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1387 - H Sept. 15:2/5 - According to the proclamation of Huron Beebe, sheriff of Cuyahoga county, the electors of this county will vote Tues- day, Oct. 14, to fill the following offices: One senator and one repre- sentative for the state legislature; a county treasurer; a prosecuting attorney; a county surveyor; a coroner; and one county commissioner. (3)
1388 - H Sept. 15:3/1 - Seabury Ford is the Whig nominee for state sena- tor from Cuyahoga county, his nomination having been announced after the release of the general county ticket. Ford was nominated by the Geauga county Whig convention, and his selection concurred in the Cuyahoga con- vention.
H Sept. 16; ed:2/1 - See Taxation
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1389 - 1393
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - Ohio (Cont'd)
1389 - H Sept. 16:2/2 - The Cuyahoga county Whig convention met at the court house on Sept. 13. Moses Kelley was chosen chairman; L. L. Adams and Oliver Emerson, vice-presidents; and F. F. Cogswell, and C. T. Blakeslee, Secretaries.
The first business on hand before the 108 delegates was the endorse- ment of the nomination of Seabury Ford for state senator by the Geauga county convention. Ford was promised Cuyahoga's Whig votes.
D. Harvey captured the nomination for representative, polling 57 of the 108 votes cast. Bushnell White garnered 58 votes and was de- clared the Whig nominee for prosecuting attorney. Melancton Barnett was nominated for treasurer by acclamation. Ezra Eddy took the nomination for commissioner, polling 65 votes. The coroner nomination went to C. L. Camp, who polled 63 votes. Ahaz Merchant was nominated for surveyor, with 62 votes.
The following new Whig central committee was nominated: George A. Benedict, Thomas P. May, A. Sherwin, H. S. Whitman, H. Ranney, and Wm. A. Otis. (17)
1390 - H Sept. 16; ed:3/1 - The Whig ticket presented to Cuyahoga's voters is not only an exceptional one, but a decidedly good one. All the candidates are capable, faithful, and honest, and all have been tried and not found wanting.
"A full vote in Cuyahoga is ever a Whig triumph. Remember this, and neglect no duty until the setting sun election day has again made that victory certain." (2)
1391 - H Sept. 19; ed: 3/1 - The Hards out Hardened. - The Cincinnati Hards are mere sandstone when compared with the granites of Henry county. Here is a specimen from their convention resolutions:
Resolved, That our opposition to bank domination, under all its phases, and pretended "reforms," "limitations" and "safe-guards," shall never cease until every utterer of bills of credit for circulation as money, is placed under the same legal disabilities with the utterer of counterfeit coin, or any other public robber.
We notice that in the party nominations so far the Hards have it. In Hamilton, Stark and Wayne the Hards have triumphed, and in the North West they have nominated Mr. Knapp, former editor of the Kalida VENTURE, for the House. The sight of a bank note affects him as water does a mad dog. (verbatim) (2)
1392 . H Sept. 20:3/1 - The Locofoco county convention held the 20th inst., nominated D. B. Dunham, for representative; F. W. Bingham, for prose- cuting attorney; Stoughton Bliss, for coroner; J. B. Bartlett, for trea. surer, and - Gilbert, for Commissioner.
The proceedings were rich and racy, and will be duly recorded on Mon- day. (verbatim) (1)
1393 - H Sept. 24; ed: 3/1 - The Whigs of Summit county have nominated Hiram Bowen, of Akron, for representative, and Henry G. Weaver for
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1394 - 1397
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS . Ohio (Cont'd) commissioner.
The Whig candidates for representatives in Summit and Portage counties are excellent men. They will confer honor on the good Reserve counties they will represent, and the interests of the people will be well cared for in the hands of such Representatives as McIntosh, Shreve, and Bowen. (verbatim). (2)
1394 - H Sept. 24; ed:3/1 . Mr. Harvey has won an enviable reputation as a legislator, not only with his immediate constituents, but with his fellow members and the people at the capital. In noticing his re-nomina - tion by the Whigs of Cuyahoga, the STATE JOURNAL remarks . "Mr. Harvey has served two years in the legislature, and has acquired an amount of experience that will enable him to labor efficiently. He will be warmly welcomed back." (verbatim) (1)
1395 - H Sept. 30:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "One of the Friends of Equal Rights" says: No doubt if I were to ask you what you desire in regard to the colored population of Ohio, you would immediately answer that they should be given their rights and that the black laws of the state should be repealed. "In this I cordially agree with you; but, dear friends, have you duly considered that all hopes of accomplishing an object so desirable must depend on sustaining the Whig party?" It is the only party with the power and intent to repeal these laws, despite the assertions of the so-called "Liberty Party" to the contrary.
