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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1848
Page
2
A party appeal urges Democrats to mobilize at dawn on Tuesday to canvass voters across school districts. The note calls for lively music and brisk promenades through townships and promises a closing rally at 4 PM with a final push on election day.
A statewide political letter denounces Governor Beese for not issuing the presidential electors proclamation arguing the duty is statutory and urging honest men across parties to rebuke alleged fraud. It warns the Secretary of State to count votes and defend the people's will against a possible Cass Butler victory. The piece calls for sheriffs to issue proclamations and for the democracy to resist fraud.
A call urges sheriffs statewide to issue proclamations despite the governor's conduct. It asks democratic sheriffs to act next week and appeals to neighboring counties to fulfill their duty.
A fragment urges readers to vote early and to let neighbors vote, arguing that two hours is enough for the task and emphasizing the impact of a single ballot on the Ohio gubernatorial race.
A heated letter debate centers on Corwin and Taylor with forged letters and alleged treason. The Free Soil Whigs denounce Corwin, claim forgery, and highlight a controversial Taylor letter tied to Wilmot Proviso. The piece portrays Wuggery and political intrigue in strong terms.
A new Alison letter complains of misrepresentation and declares allegiance to the Whig cause. It defends running with Butler in South Carolina while denying ultra Whig labels, and asserts a single aim to win the presidency by any means. The writer mocks local candidates who plead for votes and contrasts them with his own ambitions.
Credible reports say two county townships see Democrats urged to amalgamate with the White campaign. Terms propose Democrats give up Lyde while Whigs drop Roberts and Breese to back Rockhill and Akerman under Central Federal Clique orders. Democrats claim strength to fight back. Whigs warned to bid off their own candidates if for sale.
Found gin at last the Whig convention chose their candidate for Representative. The caucus dictated by Jarige Levering aided in electing diene Choke Allen County. We congratulate our Whig friends on finding their man and praise the judge for his worthy respectable conduct.
The letter argues about county officers duty to provide exhibits. It notes a June exhibit by officials and a request by Mr Newman for another exhibit. It claims law compels an exhibit in January but not to explain complex figures or illuminate every detail.
A distressed attorney laments changes in county printing and a new administrator W S Rose. He vocally grieves over Newman seeking change and pleads for relief through various personal remedies.
Report claims the Whigs win native support for city and county posts while aiding Old Zack in November. Quakers of Eastern Pennsylvania reportedly refuse to vote this fall, risking a clash if they stay firm.
A German boy about nine years old interrupted a Saturday night event at the Prairie as the Beauty concluded a sweeping declamation. The youth’s shrill call demanding proof of tat halted the speaker mid sentence. The Beauty paused and attempted to respond but failed to yield the documents.
The Reporter notes Democrats in Allen are alert and prepared to confront any fraud or trickery from an unmitigated scamp. They will safeguard their efforts and expose the perpetrator without needing cautions.
Corwin spoke at Sidney on the 26th but met a snag during a roughly 1501 Ne audience. The great orator’s effort was a splendid failure as Coons lobbied persistence.
In Maine the Democrats secure five of seven Congress seats. They hold majorities in both houses of the Legislature and defeat Taylor by about eleven thousand votes. Daya trails the Whigs and Free Soilers but is close to a majority.
Civil strife among wartlivs led Corwin to side with Taylor while Ford Delano backed Ford. Rumor claims Delano acted as motive force and that the pair clashed, then agreed to abandon the partnership amid quarrels and a rumored rearrangement of Reverve shares.
The piece denounces Corwis for accusing General Taylor of opposing the Mexican War and asserts Taylor supported invasion. It accuses Corwis of falsehoods to beguile Whigs and present Taylor as a hypocrite, claiming she misrepresented his views.
Ohio law requires the governor to issue a proclamation sixty days before presidential electors are chosen. The State Journal notes the period has less than sixty days remaining before the election and questions whether a proclamation has been issued.
Late news from the South reports preparations for the Sterra Madre expedition. Descriptions include public funding, transport plans for citizens, and a grim note that 28 prisoners were killed by scalding or drowning. Captain Pease, clerk Maley injured, B W Mc Bowes of Louisville killed.
The Philadelphia crowd elects George M. Dallas president of the gathering praising Case Butler Mor Lon and the Democratic ticket. Dallas defends the party achievements and recalls historic figures while noting opposition critique from the Baltimore Sun.
The Lafayette Journal column denounces elected leaders and editors who attack Général Taylor over slavery and politics. It defends Taylor as a strong, moral leader while criticizing opponents for what it calls foolish, contemptible schemes.
The New York Express publishes a Henry Clay letter dated September 5 1848 in which Clay states he will not support or encourage any movement to nominate him for president He mentions no secrecy on his stance against the nomination and sends regards to a private contact, suggesting public opposition to Gen Taylor.
Later from Santa Fe details a military detachment led by Majors Johnson and Bradisy of the Payanasier's Department arriving to canvass for hope and voting. They met Gen. Lane and convoy Willow Springs on the morning of the 14 inst, with everything orderly and calm.
The Acadia arrived in Boston with later intelligence than the Europa. United States suffers machinery damage requiring repairs at Southampton. Harvest prospects improve as potato disease fears ease. Indian corn and flour markets show dull yet stable pricing. Provisions imports limited. lard and bacon demand mixed. Cotton demand strong with 26 730 bales traded. prices steady. London money easy. Consol at 55 to 8. Germany and France report political tension with Cavailine denying suppression of Constitutional. Bonapartists rally for Louis Napoleon. Austria imposes heavy Paris contributions, city pillaged amid fighting. Public unrest and international mediation signals dominate European scene.
Telegraphs from London to Liverpool report price increases in London markets on Saturday with corn advancing three shillings per quarter and wheat up to 7s. 6d per 70 pounds while flour remains firm at 4s. 6d.
Louis Bonaparte announces candidacy for the French Assembly from Seine. A Bonaparte plot is reported as widely ramified. The German Diet sees a resignation after armistice ratification failure. Vienna dispatches note mediation limits and Austrian promises to Milan and Vienna.
Exprosten-Tex severs Missa AaB worspen at Borren Kieixn. Local officials report a contested event with multiple parties and unclear outcomes. Further details are expected as investigations continue.
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