Controversy Over Bank Inspection Powers and House Warrant
The National Intelligencer reports a House inquiry into the Bank's books and the committee's powers. It documents attempts to inspect banking-house records, notes contempt of authority, and urges Speaker to issue a warrant to arrest Philadelphia directors. The minority view argues charter limits protect the bank from inquisition and questions the majority’s approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Intelligencer
Philadelphia
Bsan F
Messrs. E. Everett and
Exteworth
Msetvess
Something Ought to Be Done in Defense of Liberty
A column urges action to defend the Constitution against perceived usurpation by the President, warns of dire consequences if liberty and the Senate’s powers are subverted, and calls for awakening citizens to protect the republic. A public dinner in Philadelphia honors Senator Samuel L. Sournann, with praise of his eloquent speech and notable reception.
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U. S. Telegraph
Washington
Senate
Calhouns
Clays
Websters
McDuffies
Promised Land
Libertas
Philadelphia
Samoxx L. Souruann
Servrant
Tonei
Sovmann
U. S
Trinidad
Bewg
Shocking murders and suicides haunt New York streets
A wealthy Broadway woman killed herself with a carving knife after prolonged melancholy. The Coroner’s inquest returned a verdict reflecting the circumstances. Reports describe another brutal murder near a graveyard, with suspect Charles Boyington at large and a $260 reward offered for his capture and conviction. A third incident details a fatal street accident in Boston and a shocking shooting among brothers in Greenville Township, with both suspects jailed. Additional notes mention voyages, postal robberies, and a famed robber known as Caniqui.
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New-York
Broadway
Singular accident halts Portstown foot race
Portstown Pennsylvania May 14 1834 a young man named Stager cracked his knee while running a foot race near the Schuylkill bridge spectators heard the crack from several rods off the accident interrupted the contestants and was noted by onlookers in the small town.
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Portstown
Stager
Servsa
Schuylkill Bridge
Exotic ship Susan brings beasts to Boston shed visit
The Boston Atlas notes a voyage from the Cape of Good Hope aboard the Susan. Staff inspect the cargo including eland zebras quaggas leopards and gazelles in a north end shed. Macomber guides safety checks and observers describe herd behavior and risks.
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Yanxett Exterprise
Beasts
Brros
Susan
Cape of Good Hope
Saya
Boston Atlas
Macomber
Peter
Cape
Lot
Mexico Currency Value in Mexican Calendar of 1833
A Spanish observer notes in the Mexican Calendar for 1833 that Mexico's currency including gold bars valued at 1000 each totals no less than 480 million dollars in specie. The text also mentions a steel engraving of William Penn and a Philadelphian portrait related to Shackamaxon. It cites the Penn Society praising Penn and a report from Mir. Mapia noting Rita’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
William Penn
Sartain
Pennsylvania
Shackamaxon
Penn Society
Odd Animal Menagerie and Political Drolleries
A late 19th century New York feel spills from a lively column describing a traveling menagerie with exotic birds and creatures. The piece mocks politicians using animal comparisons, mentions ostriches resembling Van Buren, and promises further notes on the expedition. It also reports a local trial verdict and a curious blurb about New York Jews in the coin trade, plus a Portuguese war note.
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Washington
Amos & Reuben
Weneral Sackeen
Hiatave
Martin van Buren
Macomber
Chatham Street
New- York
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Ifeny
Soupmany
Joan M. Soorr
Nathaniel Frostwood
Shia
Canditi
Charles Boyington
Boyington
Vrost
New England
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Worcester
Frances Rice
Willard
Leiasota
Fier
Boston
Torth
Nitithsiett
Rowland
Pocahontis
Torerdus
Virginia
Newport
Peninsula
America
Epremerowr
North America
Canada
Elizabeth
Realeigh
Commonwealth
Chalmers
Jamestown
Virginia Crotoss
N. F
Liverpool
Britannia
Sketchley
New York
Williamsport and
Hagerstown
Lord Light
Charles Gillet
H. Clay
Ypsilanti
Soba
Rochester
Detroit Journal
James Almeida
Jackson
Maryland
Heman
Baltimore
Rome
Virgil
Naples
Herculaneum
Pantheon
Com
Battinoar
George Washington
Trippe
Philadelphiia
Dvertiser
Nw York
Ronvery
Norwalk
Post Office
Conn
Inm
Almissing
Nicholas Gibler
Greenville Township
George
Jacob
Nicholas
Cuba
Don Shore
Goppinger
Caniqui
Morgay
Mir
Mapia
Sony-Wwe
Searc
Rita
Intel
Mendia Trade
Gooden
Sbks
Babny & Brothers
Lofidon
Sfjem
Mr. Keppel
the Park Theatre
Portugal
London New Monthly
Don Paine Pie
Don Miguel
Brownson
Hyde Park
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