Congress Firm on Work Despite Opposition Claims
The National Intelligencer notes the late session produced more reports and public laws than any prior congress since the government formed. It argues Whigs faced minority obstacles and executive pressure yet achieved substantial relief measures for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Intelligencer
Congress
House of Representatives
House
van Buren
Paas
Billa
Adams
Locofoco tariff debate and Maryland Whig nomination
The piece attacks Locofoco support for the tariff bill, noting three Locofoco Senators voted yes and nineteen total across parties, with Ohio abstaining. It also reports Maryland Whigs formally nominating Henry Clay for the presidency, per the Baltimore American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Henry Clay
Balt
Ohio Whigs Unite for October Battle in Great Rally
The Ohio Whigs mobilize nationwide support for the October election. Gov. Corwin addresses ten thousand in Carthage and fills circles from Circleville to Zanesville with calls to push back Locofocoism. Counties organize tickets, conventions, and mass meetings as Whigs rally in cities from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh.
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Ashland
Gov. Corwin
Carthage
Circleville
Chillicothe
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Tom Corwin
Corwin
Cincinnati
Highland
Galloway
Clark
Clinton
Clermont
Brown
Aehenck
Montgomery
Campbell
Bebb
Bailer
Preble
Springfield
North Root
Bliss
Sill
Ford
Wade
Reserve
Nash
Washington
Guernsey
Harrison
Tuscarawas
Bingham
Dewey
Licking
Shannon
Allen
Medary
Journal
Whigs of Huron County Announce Five Nominees
The Whigs nominate Joan Furtee of Berlin for Senator, Samuel Athenrond of Greenfield for Representative, Danton A Baxer for Auditor, Woopwarp Topp for Recorder, Jason C Curtiss for Commissioner, and Luke Keever for Coroner. The convention praises their qualifications and confident victory in Ohio.
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Thomas Corwin
John Fuller
Samuel Atherton
Daniel A. Baker
Woodward Todd
Joseph C. Curtiss
Luke Keeler
Huron County
Senate
Samuel Athenrond
Greenfield
Danton A. Baxer
Woopwarp Topp
Todd
Jasorn C. Curtiss
Luke Keever
Locofo Convention Falters as Whigs Rally in Huron Erie
Report of a Locofoco convention in a village where 117 attended, 21 Whigs among them, with estimates placing turnout from 100 to 450. Whigs gain resolve to back their ticket for the second Tuesday in October. District nominees include Fiehharty for Senator and David Johnson for Representative. county slate names Henry Brown, D. M. Barnum, Union White, and A. B. Lindsley. Some Locos threaten to split the ticket over officer choices.
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Huron
Erie
Court House
Locos
Old Huron
Fiehharty
David Johnson
Fairfield
Henry Brown
D. M. Barnum
Union White
A. B. Lindsley
Corwin Meeting Draws Enthusiastic County Rally Near Norwalk
Towns and townships from Flu lech Mine counties converge on Norwalk on Thursday for a lively parade and festival. The Townsend Band will perform and local leaders promise generous hospitality as residents gather to support the event with flags banners and cheering crowds.
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Flulech & Mine
Norwalk
Townsend
Townsend Braves
Fairfield
Richmond
Tom
Whig Convention nominates Fuller and Atherton for district seats
Delegates from Huron and Erie met at Norwalk on the 19th. John Fuller of Berlin was chosen as Senator and Samuel Atherton II as Representative. Both were unanimously nominated with calls to use honorable means to secure their election. D W Brown presided. O Follett, secretary.
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Norwalk
Huron
Erie
D. W. Brown
O. Follett
Huron County
Ruggles
New London
Tohn Miller
Clarksfield
Smith Starr
Wakeman
James Wilson
Townsend
Henry W. Shaw
Hartland
William Johnson
Pitchettle
Linus Palmer
Greenwich
James F. Kearney
Ripley
Sanford Sisson
Fairfield
S. N. Campbell
Bronson
Pardon Willson
S. T. Worcester
Ridgefield
James Smith
Penn
Iacob Hicks
Greenfield
S. Atherton
New
Mesars
Ele
Tie
Cooke
John Fuller
Berlin
John @uller
Willets
Samuel Atherton
Samuel Atherton 2d
Whig Party
Messrs
Puller
Atherton
Prsident
D. Foucer
Effects of the tariff on New York and New England workers
The article notes that after the tariff passage over 200000 workers were unemployed in New York and New England manufactories. It predicts many will resume work this month as factories plan to hire extra hands, including the Mattewan factory increasing labor.
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New York
New England
Mattewan
Tariff passing spurs factory revival and river city lights
Reports note large employment gains as Phelps Dodge plan resumes in Haverstraw and over 200 workers are called back. Bells and cannons mark tariff news in Mauch Chunk while stock and business morale surge nationwide. Also death of Mrs. Lefitia Tyler, wife of the President, announced in Washington papers.
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Tech
Finn
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Haverstraw
N.Y
Mauch Chunk
Wiht
U.S. Gazette
City News
Troy Whig
Philadelphia Gazette
Globe Mills
Lenning
Chemical Works
Bergen
iGlass Works
Lehigh Company
M._ Express
Washington
Lefitia Tyler
Vermonters Vote Whig Victory and Call to Action
The Albery Journal reports Vermont election results showing Whig gains and Governor Paine winning via Legislature. A Vermont correspondent notes Whig momentum, while urging Erie County to unite, mobilize, and prepare for the October ballot to secure Whig triumphs against Locofocoism and abolitionism. The Central Committee of Erie County appeals for decisive action, urging districts to rally, nominate Corwin for Governor, and elect a state printer amid currency and finance debates.
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Albery Journal
Vermont
Green Mountain
Locofocos
Middlebury
Paine
Green Mountain Boys
John Tyler
Locofocetsmitl
Northern Mail
Union
Col. Paine
Addison
Rutland
Slade
Williams
Bostox
WBIGS
Erie County
Ohio
Jeou
Stata
Senate of the
United States
Thomas Corwin
Corwin
Corwin and Cray
Nott ‘Ts
Reformatien
Max
F. M. Follett
A. R. Morton
Geo. Reber
Jostafs Trac
C. W. Atwater
T. Hamilton
Gom
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Corwin Meeting
Louisville Journal
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Mercer
Greene
Warren
Shelby
Logan
Miami
Champaign
Ottawa
Sandusky
Wood
Lucas
Henry
Paulding
van Werl
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Hancock
Hardin
Haron
Seneca
Crawford
Marion
Delaware
Franklin
Madison
Ross
Ross, Pickaway
Fayette
Pike
Sciuto
Jackson
Lawrence
Gallia
Hocking
Monroe
Athens
Meigs
Morgan
Perry
Muskingum
Richland
Knox
Tal
Wayne
Holmes
Coshocton
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Belmont
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Stark
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