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Newspaper
Lima Argus
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1846
Page
2
In Columbus a heated exchange erupts as a speaker labels opponents liars over remarks on the Inquiry Report. A reply counters by accusing the accuser of corruption and exposing the rhetoric as self-serving.
The Ohio Statesman criticizes William Bebb for insulting listeners during a lengthy speech in the city market. It accuses him of misrepresenting a Board of Public Works inquiry and alleges he defamed officials, referencing legislative documents and committee findings.
The author rebuts Bebb’s accusations about the Board of Public Works. He cites the official response affirming readiness to cooperate and notes the committee’s examination of journals, ledgers, and vouchers up to November 15, 1841. The disputed claim of a nineteen thousand dollar deficit is rejected. the report shows a deficit of two thousand five hundred eighty seven dollars and seven cents.
A local paper questions Rev May sermon on church membership and office holding. It states no malice toward May, but condemns the talking points as misguided zeal and warns against future sermons that mix politics with church matters.
Fragmentary 19th century text alleges Bebb opposes Moses Bloodshed Newman and accuses Allen County Commissioners of a conspiracy to lower taxes. The wording is garbled but centers on a political clash and accusations within the county fiscal arena.
A brief notice urges western readers to recall the services of the Hon. William Sawyer. It credits him with efforts to secure land for low prices for the people of the West and condemns federal opponents who tried to block this aim. The obituary-esque tribute asks readers to remember his friendship.
Voters accuse Bead of abolitionist stances and threaten retaliation at the ballot box as three men denounce his views after yesterday’s speech.
A speaker denounces Democratic improvidence while noting a winter salary hike of sixteen thousand dollars by the Whiz Legislature. The piece questions state debt and criticizes the Wares for aims at the treasury.
The speaker attacks newspapers run by ignorant men and impudence, cites the Reporter under Masot and Newman, and denounces claims against hard money. He asserts that bankers would suffer, business would falter, and a paper currency could be forced despite the people.
In a heated exchange the Tex law is debated with Benj S Cowen opposing before passage and praising it after as necessary to pay interest and avoid repudiation. Auditor John Woods and others warn of debt limits and fiscal peril if revenues fall. The Sudiz Sentinel questions motives and urges common sense on the law’s fate.
Unclear readable text mentions Mandy, Shige ace, grand fandat, perps, women count, children, and a chaotic scene. Several garbled phrases reference a parade or public disturbance and a vague committee. Missing concrete details prevent clear identification of place, date, or outcome.
A garbled historical note references Willian E2bb Esquire and a governor, mentioning a bar elevation and an office entry at an unnamed place. The text is unreadable in several spots but implies a formal proceeding or appointment. No clear dates, places, or outcomes are recoverable.
Fragmentary text recounts a Whig gathering with talk of manners and respect amid political contention. It hints at discussions of Auditor Woods, a rumored public issue, and references to Unionism and Santa Anna in a tangled, partial excerpt from a broader historical speech.
The piece charges Mr. Bebb with equivocation and falsehood while defending Haydens accused of theft and bribery. It notes payments to a law partner and recounts votes, markets, and shipments from the United States and Canada, including lists of goods and ports, amid political tensions and newspaper rhetoric.
A large crowd of about 500 Democrats Whigs and women gathered in town to witness a speech. The account notes humorous antics by Bebb and a lively, satirical tone describing the event and its chaotic moments.
The text presents garbled notes mentioning merchants, laborers, and certificates, with scattered names and places. It hints at trade of goods and possible political or social tensions, but the fragmentary OCR yields no clear event, date, or identifiable individuals.
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