Patrician Call to Arms for Harrison Van Buren Rivalry
A Rome executive committee report dated August 25, 1840, urges Whigs and Conservatives to rally for William Henry Harrison and John Tyler. It proclaims Democrats led by Van Buren a corrupt threat, laments federal power, and demands organized opposition, warning of standing armies, treasury control, and press bias while naming electors and regional supporters.
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Bank Reform and Local Politics Clash Over Tax Currency
The piece reviews a split in Norwalk area politics centering on McLaughlin’s nomination for Congress and a county tax currency dispute fueled by Bank Reform fever. It argues Richland county’s role, critiques leadership overrule, and attacks the Experiment’s view while praising public reaction to the convention outcome. It also denounces ministerial involvement in elections and cites Orestos A. Drownson’s locofoco writings as warning.
Norwalk dictation skews local politics in Richland County
The article accuses a Norwalk faction of orchestrating candidate selections and demands obedience to party dictates. It recalls William H. Hunter's downfalls,claims he aided harbor and other projects, while criticizing his successors for following orders. It argues voters in remote townships should act independently of the Norwalk Junto.
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Sweeney
Locofoco
Siweeney
Congress
Norwalk
Vermillion
Kuron
Sandusky
Port Clinton
Richland
William H. Hunter
Sweney
Humter
John Buckingham
Bank Reform and the Experiment in a Scolding Tone
In sharp commentary the writer criticizes Latimer and the Experiment, accusing them of insincere motives behind Bank Reform and last fall’s pledge. He mocks political indecision, claims party misrule, and suggests the Grstioctoes are floundering as reform promises collapse under their own enacted measures. He warns voters will see through supposed reformers and their rhetoric.
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Congress
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Way
Yeaders
Roxbury
Church
Boston
Orestis A. H Rownsox
van Buren
Chelsea
Locofoco
Locofoce
Bancroft
A. H. Bverett
Ife
Wrentham
Worcester
Hopkinton
Locofocos
Brownson
Thomas
Paine
Latimer
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