Exposé Over Alleged Overtures in State Legislature
A long letter from S White Jr and statements from J M Gallagher and S Wurtz recount a dispute over attempts to influence retrenchment and per diem bills in the state House. The material centers on alleged overtures by a Whig leader to keep down compensation changes and the response by Gallagher and Archbold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
Waite
Messrs. Hewit, Ewing, Lawrence, Warner
Archbold
S. Medary
Namni 3d
Richard Warner
Newark
Warner
House
General Assembly
John M. Gallagher
Gallagher
Mr. Archbold
Mr. A
House of Representatives
Grea
The
Newark Gazette
Wiliard Warner
S. White, Jr
House of Reps
S. Wurtz
Messrs. Ewing. Hewitt
Gov. Shannon
Buncombe
Neil House
J. M. Gallagher
S. Wuirs, Jr. Esq
Ohio Bank Reform Debate Highlights Whig Loyalties
Witte from Licking argues against the bank reform program in Ohio, tracing its failures from 1838 to 1843, noting bank closures, diminished circulation, and the shift away from individual liability. He criticizes Whig politicians for promises unkept and predicts further disruption if current reforms continue. He cites past legislature actions and questions the party’s commitment to financial security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Mr. Lawrence
Bartley
Latham
A. D
Barnley
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A. M. Gest
Columbus
IER
Ohio Legislature
Witte
Licking
Bank of
Certain Bank
Inev
Senate
La‘tham
Greece
Hamilton
Mr. Ewing
Corwin
New York Tribune
Lowa
Tribune
Europe
Hume
Kissine
Vermilion Co