Adams Letter on Banks and Bankruptcies in 1837 Slavery Debate
Former President John Quincy Adams critiques the era’s banking collapse and suspension of specie payments, arguing the system cheats holders of bank notes. He urges Congress to regulate banks and hints at Solon’s hard money remedy, warning of deeper national distress.
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Theory and Practice in Banking and Democracy Debate
The article argues that theory must guide practice and attacks opponents who claim theory cannot be applied. It asserts banking proves the need for theory in economics, condemns privileged systems, and defends democracy as the happiest form of government based on empirical history and the free operation of trade. It cites America as the happiest country due to its democracy and free enterprise.
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Scotland's Banking Freedom Shields Economy From Crises
Essay argues that unrestrained competition in banking sustains public confidence and enables exchange between capable lenders and borrowers. It claims Scotland alone maintains a universal paper money system backed by individual enterprise, resisting commercial revulsions and preserving financial stability amid broader upheaval. The writer contrasts Scotland with England and contemplates future protections for banking freedom.
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Address by Albany Republicans Sparks Democratic Debate
The Albany Republican committee and various Democratic journals dispute an Albany address by Livingston Beardsley and Dr. Peter Wendell. They condemn its Whig-leaning stance on banking and credit, noting support from other papers and opposition from Democratic outlets. The piece questions publication and motives behind the address and warns of factional manipulation.
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Goshen Republican
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The Albany Monopolists and a Crown Pension Tale
A clipped, satirical review condemns the Albany monopoly and the Prince Leopold pensions arrangement. It critiques parliamentary spending on a foreign ruler, notes Lord Grey and Lord Althorp’s roles, and questions the use of English funds for Belgian debts. Also reports 690 cases and many invalid instruments in the recent Circuit Court session.
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McKinley Backed for 1st Ward Alderman by Citizens
Citizens of Sempie's Town endorse WM. B. McKINLEY for 1st Ward alderman. Announcement also requests WM. cC. JOHNS as a duly elected constable at the upcoming election.
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City Officials Corner: Ebenezer L Pham Ward Seat Candidate
Notice announces Ebenezer L Pham as candidate for City Register and William R Grimsley for Street Commissioner. Also names John W Rolgh for City Constable and Nathan L Maxon for City Table, with William C Jones for City Constable.
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City Treasurer and Constable Candidates Named in Election Notice
Geo Rossins seeks City Treasurer at the upcoming city charter election. James Clark is announced as a candidate for City Constable.
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Local Mayoral and City Election Nominations 1837
Notices urge support or decline for candidates in the August city election. Names include BENJAMIN K HART HORTATIO MCCLINTON JOHN B HUNDLY WILLIAM CARR J A KRUY ENGR, and others for mayor street commissioner city register collector alderman and recorder roles. The City Charter election set for the fourth Monday of August.
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Notice of Move to New Back Street Store
MARSH HANKINSON CO announces removal to the new back street cover at State and Second streets. A general assortment of drugs medicines pants oil and glass will be sold on liberal terms. Alton August 17 1637.
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