The Distinctive Feature of Our Government in Decision
The passage argues that decision is made by millions of voters, not a few leaders, with turnout shaping outcomes. It notes the risks of nonvoting and ignorance, critiques pledges and instruction, and praises constitutional safeguards while warning that party pressure erodes representative independence. It concludes with the role of jurors witnesses and the people as check on executive power, ending with a promise to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Livingston
Congress
New Orleans
John Sergeant
Philadelphia
Chamelion
Judicial Department
Rhode Island Election Victory for Law and Order Party
The Providence Journal reports a decisive Rhode Island win for the Law and Order party with Cranston and Potter achieving larger majorities than the statewide April result. The piece notes reduced party machinery and stresses sustained strength amid national indifference and hostility while highlighting Ty Jeriam’s influence in Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Rhode Island
Cranston
Potter
Law and Order
Ty Jeriam
Election slate announced for county offices
Election Tuesday the 6th of October lists candidates for Congress EDWARDS HAMLIN Lorain County for State Representative SAMUEL ATHERTON Greenfield for Sheriff EDWARD E HUSTED Clarksfield for Treasurer HENRY H BROWN Lyme for Commissioner ROUSE BLY New Haven and for Prosecuting Attorney JOHN RK OSBORN Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards. Hamlin
Lorain County
Samuel Atherton
Greenfield
Edward E. Husted
Clarksfield
Henry H. Brown
Lyme
Rouse Bly
New Haven
John RK. Osborn
Norwalk
Tyranny of the Party Divides Democrats in a Civil, Factional Rift
The piece notes growing divisions within the Democratic Party over succession to the presidency. It traces a long arc from 1840 spoilsmen to Van Buren allies, then shows Cass Johnson Tyler and Calhoun as contenders. It laments factional maneuvers, party machinery, and Van Buren’s bid to dominate.
Political factions and party control in mid 1840s rhetoric
The speaker denounces Whig divisions and Van Buren era tactics. He warns that party leaders seek a divine right to dictate policy, risking defeat by alienating rank and file and repeating 1840 failures if the trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
van Buren Teaders
Locofocu Convention Chooses Brinkerhoff Over Stone
The September meeting at Florence Four Corners ends with Brinkerhoff named the Locofoco candidate for the congressional district after five ballots. The Norwalk Clique and Elyria wire workers are credited with manipulating the nominating process amid accusations of intrigue and factional dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofocu
Austerlitz
Florence Four Corners
Locofoco
Perhaus
Stone
Gen
Mr. Stone
Medita
Lorain
Brinkerhoff
Locofoen
Locofuca convention denounces bankrupt law in vague terms
The dispatch notes a Locofuca convention denouncing the bankrupt law though its exact aim remains unclear. It recalls the law’s repeal and contrasts Whig support as relief for debtors harmed by the Jackson era bank system and Specie Circular shocks. It ends by questioning ongoing stigmatization of those now reestablishing citizenship and family security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locofuca
United States
Jackson
Bankrupt law attacked by delegates who themselves benefited
A writer mocks a convention that denounced the bankrupt law as unconstitutional and immoral while reporting that several delegates from Huron county and other counties had themselves been discharged under its provisions. The piece questions the consistency of condemning a law one helped exploit for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron County
Brinkerhoff Speech Draws Locofoco Favor at Nomination
The Brinkerhoff nomination speech is recounted showing his plain man appeal and farmer ties. He defends Van Buren friendship, argues for tariffs and independent sub treasury, and notes experience against the old campaigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sub-Treasury
Martin van Buren
New York
N. York
United States Bank
Jackson
United States
Europe
Milk Sickness Tremble Weed Investigated
The Sandusky Clarion notes anxiety over milk sickness or trembles in humans from cattle products. It recounts a weed found by Thomas James of Perkins, which when ingested by a yearling calf caused trembles and death in seven days. He seeks informants to discuss the plant’s effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Sandusky Clarion
Reverend J M Morrow to Lecture at Borwalk Seminary
The Rev. J M Morrow will deliver a lecture before the Athenian Literary Society of Borwalk Seminary on Wednesday evening. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to attend. P Schuyler, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Morrow
Athenian Literary Society
Borwalk Seminary
P. Schuyler
LOCOFOCO MOVEMENTS AT NORWALK REVEAL SLATE OF DEMOCRATIC RESOLUTIONS
The Sandusky Clarion reports a Norwalk gathering of the Democracy of Huron County where YT B Sturges voiced sharp critiques of Whig policy. Resolutions condemn the majority rule as long as it benefits Whigs, praise Martin Van Buren, and favor various targets from Lewis Cass to John C Calhoun, while denouncing nullification, bank abuses, and proposed public land distribution. The piece critiques party practices and calls out alleged maneuvers by opposing factions and leaders.
