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Newspaper

Lima Argus

Location

Lima, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1847

Page

2

See County Convention Proceedings and Nomination Summary

In the County Convention proceedings a misprint letter was omitted from last week’s publish. The error was not deliberate and the paper seeks to correct the record. Cy genus Elliott of Mercer County was chosen as Representative on the fourth ballot, with Mr Bowt the nominee. the convention was well attended though smaller than the prior year.

Tve Johns See. 1 Cygenus Elliott Mercer Cranty Biiowt Msa War Department Ohio U.S Ohio Militia Gov Bebb

Popular Vote System in Allen County Nominations

The Allen County nominations will use the Pepsiac Vote System. A committee led by Gen Armstrong, Majoc Shinnes, and John McCormich prepared a plan to present to the public for operation next fall, arguing the change lets people voice sentiments through their mouthpieces.

Allen County Pepsiac Ayrien Arnstrong Majoc Shinnes John McCormich

Meuzice News Sees Walk Into New Phase Of Conflict

Meuzice reports the Mexeo area has entered another phase with little chance of peace and ongoing fighting. The Democratic candidate, Grover nor, is noted by Judge Woods as a distinguished state figure in Ghia.

Mexeo Hun Recheu Wood Grovernor Judge Woods Ghia

Upt Uptown politics and a reporter's endorsement

A garbled letter from a Bee porter hints at candidate trials and editor intentions. It references L Bin somted Boece and an endorsement stance toward opponents, while critiquing party principles and a reporter’s role. The sequence suggests a partisan plea and reactions to political discourse.

Constitutional Reform and the Question of Popular Elections

The piece argues for granting voters direct power over constitutional reforms and major state offices. It contends that electing judges and other high offices would ensure integrity, accountability, and restraint on state debt and banking. The author cites New York, Iowa, Missouri, and Mississippi as examples and praises an opposition party journal for backing elector involvement.

Democratic Party New York Iowa Missouri Mississippi Empire State

The Reporter and the County Nominations Contested

The piece critiques Mr. Newman on party loyalties and alleged falsehoods while praising county nomination harmony. It notes Democratic unity in county conventions, disputes over the Representative question, and criticisms of Federalists and Whigs. References to Col Curtis and other figures signal wartime politics and reform debates.

Federalism. Oatse bari of Lieut. Lincoln remark

The fragment notes a Bowen Bowen 9 Jewhing Federal line and a quoted remark about huryng a 4 to 7 dogs long for dawn. The text is damaged but preserves a named figure and a brief statement.

Oatse Bari Lincoln Bowen

LATIUST FROM AEXICO AND TAX LAWS IN QUEER SECTION

A long compendium review discusses Mexican war coverage, state taxes on unimproved lands, and Governor Bebb’s stance. It notes heavy taxes on working lands while speculators gain, criticizes policy as harmful to the region, and reports military movements and rumors from Vera Cruz, Jalapa, and Tampico with notable names and dates.

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Tax Law Sparks Debate Over Merchant and Speculator Burden

Fragmentary OCR yields garbled phrases about taxes and rates. It suggests a debate on a tax law reducing certain levies by half for merchants and speculators, with implications for workers and contributors. Unclear names or dates appear, but the discussion hints at relief measures and public reaction.

CharIty in Boston Ailing Funds and Weakened Reports

A battered Boston religious paper reports on charity finances and reform efforts. It notes low contributions, unclear figures, and an editor's apology for misstatements amid confusion over total charitable disbursements and related programs.

Rescue of man from collapsing well after long dig

A man was pulled from a collapsed well in Frambling Toe after a grave, unstable shaft caved in. Workers labored tirelessly, undermining the side to release him, and by afternoon he emerged safe, though weak, amid public gratitude.

Sheriff Sale of Land in Logan Street Area and Surrounding Quarters

The Sheriff will publically sell at the courthouse door in Lica on September 28 a parcel on section 49 near Augtsize St Wapaukonoetta, with Logan Street frontage, and additional tracts in sections 6 19 and related townships. The property is seized as the estate of John Ey Fiott, with terms cash.

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