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Newspaper

Lima Argus

Location

Lima, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1848

Page

2

Local Notables Names List Amid Historic Ledger

A fragment lists individuals including Le Grand Byington Samuel Starkweather John Snyder George Kestina Francis A Cunning G Volney Dorsey Charles M Godfrey Samuel Myers John W Bell Daniel Cockerill Joel B Buttles Sam Diffenderfer Stephen Littell Daniel Swinney Lewis Anderson John Lidey William Lawrence Joseph Burns William McDonald D A Starkweather Henry B Poyue ves. These appear as names connected to a ledger or roster in a historical issue.

le Grand Byington Samuel Starkweather John Snyder George Kestina Francis A. Cunning G. Volney Dorsey Charles M. Godfrey Samuel Myers John W. Bell Daniel Cockerill Joel B. Buttles Ticke Sam Diffenderfer Stephen M. Littell Daniel J. Swinney Lewis Anderson John Lidey William Lawrence Joseph Burns William McDonald D. A.starkweather Henry B. Poyue Ves

Allen County Election Shows Whig Hypocrisy and Democratic Victory

Allen County voters delivered a sharp rebuke to Whig leadership, with the county ticket winning by strong majorities. The piece accuses Whig leaders of duplicity, noting secret appeals and strained conventions aimed at tearing apart party unity, and urges Democrats to stand firm against Whig influence despite cross-faction support.

Allen County Y Cays Credry

Local pledge supports county in the November election

A fragmented note mentions Allen pledge for county alignment in November with a focus on duty and park. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR damage, but the fragment implies political support and community duty.

TM de Rassof Allen Gass Butler

Presidential Election Date Clarified in Remembrance Note

A terse historical snippet notes the presidential election will be held on Tuesday the 7th after a remembrance event. It emphasizes a dated political deadline tied to a commemorative occasion. The fragment preserves a single event anchor and the implied civic timing.

Banner Township Seeks November Vote For Tunnels Battle

Democrats of Banner Township challenge neighboring townships on the first Tuesday of November to win tunnels by showing the largest vote increase over the Governor's election. German, Sugar Creek, Amanda and Perry are fielding candidates for this honor. What say the other townships? Shall they bear off the honors undisputed?

Sugar Creek Amanda Perry

Fraudulent Whig Ticket Allegedly Foiled Election Scheme

Two weeks before the election Newman warned of frauds and a sham canvass. A counterfeit Democratic ticket surfaced with names for governor and other offices, blamed on Whig schemers aiming to split the vote and sway county majorities. Whig ranks reacted with efforts to distance themselves and protest, while alleged conspirators faced scrutiny.

Newman The Argus

Widely Circulated Impressions Hunt Through County

A comic chase follows the author of Widely Circulated Impressions as a bloodhound string indicates a zigzag pursuit across Auglaize and Bath townships then Jackson and Monroe Sugar Creek. The hunt ends with the author exhausted at the county line as Whig youths claim credit for the theatrically framed dramatic chase.

Zackarite Septemer German Township Prairie School House Toole Philip Auglaize Township Jackson Monroe Sugar Creek Bath N.B Court House

Wilkes Wins In Ataiaua by Large Margin

Auglaize County reports Wilkes carrying Ataiaua with a majority of 8579 votes. The regular nominated democratic ticket appears elected by a strong bloc of voters, while Republicans show room for growth. Analysts predict a tighter race at the next election.

Wilkes Ataiaua

Huzza for Taylor and Free Soil in Allen County

The Whig Central Committee of Allen County reports receiving a batch of pamphlets praising Taylor and criticising Democratic claims. They dismiss the materials as frauds aimed at misleading voters, accuse Southern Whigs of backing slavery, and urge readers to circulate cautionary notices about the alleged deception.

Fulla Bushel Whig Whig Central Committee Allen County Truman Smith Egypt Gen. Taylor North South Free States Irrenceon Davis Misussippi Taylor Davis Misessippi Ciencial Taylor Hamar Grace Taylor

Georgia Majority Report in 1848 Presidential Race

Telegraphic despatch from Augusta Georgia dated Oct 9 1848 notes a Democratic majority of about fifteen hundred in Georgia on the popular vote with expectations of a larger margin in November It reports no reliable news from Florida and is addressed from the editor of Union via S Medary Fig A Telegraphic Deak dated Augusta.

Georgia Felegrass Washington City S. Medary Deak Augusta Augusta “Constitution Flordia UNION

Florida Democratic Majority Supports Governor and Legislature

From Washington City dated October 9, 1845, the telegraph report notes Florida’s democratic triumph. It states a governing majority on joint ballot from five to seven and a governor margin around one hundred, signaling strong party control. The Union editor confirms Florida remains thoroughly democratic in both branches.

