Perseverance amid political strife in Meigs County
A Meigs County paper laments subscription struggles and partisan tensions as it urges readers to grow the Whig list. It reproduces a Ohio Journal opinion on the 1848 election, claims Locofoco gains and warns of corruption, urging subscribers to recruit new readers and expand the paper’s influence.
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Akon Tromifla
Tha
Ohio State Journal
Columbus
Marge County
J. F. Brown
Orange
Defeat blamed on defections and lukewarm allies in Wasuron
In Wasuron on November 3 Gen Seon blames his first defeat on the New York Herald and then on Mr Web sollic te latenly for defection, and on the lukewarmness of Mr Fillevore and friends. The Whigs are said to have won but spirits remain high amid Democratic demonstrations.
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Seon
New York
Wld
Websiete
Fillevore
Seon Ras
Miliary Asylum Board
Clay
Gan
Wauli
Campball
National Intelligencer
Campbell
Locofoce Central Commetee
Washington
South
Pennsylvania
Archbishop Hughes
Kentucky
General Scou
Philadelphia National American
Enquirer
Turday Lem
Marshfield
Senate
Webster
Ebenezer Allen
First Church
Scripure
Meigs County Vote Surges with Record Turnout
The Meigs County election produced the heaviest poll to date with 266 votes, rising over prior presidential and state contests. Whigs show strong gains while local factions debate sources of new support and poll tax concerns amid poor road conditions.
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Megs County
Meigs County
Partica
After the Spoils and a Mongrel Ticket Plan
A county election summary notes a Whig defeat by a hundred plus after aggregating Locofoco and Pree Soil votes. It reports alleged bargains between leaders to form a mongrel ticket next fall, aiming to divide the Whigs. The piece mocks the plan as unlikely to succeed.
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Unite
Nami
Chun Dofon Wie
Whig Party
Walt
Fall Trade Rumors and Political Tensions Stir Middleport
Fragments report a fall trade opening amid rumors of thefts from a undertaker shop and accusations toward the Locofoco party regarding the death of a public figure. Notes mention a coffin found at a cargo dock, possible arson plans against Gen. Scott, and calls to insure property. Also noted: three enslaved persons escaped Monon county Virginia from estates of G. W. Stribling and Mrs. Sosoph Machir.
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Inez
Middleport
Rallaton
Andy
Dr. Olds
Monon County
G. W. Stribling
Mra. Sosoph Machir
River traffic resumes as flood abates in rising stream
The river has risen for several days and is now in good condition for large boats. The regular Pittsburgh and Cincinnati packets have begun running. The Messenger passed down Saturday night, and the Buckeye on Monday morning. The scene looks livelier as operations resume.
Biography of Daniel Webster to Be Published in The Times
The New York Times will publish a lengthy biography of Daniel Webster in several installments. Editors favor a concise schedule and plan to continue the work across multiple issues to maintain variety. The biographical series aims to illuminate Webster’s role in American history.
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New York Times
Rafere
Mr. Webster
Death of Daniel Webster and Pierce election fears
A dated, fragmentary newspaper page reports political tensions, death notices, and editorials. It notes fear of Franklin Pierce's election, accusations of corruption, and public mourning details for Daniel Webster with funeral arrangements and official responses. Intermixed are notices about subscriptions, foreign periodicals, and political commentary. The piece also covers cabinet mourning instructions and obituaries.
Western Literary Association Organizing Meeting Planned
A Cleveland circular reports steps to form a Western Literary Association. A meeting was held September 20 to gauge views of Western writers and arrange a December gathering in Cleveland for careful consideration and full organization. The note expresses strong support and urges prompt action.
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Cleveland
Wetern
Weat
Algo
Wartern Literaurs
Romatke
Death of Dr Daniel Drake in Cincinnati
Dr Daniel Drake, an eminent Cincinnati physician, died at his residence on Friday evening from congestion of the brain. The long time medical figure was remembered for his contributions to the field and local practice.
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Webster
Timea
Fia
Websterton
Duxbury
Mr. Webster
Dr. Jeffries
Breahe
United States
Daniel Webster
Exacutiye Mansion
Wasumaron
Sie
Daxter Wensten
Marshfield
Masaachusetn
Ao Teas
Ile
Ma Ciizen
Sam
Millard Fillmore
Treasury
Interior
Wire
Navy
Daniel Drake
Cincinnati
Proclamation of Thanksgiving in Ohio 1850s era event
The document records a state proclamation by Governor Reuben Wood calling Ohioans to observe a national day of Thanksgiving with religious services and abstention from labor. It notes a ceremonial date in October and mentions state officers, the Great Seal, and a planned protracted meeting by a Baptist minister in Geneva.
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General ‘Assembly of
Therakshay
U. M. Gilmore
Ohio
Columbus
Ibis
Lori
Siantes
Reuben Wood
The Way the Specie Goes in Trade Policy Debates
The Lavington Gazette argues that eighty million dollars in specie have moved from New York to Europe under the Democratic Tariff, urging a Whig protective policy to defend American mechanics and farmers. It cites Jefferson and Andrew Jackson repping domestic manufacturing, warns of European pauper competition, and notes public notices from Chillicothe lodges and royal masons, plus Africa trade prospects and a court case over a Methodist church matter in Ironton.
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New York
Europe
Locofoco
Locofuco
Jefferson
Dens
Cayoros
Iom Proud
Imo
Andrew Jackson
Railroad Meeting at Nelsonville on October 28 1862
Citizens interested in the Columbus to Ohio River railroad and the Lancaster and Hocking Valley line met at Nelsonville. L D Poston was chairman and H Moore secretary. A committee including W Poston and J Ly Gill was formed to solicit attendance for a future meeting in Lancaster or Athens. Adjournment set for November 1 at 7 PM with D Poston as chairman.
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Columbus
Ohio River
Lancaster
Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
L. D. Poston
Naleonville
H. Moore
Rufus W. Carley
Baga
Athens
Metra
M. Shepard
W. W. Poston
L. Hutching
J. Ly, Gill, Esq
A. B. Walker
Ashdne
Loncariot
Max
Poston
Chaleman
Mooi
Deereiry
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