Quincy Whig announces slate for state and county offices
The Quincy Whig lists candidates for governor Cyrus Edwards or Madison, lieutenant governor William H. Davidson, congress Jon T. Stuart, state representatives Archibald Williams and Philip W. Martin, county commissioners Edward L. Pearson George Smith Martin Shuey Eli Seehorn, sheriff William H. Tandy, and coroner J W Hatton, with a note that subscribers in other states must provide a responsible name and pay in advance.
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County
Edward L. Pearson
George Smith
Martin Shuey
Eli Seehorn
Adams County voters urged to oppose extravagant administration
Citizens urged to vote next Monday on national issues including spending increases from thirteen to thirty nine millions, treasury abuses, currency debates, and defense neglect. The piece admonishes voters to reject rulers seen as reckless, tyrannical, and corrupt, citing quotes from General Jackson and calls to mirror national rebukes in Maine and Missouri. The column attacks opponents’ tactics and defends the paper’s own campaign ethics.
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Treasury
Jackson
Sun-Treasury
Maptsonx
Adams County
Maine
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Vermont
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennesse
Mississippi
Louisiana
Missouri
Adams county asks voters to indict the administration
A political broadside fighting alleged proscriptions and misrule under the current administration. It cites removals from office, public debt expansion, and improper policies, urging Illinois citizens to vote at the polls next Monday to reject the party and its leaders. The piece attacks the Sub Treasury plan and defends Jacksonian targets while detailing local political disputes and a hurricane report.
Our Ma Lanven Parner and the Friday night paper incident
An account from the Argus describes an evening exchange on Friday the 20th alt in which a paper was tossed from a window with a warning not to let Whigs see it that night. It notes the absence of Pettit and confirms no prior rule about Friday night distribution. The piece also cites Mr Lamborn's political ties and a volley of letters from 1837-1838 regarding Douglass, Van Burenism, and abolitionist accusations, including affidavits and counteraffidavits about Tandy Doty and public sentiment in Morgan County Illinois.
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Delnbar
Mr. Pettit
Delabar
Argus
Tuel
Jasper
Mr. Williams
Mr. Delabar
Flood
Captain Flood
van Buren
New York
Jackson New
Lanven Parner
The
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Lannern
Dovatass
Lamborn
Peoria
Senate
Morgin County
Douglass
Jacksonvilly
Dees
Morgan
Democratic Party
Scalmoen
Genteuma
Brooks
Turney
J. Lamborn
Tanpy
Hing
Eanl
Hanny Doty
Tanpoy
Abolition Press
Alton
Dory
Perriy
Tandy
Doty
Mr. Tandy
Mr. Doty
Candy
Cleaveland
Granville Corbin
Mery Pettit
the Argus
Dante
Saarn
Mr. Deranar
Larry It
C. WM. LL. Pandy
Henry H. Doty
Abolition
H. Asbury
W. H. Tandy
State of
Illinois
Adams County
Henry Asbury
J. P
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Quincey
Henry Doty
Hetween
Anas Ce
Wan
Boy-Hood
Noah
Penny T. Dory
Bestangs Cox
Cox
William HL
Pandy
Bear Creek
Benjamin Cox
May Phutlman
Gee. Coons
Weaver Potter
Haffman
Win Richards
Joseph Childers House
Richards
Jobin
Kingston
St. Lawnesce
Lane Oxromo
Bath
Floating Bay
Collins Bay
Kingston Mills
Bell’s Island
Lease and dispute over North West quarter tract in Adams County
Wm H. Tandy and William Huffman of Adams County Illinois entered a life tenancy with Tandy granting Huffman possession of a Northwest quarter tract and surrounding ground in section 30 Township 2 South Range 7 West. The deed restricts further occupancy and timber rights are limited to clearing needs. The document, dated August 25 1834, includes witness Caswell Canvas and others with additional notes recounting later tenancy changes and a political contention paragraph from W Tandy dated August 1 1838.
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Tandy
Adams County
Iinois
Sandy
Huffman
W. de Tandy
William Hepeman
Withness
Caswell CanVvEs
Tandy Addresses Adams County Citizens Over Land Matter
Mr Tandy presents a rebuttal to local accusations about a land dispute in Adams County. He explains entering land tied to timber needs for a farm purchase, discusses Huffman’s prior expectations, and recalls an agreement granting Huffman life occupancy while Tandy retained ownership rights.
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Huffinin
William Huffman
Calumny Attacked in Campaign Against Mr Tandy
A long, critical notice denounces false gossip that Mr Tandy is an abolitionist and oppressor. It cites his rebuttal with affidavits and public statements, argues malicious origins of the rumor, and portrays his defense as virtuous while labeling opponents as revilers of the poor and industrious.
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Williamf
Tandy
Sherif
Doty
Mr. Doty
Arans
Mr.Tandy
Adams County political feud and public discontent at slander
A loud critique condemns baseless political smears and moblike persecution in Adams County, urging citizens to defend honest neighbors. The piece contrasts Bear Creek’s rejection of libel with Tandy supporters’ moderation, and calls for principled conduct amid ongoing partisan tactics.
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Adams
Bear Creek
Mantix
Tandy
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