Speculation and land grants tied to Ohio canal era politics
The Zanesville Republican recalls a false Ohio Statesman account of a Columbus Great Convention and exposes 1839 land entries by Gov Wilson Shannon, John Bates, and Abelard Guthrie at 1.25 per acre. It claims confidential lands near the Miami Canal were entered without public notice, favoring officials over settlers, with Bates possibly the Cincinnati banker. Louis Napoleon’s age is noted as about 33.
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Ohio Statesman
Columbus
Statesman
Shannon
Congress
Ohio
Miami Canal
Dayton
Lake Erie
General Land Office
Register of the Land Office
Auglaize River
Wilson Shannon
State of
van Buren
John Bates
Abelard Guthrie
Wee
Exchange Bank
Cincinnati
Guthrie
Gov. Shannon
Zanesville
Louis Napoleon
France
Louis Bonaparte
Holland
Hortense
Josephine
Whigs Alarmed by Spoilers and Van Buren Plot
Whigs warn of fraud and deceit as the Spoilers effort to control ballots grows. A Newark Advertiser letter claims a deep scheme to defeat Harrison, involving Amos Kendall and a closed information network. The call urges vigilance, press alarm, and readiness to deploy riders and presses in every state.
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Ohio
Green County
Washington City
van Buren
Newark Daily Advertiser
Cin. Gaz
Newark Advertiser
Harrison
Amos Kendall
Pennsylvania
New York
Union
Congress
Mr. van Buren
John C. Calhoun
Costly changes at New York port under Van Buren era
The passage compares port revenue and staffing under Adams and Van Buren. It notes a slight decline in yearly collections from 12,500,000 to 12,210,255, with $389,744.65 less under Van Buren. Despite more employees, costs rise from 149,498.81 to 507,561.28, accusing corruption and predicting an end to the era.
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Adams
New York
van Buren
Republic
Medary Denies Harrison Disrespectful Language Claim
Urbae na Gaz reports Medary learned Gen. Harrison used the most disrespectful language about Col. Johnson in a speech at the place on Sunday. The page notes the claim as an ise lie and states Harrison did not say such a thing.
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Medary
Gen
Harrison
Col. Johnson
Anise
Gen. Harrison
The Gold Candidate Van Buren and the Greenback Promise
A 1830s critique argues that Martin Van Buren, elected as a gold standard advocate, abandoned his pledge to restore gold and silver currency. It cites Treasury notes issued from 1837 to 1840, claiming the administration pursued paper money rather than specie, and questions how long it would take to end such emissions.
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van Buren
Levi Woodbury
Secretary of Treasury
Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Ohio
Locofoco
Springfield Repub
Political alarms and party moves in Ohio and Virginia
In a turbulent forecast a Louisville Jour report cites Van Buren hopes fading after North Carolina and predicts a decisive push in Ohio. Whigs gain energy while feds grow dispirited as Brookville American notes delegates elected to the next legislature amid nationwide shifts.
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Locofoco
N. Y
National Intelligencer
Louisville
N. York
North Carolina
Ohio
New York
van Buren
Virginia
Dominion
Feds
Lynchburgh
Brookville
Pennsylvania Whigs confident as federal opposition falters
From Pennsylvania comes hopeful news that Whigs unite in harmony while the Federal party is split. State elections occur the same day as Ohio with Whigs hopeful for victory and Federalists wavering, many abandoning the contest.
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Pennsylvania
Feds
Ohio
Mr Corwin Praised as Orator in Steubenville Meeting
A Pennsylvania observer lauds Tom Corwin as the finest speaker. noting his voice, manner, and eloquence. The tribute claims Corwin combines versatility, grave argument, pathos, and fiery denunciation, calling him a beloved favorite of Ohio voters.
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Ohio Whig Standard
Corwin
Pennsylvania
Steubenville
Ohio
We honor independence of party switchers in hard times
The Lynchburg Virginian defends desertion from a party when the party is wrong. It argues that breaking party ties requires independence and courage, and cites Arnold as a cautionary example. The piece claims such actions reveal judgment, not weakness, and should not be deemed treachery.
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Lynchburg
Arnold
Independent farmer denounces Van Burenism over debts
A Catskill Recorder excerpt quotes a self described farmer who owns 240 acres and a dairy with 16 cows. He explains building wealth by starting with credit and paying debts with bank bills and urges young men to earn their own living to gain opportunity.
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Catskill Recorder
Ex Governor Tazewell Backs Van Buren Vote
The former Virginia governor writes a letter stating his intent to vote for Van Buren. He cites past deception by the candidate and notes a likely motive tied to Tyler not being nominated for vice president. The Pittsburgh Advocate reports the shard of Virginia political sentiment.
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Tazewell
Virginia
van Buren
Tyler
Pittsburg
Veteran Loco Foco Vows Fair Election Remorse
A white haired Jefferson county veteran recalls voting for Andrew Jackson in 1832 and laments future political choices. He says officials may pull his ears if he ever supports another president, referencing 1836 and French and Helm at the latest election.
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Loco Foco
Jefferson County
van Buren
Helm
Andrew Jackson
Jackase
Prentice
The Better Currency and Local Shin-Plaster Closures
Baltimore residents witness currency derangement due to anti monopoly shin plaster bills. Several such establishments closed after issuing large sums, harming those least able to bear losses. One offender fled the city and was arrested on swindling charges, per O. S. Journal.
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Journal
King Matty and Blair in Sangamon Ballad
A verse based scene from Sangamon Journal features King Matty and Globe editor Blair reacting to political pressure over the Tippecanoe era. The mock dialogue centers on family, power, and a shifting political fate amid humor and satire.
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The
Sangamon Journal
King Matty
Blair
Atr
Lord Lavell
Nancy Bell
White House
Matty
Gwyne
Kinderhook
Globe
Sub-Treasury
Reunion of Revolution Soldier and General in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati correspondent recalls a two week old scene of a Revolutionary War veterandrawn pensioner living in Clermont countymeeting Gen. William Henry Harrison on Third street. The old captain, once a lieutenant and later a captain under Wayne, proclaimed he had captured an Indian and threatened to tomahawk anyone who doubted the claim. The anecdote was witnessed by bystanders and deemed credible, with a jab at Medary’s future obscurity in Clermont.
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Cincinnati
Columbus Journal
Clermont County
Liberty
Wayne
Third Street
Maumee
Harrison
Medary
Clermont
Fatal firearms accident wounds Mrs Milligan in city yard
A 14 year old boy loaded a rifle to shoot rats, fired at a mark on a fence, and the ball traveled through boards and fences before striking Mrs Milligan in the Bolivar street doorway. She died instantly as the ball tore through her skull. The warning underscores dangers of urban gun use.
Honest Man Votes Reported By Roxbury Patriot
A Roxbury Patriot anecdote describes a Democrat entering a store who is pressed about switching to Whigs. He denies the charge and says he will vote for an honest man, prompting observers to note his intent and colleague’s reaction as he moves toward the Whig ranks.
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Roxbury
Mass
Mr. B
Jover
A New Drink from a Letter Exchange
A short humorous exchange features Mr Guzzlefunction offered a new drink described as water. He drinks it and recalls drinking similar liquid in his youth, noting it has not a bad taste and hints at earlier memories.
Vesels from foreign ports enter Boston by the week
The Boston Post reports sixty nine entries of vessels from foreign ports at the Boston custom house last week with many carrying valuable cargoes. Four ships cleared during the week for the West Indies.
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Commerce of
Boston
Boston Post
Custom House
West Indies
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