When was it published?

December 30, 1831 in Morning Star

Domestic News December 30, 1831

Morning Star

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. William Doherty, William B. Hubbard, Esq., Gov. Mcarthur

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ohio Legislature, Columbus Meeting, Speaker Election, Canal Debt, Ohio Canals, Tolls Received

Limerick, York County, Maine

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What is this article about?

Ohio Legislature convened at Columbus on the 5th instant; Col. William Doherty elected Senate Speaker on seventh ballot by two-vote majority, William B. Hubbard House Speaker on second ballot by six votes; Governor McArthur's message described as plain. Ohio's canal debt totals $4,657,128 with $275,427 interest; 334 miles finished, yielding $100,119 in tolls this year; 400 miles expected navigable by July 1 next.

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Olio,—The Legislature of Ohio met at Columbus on the 5th inst. In the Senate Col. William Doherty was elected Speaker on the seventh ballot by two majority, and William B. Hubbard, Esq. Speaker of the House, on the second ballot by a majority of six votes; Gov. McArthur's Message, is plain and to the point.

The whole Canal debt of Ohio, is $4,657,128: the interest payable thereon $275,427. The amount of tolls received this year upon the Miami, and the Ohio Canals, as far as finished was $100,119. The extent of canal now finished is 334 miles. By 1st July next, 400 miles will, it is computed, be navigable.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Infrastructure

What keywords are associated?

Ohio Legislature Columbus Meeting Speaker Election Canal Debt Ohio Canals Tolls Received

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. William Doherty William B. Hubbard, Esq. Gov. Mcarthur

Where did it happen?

Columbus, Ohio

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Columbus, Ohio

Event Date

5th Inst.

Key Persons

Col. William Doherty William B. Hubbard, Esq. Gov. Mcarthur

Outcome

doherty elected senate speaker by two-vote majority on seventh ballot; hubbard elected house speaker by six-vote majority on second ballot; canal debt $4,657,128 with $275,427 interest; $100,119 tolls received on 334 finished miles; 400 miles navigable by 1st july next.

Event Details

Ohio Legislature met at Columbus; elections for Speakers in Senate and House; Governor's message plain; details on state canal debt, tolls, and completion progress.