The State Election and Whig Prospects
The State results are not yet confirmed with a likely ten to twelve thousand majority against us. Despite discouragement, the light vote suggests room to increase Whig strength in the next contest for Gen. Scott. Taylor carried the state by 16 981 votes and Scott should aim similarly. Local county majority tops 200, higher due to local offices, while the Congress tally trails by about 100 from two years ago. Assembly shows a decent Wick run but Whigs lacked unified organization.
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Taylor
Gen. Scott
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Judge Wick
Mr. James
James
New York
Foreman
Jones
Mr. Kinnear
Waters
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Wick & James
Wick
Giddings
Ohio
Congress
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King
Western Reserve
Buff. Com
Election of Sheriff in Warren County
The county reports James Foreman, the Whig nominee, won by 34 votes. The editorial credits independent Democrats and calls for focus on merit over party labels, urging speakers to judge officers by service rather than party. It doubts overreliance on caucus decrees and notes Spring Creek could have shifted the result.
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James Foreman
Warren
Foreman
Horn
Spring Creek
Actions louder than words in partisan critique
In a sharply worded critique, a speaker charges Democrats with duplicity toward foreigners, praising Irish and Germans while sacrificing the hungry to political gain. Citing Albany Journal extracts, the text recalls John J. Crittenden’s 1848 famine relief bill, passed by Whigs and rejected by Loco Focos, to accuse current leaders of a similar bias.
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Albany Journal
John J. Crittenden
Senate of the
United States
Ireland
House of Representatives
Whig Meeting Called in Warren County at Wrightsville
The Whigs of Warren County announce a meeting at Wrightsville on Monday evening the 25th inst. Several speakers may attend and the committee hopes strong county interest brings a large turnout. Citizens across the county are invited. W. T. Brown, Committee for Vigilance. Freehold, Oct. 15, 1852.
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Warren County
Wrightsville
W. T. Brown
W. Woodin
Freehold
County Commissioner Election Praised by Pine Grove Town
The county election returns praise Marshall Jones for the County Commissioner post and blame opponent Horn for defeat. The Ledger notes Jones’s town support and ridicules rivals while calling voters honest and wary. The piece mocks political theatrics and ends with a playful biblical reference.
Ohio Whigs win seats as Democrats gain statewide majority
Ohio voters report Whig successes in several congressio nal districts while the Democratic ticket appears to lead by about 20,000 statewide. Free Soil candidates sweep some districts. detailed district margins include Wade in Cu yahoga and Olds in Columbus. Local Whig majorities are listed for Clark Champaign Morgan Muskingham Guernsey Marion Belmont Gallia Clinton Montgomery.
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Cieverann
Giddins
Free Soiler
Congress
Wade
Cass
Free Soil
Cuyahoga
Ashtaula
Olds
Columbus Dist
Clark Co
Champaign Co
Morgan Co
Muskingham Co
Guernsey
Marion
Belmont
Gallia
Clinton
Montgomery
Mormon County
George A. 8 Crocker Nominated for Congress in Forestville
Crocker of Cattaraugus County New York was chosen by the Whig Convention held at Forestville on the fifteenth to represent the district including Chautauque and Cattaraugus counties in Congress.
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Crocker
Cattaraugus County
N. Y
Chautauque
Cattaraugus Counties
Forestville
Pennsylvania Election and Whig Attacks on James
A Pennsylvania election summary lists congressional results by district with party affiliations. It reports Whigs accusing Democrats of using Mr James’s name, while a Ledger reply defends him and criticizes Whig tactic.
Ministers Wives Duty and Trials in Church Life
A column reflects on the duties of ministerial wives, urging use of opportunities to aid household and community, while noting potential judgment from church members. It stresses humility, grace, and supportive partnership with ministers, ending with a brief political note about Congressional elections and public sentiment.
Fenton Selected Democratic Nominee for Congress in Local District
Reuben E. Fenton of Frewsburg New York named the Democratic nominee for Congress in the district covering Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. He faces a June primary as the party consolidates its slate in western New York.
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Reuben E. Fenton
Frewsburg, N. Y
Chautaugute
Cattaraugus
Journey to California from Warren as raftmen turn prospector
A long letter from Z Woodin in Cotoma Eldorado County California dated August 28 1852 describes a 4000 mile trek by land and river from Warren to the mining region. He recounts stages from St Joseph Missouri to Fort Clarey the Platte and Big Blue rivers the South Pass Carson City Hangtown and finally Hangtown where he has filed a claim and begun washing for gold. He memorializes the death of his companion Nelson on the river journey and reflects on the peril and promise of the new gold country.
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Eldorado Co
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Brothen
Warren
Cincinnati
Queen City
St. Joseph
Missouri
Ohio
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Platte
Rocky Mountains
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Laroa
Laramie
South Pass
Pacific Springs
Pacific Creek
Sandy
Oregon
Green River
Bear River
Nelson
Mary’s
Carson River
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Carson Valley
Hangtown
American River
Z. Woodin
Educational Stump Speaking and Local School Notices
The next half term of the institution begins Wednesday, with over sixty scholars enrolled. Prof Putnam gave an Educational Entertainment in Warren and lectures at the Court House. He plans a public Budget of Elocution and Oratory, with varied samples from pulpit to battlefield. A jail stampede was thwarted by local help. the old jail is unsafe and needs repairs. Local merchants report new goods, large produce, and expanding store spaces in town.
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Putnam
Warren
Ile
Teachers’ Institute
Court House
Academy
Young
Waterford
Youngsville Express
Sheriff Anderson
United States in Debt to Europe Under Tariff of 1846
The National Intelligencer notes the U S owes Europe over 200 million dollars under the 1846 tariff. Only California gold has averted a crash like 1850’s. If current conditions persist, the financial collapse must come sooner or later.
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National Intelligencer
United States
Europe
California
Gen Scott and Buffalo welcome amid 1812 memories
Gen Scott recalls Buffalo’s 1812 era as it grew into a city. He honors local citizens, soldiers, and mechanics who aided the army, notes 40 years of ties to New York, and thanks residents for their loyalty to the Union. The piece closes with Maine Law support in a state convention and a Rochester forgery arrest linked to an insurance fraud case.
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Boston
Fanieul Hall
Friends of the Law
Valentine Smith
Rochester
General Scott Arrives in Syracuse to Enthusiastic Welcome
Syracuse October 15 General Scott arrived at 3 30 P M and was greeted with cheers by soldiers and citizens. The Mayor delivered a brief welcome and the general replied in speech from the Syracuse House balcony before being escorted through the crowd.
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Scott
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