Union and slavery compromise amid Mexican War crisis
Albany Journal argues for a constitutional compromise on slavery in new territories to preserve the Union. It supports Berrien’s amendment tying peace negotiations with Mexico to settling Texas boundaries and avoiding Wilmot Proviso. Emphasizes avoiding conquest while maintaining national honor and prosperity.
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Berrien
Georgia
Congress
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Republic of
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Texas
Republic of Mexico
Shield
Albany Journal
Effects of the Tariff on American Industry
A Boston paper reports a 50,000 ton order for Pictou coal signaling strain on 1847 trade, while Polk Dallas and Walker schemes undermine home industry. British imports rise with calicos and other fabrics, threatening small manufacturers and labor, as New York light draught goods surge 300 percent. The piece warns of a financial crisis without Sub-Treasury and urges favoring American goods to protect industry and labor.
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Dallas
Walker
Taillionaires
Mainchester
New York
England
United States
Mr. Cresson
la. T. Butler King
Georgia
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Europe
Whig Delegates Meet in Milan for State Senator Nomination
The Whig convention of Huron and Erie counties met in Milan on Tuesday to nominate a candidate for State Senator and for Representative. Thomas Hamilton of Milan seeks the Senate, Samuel Atherton Jr. of Greenfield for the House, with strong calls for unity and opposition warning of covert schemes by rivals. The outcome hinges on the general election as party leaders warn of a looming Locofoco threat and urge readiness.
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Huron
Olno
Muham Ahea
Senate
Woodruff
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Iis
Mexico
Cabs
Grea Britain
Ohio
Read
Supreme Bench
Cincinnati
Esperiment
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Cubs
England
Texas
Locofoco
Sam Houston
Texas Movement
Cuba
Ales
Europe
Ohio Locofoco challenge to party unity in national issues
The Ohio Locofoco faction urges voters to oppose state pole distractions and expose party principles at every election. They blame the Locofocos for surrendering power to the President, criticize Mexico war policies, a sub treasury, and wartime finance, arguing for unity to prevent partial interests from steering the state. They urge Whigs to frame the election around real issues and resist division on minor questions.
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Ohio
Electra
Isue
Obi
Mexico
Olio
Commission Mes
Lim
Newstead
Proclaim it to the People First Congress funding lighthouses
The fragment recalls early Congress actions allocating funds for maintenance and repair of lighthouses beacons and buoys before a certain act. It notes signatures by Washington Jefferson Adams Madison and mentions later presidents including Jackson Van Buren Polk and Cass. It claims substantial sums were appropriated for internal improvements across old states.
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Jefferson
Adams
Madison
Jackson
van Buren
James K.polk
Cass
Locofoco Conventions and Ohio Debt Debate
The piece attacks Locofoco leaders in Ohio for opposing canal and funding policies, denounces Polk’s war leadership, and recounts district and county conventions nominating candidates. It condemns debt, calls for repudiation, praises Whig governance, and critiques administration of funds for the Mexican War.
A Mistake Aflame Delagation Numbers at County Whig Convention
The Experiment claims 100 delegates were present at the Whig County Convention. After nineteen tenth left for home the total becomes about four hundred, roughly four times the number we had asserted. We hope the error does not mislead neighbors, and anticipate accurate results in the ensuing election.
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Uts
Editorial clash over Owen in Indiana district sparks attack
The Sandusky Mirror denounces the local press for defending Robert Dale Owen and his anti Locofoco stance. It accuses opponents of false slander while praising opponents who rejected Owen’s principles and Morality critiques tied to radical reform and religious controversy.
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Embree
Louissille Journal
Free Inquirer
Atherste
Cry of
New York
Tanny Wrighy
Fanny Wight
England
America
Gwen
Is Head
Fanos Wright
Europe
Arana Joureal
Ims
Ciizen
Congress
Murroz
Abolition Contention and Local Political Feuds
The piece critiques Locofoco influence in sheriff appointments and patronage, noting petty fees and alleged misuses of public funds. It reports a slim Abolition Convention at the court house with fifteen attendees, suggesting third parties faltering and delegates chosen for a Buffalo national convention and state and county race preparations.
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New Hampslire
Buffalo
Locofoco Reforms Endorsement At Seneca County Convention
A Locofoco convention in Seneca County adopts a resolution backing reform of the "faoda l rent law" and argues that moral questions should not be criminalized, suggesting repeal of laws against gambling liquor sales profanity Sabbath-breaking and other social vices as part of Owen's code of legislative reform.
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Seneca County
Owen
Ohio Locofocos shift to hard money and old currency stance
State Sub-Treasury ground at the January 1836 convention renews support for gold and silver constitutional currency and revenue collection reform. Local factions show renewed unity against banking laws, with Seneca Putnam and other counties signaling hard money as the party line. The press notes strong, unified calls for sound currency and repeal ofbanking laws as pivotal issues ahead of elections.
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Sih
Ispreeypr Xt
Gouin
Sirven
Stark
Wayne
Richland
Mazailon
Solis
Locofoco
Ohio
Tifa Advertiser
Seneca County
Seneca
Putnam County
Putnam
Medary
Whig Convention Nominates Hamilton and Atherton for State Race
Delegates from Huron and Erie counties met at Milan on September 7, 1547 to nominate Whig candidates for the State Senate and House. Thomas Hamilton was unanimously named for Senator after a first ballot. Samuel Atherton II was later declared the Whig nominee for Representative after a second ballot, with 24 votes for John K Campbell and 37 for Atherton. The convention then adjourned with a district committee appointed.
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Huron
Ebenezer Warner
Sandusky
John Terry
Peru
Sturges
Thtee
Shenff
Batloany
Wilheerm van Buren Alcore
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PF Farand
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Norwalk
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Milan
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John K. Campbell
Whatfield Sanford
David Wood
Dean Clapp
George W. Jinks
John K Campbell
Samuel Ath
Erton
Greenheld
Follett
F. Taylor
Ene County
A. Davenport
C. A Preston
Huron County
E Cooke
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