Now I submit it to your common sense, brethren, on which party can we hang our hopes of overcoming this opposition, and of meliorating the con- dition of the colored population of our State? The Whig party, who have alrealy 40 members in our Legislature and who are warmly in favor of such a measure? or the self styled "Liberty Party," who have not yet elected a single member, and who have no present prospect of electing one? And another question, are we not in great danger of being pulled and duped by designing demagogues, whose real object is not to repeal the Black Laws of Ohio, or abolish slavery in other States, but to keep these things to harp upon, for the purpose of buil ing up a party for their own aggran- disement, and as a convenient hobby on which to ride into notice and power? (13)
1396 - H Oct. 6; ed:2/2 - The OHIO STATESMAN, which is anxious to bring out a full Loco vote, warns that under the new registry law voters can register only on Oct. 13, the day before election, and for a period of one hour on Oct. 14, election day.
"The STATESMAN is determined no Locofoco vote shall be lost from a failure to have the registry completed. Let Whigs profit by the counsel given."
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1397 - H Oct. 7:2/1-3 . George A. Benedict, chairman of the Whig central committee of Cuyahoga, warns local Whigs to guard against the apathy so evident in the party ranks whenever an ordinary election comes up. Ohio
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1398 - 1399
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - Ohio (Cont'd) is largely a Whig state, says Benedict, but often, with the battle won the Whigs rest on their oars and give the enemy Locos an opportunity to slip in. The coming election, because it is an ordinary state election, is likely to be regarded as unimportant by good Whigs; it is just such casual uninterestedness that must be avoided.
It is important that the state go Whig this year, important because the banking system of Ohio is on the block. If the Locos win, their self-styled "reform" will replace the balanced Whig banking measures of to-day, and our state finances will flounder. Ohio will be left stripped of her own money and flooded by the worthless trash of neigh- boring corporations irresponsible to our laws, and beyond the control of our courts.
The Whig tax law, too, is on the stand, being fired at by Loco cam- paigns. This measure decreases the farmer's and the mechanic's tax and increases that of the capitalist. It is the nearest approach yet to the perfect tax - one levied on property in proportion to its value. Yet the Locos cry for its repeal.
The cursed Ohio black laws must be repealed - the colored person must be given equal recognition in the courts and in society. For all these things - the retention of worthy measures and the banishment of odious ones - there is only one party, the Whigs.
Benedict points to the resolutions passed by Loco county conventions in the state thus far and points out their enmity to our good, solid bank system. He points then to the policies of the Whigs and holds them up for comparison. "We hope, Whigs of Cuyahoga County," he urges "that the second Tuesday of October will see every man at the ballot box." (51)
1398 - H Oct. 13; ed: 2/1 - Though the canvass has been devoid of the usu. al excitement attending a state election, we can assure our Whig friends in the city that it is of the first importance that every vote be polled. Let no one fail to vote, for the result in Cuyahoga may depend on a single vote! The Locofocos will as usual be out in full strength. They have sent split tickets out and have united with their abolition allies so far as to put in circulation abolition tickets with the name of F. W. Bingham substituted for the abolition candidate for prosecuting at- torney. Be on your guard to avoid such devices and trickery against Whig candidates. "It is the more important then that every Whig in the City does his duty. for unless he does there is great danger that the flag of Locofocoism waves in triumph in Old Cuyahoga to-morrow." (4)
1399 - H Oct. 13; ed:2/1 - Whigs, register your names! Whigs of the City! If any of you have been negligent enough to omit looking to the registry of your names until this time, an opportunity offers to-morrow morning, one hour before the polls open. - See that your name is en- rolled, and ask all your Whig neighbors to see that their names are on the list. The registry to-morrow morning can be made at the place of holding election in the ward in which the elector resides. Pass the word round, and make sure work. (verbatim) (2)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1400 - 1404
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - Ohio (Cont'd) 1400 - H Oct. 13:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, L. A. S. says: To- morrow is election day, a day of freedom's birth and glory, wherein, with the right of citizenship, all are of equal right and privilege. Voters! show that you are worthy heirs of liberty, and help to put down the iniquity starding in the high places. Wield among freemen the mighty arm of moral influence. How can we wield the all-powerful influence of moral contest in freedom's land but by ballots? "Then awake, one and all, for the strife in which victory is lost or won." (7)
1401 - H Oct. 16; ed:2/1 - Northern Ohio is sound in its support of Whig principles, and the indications are that not a "hard-destructive" stripe will be found from the Reserve in the next legislature. All the counties considered doubtful, except Trumbull, have been reported, and in all the Whigs have succeeded. Whig representatives have been elected in the Huron and Erie distric's, in Lorain, Medina, Cuyahoga, Portage, Geauga, and Lake counties, and in Stark county and the Lucas district.
