Democratic gathering derides Whig policy in Dover Township
A Dover Township meeting adopts resolutions denouncing Whig electioneering and federal policy. They pledge support for Martin Van Buren and Henry Clay opponents, appoint delegates to a county convention, and condemn abolition rhetoric while praising Democratic principles. The piece also notes vigilance committees and local political tensions surrounding tax and governance debates.
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Dover Township
Deere of
Tucker
Dover
Slingluf
Promident
Jarod Beavares
Ramideni
Thomas Sprck
Serres
Tery
F.D. MeMsal
H. Mutchmer
FG. Hall
H. Torrey
Harrigan
Reedom
Horieno
Wirees
Federel Party
Martin
van Buren
Provident
United States
Ry M. Jo ‘Nnon
Battle of the Thames
Wilson Shannon
Cate
Tappan
Alien
Federel
Siam
Mack Cockade
Hartford
Harrison
High Abolition Party
Carrel Free Press
Aage
Hurston
Carroll Jefersonian
Bedernham
Gull
Aya
Democratic Party
Gery
Cynomatti
Democratic Convention Called for August in New Philadelphia
The Tuscarawas County Democratic Central Committee announces the 01 convention to be held at the court house in New Philadelphia on Wednesday August 12 at 10 o'clock a.m. It urges full township representation and calls electors to appoint five delegates to the convention. Signed July 23, 1840 by W. Graham, J. D. Cummins, K. Camp, T. J. Frazier.
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Asia
Howe
Stenbebvikis
Hiv
Shepper
Tippetanos
Criss Fig
Aod
John Adams
Orien
Botts
Cholien
New Philadelphia
Wm. Froham
Peter Spangler
Thoma Spack
John Sherman
Tohn
Jamon ‘Armstrong
Wm. Wade
J Helwig
J. Grove
Bare Grove
James Jennings
A. Orper
Jacob Hoopengarner
SS Frazier
Givo
Wallick
Cinpad Bremer
Wm Uibbe
Jeremiah Gibbs
Sebastian Braiats
Manthion Coltini
G. More Martin Hobver
Frederick Crater
Mon Schaffer
John Wilvon
Chaelen Wilton
G. W.shingluif
GF. A. Waenan
Ad Sine Die
Joseph Slinglupf
Prem Jacon Bryens
Tuosas Prack
Pascarawas County
New Philadephia
Camp
T. J. Frazier
Tuscarawas County
Democratic Central
Town Meeting Sparks Democratic Resolve Amid Turbulent Campaign
A chaotic town meeting drew strong Democratic animus against Whig rivals as speakers J Slingluff and M Collier criticized log cabin themes and cider barrel vitriol. The gathering featured heated rhetoric, accusations of ballot manipulation, and calls to mobilize before elections.
Collapse of Bank System Sparks Transatlantic Panic
An 1840s style broadside laments financial turmoil as English and American bankers suspend payments after a London panic. It blames Democrats and aristocratic paper money, calls for victory and liberty, and urges workers to resist corporate insolence while warning of imminent upheaval in the banking world.
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York
Bill
Peealle
Cole
Mortis
Conol Company
Fem
Bridle
England
Americs
London
Peper Arimocracy
Democrats
Friends of
Wberry
Union
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Leadbetter and Ohio Votes Highlight New York Celebration
D P Leadbetter of Ohio won praise at a New York gathering celebrating the Independent Treasury Bill. The event drew over thirty thousand, with speakers including Hugh Garland of Virginia and Vanderpool of New York. Leadbetter lauded the Sub Treasury plan and pledged Democratic support for working people. A resolution thanked Leadbetter for his address while critics attacked a local editor’s integrity amid wider parade of political loyalties. Louisiana news reports Whigs gaining two seats in Congress and Democrats one, with party shifts in state offices noted.
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Tuscarawan
Parmion
Hayano
Mtnte
Unis Fed States
Basi Nean
Congress
Juan
Avery
Printar
United
van Buren
Neu Ao
Geertham
Shanton
Mtr
Bro
Ibn Auiher
Patrick
Neko
United States
Pebroary
Rico Gareland
Louisiana
House of Representatives
House
Garland
Congres
Aldo
United Staton
Fahall
Congréss
Conegroves
Patric
Partien
Vance P
Bonham
Onurworthy
D. P, Leadbetter
New York
Hugh Garland
Virginia
Vanderpool
Leadbetter
Ohio
Gerarduy Boveo
Olio
Onio
Payarsayn Alexandar Mamilion
New ‘York
Philadelphia
Dover
Bam
Federal
Bankera
Fragmented 19th Century Newspaper Snippet on Whigs and Crops
A reader's letter from the New York press lauds the Whig rise and van Buren critiques, interwoven with reports from Newark Ohio and Wheeling on harvests. It cites public celebration, mentions British capitalists, and notes wheat and corn prospects across Ohio and Missouri.
Whig Leader Faces Threats Over Election Rhetoric
From Bay Btaw Federal Bl as county leader remonstrates against the anti government undertones of a speech. The prose invokes prophecy and vengeance, condemning a future vote and warning of dire consequences. A July 21 date references a Washington event with a pack of dog samples.
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Preasner
Otter
van Eunee
Qegood
Parieh
Sen
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Citi
Toscaramaw Advocate
Tinoyo
Svery
Gasotio
Legion of Cumin
Philadeophia
Richard
M Johnson
Wilsom
J. Slingluff
M. Collier
Steubenville
Tom Corwin
R. M. Johnson
the Thames
Buckeye
Senasore Allen
Toppan
Erick
TuKee
Great Britain
Bank of England
Advocate
Wayman Lute
Harrifon
Saya
Cincinnati Adverticar
O. Wright
Charles Haln
van Busen
Ogle
van Bonen
Ie Briliot
Fabricus Ton
Oabe
Newark, Ohio
Enya
Delaware County
Missouri
Wheeling
Sopien Spectator
Uhere
Washington
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