Movement of Whig factions and state committee turmoil in 1848
Corresponden ce from Cincinnati Gazette notes a rising strain within the Whig party as Lancaster and Cincinnati factions mobilize against bankers and old guards. The State Central Committee calls mass county meetings, provoking opposition over timing and delegate appointments. The letter alleges manipulation by Lazell Campbell and Ridgeway allies, with Franklin county wary of early notices and the national convention’s timing. Further items critique the Cincinnati Journalists handling of Whig principles and praise the party’s broader stance on slavery while urging unity ahead of a potential June or July national convention.
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Ciarianati Gazette
Lancaster
Cincinnati
Teir Pany
Statesman
Cincinnati Gazette
Coromars
Sentlemen
Campbell
Lazell
Campbell, Gestee Co
Ride
Bebb
Franklin County Committee
Father Ridgeway
Lacll
Ridgway
Mesere
Gallatin
Clay
Colume
Ohe Fathers of the Republic
Eye
Corwin
Colanbas
Corwin Cique M
Belt
Gallows
Areraan
Wasutscran Citt Senate and 1848 political notices
The dated report covers a Senate session with Sevier of Arkansas praising Democratic policy on the war and House actions on the Loan Bill and private bills. It notes Gen Taylor’s reply to a war rebuke, remarks on Mexico, the Wasutscran congressional caucus choosing Philadelphia for a national convention, and Pearce’s reelection as U S Senator from Delaware. It also includes diverse items from Mexico to Ohio penitentiary statistics, Cincinnati and Findlay notices, and Whig tactics in 1848 politics.
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Ohio Statesman
Senate
Sevier
Arkansas
Cept Thornon
House OF Representatives
Taylor
Gaines
Voice of the People Democratic Governor tally shows Democrats in rise
After the recent election results the Democrats appear ascendant with 20 of 29 states electing Democratic governors while Whigs hold 9. Wisconsin adds another to the Democratic column as the party argues broad public support across states including Maine Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts New Jersey Rhode Island Pennsylvania Connecticut Delaware New York North Carolina Victoria Tennessee South Carolina Kentucky Georgia Ohio Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Indiana Iowa Missouri Arkansas Michigan Florida Texas.
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Laltimore
Wisconsin
Seabury Ford on War and Rail Road Politics
The 1848 Rail Road issue and Seabury Ford’s votes are discussed. Ford opposed the preamble blaming Mexico for the war, supported repealing Black Laws, and backed the Great Western Railway bill. The piece criticizes Ford and allied Abolitionists, arguing the railroad will transform the nation and speculate on western expansion toward Oregon.
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Seabury Ford
Mexico
Ford
Senate
Lay
Great Western Bailty
Ann
Bil Seabury
Perkins
Reserve
Lima
Allen County
Sealury Ford Sioners
Tike Mtr
Newman
Pennsylvana
Ohi
Dodiona
Yand Ulanis
Ns Ianadiaie
Aliesissippi
Oregon
Split in the Whig Rank Shapes Convention Fight
The Whigs face factional battles as Ciay's foenda and Old Zack vie for control of the Whig Convention. The dispute centers on leadership and loyalty, while a constitutional amendment bill stalls in the Senate and lacks House support to pass.
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Koondom
Cias
Veit
Ciay
Zack
Zock
Whig Convention Storm Sparks Columbus Riots and Criticism
The Whig gathering at Columbus triggers clashes and denouncements as factions spar over Corwin and Belt led efforts. Critics blame Corwin for driving the conflict while others condemn chaotic tactics and alleged misconduct at the convention.
Ohio Whig views and legislative quicktakes in 1830s Ohio
The piece surveys Ohio state politics, noting pay debates for officers, the Augize county charter, a Great Western Rail Road charter, and an apportionment bill progress. It mocks Whig tactics in Cincinnati, cites a Taylor meeting, and condemns party conflicts, with a jab at bank taxation and a bank tax debate.
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Steic
Ohio
Augize
Senate
Great Western Reil Road
Lin Ca
Atd
Commercial Court of
Cincinnati
From the Army Report of Treasure Stolen Goods
Fragmentary dispatch notes a Proeie toa attracted by a Creerullas party near Ceaateo, with a large amount of prepeny stolen. Amereans under Cope Dewi of the Torts Carsley recovered the goods, who had been nailed to a necend Geta wor. Context mentions Camanches and Portes surviving at the Graz.
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Firaans
Cope Dewi
Carsley
Pulby
Wees Portes
Graz
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