Spencer Defalcation Charge in Ohio Board Scrutiny
The Ohio Statesman presents a volley of accusations against William Spencer and James Ransom, alleging public funds misused while serving on the Board of Public Works. It details accounts, balances, and irregular credits, urging inquiry into checks drawn after term end and unresolved vouchers.
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Ohio Statesman
Board of Public Works
Ransom
Board of Fund Commissioners
Jete
Columbus
Fand
Scribbier
WM. Spencer
Spencer
Messrs
Spencer and
Board of Commissioners
Mr. Ransom
Mr. Spencer
Auditor of State
F. G. Barney
Dam
Barney
John W. Erwin
Sidney
Erwin
Miami Canal
Sydney
Miami Extension Canal
S. Medbury
Agai
Loconico
U. S. Journal
Hard Money versus Banks in Ohio Political Clash
The piece outlines a heated fall debate between Whigs and Locofocos over banking and currency policy in Ohio. Locofocos denounce paper money, push for gold and silver as the only safe currency, and denounce bank reform as a cover to destroy banks. They nominate Knapp for the House and seek constitutional money backed by precious metals. The issue centers on whether Ohio should reject paper currency and align with hard money, threatening a major political struggle.
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Locofocos
Hamilton County
Olno
Ohio
Fairfield
Hamilton
Henry County
Williams
Henry
Putnam
Defiance
Paulding
Knapp
House
Democratic Party of Ohio
Locos
Michigan
Illinois
St. Clair
The Experiment Attacks Elis and Defends Its Shadiness
The piece defends Elis against Farr and the Whigs while accusing the Experiment of dishonesty. It recounts a sworn statement by Elihu Ells about his son Benjamin Ells leaving town for business, then returning, and notes exchanges over Mr Spencer's letter and the Statesman reply. It attacks the Experiment's alleged habit of keeping shady and questions party currency positions.
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Elis
Farr
Locofoco
Eets
Elihu Ells
Benjamin Ells
Indiana
WM. Brannan
Justice Peace
Fairfield
Huron County
Ohio
Tim
Ells
Mr. Spencer
The
Statesman
Journal
State Journal
Spencer
Ihs
Milan
Locofoco Resolutions at Late County Convention
The Lecofece resolutions at the county convention praise Andrew Jackson and attack the monied oligarchy, bank law, and Polk while mocking the meeting’s purpose. The article calls the resolutions unreadable jargon and notes Locofocoism as a brilliant humbug.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic Party
Friends of Freedom
G. M. Dallas
James K. Polk
Polk
Raecal
Rynders
U. States Bank
Banquo
Locos
Locofoco
Dorr
Haswell
Brough
Tyro
Banking security views and note holder protection
Thompson's Bank Note Reporter argues there is no U S banking system providing ample security for note holders under the new winter banking law. It claims the law prioritizes note holder security over depositors and holders of drafts and certificates, making safety fund advances for redeeming circulating notes first repaid from assets in failures.
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U.S
Thompson
Banking Law repeal urged by locals amid storms and Judge Story's death
The piece notes locofoco calls to repeal the current Banking Law and promote bank notes as safer than deposits. A severe hailstorm damaged numerous panes in village buildings. It reports the death of Justice Joseph Story, L LD Harvard professor and U S Supreme Court judge, at age 69 in Cambridge with details of his career and death.
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Locofoco
Judge Story
Joserh Story
U.S. Supreme Court
Dane
Harvard University
Cambridge
Legare
Preparing Seed Wheat and Buckeye Origin Note
The text describes seed wheat preparation using sieving washing salt and lime to combat smut with a claimed proven remedy. It also explains Buckeye nickname origin from Ohio’s statehood and Broad Belt Territory. It notes General Gaines condemned for acting without orders and facing executive censure.
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Boston
Ohio
Gaines
Satur
Ines
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Kelley
Disney
C. M. Cust
Cincinnati
Huron
Norwalk
Proniaus Pourigus
Benjamin Summers
Ene County
Brown
Lyme
Steamburgh
J. R. Osman
L. D. Allen
WN. M. Turner
Thos. Smith
Bronson
J R. Osborn
Ira Pearsall
Andrew Ha
Lyman Cole
House of Representatives
Summers
Erie County
United States Journal
Grispox Gestiewes
Subble
Latham
Bartley
David Dial
Cincinnati Gazette
Clermont County
Courier
Dral
Batavia Township
Township
Gen. Dial
Cape
Cleve
Herald
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