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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1841
Page
1
A weekly publication edited and published by A. M. Gest, circulated in the local area with dates and notices for readers. The brief item notes the editor’s name and the regular weekly schedule, indicating consistent community coverage.
State Central Committee urges Whigs to focus on crucial issues in the upcoming election. Banking currency, state banking charter, and a redistricting plan for the next ten years loom large as decisive factors for Ohio’s fiscal health and political balance. The message calls for unity, turnout, and vigorous district action to uphold Whig principles amidst Locofoco opposition.
Ohio faces a pivotal 1841-42 legislature with staking on currency reform and congressional apportionment. Whigs push for proactive state banking and fair districting while Locofocos resist. Also at stake: Supreme Court judges, state lands funds, and a new state auditor.
Letter to the National Intelligencer explains resignation on Sept 11 1841. Badger criticizes President Tyler's handling of a proposed exchange bank and its constitutional implications. He cites veto after August 18 cabinet meeting and claims lack of explanation led to withdrawal from the cabinet. The note notes broader political tensions and references other appointments and dismissals.
The pamphlet published by Auditor Brough and his brother Charles claims the Whig plan of a State Bank and Branches was introduced by Nye in the House on January 11, 1841 and later passed. The notice urges honest men to note that the pamphlet misrepresents the House passage.
The Newark Gazette urges Whigs to redouble effort, claiming no switch away from their party and asserting votes are in place to secure a complete victory. The piece cites the O. S. Journal noting no state changes and urges faithful voters to poll in the coming election.
The Whigs in Licking County push a Progres s party stance and charge township vigilance committees with securing eight new Gazette subscribers. The effort aims to win support from Loco Focos and build Whig strength for the county in the state.
The Georgetown Examiner reports Locofocos, once anti bank hard money advocates, now backing Banks. Gen James Loudon and most on the Locofoco side endorse Banks while Whigs advocate state banks and branches.
A sharp exchange recounts Gen Loudon and Bill Allen in Ohio politics, accusing them of misrepresentation before the legislature. The Ohio Statesman is cited printing Harrison funeral expenses, including crape and gloves. A Kentucky paper ridicules Sam Medary as hyena like in feasting on the dead.
The steamer Trhoula carrying 3000 barrels of flour from St Louis to New Orleans struck a snag near Bird's Bend two miles above the Ohio mouth and sank in 12 feet of water. The U S Mail steamer StamboatT U S Mail left St Louis for New Orleans on the 23d and struck a snag near Hat Tatand, sinking with its cargo mainly flour. boat and cargo entirely lost.
The Honorable John Sargeant, congressman from the Philadelphia Pennsylvania district, has resigned his seat. The move creates a vacancy prompting political maneuvering and potential special election considerations in the city.
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