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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1848
Page
2
The text recaps a fragmented convention speech praising General Zachary Taylor, denounces opponents, and accuses Gen Cass of mileage overcharges. It also cites election chatter from Ohio and Missouri, arguing for Whig support and detailing alleged misdeeds by rival editors and officials with confrontational, partisan tone.
A reprinted statement from Wooster and Wayne County farmers denounces General Lewis Cass. It recalls 1844 coach seats with Cass and urges voters to back Taylor and Fillmore, urging reflection on Cass’s character and anti slavery stance. Public meetings in Lancaster boost Taylor and Fillmore with speeches by Col. Currienpen and Gov. Mercer.
A list of proposed electors includes William L. Perins of Lake County William Oliver of Hamilton Tisteiet Nathil G Pendleton of Hamilton Flint, Flatatl Mores of Clinton Green Joeng Telford of Mia Samuel Me Young of Lacus Josiah Scout of Crawford Owen T. Firmback of Clermont John L. Geren of Hane Charles McCloud of Madiean Sherman H. of Delaware Hurd of Davin Chambers of Muskingam Daniel Kilgore of Hurenia Naticl Hayden of Taearnwin Anson Brewer of Columbium John T. Coulter of Wayne Fredrik Wadsworth Summit John W. Allen of Cuywhogs Ebenazear Lane of brie
The Eagle denounces Gen Taylor for Nativeism while labeling him a Whig who backed the Crittenden bill to aid Ireland. The column notes naturalized citizens should rebuke such efforts, cites Taylor's disavowal of Native party principles, and contrasts Cass's Senate actions with Loco foco opposition.
The Jonesboro Whig reports that on a night of the 28th a young man named John Ryland Jr armed with pistols went to Parson Brownlow’s home and cursed, challenged him to a fight, and threatened to shoot through the window. Brownlow and a companion rose, armed a double barreled gun, and Ryland retreated to Cul Witlets gate.
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