Plundered Funds in Sidney Feeder Contracts Exposed
A report details alleged fraud and overcharges in Sidney feeder work, including certificates drawn for 1182 by James Farrow and Barney’s misappropriation. It cites inflated prices, falsified embankment costs, and reserved payments, warning of taxes raised to cover losses and urging voters to remember who stole the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry’e Fine Ag
James G. Farrow
Sidney
Barney
Farrow
Columbus
Barnen
B.R Hosmer
Burney
Hoemer
Furrow
State of
Ohio
James Blair
J.S. Undergraff
David Carey
Miami River
Blair
Updegraff
Carey
Hugh Dolan
Dolan
Brown, Anderson & Co
Brown and Co
Jordan Betts
Court House
Barneys
Morgan County
Wales
Morgaol
Locofocos Releasing the Banks from Taxation in Ohio
From the Ohio State Journal a critique of Locofoco actions claims banks enjoy charter relief from taxes. It accuses the Democrats of hypocrisy for opposing bank stock on the duplicate while old banks were released from higher taxes under Lo cofoco charters. It cites March 14 1526 and 1836 acts and notes state revenue losses of around three thousand dollars. It also condemns tariff and currency debates amid current war expenditures and predicts political consequences in 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Journal
Locofecos
Latham
Bartley
Ohio
Banke
Trust Company
Lafayette Bank of Cincinnati
Bank of Massillon
Clinton Bank of Columbus
Ohio Black Law repeal lure and Whig defense drive
The Ohio political scene heats as a reward for Tod to back repeal of the black laws lures writers to publish pleas while Whig and Locofoco factions battle over tax, banking, and a supreme court judge. The Ohio Reserve presses fear of hard money defeat, banking repeal, and extended sessions, urging voters to back Whig principles and strong public finance.
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Locofocos
Locofoco
Cincinnati Gazette
Davy
Tod
OHI
David Tod
Journal
Ohio State Journal
Cleveland Herald
Ohio
Herald
Supreme Court
Algo
Varius
Treasury
Meeting at Mansfield sparks heated political debate
A Mansfield correspondent recalls a Whig meeting with Mr. Bebb, praising his calm, forceful oratory and state policy focus. The clash with District Attorney Bartley and Brinkerhoff drew loud applause and pointed exchanges on repudiation, tax law, and state finances, signaling Whig vigor ahead of October elections.
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O. &. Journal
Bebb
Manffeld
Mansfield
Brickerhoff
Congress
Marshrip
Sir
Old Richland
Mr. B
Richland
Ohio
Col. Tod
Russia
John Woods
Woods
T.W. Bartley
Court House
Barley
Bartley
Mir. W
Mr. W
Brinkerhoff
Hirn
Washington
Hunt
New York
William Bebb
Thosist Jung Woods
Whig Mass Meeting at Norwalk
Norwalk on September 14 1846 hosted a Whig mass meeting led by T Worcester E Baker J Kennan J N Campbell and C A Preston of the Whig Central Committee with local organizers present.
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Norwalk
T. Worcester
E. Baker
J. Kennan
J. N. Campbell
C. A. Preston
Whig Central Committee
Rumor on Santa Ana Plan for Mexico and US Interference
A Havanna dated August 16 report claims Santa Ana and Almonte left for Mexico after departments supported Santa Ana. It says an agreement with British and American agents would restore the 1824 Mexican Federal Government with US guaranty for future pronuncamientos and US interference to support the constitutional regime. Rio Grande as boundary and Californias as a separate US protected territory with free trade and immigration. The note adds that credit should be doubtful, doubting government acceptance, and criticizes the Polk dynasty.
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New York Tribune
Havanna
Santa Ana
Almonte
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Californias
Polk Dynasty
Locofoco Nominations At Elyria Convention
The Locofoco Congressional Convention met in Elyria last Friday and nominated Josiah Barris of Lorain for Congress. G P Judson of Erie and Joel Tiffany of Lorain were contenders but defeated by Harris supporters who remain loyal Locofoco. The Locofoco Legislative Convention chose Norton of Florence for Senator and Bacon of Riptey for Representative, both largely unknown locally. The County Convention at the Courthouse nominated F A Winpson for Auditor Jonn Wairsece for Prosecuting Attorney C S Brows for Commissioner and Joan P McAnove for Coroner, with mixed satisfaction over the Representative pick and some delegates planning to vote Whig.
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Locofoco
Elyria
Josiah Barris
Lorain County
G. P. Judson
Erie County
Joel Tiffany
Harris
Locoloco
Congres
Norton
Florence
Bacon
Riptey
Ives
F. A. Winpson
Aud y—Jonn Wairsece
C. S. Brows
Joan P. McAnove
Repudiation Debate Fueled by Canal Debt Critics
A correspondent is highlighted in The Experiment for advocating repudiation of the Canal debt, signaling that repudiation will become a key topic for the Locofoco party in the state within a year or two. The piece questions the water carrier's own debt stance and hints at future writings on private debt repudiation.
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Treasury Notes
C. Co
Locofoco
Vermont Election Returns Show Whig Victory Margin
The Vermont results report the Whig governor lead of 7280 votes with a 494 overall majority over Locofoco opposition. Senate 23 Whigs 7 Locos. House 118 Whigs 74 Locos 11 Abolitionists. First and third districts elected Whigs. second district Judge Collamer narrowly short but likely to win on a later trial. fourth district Locofoco with no choice. Green Mountain Boys vow not to surrender to Locofocoism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Senate
House
Locofoco
Green Mountain Boys
Locofocoisn
Tax Audit Tour Probes New County Tax Law Effects
The Treasurer tours the county collecting taxes and evaluating the recent law. Farmers report lower levies this year under the reform, while money lenders face higher taxes due to the change. The new law raised taxes on previously exempt rich property, easing farmer burdens overall. Who among Huron County’s farmers seeks to repeal the current law in favor of the old system.
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Huron County
Hard Money Opinion Splits over Currency in Local Papers
A Clark County reader letter denounces hard money and condemns paper currency as a threat to Union economy. It argues Ohio voters reject gold and silver payments and predicts a larger fall majority. A separate note praises Daniel A. Baker for Auditor, defending his record against rotation critiques and lampoons the local editor’s stance.
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Locofoco
Locofaco
Locofocos
Clark County
Ohio
Daniel A. Baker
Baker
Aodito
Couniy
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Butler County
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