"If the balance of the State has done anything like as well, the Whig majority in both branches of the Legislature will at least be large enough for all practical purposes." (3)
1402 - H Oct. 20; ed:2/1 - It is now certain that the Whigs will have a decided majority in the next Ohio legislature - say, from six to eight in the senate, and from ten to 16 in the house. Not a single Locofoco has been elected to either branch from the Western Reserve, and other portions of the state have done nearly as well.
"The people of Ohio have emphatically decided in favor of a home cur- rency and Whig measures generally, and we rejoice that their verdict will give some stability to legislation and laws .... Although the aggregate vote in the State is much smaller than last year, the Whig majority on the poular vote will be much increased - a sufficient indication that Locofocoism, in all its progressive phases, is more unpopular with the Buckeyes than ever."
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1403 - H Oct. 24; ed:2/2 - The STATE JOURNAL says: The Reserve has passed through another ordeal and again proved herself true to her own interests, her own character, her own gocd name. Worthy is she to lead the van in the Whig legion of Ohio. The Reserve is Whig on its borders, in its centre, and all over. Not a dark spot is there in her limits.
"The gallant Whigs of the Reserve 'touch their beavers' in acknowledg- ment of your flattering compliments, friend JOURNAL, and while the Reserve Corps 'stand up to the rack, fodder or no fodder, ' election-day, they are not insensible to the fact that in legislation as well as in other matters, 'handsome is that handsome does, ' and that no sectional feeling should govern in the enactment of laws for the general weal." (6)
1404 - HI Oct. 25; ed:3/1 - The Wooster DEMOCRAT suggests Col. James Collier of Steubenville as the next Whig candidate for governor of Ohio. "While we fully agree with our respected contemporary in its
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1405 - 1411
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - Ohio (Cont'd) commendation of Col. Collier, we think it hardly time yet to open the canvass for a candidate, as several months we trust will intervene before holding a State convention to nominate." (2)
1405 - H Nov. 1; ed:3/1 - The Massillon GAZETTE hoists the name of Col. James Collier of Steubenville for governor, and in a spirited para- graph nails his banner to the masthead, "until a nomination is regularly made." Molly Stark has nobly proved herself on hand in routing the Hards, and will show no signs of widowhood next October. (1)
1406 - H Nov. 3; ed:3/1 . "Western Reserve," in the last STATESMAN, nom- inates Thomas L. Hamer for Governor, as the "ablest and best man" of the party. Does not this squint at thrusting aside those consistent Hards, Messrs. Tod, Utter, and Warner, for a candidate either Hard or Soft, as the crowd happens to be? (1)
1407 - H Nov. 14; ed: 2/2 - The Medina WHIG suggests the name of Hon. James Wilson, of Steubenville, as a suitable candidate for Governor. Mr. Wilson is a veteran Whig editor, having labored ardently and faithfully for the Whig cause in Ohio for more than thirty years. (verbatim) (1)
1408 - H Nov. 22; ed: 2/2 - The OH10 STATESMAN announces by authority, that Thomas L. Hamer declines having his name brought before the Locofoco state convention as a candidate for nomination for governor. The STATES- MAN says this is his fixed determination.
The Softs will have to try again. (verbatim) (1)
1409 - H Nov. 26; ed: 3/2 - The Boston JOURNAL speaks highly of the leg- islative talents of the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, and suggests that he would make a splendid governor for Ohio.
"The above is true to the letter, but we have no idea that Mr. Whit- tlesey will consent to be a candidate. Such is our information, but not directly from him." (2)
1410 - H Dec. 1; ed: 2/2 - In a letter to the OHIO STATE JOURNAL, dated Nov. 26, the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey officially declines to be considered as a possible Whig nominee for governor next year.
"Though Mr. W. declines entering the active field of politics, we know bis heart and hand will be with us through all the vicissitudes of the conflict . 'Whig still, Whig always' - while there is a remnant of the old Republican platform to stand on." (4)
1411 - H Dec. 23; ed:2/3 - An article in the STATE JOURNAL gives a list of gentlemen who are possible candidates for governor; this list includes the name of John W. Allen of Cuyahoga county.
