Bank Charters and Political Power Under Jackson and Van Buren
A detailed critique argues over-banking is a partisan tool of anti Jackson and Van Buren factions. It cites official tables showing bank capital rises in states with pro Jackson majorities while opposing regions fall or lag. The piece asserts the Albany Argus and Evening Journal accounts link charter proliferation to political maneuvering.
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Republic
Albany Argus
Mje
N. York
van Buren
Argus
Si Buren
Evening Journal
Jackson
Van
N. Carolina
Hltzroda
Pennsylvania
Legistares
Massachusetts
Stone
Utek
Maine
New Wormpshire
Virgina
Orth Carolina
Alimons
Missouri
van, Jackson
Hanks
Jackson BP
Htate
Meteoric explosion seen near Lexington described by witnesses
A loud explosion heard around three o'clock in Lexington with reports of a bright white ball moving eastward. A boy described a sun sized, swift meteor with a red tail and a distant cannon-like boom. The Globe notes Jesse A. Byrne election to Congress.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Paris
Sand Xe
Lunacy in France Reveals Paris Asylum Life Scenes
A vivid sketch of female patients at a French asylum shows a shared courtyard, flowered rooms, and exercise in the grounds. Inmates, many young and exiled from homes, dress fancifully, tend flowers, and converse with imagined companions as staff struggle to provide care. Meanwhile a separate brief notes a man charged with assaulting a young woman and remanded to jail.
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Paris
Green Mound
Fowera
Parisi
Wardien Des Fleurs
Maison de Sante
Chambers
Grant
Hemng
Arevagzely
Marrage
T. Dent
Monty
Fey
Aleepa
Cearbers
Berg Ai
Native American Association voices opposition to party stance
Translated from a German paper. The Native American Association criticizes native-born American prejudices and the party's temporary aims in the recent presidential election. It notes a Washington society of Native Americans embracing the party spirit and invites widespread discussion through major papers.
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St. Loui
Mixnoun
THE
Native American Association
Washington
National Intelligencer
United States
Native Americans and immigrant policy debate in 1837 tract
A reform pamphlet urges native born supremacy and repeal of naturalization laws, arguing for exclusive citizen rights and exclusion of foreigners. It condemns foreign influence and advocates coordinated actions nationwide to restrict immigrant naturalization and political participation.
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J. Brent
Europe
Lawa
Congress
Freedom
Fireignera
United States
Ue Roonerman
Washington City
Tita States
Pert Diva's
Pest
Foon
Bavaria
Prussia
Amerty
Aly Teatro
Ted Corvei
Mexico
York
Prom the Telegraph to the Civizens of Alton
A letter from Fellow Crizena addresses accusations of Abolitionist views. He denies the charge, stating his conduct and language show no abolitionist affiliation and that he has not attended abolition meetings in Alton or elsewhere. He emphasizes his stance and intent.
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Civizens
Alton
Crizena
Madis
Caspar K
Epfle
Joseph Suppiger
Righland
Local mayoral race stirs letters and candidate notices
A long letter by Charles Howard defends his stance on abolitionism amid city politics. The piece accompanies a wave of candidate declarations and notices for mayor, aldermen, and city offices, including Barker, Carr, Townsend, Robbins, and others. The page also lists roles such as collector, assessor, pork-ch goals, and city constable with several names.
Local Election Notices for Altan City Majors and Officials
Citizens request Dr Benjamin Hart as mayor candidate but he declines canvassing and offers service elsewhere. Headlines urge Horatio McClinton for Recorder and Col John B Hundley for Street Commissioner with a list of other announced offices and candidates for August election including John M Krum for mayor and multiple ward posts.
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Emirosa
Benj. K. Hart
Altan
Messrs
Horatio G. McClinton
Col
John B. Hundly
PoLosky Lectures On Mone At Evening Meeting
Rev E PoLosky delivers talk at Merghant venue describing wealth and moral lessons. Philadelphia figures BELH HO WILLTAWS Jae cited as attendee in a brief society item from the Merghant press.
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Eveving Laat
Rev. E. PoLosky
PE Whipser
Merghant
Teeta
Worrere & Poors
Malibliza
Belh
Willtaws Jae
Philadelphia
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Jeremiah A. Townsend
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Thomas G. Hawley
John Quigley
Robert McFarland
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David P Berry
Thomas Wallace
James T Hutton
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Samuel C. Pierce
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