Tariff Bill passed by Locofoco opponents exposed
The Harrieburghs Petegraph condemns the tariff passage as a Republican hoax. It notes that most Locofocos across seventeen states opposed the bill, with only a few, including Parmenter of Massachusetts and several New York and Pennsylvania members, voting for it. The piece mocks Locofoco hypocrisy and praises protectionist aims while attacking “free trade” factions.
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Harrieburghs Petegraph
Keystone
Federal Loco Papers
Pennsylvania
Charles Brown
Tinder Sox
Jory Ingersoll
Harrison Democrats
Maine
N. Hampshire
Virginia
N. Carolina
S. Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ilnois
Missouri
Arkansas
Ohio
Indiana
Mississippi
New York
Parmenter
Massachusetts
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Michigan
Congress
Locofoco
North
South
Republic
Zise
Pizarro
Local Ohio county funds contrast with Democrat speakers
The Nashville Union mocks the Locofoco party as the poor man's party while Belmont County, Ohio, is called remarkably rich for failing to raise 200 dollars on the previous Tuesday to hear Shannon, Tappan, and Allen and owing Steenrod, per the Wheeling Times.
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Nashville Union
Locofoco
Belmont County
Ohio
Shannon
Tappan
Allen
Owe Steenrod
Wheeling Times
Corwin Rally Draws Large Whig Crowd in Village
The Whigs gathered Thursday to hear Gov. Corwin speak, with estimates of 1500 to 2000 attendees. J. M. Root delivered an hour long critique of Locofoco actions and Tyler’s conduct, while Corwin spoke about two hours to a receptive audience. The event compared favorably to the Locofoco convention and bolstered support for TOM CORWIN and the Whig ticket.
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Corwin
Gov. Corwin
J. M. Root
Tyler
Gov.c
Tom Corwin
Mr Cook Letter From Euno Aueros Cooke
A period piece urges voters to read a lengthy letter by the late state representative Euno Aueros Cooke. The writeup challenges supporters of the Len tenney faction in the Legislature and suggests brass in the countenance to oppose them.
Falsehood Nod to Whig vote after Guy Corwin speech
The Lo cos report claims Whigs in the county will not vote for Guy Corwin after his speech on Thursday last, but the paper labels this a deliberate falsehood. It asserts at least one local Whig will vote for Darwin after hearing Darwin speak, and that others in the party may follow.
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Locofoco Party
Sam
Zanesville Aurora
O. 8S. Journal
Guy, Corwin
Darwin
Ohio
Byington
Aydan
Congress
Locofoco farmers back Fuller and Atherton for Senate
In Huron and Erie counties several Locofoco farmers pledge to vote for John Fuller at the October election. They urge all farmers to support both Fuller and Samuel Atherton, both farmers who will look after the farming interest in the Legislative halls, asking Huron farmers to stand by their friends.
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Locofoco
Huron
Erie
John Fuller
Samuel Atherton
The Last of the Spartans Verse on Tyler Epitaph
A 1844 salvo notes John Tyler’s retirement to Virginia with an epitaph claiming obedience to the American People. The piece frames the former president as a figure enduring in public memory, and hints at ongoing political reverberations from his tenure.
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John Tyler
Virginia
America
Letter from Sam Cooke to Whig delegates in Ohio plea
Sam Cooke writes from Sanousay dated Sept 7 1512 to Whig delegates of Huron and Erie counties in convention. He declines a legislature bid while pledging readiness to defend national principles and denounces 1839 40 apportionment and Tin Pan tactics as treasonous. He urges fair districting, preservation of representation, and appeals to voters to decide at the polls.
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Legislative Department
Locofoco
Ohio
Congress
Butler County
Huron and Erie
Huron
Erie
Butler
Haron
Haron and
Eirie
Tiluron
Fire
Old Lavon
Senate of the Union
Russia
Byington
Reas
Evie
Sam
Eleutheros Cooke
Treason and Revolution in Whig Ranks
The Fernon Times reports resignations of Generals Apathy and Dolittle from the Whig ranks in Ohio. Gen Enthusiast assumes command, promising October victories. Demagogue Locofoco leaders condemn the move as treasonous and revolutionary, while Whigs call the resignations necessary for state safety and prosperity.
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Apathy
Dolittl
Dolttle
Ohio
Three Dollars a Day and Roast Begs For Locofoco Members
Locofoco members in on and took three dollars a day for two days as the Legislature dissolved.
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Locofoco
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Daniel A. Baker
Woodward ‘Topp
Joseph JC. Curtiss
Luke Keeler
Mr. Cooke
Malle Dickerson, Esq
General Jackson
War Buren
Lot Henry Cray
Joseph Jackson
Buren
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