Meigs County and Democratic Economy Critique in 1850s Debates
The Meigs County Telegraph reprints a partisan critique of Democratic governance from 1852 to 1860, arguing that Democratic administrations under Jackson, Pierce, and Buchanan spent heavily while promising economical administration. It cites historical budgets, debt growth, and a Cuban purchase discussion to portray the party as fiscally reckless and untrustworthy, urging readers to oppose it in forthcoming elections. The piece also references internal state finance issues and political letters regarding treasury management and defalcations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Lina
Whig
Lees
Franklin Pierce
Vinances
Howell Cobb
Buchanan
Treasury
Taylor and Fillmore
Pierce
Meigs
James Buchanan
United States
Toland
Cuba
Washington
Charleston “Mercury
Carolina
Leia
North
Cea
Meigs County
J. B
Archimidee
Jeemes
Free States
Deficit Allegations Hit 1854 Treasury Figures
The Columbus Journal exposes W. D. Morgan and A. P. Edgerton as officers who allegedly knew of a Treasury deficit as early as November 1854 and aided Breslin to cover it up. Morgan reportedly misstated Treasury funds to the governor, then shifted funds into U S stocks to hide the shortfall, a week before receiving a notice of the missing amount.
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U.S
Arxiveos
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Breslin
Edgerton
Morgan
W.D Morgan
Commissionera
United States
Morgan and Edgerton
Morynn
Gov. Chase
Audutor Wright
Gibson
Treasury
Ike Gibson
Knoxmon
Vremoury Warminte
Ohie
Astor
Oprice Oy
Hexaine Penn
Connauras
Cbs
A. P. Bocenros
Westing
The
Columbus ‘Journal
W. D. Morgan
A. P. Edgerton
Reemelin
Iis
Committeemien
Manny
Sluking Fund
Teena Jarer
Commienomens
Stweiee
United Stas
Secretare Guthrie
Controversy Over Officials and Public Fund Audit
The document criticizes officials including Breslin and others over a sinking fund and bonds, calling for their examination by the Legislature. It warns of investigation into concealed facts, questions legislative resolutions, and notes the need for accountability regardless of party. It also references post office regulations and a public notice about private expresses and forbidden mailable matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslin
Gibeon
Ceanor
Wellard
Morgan and Edgerton
Post Office Department
Congress
Maila
Freemasons plan blended temple at Richmond and varied 19th century notes
A collection of short items notes the Free Masons of Virginia plan to erect a blended temple in Richmond, population estimates for Ohio near 2.3 million, and political stumps in Virginia. Other items report a girl’s soul-wishing dove, many bills filed in state legislatures, a horse stealing sentence, stock market and local crimes, railroad vandalism, elopements, a Chicago chase, and a Washington moral defense in response to a slaveholder remark.
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Free Masons
Virginia
Richmond
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Row outbreak at Calhoun county convention turns violent
From Mansus Row at Hotton Calhouns County a county convention on the 21st inst. erupted between Republicans and Free State men and Democrats. A pro slavery man named Qole was attacked, pistols knives and clubs were used. The Republicans retreated to a nearby house as rifles fired. Three wounded men Messix Chitam Willock and B Hail arrived in Weston after being driven from Hansen. Chitam shot in head Hall arm amputated and not expected to live Willock wounded face and cheek and Hall nose broken in the melee.
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Heluin
Calhoun Wung
Free State
Democrata
Sheethear
Qole
Sharp
Messix
Chitam
Willock
B. Hail
Weston, Pinte Co
Hansen
Ball
Teaple
Hall
Holton
B. Hall
Mr. Hall
Post Civil War Market and Social Tensions Report
A fragment from 1860s era notes fare social tension over Black people and a federal budget rise, with market prices and commerce remarks. It cites a postmaster expenditure near 810,800,000 and rising to over 20,000,000, plus a German traveler headed to Pike's Peak. The piece lists 1259 dates and several commodity prices, including flour, soap, bacon, and lard, with market dullness and price fluctuations across goods.
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A. M. Pritengile & CO
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Ageia
United Staroe
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Lupport
Kio
Cincinnati Gazette
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W. D. Moncas
Comedienner Sinking Fund
Jin Asames
Ite
Gonvern
United States of America
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Homer
West
Christ
Florida
Eoduces
New Orleans
Acre
Abshass Conwell
Taunton
Massachusetts
Nepwa twEms
Thom
Indianapolia
Landnam
House
Senate
James Burna
Tide Nash
Marietta Intelligencer
Omaha
Nebraska
William G. Brown
Nebraskian
Medary
Kansas
New Mexico
Port Hope
C.W
Asbllicos
Baltimore and Ohio Road
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Maxs
California
Ny ©. Mitchell
Clarendon
Marion County
AL. D. Miller
Blanchard
Hardin County
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Chronicle
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George Washington
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Clem
Benacun
Campbell
St. Louis
Pike's Peak
Pen Ae
Pomeroy
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Femeray
Cincinnati
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Henygut
MT Bald
H. Lassey
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Middleport, Ohio
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Reaver
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Slim
James Clarke
Kotal LeTrEns
Sir J. Clarke
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Canada
Job Moses
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Lashes
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Ryepussagne Company
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lLondore
Pcrsell & Goknor
J. F. Towell
Poltsmouth
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Smith
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Wilson
M’elroy
Wood Sizaatrgh
Court of Commun Pleas
Meign County
Coalport Selt Works
Salisbury
Dinymane
Jos Quillin
Sutton Town
Ship
Meivs County
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Ade
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Jamey Mabury
Sutton Township
Mewson
P.M. Pethel
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J. W. Secrist
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Mareh
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Hover
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