State and Bank Reform Amid Ohio Political Turmoil
The piece surveys corruption allegations around the National Road and John Yontz, detailing alleged favoritism, inflated debt, and mismanagement. It contrasts Board of Public Works testimony with later disclosures, arguing for scrutiny and accountability, while discussing Ohio banking reform and tax debates, plus church conference drama and editor Haswell’s radical stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Board of Public Works
John Yontz
Yontz
Maumee Road
The
Ohio State Journal
Restoration of Wesley tale vote against strong rule
A fragment reports Bishop and others voting to restore the original Wesley tale on drunkenness and intoxicating liquors. The text notes a unanimous vote in favor of reinstating the original rule, described as stricter than the present one, with the Herald as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop S
Wesley
Cin
Despairing editorials driven Mr Farr to seek office
The passage portrays MR FARR as aiming for political office to gain public notice. It questions his ties to any church clique and argues such affiliations should determine whether he deserves voters' support. The tone satirically critiques politics and public declarations.
Locofoco Nominations and Whig Critique
The Locofoco convention nominates E Cook for Representative and Dhnson for Sheriff in Erie and Fairfield counties with Farr for Treasurer and Barnum for Recorder, while criticizing Whig oppo sition. The piece accuses editor Farr of slander against Whigs and notes alleged abuses in the Board of Public Works, detailing inflated charges and unperformed work.
Farr and Brown in a Local Treasurer Battle
A writer in Farr's paper launches a personal attack on Whig candidate Mr. Brown for Treasurer. The article argues Brown is highly regarded and that Farr’s smear harms his own cause, suggesting Farr aims to undermine Brown to improve his own election prospects. The piece urges Lyme and Ridgefield voters to judge Farr’s conduct fairly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farr
K. Brown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Tax Law and State Debt Reform Prompt Public Vote
The piece argues for Whigs over Locofocos in the upcoming tax decision. It notes a prior annual $250,000 debt interest burden and criticizes Locofoco failures to reform the tax system. Whigs are credited with initiating reform and preserving the state from repudiation, urging voters to entrust them with completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Dayton
State Bank OF Ohio
Locofoco Party
Locofoca
Locofoco
Locos
Hem
Erie county Whigs nominate Pierce and Wood for office
The Whigs of Erie county met at Milan on the 4th instant and nominated Bennett Pierce of Florence for Auditor and Bourdett Wood of Groton for Commissioner. They urged Whig voters in Erie county to support these candidates and expressed confidence in their election if local Whigs fulfill their duty. The report also covers Texas news from a New Orleans press roundup, including conventions, military movements, and expected state government actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weither
Real Este
Franklin County
Auditor of State
State Journal
Haswell
Whig
The
Statesman
Texas
Whig Press
Locofoco Press
Hasweil
Steubenville Union
Ben Tappan
Massachusetts
Bis
Dorr
Ohio
Hazewell
Radical Party
Rhode Island
Mississippi
Ilinois
Medarys
Broughs
Allens
McNultys
Byingtons, &c
Erie County
Milan
Bennett Pierce
Florence
Bourdett Wood
Groton
Little Erie
New Orleans
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Washington
Matamoros
Col. Twigs
Austin
Taylor
New Orleans Bee
Houston
Castroville
Hays
Platina
Presidio
Jeans
Matamoras
Jones
Col. Twiggs
Donelson
West
United States
Jonez
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National Road
Board of Public Works
John Moor
Perry County
Moore
Yoniz
Acter
Scioto Gazette
Mr. Cowen
Belmont County
Oia State Credit
United States Credit
Bank of Chillicothe
Cincinnati
Chillicothe Bank
Joss
Locofocos
Cuurcu
Slave State
Parkersburgh
Virginia
Hamline
Soule
Jacob Young
Louie
Louisville
Episcopal Church
T.S. Toll
Llilan Tribune
Manchester
N. H
Carver
Hanson
Hanover
Scituate
Congress
Hale
Williams
Bos
Ton Courier
HURON
Norwalk
Juribus J
Benji Jamin Summers
Ere County
Benjamin Ells
Paisfield
Henry H. Brown
Lyme
Woodward Todd
Benjamin Benson
Townsend
Locofore
Locofeco
E. Cook
Sherff—Davidhnson
Fairfield
Joe: M. Farr
David M. Barnum
Cook
Wooster
Messrs
Disney
Archbold
Meredith
Farris
Trensurer
Henry Clay
Todd
Mr. Farr
Mr. Todd
Ells
Tergin
Sone
Miami Canal
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