Maryland Whig triumph reported in 1844 election
The Courier notes Maryland election results with Pratt winning Maryland governor by 632 votes. Whigs claim Senate majority of eleven and House by forty, citing 800 out-of-town voters and two U.S. vessels contributing to Loco Fue majority in Baltimore. Whig Central Committee promises full address soon.
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Clermont County Returns Reveal Whig Gains in Local Election
The county tally shows Tod winning Governor with 2646 votes to Barnley 2128 and King 114, McDowell leading Congress at 2608 to Thompson 2161, Roudebush 2614 to Goodwin 2135. Spence and Johnson lead in local offices, while overall Whig majorities suggest Mordecai Barnley’s likely election and growing Whig strength.
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Corwin
Henry Clay
Todd
Barnley
King
Congress
McDowell
Thompson
Keys
Roudebush
Goodwin
Walker
Johnson
McKinnie
Ricker
Recorder—Spence
Morris
Mordecai Barnley
Cincinnati
Mr. Bartley
Gallia
Lawrence
Western Reserve
Parran
Cunningham
McNally
Perrill
Whigs Anticipate Victory in Ohio and Nation
A rousing rally proclaims the Whigs’ strong lead in Ohio and across states for Clay. It asserts a gubernatorial win for Bar Meg, a free Whig Senate, and majorities in the Legislature. The piece cites electoral prospects across multiple states and urges renewed energy until November.
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Ohio
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Judge Tappan
Johnny Brough
Hamilton
Tree
Mg. Clay
Vermont
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
North Carolina
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Delaware Results Reflect Whig Majorities Across Counties
At the recent county election in the state, observers note Whig majorities in every county, with the overall outcome pointing to strong support for the Whig party across the state.
Political Abolitionists and Local Votes in 1844
The Liberty Men in Crosby township claim 96 party members while 43 votes went to Fudge King. Birney’s presidential nomination is said to carry Lees County Michigan. A coalition with Polkites shifts Democrats back, with questions over tariff and elections. Crises include a journalist denial of a false statement by Sam and O’Connell’s release from prison after parliamentary reversal.
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Liberty Men
Polk Party
Crosby
Fudge’ King
Birney
Saiely
Lees
Michigan
Policites
British Free Trade support for Polk and Dallas alleged
A 1844 document chain alleges British funds and English subscriptions backing Polk and Dallas. The Times and Argus dispute Thomas Ogden claims, with a Lincoln era letter from Rev. W P Broadus praising Henry Clay’s character amid political fever in Lexington Kentucky.
Locos and Clay Letters Stir Baltimore Whig Polemics
A fragment from a Baltimore Whig summary accuses Locofocos of fearing Mrs Clay’s prolific letter writing and questions Mr Dallas’s political loyalties. It notes a tribute to Mr Clay by William G Reav and reports a Locofoco mass meeting where violence was urged with pistols and cudgels.
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W.P. Broaddus
Lexington
Harr
Clay
Broaddus
Sreaddug
Baptista Church
Iekington
Dallas
Tyler
Wa. G. Reav
Locofoco
Baltimore
The Toke Game Badly Played In Poughkeepsie
Vague claimants from the country attempt a 2000 dollar bet in Poughkeepsie with a local trader who finally agrees to a 100 dollar stake. The incident sparks town talk as political factions around Polk and Wright circulate and mock attempts at dueling and wagers. The piece notes broader press commentary on the episode.
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Ashion
Dovie Tiels
Poughkeepsie
Polk
Wright
New York
New York Tribune
British gold and English interference in American tariff
A Baltimore Clipper report alleges an English ironmaker’s agent in New York instructed to oppose the American tariff, claiming British funds would sway U S policy. The piece argues patriotic Americans will resist foreign influence and not unite with England to destroy domestic manufactures.
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Baltimore
Farester
England
New York
Congress
Destructive City Fire Destroys Brewery and Bagging Factory
A morning blaze near Fulton caused extensive damage in the eastern part of the city. The Washington Brewery at Saw Mill and Planing Mill were totally destroyed, with much of the Fulton Bagging Factory burned. the fire started in a brewing kiln where no fire had occurred since the previous afternoon. Losses were estimated around 9000 dollars, with 7000 insured. The fire spread from the brewery to the bagging factory through the wooden cupola.
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Fulton
Washington
Planing
Cincinnati
Marriage notices from Milford and Goshen areas
Married on the 6th instant by Rev Gurley Mr Maw of Hamilton county to Miss Manoanna Hawy of Milford county. On the 800 Sept Ly He Fwin, Reg. Mr Ww Cain to Miss Sanat Dumronp of Goshen. Miscellaneous local marriage notices with names and places.
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Hamilton County
Manoanna Hawy
Milford P
Ww. Cain
Sanat. Dumronp
Bath
Goshen Owsip
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Straig
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New Hampshire Eagle
Benjamin Sourh
Stonetick Township
Cnunty
Perésoda
John O. Tracker
Goshen Township
Clermont County
Reb. McKinnie
Joan Lewin
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Arthur McNeall
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