Clermont County Whigs rally with Goodwin for Representative
The notice urges voters in Clermont Township to support Simeon Goodwin, a Franklin Township farmer, as Representative, praising his honesty and local ties. It reports census results for Franklin, Washington, and Monroe townships, notes an aged 104-year-old woman, and lists appointments and local political commentary. The Clermont County Agricultural Fair is described with strong attendance and notable displays, including a large dahlia bouquet and fine needlework.
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Simeon Goodwin
Franklin Township
Clermont
Polla
Lewis A. Logan
Washington Township
Washington
Monroe
Gest
Clermont County
8. G. Clarke
Bethel
Fishback
Dennis Smith
Dennis
Johnston Speech Impresses Voters in Batavia Campaign
A Batavia audience heard Judge Johnston deliver a two hour, calmly persuasive speech praising his honesty and leadership for Ohio Governor. Nelson Barrere urged his congressional bid, while Dennis Smith faced jeers over the dog tax issue and lambasts from supporters.
Whig State Standards and Local Debate Highlight Court House Wit
A Hamilton County speech by Judge Johnston sparked sharp repartee with Locofoco candidate Dennis Smith. The exchange touched on local governance, public debt, and party finances, claiming Whig policy reduced debt and stabilized currency while Locofocos sought bank abolition. Public schools in Batavia start October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Court House
Hamilton County
Dennis Smith
Locofoco
Dennis
Ohio
Clermont County Votes Again On Poor House
An advertisement reports the Clermont County Commissioners decided to re submit the Poor House question to voters. It notes ballot complexities with No Poor House and Poor House options and urges citizens to vote despite past decisions while stressing low rates and ample money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colamon
Clermont County
Bounty Land Bill Advances After Senate Approval
Telegraphic dispatches from Washington report the Speaker of the House has signed the Bounty Land Bill, suggesting passage as amended by the Senate. A full copy of the bill and its features remains unavailable, with further details expected in later updates.
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Senate
Washington
House
Whigs Remember the Sth of Octe Hoy at Chillicothe
Whigs urged to vote in seven days for county tickets and public servants. Public notices list county appointments for Ohio districts and local officials. Warns against vote trading, fraud, and false rumors, urging vigilance and prompt polling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Chillicothe
Springfield
J. F. Wright
P. E
Ohio
Augusta
David Whitmer
West Union
John W. Ross
Ripley
Fee
Batavia
Levi P. Miller
Gilbert Townty
West Vhiteoak
Z. Connell
Meredith
New Richmond
Purkhizer
G. West
Amelia
J. W. Fouble
Ower
Madisonville
Joseph M. Gatch
Westerman
H. S. Agill Milford
W. S. Morrow
Silas
Ennett
Covington
James F. Chalfant
Waic
Debates Over Hard Money and Banks Stir Ohio Citizens
Deposition excerpts with James Wallace and James Little allege prophesied effects of reducing bank influence and hard money. They quote Senator Benjamin Tappan on lowering wages and prices, claiming the sub treasury would undercut banks and force cheaper labor and goods, with broader political warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Little
Steubenville
James Wallace
Tappan
Mr. Tappan
Sub-Treasury
James Little
Benjamin Tappan
Tapan
Europe
J. Collier
Eco
Democratic Party
Locofoco United States
Germany
Prussia
Holland
Belgium
Italy
Foco
Peter
California and Washington Dueling Appointments and Bounty Land Bill Fallout
Government reports show conflicting claims over Treasury appointments and diplomacy with Haiti. San Francisco port collectors, Stockton, and Benicia post. California lighthouse funding and custom house money allocated. Land bills delayed. foreigner tax remains. bounty land law suspended. engrossing clerk dismissed amid fraud exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Despatches From Santa Fe Report Indian Depredations and Troop Shortfalls
Mr Papin arrives from Santa Fe confirming Indian raids and troop ineffectiveness in subduing them. Col Monroe earns praise for activity and expected help from new forces. Connelly’s train loses eighty two mules. rapid Indian descent left horses silent. Army camps near Fort Maren and near the Arkansas cross ing. Various government trains sighted. water scarce across creeks between states and Council Grove. Congress adjourns with payloafed members and bills like River and Harbor and Cheap Postage left undone.
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Santa Fe
St. Louis
Papin
Monroe
New Mexico
Connelly
Cedar Springs
Col. Summer
Fort Maren
Arkansas
Little
Buford
Lost Spring
Carmel Grove
Waldo & Co
States
Council Grove
Mail Delays Reported Between Felicity and Batavia
A letter mailed September 16 from Felicity P O reached on the 90th after fourteen days. The mail reportedly made seven trips between Felicity and Batavia in the interim. A screw song and potato rot affecting crop yields are mentioned with notes of urgency and ongoing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gest
Felicity
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Syém Covernor, William, Johnston
BaMiLsay County
Board OF Public Works
Alexander G. Conove
Svobaiey Covery
Congress
Nelson Barrere
Sigaland County
John Richards
George L. Swing
Filicity
Recorder
Pop the Sun
Judge Johnston
Judge J
Sun
Common Pleas Court
C. B. Huber
Jnot
Commonwealth
Nelson Barrere Esqr
Locofocoa
Locofocos
State of Ohio
Jefferson County
Jefferson
L. S
Jeff. Co
Gov. Vance
Treasury
Sloan
Gov
Corwin
Thomson
Nathan Sargent
Webster
Nicafauga
Hayti
James Collier
San Francisco
Davia
Philadelphia
H. D. Robinson
Stockton
Gallagher
Benecia
Ee -Francisco
Tesday
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