob Hicks
A. McPherson
J. R. Norton
J. W. Baker
E. W. Jacobs
Thos. E. Baker
Eben Boalt
Platt Benedict
J. M. Crosby
J.H. Foster
P. Schuyler
R. Morton
A. J. Deswaldt
C. A. Preston
New Haven
Merrit
George Richey
John Moore
Sherif
Benja Iminelli
Lyme
Benjamin Benson
Townsend
Samuel T. Worcester
Elle Counties
Jaimes Kennan
Whigs Nominate Benjamin Summers At Milan Convention
A Whigs district convention at Milan in Huron and Erie counties organized by Benjamin Cogswell and Andrew M'Millan nominated Benjamin Summers for Representative. Delegates presented credentials and were seated, then Summers was unanimously chosen. Proceedings signed by chairman and secretary before adjournment.
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Whigs
Milan
Ere
Huron
Erie
Benjamin Cocswett
Erie County
Andrew M’mruzan
Huron County
Ruggles
Daniel W. Brown
New London
Dyer Barrett
Clarksfield
Andrew M
Erastus Spencer
Sherman
John K. Campbell
Richmond
George Bugsby
Norwich
Simeon Spaulding
Greenfield
Jeremiah
Cole
Peru
Dean Clapp
Ridgefield
James Hamilton
Oxford
L. G. Harkness
Perkins
Julius House
Portland
Joseph Stansberry
Groton
Bourdet Wood
Margaretta
M. Burton
Kelley's Island
A.W. Hendry
Arrival of the Caledonia Brings Liverpool News to Boston
The Caledonia arrived in Boston early yesterday with Liverpool dates to the 19th. McLane presented credentials and Everett his recall letters, while Lord Aberdeen's plans delayed negotiations. The economy looks anxious over harvests yet crops promise ample supply if grain ripens and can be housed. Prices in grain markets eased with abundant supplies and improved weather forecast, though recent wheat stocks warn against speculation.
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Caledonia
Albany Argus
Boston
Liverpool
Thompson's & Co
Chas. Wilmer
McLane
Everett
McI
Lord Aberdeen
Germany
Common Schools in Ohio Need Reform and Better Teachers
In Osceola Milan on September 6 1845 the writer condemns parents for valuing dress and wealth over education and laments poor schoolhouses and widespread teacher incompetence. He argues for stronger school infrastructure and stricter, better trained teachers to improve common education.
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Ohio
Ohin
Osceola
Milan
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Locofocos
Locofaco
Malan Tribune
the Tribune
Baldwin
Central Board of Control
Experient
Experiment World
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