Harrison Voters Organize in Huron for October Ballot
At a September 24, 1836 meeting in Huron House, S B Sturges chaired and J Tracy secretary. A 25 member vigilance committee was formed to ensure Harrison voters cast ballots October 11. Resolutions condemn trickery, endorse Morris Jackson opposition, denounce John B Wilbur, and pledge support for Old Granny Harrison.
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Huron
Huron House
Orig
S B. Sturges
J. Tracy
Harrison
Wheeler Warren Starr Norman Patterson Wash
Garret A. A. Willoughby
H. Neil Eli Holiday Jr
EE. Heickley
G. Smith
G. Webster
J. Hollenshead
Holenback
W. Eiklan
S. Kinney
H. Cowan
C. Wolverton
Philo Adams
Morris Jackson
Michael Bonum
Garrison
Norwalk
Wm. H. Hunter
Congress
Michigan
Ohio
Thames
T. B. Sturges
Deatn
Tippecanoe
Bill Harrison
Ben Harrison
B. Sturges
Cin
Sec'y
Address by Van Buren party draws sharp response
A local newspaper mocks an address from the Van Buren faction as a rehash of prior prints. A heated encounter with a Democratic ally is described, condemning perceived betrayals and party infighting. The piece ends with a feigned notice of a cattle snow in town.
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van Buren
New Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Jackson
Kent
J. H. Power
Tiffin
Rocky Run
Sandusky
H. O. Sheldon
The People s Press and Presidential Postage Debate
The piece argues about distribution and payment of political papers, questioning who funds extra copies and postage. It references President Van Buren and alleged overreach, then shifts to Ridgefield theatre proceedings with praise for a young chair and a promise to continue reporting.
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Monroeville
Campbell
Casey
U. States
Tennessee
Alabama
van Buren
United States
Ridgefield
Ohioans Rally in Unparalleled State Gathering
An Ohio People's Press report describes a immense turnout in Columbus for a patriotic assembly. It notes dense crowds filling streets and a Public Square enclosure, estimates of four thousand plus delegates, and a verdict that the question of Otlo’s vote was settled amid Van Buren party figures watching in disbelief.
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United States
Ojtlo
van Buren
Banquo
General Jackson and the push for a second term
Reflector experiments discuss General Jackson first term pledge to serve one term and his party’s later reliance on executive influence to secure re election. They cite a 1831 Pennsylvania caucus letter from Donaldson and Kreps, franked by Jackson, as the first second term nomination and accuse leaders of corruption and patronage to win votes.
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Jackson
Jackson Party
Donaldson
Kreps
Senate
Pennsylvania
Gen. Jackson
Refutation of slander against Harrison in late publication
The letter defends Harrison against cruel, baseless attacks by political opponents. It argues slander aims to influence the election and asserts Harrison's deserved defense of his public record. The writer urges readers to judge fairly and await forthcoming refutation.
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Harrison
Dred
Richland
Monroeville Deaths Mention Henry Tice and Green Infant
In Monroeville on Tuesday morning Henry Tice aged 30 dies of consumption. In the village on Monday evening the 19th instances the son of Phillip and Clarissa Green aged 14 months dies.
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Dild
Monroeville
Henry Tice
Phillip
Clarissa Green
Saunders
Enterprise
Milan
Monroe
Stephen Saunders
Staredweijling House
Esther L. Saunders
Henry Lockwood
LE Grand Marvin
Buffalo
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North Bend
Adv
Eli Baldwin
Trumbull
Vance
Hamilton
Reserve
Cleve
Daily Ady
Hunter
M’bride
James M’bride
William H. Hunter
Lucas
Richland County
Earl
Gov. Lucas
James M'Bride
State of
Huron County
Alpheus Sheffield
John K. Campbell
People’s Press
N. Campbell
J. K. Campbell
Ohto
The
Ohio People’s Press
ONIO
F. Pundersoun
Gro. W. Manattan
Catharine Tier
N. York
Southern
E Weekly
Atv
Viraltac
Moon
Penile
Sheldon Thompson
Green Hay
Lake Michigan
Jenking & Thacy
Ustices
Pan
Washington County
New York
Albany
Robert Barker
Bronson, Truron Co
Enkins & Tracy
Jenkins & Tracy
Patrick
Oxford
York
Sandusky County
U S. 1
John M. Goshorn
Norwalk Seminary
Huron Institute
H. K. Smith
County of
Cleaveland
Lluron
Henry Chapin
Sherman Township
Sherman
Peru
Bronson, Hartland
Clarksfield
Gore
Said County
Lockwood's Landing
Huron River
T. Hamilton
Huronco
Berlin
Townsend
Florence
Wakeman
Vermillion
B. B. Walker
M. Lawrence
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