Tod's Infidelity and Profanity Questioned by Western Reserve Methodist
A letter from a Western Reserve Methodist accuses Tod of infidelity and hostility to religious meetings. The author cites Tod’s double dealing, profane swearing, and alleged manipulation by Mr Hunt and Dr Glover, urging Tod to face investigation and accept its outcome. He notes Tod’s publicized chapel gift was linked to his mother and denies genuine religious motive.
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Tod
Hunt
Trumbull
Herr
Glover
J’od
Brother Hunt
Methodist Church
Locofoco
Portage
Ohio
The
Statesman
Columbus
Clay
Western Reserve
Warning on alleged pipe laying and ballot box fraud
An alert from the Ohio State Journal reports suspicions that opponents are scheming to corrupt elections via pipe laying in several districts. The notice urges vigilance to preserve the purity of the franchise and exposes the fraud as a warning to readers statewide.
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Dayton
State Journal
Imposter German Speaker Suspected in Dayton Voting Fraud
A man named Joseph Eystein posed as a Democrat and attempted to influence German voters in Dayton. He claimed Polk county backing and offered work to secure ballots, while authorities warned Whigs to guard their rights and enforce the law against fraudulent voting.
Villainy Afoot Locofoco Fraud Detected In Montgomery
Whigs warn Montgomery County voters of fraud schemes as a man calling himself Joseph Egstien reports to Mrs. Rial's tavern in Jefferson Township. He claims Democrats sent him with $5 and up to 75 others to vote the Democratic ticket in Dayton. Keller says the German infiltrator feared exposure and left within a day.
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Keller
Ele
Clay
Polk
Dayton
Stark County
MR. Keller
Joseph Egstien
Tle
Canton
David Olinger
Perons
Madison Township
Godlop Keller
Statement of Mr Olinger Related to Keller Testimony
A statement from Mr Olinger mirrors the remarks attributed to him by Mr Keller, with similar wording and substance as presented in the referenced testimony. The record notes the consistency between Olinger and Keller statements on the matter.
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MR. Olinger
Mr. Keller
Fragment on Voter Residence and Gerrymander Critique
A dense exhortation rails at pipe laying and roaming voters in elections, warning Locofoco plotters and urging strict adherence to residence rules from the 1841 law. It defines voter residence as the fixed domicile with intent to return, and notes temporary stays for business or family as not altering residence.
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Dusvin
Locofoco
10Th
Fraudulent Voters Penalties in Vernon Times
The Vernon Times reports on residency and voting penalties under a state act. It cites penalties for nonresidents voting, false swearing, and others aiding fraudulent voting, including imprisonment from one to ten years and a universal removal of electoral rights for convicted individuals.
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Vernon Times
A Warning to the Ohio Whigs from Louisville Journal
The Louisville Journal warns of waves of loafers and vagabonds marching into Ohio to sway the election. It predicts fraud on a grand scale and urges Whigs, especially in Locofoco-controlled townships, to vigilantly guard the ballot box and prevent any fraud.
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Louisville Journal
Locofoco
One Vote Can Shape National Destiny Says Washingtonian
A Washingtonian urges voters to recognize the power of a single ballot to alter history. Citing 1830s events, he argues Dan Stone's lone vote helped elect a Legislature and shaped U S policy through Van Buren's recall. He calls for active Whig participation and large majorities at the polls.
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Cist
Dan Stone
Main Street
Stone
Dan
Thomas Ewing
United States
Ewing
Martin van Buren
Great Britain
van Buren
Jfashingtonian
Mordecai Bartley and David Tod in Ohio Gubernatorial Contest
An editorial urges Ohio Whigs to focus on the October 8 race between Mordecai Bartley and David Tod. Bartley is praised as a moral, industrious reformer while Tod is attacked for party loyalty and demagogic tactics. Bartley has missed some mass meetings due to private matters but has responded when able, evoking Republican founding figures.
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Ohio
Mr. Cray
Mordecai Bartley
David Tod
Danton
Robespierre
Bartley
Morrow
Trimate
Universal turnout urged by Lovofeco in heated party note
A caustic political appeal urges the public to support annexation while warning Whigs and Tocos against delays. The message claims duty requires every man to vote and backs a single slate to push Texas toward territorial incorporation, predicting improvement with broad participation.
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Locofoco
Texas
United States
Polk and Texas The Difference
A statement argues that annexing Texas should occur without dishonor or war and only with the common consent of the Union, showing no personal objection to annexation but seeking peaceful accession.
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Texas
UNION
Political attack on PolkTariff policy and subtreasury plan
The excerpt cites criticisms of Governor Polk advocating Van Buren’s sub treasury and a 200000-strong standing army with a clause imprisoning soldiers who disrespect the President. It notes Progressive fears of gay laws, Polk’s silence on tariff letters, and Henry Cray’s commentary praising him as an advocate for the country’s interests.
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Gov. Polk
Muin
Fennessee
Effigy of Henry Clay Burned by Hampton Democrats
Avica Gazelle reports a Hampton Village gathering where an image of Henry Clay was erected in a hanging pose with assorted emblems. The event, described as Locofoco in tone, followed by vulgar remarks and strong partisan rhetoric. Nearby Pittsburgh hosted a large Whig torch-light procession with about 800 Germans observed in attendance.
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Henry Clay
Hampton Village
Harrison
Locofoco
Avica Gazelle
Pittsburgh
Jocofoco Emisearias
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Ohio State Journal
Haunt
Voters OF Ohio
David S. Olinger
Joseph Eystein
Eystein
Montgomery
FESY
James K. Polk
Henry Cray
Charles J. Ingersoll
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