"We have the very best authority for saying that the gentleman named in the above list, residing in Cuyahoga, is not a candidate for nomina. tion." (6)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1412 - 1416
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - Ohio (Cont'd)
1412 - H Dec. 30; ed:2/2 - There have been several gentlemen mentioned as possible Whig gubernatorial candidates at the state convention to be held on Feb. 4.
"Among the prominent names mentioned, is Col. James Collier, of Steu- benville, who was a favorite candidate before the Convention of 1844; and although our acquaintance with him is slight, we must confess, from reputation, he appears to be not only a glorious Whig, but especially entitled to popular favor."
He is especially well known for his heroic conduct in the last war, at Fort George and at Queenstown.
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1413 - H Dec. 30; ed:3/1 - Representation at the Whig state convention in Columbus on Feb. 4 will be according to these provisions: Each county which gave 500 or less Whig votes for governor in 1844 will be entitled to one delegate; thereon, one delegate for each 500 votes. According to this Cuyahoga will send six delegates.
"We presume the counties will all be represented, and feel assured that the proceedings of the Convention will be of the most harmonious character. Ohio occupies a proud position in the Whig column, and who- ever of the many good men named may be selected as the standard-bearer in 1846, he will be cordially and triumphantly supported in the contest with Locofocoism."
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1414 - H Dec. 30; ed:3/1 - The Hon. John Cary has refused to run for governor of Ohio, as has the Hon. Bellamy Storer.
"Few men have as strong claims on the Whigs of Ohio, as Bellamy Storer." (3)
Slate
1415 - H Apr. 12; ed: 3/1 - "Connecticut! All Whig !!
"The 'old stubble field is again thoroughly burned over, ' and Texas- Locofocoism has been seared to the heart throughout the State, by the free expression of the popular will."
Partial returns from six of the eight counties show with tolerable certainty that Whigs have elected a governor and have a majority in both houses.
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1416 - H May 3; ed:2/1 . The disaffection among the Whigs at Richmond and the general apathy in the party have given the Locos the state. The Locos have the entire delegation to Congress, with the exception of Pen- dleton. The Whigs now have two members less than they had at the last Congress.
"In the State Legislature the Whigs as far as heard have lost eight members and gained two.
"The Locos will have both branches and of course the U. S. Senator to be chosen." (2)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1417 - 1424
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - State (Cont'd) 1417 - H Aug. 11; ed: 3/1 - The Louisville JOURNAL has rumors that in In- diana Robert Dale Owen is defeated, but places little reliance in them. In the Wayne district, C. B. Smith, Whig, has defeated Finley. In Sam- ple's district, the Locos lead.
"The Locos will doubtless have the Legislature." (2)
1418 - H Aug. 15; ed:3/1 . The Whigs in Tennessee, have lost rather heavily especially in Robertson, Wilson, Rutherford, Bedford, and Williamson counties. "The Nashville papers, of Saturday, give a few returns which are not very favorable .... We give up the State." (2)
1419 - H Aug. 16; ed:3/2 - Kentucky. - This state has done well. The Locofocos, from present appearances, have only elected two members of Congress, Tibbatts and Boyd. Adams, it is said, is elected over McKee (Whig) and Martin; and Trumbo over French. Legislature, Whig enough. (verbatim) (1)
1420 - H Aug. 18; ed: 3/1 - Tennessee. - There appears to be little doubt that the Locofocos have carried their governor, but the UNION seems to fear that, as they have lost a member of the legislature in Weakly county, the legislature will be Whig. (verbatim) (1)
1421 - H Aug. 20; ed: 3/1 - Curious coincidence. - In Davidson county, Tennessee, in which Nashville is situated, Mr. Polk was beaten, in the gubernatorial election of 1843, 583 votes. In 1844, (the presidential election) he was again beaten 582. In the late election, (1845, ) Mr. Brown was beaten by Mr. Foster in this (his own) county, 583. Close running for three years. (verbatim) (1)
1422 - H Sept. 2; ed:3/1 - Mississippi Whigs have nominated a strong state ticket, with Gen. Patrick Henry for governor.