Florida Washington City Medary Editor Union

Disappearance of yellow fever announced in New Orleans

From New Orleans via Memphis dated Oct 6, health board declares yellow fever ended as strangers and others remain at risk. A severe storm flooded the island, prompting refuges in ships. In Mexico, Terrera’s government gains popularity amid limited insurrection and expected battles.

New Orleans Memphis Mexico Terrera Tabasco

Pennsylvania contest stirs early returns from Whigs

The Pennsylvania scene shows Whigs claiming the governor by 5 to 10 thousand, control of the legislature, and 19 of 21 Congressmen. Dispatches from Pittsburg indicate Governor rent remains doubtful and most counties undecided. Whigs barely secured nineteen of nineteen Congressmen.

Pennylvania Pennsylvania Statesman Pittsburg

Battle in Yucatan leaves six American officers dead

An arrival from Yucatan reports a clash between whites and Indians with six American officers killed and no clear outcome. The same dispatch notes a bad yellow fever outbreak in Houston Texas per official bulletin.

Cnnecvs Yucatan Houston Texas

Mexico News Aims at Government Opposition Return of Santa Anna

Late dispatches from Vera Cruz indicate political stirring with opposition mobilization and rumors that Santa Anna may again control Mexico. Independence anniversary marked nationwide. Conspiracy allegations surface against leading citizens over the Sierra Madre project. Minor market notes show flour demand and corn scarcity with lard prices in kegs.

New Orleans Memphis Vera Cruz Mexica Politieal Si Santa Aona Mexico Col. de Russey Sierra Madre Mess Park

Latest European News From Cambria for New York

The Cambria dispatches from Liverpool to New York report Paris excitement over Louis Napoleon’s assembly election and Cavaignac’s stance. A ministry change is rumored as Smith O Brien and others face treason indictments. The prose notes democratic gains and shifts among Whig supporters as politics unfold.

Cambria Liverpool New York Paris Louis Napoleon Cavaignac Pubin Smith O'Brien MeManus Orchard O'Devadl

Election of Weller Dominates Ohio Victory Proclaimed

Last night’s email proclaims the election of Weller with a Whig majority around 1200 and a sweeping Ocean of counts across counties. It forecasts a strong Democratic gain in several districts, naming specific majorities and districts as the tally unfolds. The message asserts Jonx J. Wenurn’s governor win and notes possible district swings, including doubts from Licking and Delaware.

Weller

Pennsylvania Whigs gain in Senate tied, House to Democrats

The article reports a tied Senate with a Democratic majority likely in the House. It notes district results in the Ninth District and Pickaway Fayette Fairfield Madison values, detailing Olds and Edwards tallies and the bitter contest. It also discusses Pennsylvania election dynamics, with Whig gains, abolition votes, and potential Governor results involving Cass, Burnside, and Wilmot, plus regional shifts and party confessions.

Senate House Dr. Edwards Olds Edwards Pickaway Fayette Fairfield Madison Gig Pennsylvania New York Herald Witwer Loxastaers Cass Bercen Seimers Wilmot Johncon Johnson Longstreth Witisets Shunk Reigart Lemoynep

Married announcements and small notices from a local paper

On the 12th inst, by Rev. Mr. Graham, Lesley Tiley wed Susan Cupp. We retire our thanks for the rake and wish them peace and happiness. Also on the 10th inst, Mr. Peter Swick married Miss Nancy Ann Elliott. On the 12th inst, Mr. J. B. Wilson wed Miss Margaret Ranbaagh, per Michael Marzey.

Mr. Graham Lesley Tiley Susan Cupp Ber JS. Cheevers Feq Peter Swick Nancy Ann Elliott Michael Marzey J. B. Wilson Marga T “Ans Ranbaagh

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Lewis Cass Michigan Sen W. C. Butler Kentucky Electo Augtarze Roberts Allen Connaty Banner John B. Weller Congress Emery D. Potter Samuel R. R. Mott Secon Lytie Auglaize County Huzza Taylor and Free Soil Kenna Republican Fion Eliville Telegraph Latest Foropean News Oct. Ltd P.M Watecery Iini Soule Ad Gretna Jodison Leusana Por Weller Adame Allen Crawford Coshocton Columbiana FORD Ashtalmla Belmont Carroll Champaign Clinton Logan Geauga Harrison Highland Lorain Lake Ohio Jonx J. Wenurn Dr. Olds Lucetser Licking Dellaware Sweeter Legislature Referenn Vorlage Perk Saci Deinet Montgomery Mernana Belannt Goermey Hindland and Pavette Medima Franklin Delaware Cain Shaah
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