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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1846
Page
1
The piece from Sum and Broad Axe and Ohio State Journal attacks a Bebb speech claim as false. It cites McConnelsville residents denying the quote and notes Bebb’s Mt. Vernon remarks denouncing the accusation.
A warning to taxpayers contrasts taxation in locofoco counties with Whig counties. It cites Perry county paying six dollars more per thousand in property value than Clinton or Muskingum, urging readers to question why.
A Cleveland lengthier exchange defends Whig policy on salaries against Locofoco charges of profligacy. The writer asserts Whig retrenchment in 1843 4 and 1845 6 reduced pay, challenges slanderous attacks, and defends personal character and business conduct with lengthy rebuttals and references to local political rivalries.
A brief, sharp note dismisses slanderous claims and signals closure of a public notice. The writer asserts resilience against injurious remarks while addressing a civic reader, referencing New Ricumono.
A letter to editors argues President Polk provoked the Mexican War by guiding military actions after Texas annexation. It claims Mexico showed friendship before, blames rapid troop movements onTexas frontier, and asserts the Rio Grande scheme aimed to crown Polk in 1848. It cites Taylor and Nueces River positions as provocations.
The piece urges Ohio Whigs to tighten organization within a week, praise William Bebb and Whig leaders, condemn Davin lop and Locofoco rule, and demand repeal of banking law. It contrasts Whig achievements in 1844 with current threats, calling for unity, taxation reform, and opposition to debt-driven policy. The article appears in the Ohio State Journal.
A newspaper notice extols Mr Bebb for honesty and fair dealing and predicts broad support from Young Men and Old Men alike. It urges continued organization and voter outreach while condemning David Tod over his Bank Destruction stance and Progressive Creed.
A May report shows banks hold 1,483,271 in specie and 4,785,1295 in bank paper, about four to one in paper to specie. Critics warn abolishing banks would lower wages and crop prices, urging readers to study the hard money argument and the Sub Treasury.
Adjutant Francis B. Schaffer writes from Campamento August 23 1846 detailing a grueling march with 18 miles daily, extreme heat and water shortages. Soldiers suffered thirst, thirst, and exposure while wading through flood waters with muskets raised. Numerous snake dangers and a wary encounter with a poisonous spider lurk, yet no deaths reported. baggage with ninety nine wagons accompanies the unit.
A large blaze in New York destroyed Niblo's Theatre and adjacent buildings, including the dwelling, stable, and carpenter shop of Mr. Niblo. The total loss runs around 45 000 dollars with partial insurance noted. The incident affected the Von Reneseauer Estate and other local properties, with significant material losses including the Ravel Family's wardrobe and music valued at 5000 dollars.
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