Portage Sentinel Political Commentary May 1849
The Portage Sentinel surveys Ohio politics after the Whigs lose seats to Democrats in the recent election. It argues Free Soil defectors abandoned Whig policy, three parties contend, and Democratic gains reflect opposition to privilege and slavery. It cites Ohio Convention votes and national commentary, noting Taylor era party tensions and Maryland Pennsylvania Democratic gains.
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Connecticut Western Reserve
Connecticut
General Assembly
Ths
Free Soil Party
Columbus
Whig Party
Hamilton Corunty
Corinty
Taylory
District of Columbia
North
Portage County
Whg
Portage
Jaime
Great Whig Party
Philadelphia
The Whigs and the Convention Vote in Ohio
The piece critiques the Portege Coun ty Wig editor for opposing a constitutional convention yet claiming neutrality. It accuses the Whig party of covert opposition, questions voting silence, and denounces a New Lisbon bank venture as a public swindle. It notes Republican and Free Soil support for the convention and calls for candor from the Wig.
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Portege County
Pillig
The Portage County Whig and Democratic Measured Debate
A lengthy local political row accuses the Portage County Whig of cowardice and foul deception over constitutional revision. It cites Democratic and Free Soil endorsements printed on tickets, condemns the Whig party for silence, and endorses Democratic process and conventions. A separate ad notes carriage supplier N. L. Chank Co and praises craftsmanship. A railroad worker Woon dies after being accidentally shot. the shooter surrendered.
People declare for a new constitution in Ohio
The article reports an overwhelming vote for a new constitution, condemning Whig tricks and noting the coming Legislature will set the convention time. It mentions Arnistus Waoxa criticizing Clayton's diplomacy and U S leadership, with references to France Britain and the San Juan river. The Charleston Mercury notes six months of political turmoil and ends with a quip about soap.
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Ohio
Ublic
Arnistus Waoxa
Mr. Clayton
Billy Bowlegs
United States
France
Chilton Minster
San Juan River
Great Britain
Arrival of the steamship Ohio to New York with California gold
The steamship Ohio arrived at New York with 128 passengers from California, 67 from New Orleans, and 10 from Havana. It carried $130,000 in gold for Californians and reports cholera outbreaks in Carthagena and Panama. A California constitutional convention gathered in Monterey with delegates arriving to form a state charter, amid debate over slavery.
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California
Ohio
United States Mail
J. Finlay Schapee
New York
New Orieana
Havana
New Orleans
Hawaiis
Belize
Tre
Paasen
HL. W
Washington
Stevenson
Inge
Mienlume
New York Herald
Panama
Commercio Libre
Carthagens
Bat
Santa Martha
Monpax
Carthagena
Munda
Alwoys
Herald
Monterey
San Francisco
Mounntain
San Antonio
Mexico
Pari
Santa Barbara
Pueblo Angels
Periwich
Suiters
San Franesco
John M. Clayton
Aahifornia
New England
Jon
Momerey
Trent
U.S. Mail
Oia
Tribune
Court House
K. H
Dimmick
Henry Tih
New
Lasmas Butler King
M. C
Taking Seats by Abstracts and a Hint of Candidates
A friend argues for an abstract on the Hamilton county whig principle to secure winter residence with Rimyon Scott and others. The piece contemplates two Representatives per district and hints at a new constitution. Hon. Andrew Stewart of Uniontown Pa is named as Minister to Brazil.
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Hamilton County
Rimyon, Scott, &c
Andrew Stewart
Uniontown
Brazil
News From Europe Declines to Improve Trade Outlook
The Pittsburgh Post reports scattered European dispatches with little trade improvement despite harvests. Letters from Manchester and other districts note no material gain, while discussions in journals reflect tensions over Turkey Russia and Hungary. Warnings of potential war and naval movements in the Mediterranean color the latest European scene.
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New Brunswick
Maggera
Manchester
Bafietory Ee x. Esouano
England
France
Russia
Paris
Debats of
Sve
Porte
Russie
Constantinople
Prange
Sula
Bangor
Maine
National Common School Convention Opens with 70 Delegates
Paivanerata October 18 convention for general education gathers 70 delegates from fourteen States and one British Province. Horace Mann of Massachusetts presides. Delaware to Virginia delegates present reports on education progress. Joseph R Chandler of Girard College lauds its education value. Girard College hosts 209 boys aged eight and up, opening with 110 scholars.
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Paivanerata
Horace Mann
Massachusetts
Delaware
Louisiana
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Iowa
Virginia
Joseph R. Chandle
Girard College
Canada Dividing Plans for Three States in North America
A Montreal correspondent to the New York Courier Enquirer proposes dividing Canada into three large states, each akin to a first class U.S. state, with half a million inhabitants and room for growth. The division would place Canada West in the west, Central Canada around Ottawa and Montreal, and Canada East as a predominantly French region, with a mix of English and French speakers. The piece notes U.S. frontier anxieties, potential British links, and the idea of Canadian separation from Britain as unlikely, while imagining California and Deseret joining the Union alongside a broader American federation. The report touches on other currents, including California constitution talks, Oregon delegates, and domestic banking turmoil.
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Montreal
New York Courier § Enquirer
Canada
Nba
Canada West
Nouthern
Quebec
Central Canada
Ottawa
Upper Canada
Otawa Anch
St Lawrence
St. Francis
Great Britain
Buay
Califirnia
Deseret
Sal Laka
Mormon Valley
Dove of Congress
Clece
Plain Dealer
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the Portage Sentinel
Ravenna
Orlo
Ohio Statraman
Gen Taylor
Boston Journal
Siemond
Taylor
Athey
Gress
Albany
Amon
State Bank of Ohio
New Lisbon
Free Soilers
Johnny
Messrs
N. 10
Chank, & Co
Max Seer
Woon
The
Pittsburgh Post
Niagara
Europe
Georgy
Europa
Radiakal
Punker
Smyrna
Archipelago
Roumelin
Ausaria
Prussia
M. de Tocqueville
Ronan
Remot
M. Marrust
M. ‘S'hiers
M. Poussin
Loamarciere
Rome
Avstata
Vienna
Count Zickay
Georgey
Cressel
Admiralty
John Franklin
Prince Regent's Inlet
Austria
Benin
Prasce
Pitts
Moxvacat
Privmis Weadence
Verment
Tru Montrral
Toronto
Oregon
Dishiat
S. R. Thurston
Lsq
Congress
Thurston
Dain
Culaycbia Lancaster
John W. Mack
Dem
Griffin
Dew
Tod
Oregon City
Erie Bank
Erie
Mann
Ohio Republican
Ély Lave
Dili
Commercial Journal
Sixth
St. Marys
Milaito
Morales
Buentios Honsey
Liseharge
Charles Honmelwright
Su Mob
Gam
Patterson
Uol- Bohieon
Hiney
Euyody
Rype
O'Vluck P. M. Thiy
Baltimore
Tavis
Mexian
Mahe Hendeny
Wooley
Parton
Phil
Califirnia Aoweller
leiLee
Millerny
Cingrma
Monusyly
Osevordian
Mississisipi
Livia
Orauenars
Mirainsiggi
Hae Oyer
Louis Boxargnte
Dex Bate Unis
Baris
Louis Phillippe
Louis Bonaparte
Alideas Brisidas
Franco
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