"The Whigs of this State are determined to sleep not, until they wipe out the dishonor the repudiators have brought on them and theirs." (2)
1423 - H Sept. 8; ed:3/2 - The Locofoco candidate for governor in New Hampshire. - Hill's PATRIOT says of bim: "We know full well that a man of small pretension may be governor of the state; the new candidate is a little the smallest man of his genus that has yet been offered." This is saying a great deal, considering it is said by an Ex-Governor! (verbatim) (1)
1423 - H Sept. 11:3/3 - Mr. Harris, Sir: - In your paper of the 10th inst., I see my name announced as a candidate for representative for this county. I do not wish to be considered a candidate. You will therefore please discontinue my name, and oblige yours, Daniel Warren. (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1425 - 1430
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - State (Cont'd) 1425 - H Sept. 16; ed:2/1 - The Whigs of the Green Mountain state have failed to elect Governor Slade, although the legislature is safely theirs; now it appears the Maine Locofocos have not been able to elect their man for governor, although the legislature is theirs. "The State election in Maine is a pretty good offset for the result in Vermont." (3)
1426 - H Oct. 7; ed:3/1 - By inter-party divisions and laxity, the Whigs of Maryland have suffered themselves to be overcome at the recent elec- tions, and instead of an entire Whiz delegation to Congress, the state will now be represented by two Whigs and four Locos.
"Whigs of Cuyahoga! Whigs of the Reserve! Remember the lesson taught you by the Whigs of Maryland, and let no Whig have to reproach himself at the close of the polls on Tuesday next that he has neglected to vote - that he has neglected to discharge his duty as a freeman and good citizen." (5)
1427 - H Nov. 15; ed:2/1 - Massachusetts citizens held an election on Nov. 10 for a governor, a lieutenant governor, a congressman from the ninth district, and several state senators and representatives, with governor Briggs, Whig, well in advance of the field. Some 144 Whig representatives and 14 senators were successful over their Loco oppo- rents.
"Though the result is not all we could have wished, yet it may be re- garded as a Whig triumph .... So that Loco-Focoism has not where to set its foot in the Old Bay State."
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1428 - H Nov. 21; ed: 3/2 - The Whigs in Massachusetts have, according to latest reports, captured 171 legislature seats, against 49 for the Democrats. Thus the house and the senate appear all Whig. "Old Massachusetts remains true to her principles!" (2)
United States
1429 - H Mar. 15; ed:2/3 - A motion was made in the U. S. Senate re- cently to print 5000 extra copies of Berrien's report relative to the fraud perpetrated through the naturalization laws at the late election. The "Locofocos" opposed it earnestly, every man rallied to the work, but they failed. The motion to print carried 24 to 22.
"They do not want the People to see the evidence of the frauds they perpetrated upon the ballot-box in the election of Mr. Polk."
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1430 - H Aug. 7; ed: 3/1 - Dorr & McNulty. - McNulty is now the most prom- inent vice candidate for the Dorr presidential ticket. At a recent Dorr meeting at Mt. Vernon a portion of the Dorrites it is true tried to clamor him down when he made his speech, but failed. Mac's star is evi- dently in the ascendant among the Knox county Locofocos; for on the oc- casion of his arrival at Mt. Vernon, they testified their unbounded joy by a salute of 13 guns. Dorr himself could not have made a more trium- phant entry, than the Government Defaulter. (verbatim) (2
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1431
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS . United States (Cont'd) 1431 - H Oct. 22; ed:3/1 - Florida. ยท An election for a Representative in Congress from the state of Florida, to supply the vacancy caused by the choice of David Levy as a United States Senator, took place on the 6th inst. Edward C. Cabell was the candidate of the Whigs, in opposi - tion to whom the Locofocos ran W. H. Brockenbrough. Though we have seen but few returns, and these not decisive, we presume there is little doubt of the success of the Democratic candidate. (verbatim) (2)
See also Political Parties; Politics & Government
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1432 - 1437
POLITICAL PARTIES
1432 - H Feb. 1; ed:3/1 . The leaders of the Liberty party in New York have issued a call for a day of humiliation and prayer to avert the threatened annexation of Texas.
"A day of Thanksgiving would better accord with their votes." (1)
1433 - H Feb. 10:2/4 - Protect free labor and northern rights.
A Liberty convention will be held at Liberty hall, Hancock block, in this city, tomorrow. The object of the meeting will be made known at the time of meeting.
Addresses are expected from Whitehorn, Hudson, Wade, and others, touching on the great interests of the country and the hopes and pros- pects of the party. All persons are invited to attend.
One hundred and four delegates were appointed on Feb. 4 by the Liberty club of Cleveland to attend this convention. (4)
1434 - H Feb. 11:3/4 - In a letter to the editor, J. Ranney says: "In noticing a call for a Liberty Convention in this city, I discovered my name attached as one of the delegates. Now, Sir, As I did not vote for annexation nor am I in favor of it in the modern acceptation of the term, I do not wish to be identified with the present policy of the party, al- though a friend to universal freedom." (1)
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