Governor Shannon in Ohio State Journal Letter Response
The Ohio State Journal discusses Governor Shannon's reply to the Statesman and the charge that he borrowed money from Mr. Cole or his agent. The piece argues the governor has not met the charge and recalls the original assertion as the basis for critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
The
Statesman
Cole
Strona Laxovace
Samuel Cus
Henry A. Wise
Canada
Virginia
Martin van Buren
Bank Reform and Governor Shannon in Ohio Press Debate
A Clermont Courier editorial denounces a Governor Shannon denial about Cole loan links and Bank Reform. It cites affidavits from Major John Scott and others, alleging ties between state agents, land speculation, and circulation of Cole currency to influence public works and banking policy.
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Faron
Binghampton Post
Renick
Cole
Board ‘of Bank Commissioners
Joan Scorrt
Richland County
Manhattan Bank
Binghampton
Miami Canal
McLaughlin
Ohio Senate
Scott
Haysville
Wm. M’laughlin
Columbus
Gov. Shannon
Cincinnati
John Scott
Harrison Victory Amid Tax Fear and Census Controversy
A citizen-published critique argues Indiana voters backed the Harrison ticket in Zippecanoe township amid warnings of government taxes and a looming census inquiry into private finances. It contends the administration plans direct taxation and forced loans, while census inquiries probe capital, livestock, and personal resources to justify such measures.
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Barrie
Zippecanoe
Harrison
van Buren
Secretary of the Treasury
Rhett
Congress
Treasury
Mark the Contrast in Official Favorits and Foes
The piece contrasts executive mercy shown to Commodore Elliot with harsh punishment for the common sailor Livingston, accusing President Van Buren of bias toward the powerful. It cites reactions to Kendall and Harrison, notes on Jeffersonian and Federal alignments, and cites Bishop Soule praising Harrison while critiquing Van Buren.
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Elliot
U. States
Fremino Livinceton
Martin van Buren
Jesse D. Elliot
Livingston
Mr. van Buren
Courier
Jefferson Democrats and the 1800 Electors Survivors
A New York Star feature notes twelve 1800 Jefferson Electors with surviving members including John Woodworth Pierre Van Cortlandt and James Bort. It lists Senators Nowell Floyd Samuel G Verbryck Smith Thompson Peter Townsend Brutus Root James Merrill Archibald McIntyre and comments that most are now Whigs. The piece questions party loyalties from 1800 to 1840 and urges reconsideration of leadership selection for the Chief Magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jefferson
John Woodworth
Albany
Pierre van Cortlandt
West Cheater
James Bort
Orange
Nowell Floyd
Suffolk
Samuel G. Verbryck
Rockland
Smith Thompson
Duchess
Peter Townsend
Brutus Root
Delaware
James Merrill
Saratoga
Archibald McIntyre
Jefferson
van Buren
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Ohio State Journal
Clermont Courier
Batavia
Ohio
A. D
Peter Eckley
J. P
Johncott
John Galloway
M’ Laughlin
Nat. Hammond
J. D. Stephens
H. Armstrong
WM. Harvey
John M'Crory
Peter Eckley, J. P
Chillicothe Gazette
Republic
Jesse D. Exiter
Kendall
GLOBE
Hore
Perry
Lake Erie
Botts
Washington
Blair
Richmond Whig
Gen
Greenville
New Germantown
Ohio Statesman
Tippecanoe
General Harrison
North Western Territory
Darlington
West Union
Burnet
Sibley
Detroit
William Henry Harrison
Arthur St. Clair
Cin. Gaz
Soule
D. D
United States
Leonard B. Griffing
Mr. Griffing
Manly Ng Sane
Ianhee Te
N. Y
Jefferson Democrats
New York Star
Jefferson Demo
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