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Brinkerhoff
Martin van Buren
Norwalk
Justice of the Peace
New Haven
House of Assembly
New York
Ohio
Stager
Messrs
Stone
Huron County
Warner
Longland Haines
Erie
Hubbard
Benedict
Kendall
Lorain
Humphreyville
Medina
van Buren
Sandusky
Locofoce Party
Congress
Lovefoce
Martin
Lewis Cass
England
Lewis
John C. Calhoun
Free States
Buffalo
Baltimore
James Buchanan
John Davis
John Tyler
United States
Michigan
Mississippi
Locofoco
Local Locofoco Resolutions Condemn Bank Influence
A set of political resolutions denounces banking as a corrupting engine and warns against state banks. It lauds Whigs in several states for defeating abolition votes, criticizes Governor Shannon, and declares Locofocos as guardians of the district while urging loyalty to constitutional principles.
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Indiana
Michigan
Canada
Ing
Columbus
Ax Bank
Whigen
Ny County
Maria
Illinois
North Carolina
Kentucky
Nin
Shannon
Huron
Erie Locofocos
Liberty Convention nominates Reuben Fox for Liberty party
A Liberty party convention at Norwalk on the 15th adjourned after nominating Reuben Fox of Fitchville as the party candidate for the county election. Delegates also selected sheriffs, commissioners, treasurers and clerks for Huron county. An adjourned session followed to form further nominations. The next district meeting announced for Norwalk township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Delean
Liberty Party
Huron
Erie
Guurt Bouse
Norwalk
Couty
Rundle Palmer
Chaimwun
J James la Dow
Sec'y
Householders
Norwalk Township
Mrnday
John R. Osborn
Ecclesiastical Convention in Bellevue Belevue Ohio 1843
Ministers and churches in northwestern Ohio are urged to meet in Bellevue Huron County on the third Wednesday of October at 11 o clock A M to organize a Congregational Association if deemed expedient. Dated August 24 1843.
Marriages and a Pioneering Printer in Clarksfield Peru Dispatch
In Clarksfield on the 9th instant Asa Gary, Esq. officiating, John S. Nicker son wed Louisa M Edwards both of Clarksfield. In Peru on the 3rd, Anson Francis Jr, printer of Sandusky City, married Cornelia Easton of Peru. Jonathan Martin Tracy died at his Plymouth residence on August 1st after a painful illness, leaving a note on funeral arrangements and concern for others. William Henry Cahoon’s death was reported in the village yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charksfield
Asa Gary
John S. Nickerson
Louisa M. Edwards
Clarksfield
Peru
George Brown
Anson Francis, Jr
Sandusky City
Cornelia Easton
Plymouth
Jonathan Martin Tracy
Redeemer
William Hesry
J. F
E. Cahoon
Weather Summary From Local Page
The text lists a weekly forecast with days abbreviated and conditions. It notes hazy warm weather for Tuesday and cloudiness with rain on other days. Some entries mention clear pleasant or cool conditions and partial cloudiness across the period.
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Tues
Pimsanecen
Union
Col. Johnson
Cass
Calhoun
Tyler
South
Johnson
Statesman
van Buren Partizans
New Haven Township
Seo Far
Brinkerholf
Elyria
Father Ritchie
Ious Terrinis
Henry R. Brinkerhoff
Locofuco
E. T. Wai
WADE
Citzens
Norval
RF Im
Carey
Sieracheah
Baker
Ridge Township
County of
Enos Osborn
Dudley
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