18 Aug 1846
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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1846
Page
1
The Lima Argus discusses taxation debates and the political clash over a new levy. It cites Whig denial of any beneficial effect, critiques the Democratic position, and references figures such as Buchanan, Wright, and Winthrop, noting the legislative struggle and public response.
The article rants at Whig panic and tariff policy, arguing Democrats defend farmers and manufacturers alike. It recalls past crises, laments ruin, and notes Putnam county nominations for local offices and state representatives amid heated political rhetoric.
The Seneca Advertiser denounces the costly execution of the Whig tax law as an extraordinary burden on the people. It cites county assessors’ fees across Ohio in 1844-1846, claims personal-property assessment would cost at least sixty thousand dollars, and argues the law inflates taxation rather than reforming finances.
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