Nominations of the Democracy Spark Third Party Split
The National Intelligencer concedes Calhoun’s power in Taylor’s nomination. The piece argues Calhoun’s influence is gone yet warns the North that he fronts Taylorism and proslavery. It endorses Gen. Cass, notes his state rights stance, and urges fair county canvassing while praising Cass’s nomination and anticipated nationwide support.
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National Intelligencer
John ©. Calhoun
Taylor
The
Intelligencer
Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
Gen
Cass
Oregon
Senate
Benton
Congress
Mr. Calhoun
Union
Free North
Nan
Lwe
Washington City
Detroit
Philadelphia
Missouri
Stevenson
Virginia
Allen
Ohio
Houston
Texas
Bright
Indiana
Baltimore
Welkin
Sone
New York
Maine
Georgia
Testimony and Whig conventions on Gen Cass nomination
The piece attacks The Reporter for criticising Gen Cass while praising his character. It details Whig convention ballots with totals for Clay Taylor Scott Webster and others, notes Kentucky and New Jersey voting patterns, and laments Scott’s lack of support in his own state.
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Cass
Nenexan Ixresaeencer
Clay
Taylor
Scott
Webster
McLean
Clayton
Kentucky
New Jersey
Peace Treaty praised amid political clash over Taylor and Clay
A lengthy editorial piece extols the ratification of the Peace Treaty as beneficial and satisfactory while mocking Henry Clay and opposing the Mexican War. It cites General Taylor, Free Soil politics, and potential futures for California mining, urging readers to weigh the implications.
Political showdown on Wilmot Proviso pledge in Congress race
In the 5th Congressional District debate, speakers press candidates to declare support for the Wilmot Proviso. The Independent Democrat is urged to stand and answer whether he will pledge to the Proviso or run under the Taylor Calhoun banner. The question aims to clarify campaign alignment and inform voters.
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Congres
General Hill
Free Trade Spirit Urges Liberty Amid Global Peace Calls
A Boston Chronicle telegraph piece calls for awake slumbering people to cast off old wrongs and pursue liberty and free commerce. It promotes Concord and peaceable international relations as ships bear messages of goodwill. The letter from St. Louis June 21 reports Illinois Democrats pledging a large Cass and Butler majority.
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St. Clairseille Garete
Creace
Boston Chronotype
St. Louis
The
Union
Illinois State Register
Washington Union
O'Reilly
Cass
Butler
Lanphier & Walker
Election deadline and county convention procedures in 1849
Allen County electors are summoned to a July 22 meeting at 1 PM to vote for county officers per the last convention’s guidance. Township officials will seal and forward poll books, five or more delegates per township will attend the county convention, and the highest vote recipient becomes the nominee. Delegates for district conventions will be chosen, bound to support the county nominee if still viable. Delegates assemble July 28 at 10 AM at Lima Court House to count votes and declare results. township delegate lists go to the Central Committee for publication.
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Allen County
Isy
Congress
Lima
Congressional
Representative
Central Committee
THO
K. Jacobs
Aurelius N. Smith
M. H. Nichols
Prices Current During June 1848 Market Rundown
A dated notice lists prices for various commodities as of June 19, 1848. Wheat at 85 cents per bushel, corn 27, oats 22, salt 9 1/2, butter 8 cents, whiskey 2.05 per gallon, bacon hog bellies 4, beef cattle 3.00, lard 4 1/2, with additional figures for salt, beef, and other items. The record covers multiple items with unit variations and indicates a broader mid‑19th century market snapshot.
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Bore & Live
Warning against spurious B A Fahnestock’s Virmifage in Lima ad
An 1848 Lima Ohio advertisement warns buyers to demand B A Fahnestock’s Virmifage prepared in Pittsburgh Pa and exposes a counterfeit imitated product. It cautions druggists selling fakes that endanger customers and urges purchase only from Howard and Sanford at the North East Corner of the Public Square Lima. The notice includes self promotion and a testimonial excerpt praising Vaughn’s Lithoaptio as a superior remedy.
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B. A. Fahnestock
Pittys Burgh
Panhnestock
Strath
B. A. Fanhnestock
Pittsburgh
Howard & Sanford
Public Square
Lima
Ohio
Isake
Gom
New York
Noch We
N.S
Anderson & Jacobe
Enet Comer
Howard
Samuel Sanford
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Pacific
Mr. Clay
Isis
Saterman
Cincinnati
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Saston
I'oik
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Land
Gen. Scott
Mares. Land
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Teesdale
Cental
Oresom
House
Fele
J Ashby
Breese
Cemecron
Cas
Tickineon
Dix
Fairfield
Hannegen
Niles
Devert
Adi Amary House
Hig Teife
Childres
St Wallah Walleh
Salt Lake
Savages
Bern
Okie Stateswan
Wangland Stewart
Wall
Gdhachaizel
Busness
Stuart
Meg Fata
RL & A Stuart
Coxe Hee
Lewis Cres
Hese
Gines
Anu
Cincinnate Markets
Vaughn
New
Losnas
Conn
G. €. Vaveux
D&e
Reed
John B. Weller
Allen,Putnam and van Wert
New Drug Store
Howard & Sanford, Apothecaries & Druggists
Court of Common Plan
Alt N County
Courh House
Moses McUlare
Elijah Dodson
Jesee Dodson
Win. S. Realings
Columbes
Ele Cash. Co
Williams
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W. Sleater
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