Debate Over Apportionment Bill Divides Hamilton County
The Senate debates the apportionment bill with Ewing opposing the measure and Backus, Olds and Reemelin arguing against its division. A heated exchange centers on district boundaries, political motives, and the impact on Cincinnati wards, ending with a party-line vote and a protest notice.
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Lihia
Mimilion
Ellica
Mexico
Obie
Weason
Father
Messrs
Archbold
Backus
Yeas
Yvras—Mesers
Beaver
Bennett
Olds
Uhia
Reemelin
Sost
Corwin
New Mexico Legislature Opens in Santa Fe December
The St Louis Republican notes New Mexico’s legislature meeting in Santa Fe on December 6 with Capt Angney elected Speaker of the House and Antonis Sandival Speaker of the Senate. Key clerks and doorkeepers are named as sessions begin and a convention to consider annexation to the United States is proposed for February. Governor Vigil’s address is sent to the Legislature.
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St. Louis Republican
New Mexico
Aas
Santa Fe
Capt. Angney
House of Representatives
Antonis Sandival
Senate
James Giddings
George K. Gibson
Vigil
Smith
Sana Fe
L Lecal
Legiatiuiony
Roca
Iil
United States
Severs
G.wermer
Gen. Price
Gov. Vigil
Price
Donaciano Vigil
Territory
Gover
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Delaware
Iowa
Connecticut
Vermont
Noah Cercling
New Jersey
Maryland
Indiane
Morland
Tadiana
Allingis
American Exchange Bank
Reqese
Fiky
Phil
Banks and Whig honesty in the Reporter critique
The piece savages the Reporter for its stance on the Bank explosions and blames the public for using bank paper. It accuses the Whigs of false honesty and argues bankers could not avoid selling at dictated prices amid financial strain.
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Father Newman
Ohio Bank
Jfnets
Barkets
Assault on a Senator sparks heated Senate scene
On the Senate floor the 27th, Mr Burns of Richland condemned lobbies pressuring passage of a bill for New G County of Gilead. After adjournment he was attacked with abusive language and threats by RE Burke Fisher. He reported it, a Speaker's warrant was issued, but the assailant faced no punishment as party lines led to his discharge.
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Ewing
Cincinnati
Hiac
Iwa
Backus
Sib
Cin‘eiagati
Reemelin
Tol Ua
Hihia
Dora
Hia
Beckua
Back
R.d
Cuyahoga
Abe
Ohio
Olds
Mexico
Obie
Mr. O
Hamilton Co
Senate
Gilead
Burns
Richland
Sinop
Fister
Whigs Propose Repeal of Retrenchment Law
The article argues against the Whigs now seeking to repeal the Retrenchment Law claiming it undermines public accountability and economy. It criticizes lowering salaries as weaponizing pay to force party loyalty and labels the move demagogic rather than honest governance.
Legislature to Repeal Per Diem Law for Session Days
The legislature will repeal the law that set per diem allowances at 3 dollars for each day of the session and 1 dollar for each day thereafter. The move aims to settle the wage question, but no definite date is given for resolution.
Savage neighbor sparks political rebuke at Whig Convention
The Reporter notes a violent outburst by a neighbor angered by Corwin’s mistreatment at the Whig Convention. It mocks the conduct of Moses B. Newman Esquire and questions the privilege claimed by the Whig Representative Convention.
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Corwin
Moses B. Newman
Coons Convention Endorses Tax Law Mistakenly
The Convention of Coons offered a flawed resolution praising the Tax Law. The Wilmot Proviso was not named, but a vague, shuffled resolution was adopted instead, leaving meaning unclear.
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Convention of Coons
Fragmented 19th Century Patchwork Item in Belmont and Knox Lines
A garbled print blends branch notices from Belmont Bridgport Knox County Mt Vernon and Portage County Ravens Ravenna with notes on New Hope Delaware Bridge Company and circulating sums. It references a Washington correspondent describing a bar room debate between Col Haskell and Greeley, mentions Sec 16 and Gen Taylor, and notes a marriage in Washington and an advertisement for a prison case valued at 84420 amid family unease.
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Koondom
Contal
Belmont
Bridgport
Knox County
Mt. Vernon
Union
Masson
Portage County
St Ravenna
Washington
Col. Haskell
W. Tennessee
Greeley
New York Tribune
Haskell
Taylor
Sec
Grerley
Available Candidate for President Named by Whigs
The Whigs seek a suitable presidential candidate and consider AxBAtic as a potential choice. The note argues his principles align with Whig leaders and hints at his strong anti Mexico stance as presented in the Enquirer.
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Axbatic
Mexico
Cin
Enquirer
Curious Punishment and Political Intrigue in Cincinnati
A fragmented note discusses Cincinnati politics and the creation of a Commercial Court with Judge Walker initially tipped for the role, later replaced by Thomas M. Key amid rumors and misfires. It mentions a heated party scene and a chaotic press reply. Also notes a Red River honeybee loss and a garbled Congress update about a Ten Regiment Bill and Mexican policies.
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Cincinnat
Commercial Coun
Walker
Cincinnati
Collier
McLearen
Appertionamrat Hil Reference Warning Passes Senate
Contorted note implies a referenced sin and disgrace in political remarks. The piece urges readers to examine comments by a doctor in a separate column and questions the courage of the Whius regarding the alleged condemnation.
Banks Face Tax Amendment Question in Legislature
The article discusses Mer Trimble's bill to amend the Whig Tas Law and a related winter measure. It would require banks to file a certificate relinquishing charter limits or face taxes like other property, unless banks opt not to relinquish. The outcome of the policy debate remains unclear.
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Newle
Trimble
Democratic National Convention Set for May in Baltimore
A Democratic Senate and House gathering in Washington endorses holding the National Convention on the fourth Monday in May in Baltimore to nominate President and Vice President candidates. Weller support grows across the state while Judge Wood’s illness delays a planned Cleveland address. Kell on the ball.
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Sanuuay
Senate Chamber
United Stats
Han Richart Farsehead
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Union
United States
Witron
Baltimore
Houston
Weller
Judge Wood
Civeeland
Familton
Betlec &, Wichland
Col. Weller
Kell
New County of Auglaize Debated in State House
In a Raleigh of letters the Auglaize boundary plan advances with Allen county gains and multiple townships shifted from Mercer and Van Wert. Whigs clash over Black Laws while a bill to form an 18th Judicial circuit passes, and the Senate weighs the creation of several new counties including Wathon ding.
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Corousus
Auglaize
House of Representatives
Sabirt Scott
Allen
Jackson
Bath
German
Marion
Rnanda
Shawnee
Perry
Putnam
Richland
Riley
Momasoc
Sugar Creek
Jennings
van Wert
Gennings Township
Niteke
Mercer
Selem Township
Spencer
St. Mary's
Wayne
Salem
Mercer County
Washington
Moulton
Aavanda
Shawner
Duchoogeet
Pushem
City
Unioe
Goshen
Alben County
Senate
House
Paslding
Henry
Williams
Pefiance
Judie Goode
Geo. B. Way
Ackennan
Wathonding
Indian Wars Disturbances Spark Fears of War in Texas
Late intelligence from Texas describes disturbances among tribes and a severe fight between the Delawares and Camanches in which the Delawares were defeated. Encroachment by the Camauches on Delaware hunting grounds is blamed for the unrest. several volunteers have offered to fight against Mexico. No further army news.
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New Orleans
Camanches
Mexico
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