Printing Note From A M Gest Weekly
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28 Sep 1844
Page 1
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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1844
Page
1
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A voter accuses Mr. Roudebush of opposing the labor tax while voting for it. The letter claims he misstates motives, discusses absence during debate, and mocks his explanations as hypocritical. It cites his campaign behavior, Sabbath remarks, and alleged dodges to sway Clermont county readers.
At a September meeting the Williamsburg Republican Whig Club endorses a report denouncing the Democratic party for two thirds rule aims and opposition to protective tariffs. It cites Baltimore convention veto power and views free trade as leading to direct taxation and altered distribution of proceeds.
The Williamsburg Whig group endorses a sound national currency adequate revenue restrained executive power and an honest economy. They back a public domain policy with equal distribution, one-term presidency, and support for Henry Cray and Theodore Frelinghuysen. They oppose Texas annexation and the slaver expansion. The preamble and resolutions urge publication in the Clermont Courier.
A Cincinnati Straightout estimate outlines Ohio's likely gubernatorial outcome and congressional split. It projects Bartley winning eight districts with potential Whig victories in several districts, noting Hamilton County as doubtful and Torence possibly elected if party shifts continue.
The piece warns that Whig voters must attend the polls to ensure Bartley’s triumph over Corwin, citing liberty and naturalization shifts. It notes a strong Whig Ohio majority, warns against vote trading for Governor, and cites a Springfield Republic excerpt as support for vigilance ahead of the election.
A public notice calls readers to vote in October stressing the political stakes. It warns against absence from the polling place and urges travelers to return home to cast ballots that could decide the Legislature, the U S Senate, currency policy, and land funds. It appeals to Whig supporters to remind friends away from home to vote.
The article warns Whig voters across counties townships and districts about a calculated plan to trade votes for governor with promises of votes for other Whig candidates. It cites past and ongoing efforts by Locofocos to induce bargaining and to secure votes for Governor or Congress by leveraging votes for legislators. It notes that in 1842 such tactics were widespread and caused defeats for Whig leaders.
A partisan appeal denounces vote trading seen in Ohio and Kentucky elections. It urges voters to stand firm for Bartley and a sound currency, warning against exchanges proffered by any group and urging support for trustworthy candidates.
The American Whig argues Vermont farmers, though not largely agricultural, consumed 150000 barrels of flour sourced from other states in 1840. It contends breaking tariffs would force Vermont to drop wool and grow bread, collapsing a key market for flour and supporting party protection.
The U S Gazette cites opponents who for three years accused Harrison voters of bribery and poll tampering. It notes the charge that 145,000 freemen were bought and “beastly drunk with hard cider,” urging a retreat from slander without retracting the accusation.
The Hon. Thomas L. Tower attacked by Polk supporters while in Congress, as the debate over democracy and party tactics intensifies. The report notes sharp partisan rhetoric, accusations of perjury, and local protests by loco foco groups in Alleghany City and Cincinnati. Also mentions James Chambers incident and William Owsley's Kentucky governorship inauguration.
The Western Christian Advocate lists Ohio Wesleyan, Cincinnati, Dayton, Urbana, Chillicothe and Columbus districts with ministers and assignments. Names include Marley, Wright, Strickland, Lowry, Moody, Maley, Lehon, Wilber, Connell, Hill, Timmone, Johnson, Lorra ine, Simmons, Reed, Whitcomb, and many others across multiple districts. The piece also notes New Jersey Whigs nominating Cuantes Stratton for Governor.
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