Editorial on legislative work and party politics in Ohio
A long defense of the General Assembly's labor and its legislation, arguing reforms were necessary and many measures well done. It notes expected scrutiny will yield few condemnations, cites Bankers of the Butte bearing burdens, and discusses resignation rumors and intra-party Strife over Whig leadership and nominations. It references national figures Fillmore Scott Warren God and the Washington Union Whig Harmonics.
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Ohio
Niast
General Assembly
Butte
Chillicothe Ddvertiser
Fite
Maury Warren
Torrenson
Fira
Frouaone, Hart, & Co
Honry Warren
Washington
Charles B. God
Department of the Interior
Winfield Scott
United States
Hall
Fillmore
Col. Warren
Mosars
Hapewells
Union
Whig Party
Itt
Washington Union
Political clash over taxation and chartered monopolies in Ohio
The piece argues for equal taxation across capital and labor, denouncing chartered monopolies like the Ohio Life and Trust Company for evading taxes in 1848. It laments the burden on workers and promises reduced levies, expanded revenue from property taxes, and a democratic shift away from privileged interests. It also notes Louis Napoleon's high pay and a railroad accident near New Buffalo with minor injuries.
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Ohio Life and ‘Trust Company
Shin Vest
Bank of England
Contr
Proposals for a Plank Road and Village Growth in New London
A May 28 1852 letter from E H 8 to Friend Knapp discusses rapid village growth in New London and Ashland Ohio, noting hotels and rebuilt structures after fire, and urges construction of a plank road to connect Ashtabula and New London to boost commerce and travel. It calls for investment via stock, arguing the road would profit farmers, merchants, and mechanics, and highlights improving regional communication as essential.
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Ohio Union
New London
Ashland
Friend Knapp
Ot Bannen
Kixo
Witanron
Lamprell
Asutaxa
New Lospon
Savannah
The New Tax Law in Jefferson County analyzed
The Steubenville Union outlines the first assessment under the new tax law in Jefferson county. It notes a quarter million dollars in personal property added to the tax roll, a 1,034 payer decrease, and broad exemptions shifting burdens, with bankers and stock speculators now taxed and a critique of Whig opposition to the measure.
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Steubenville Union
Jpiereen Couny
Steubenvile Unio
Juprinsey County
Jefferson County
Diet Stevienville
Wiaud Creek
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France
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