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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1840
Page
4
A fragmentary 19th century essay attacks the Federal Whig party for lavish campaigns and log cabin imagery, arguing extravagance wastes money that could aid the needy. It mocks campaign pageantry and questions whether such displays reflect genuine concern for the poor and public virtue.
A fragmented notice describes a transportation line operating from Wooster to Wheeling with morning departures on Monday Wednesday and Friday and connections to Baltimore Philadelphia and New Orleans routes. It notes steam transport on the Ohio river and intermediate stops including Cadiz Massillon and Cadiz Canal Davar as well as connections to Cleveland Norwalk and Columbus via canal packets and railroad transfers.
A historic notice describes an Iphis Line route extending from Wooster through Ashland to Norwalk with connections to Mansfield Bucyrus and Lower Sandusky via several lines. It notes eight months of operation annually, horseback service mornings, and cautious plans for carriage reliability. Applications for routes are to be made in Wooster and at the University States? Wheeling. The notice ends with a garbled whiskey mention.
The proclamation by Governor Wilson Shannon calls the qualified electors of Ohio to meet on the thirtieth day of October to choose twenty electors for President and Vice President of the United States. It cites the presidential election law of 1820 and orders the electoral tally at designated polling places.
On the 6th July last, a single red cow of mixed English breed strayed from the undersigned at 1 Cover One. Ear marks: left ear. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery or for the cow's return. Contact Peter Yoss.
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