Opinions of Mr Rives on currency reform in early 1830s
Extracts debate Mr Rives Virginia on bank notes and specie payments. He aligned with the then president on currency reform, urging suppression of small notes and greater use of gold and silver, with emphasis on reducing paper money and supporting specie payments. The letter argues against misrepresenting his views and stresses fidelity to his published positions.
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Debate Over Currency Policy Faces Public Scrutiny
The commentary argues against demanding public dues only in specie, citing hardship and distress. It references Mr Rives and Mr Rice, noting inconsistent currency policies and a need for broader financial reasoning before any shift to gold and silver as common currency. The author warns against abrupt reforms without popular support.
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Raves
Specie basis contested in banking debate
The article argues against a purely specie based banking system and supports unlimited trade in money and credit. It warns that true foundation lies in credit, not gold, and cautions that monopolistic legislation could create powerful capital banks with public confidence, not stable specie reserves.
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Jacksons Private Letters on Banks and Treasury
Excerpts from Gen. Jackson to the editor debate bank policy and the federal role. The letters urge government separation from banks, favor gold and silver coin circulation, and critique mercantile banks tied to the Treasury. A July 1847 dating note discusses Judge White and contemporary political treachery by banks.
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Biddle
Iran
General Laekaen
Financial crisis and bank debate in New York papers
The article discusses proposed monetary reforms and opposition to a federal treasury in favor of banking powers. It cites New York newspapers and leaders, including references to Whig papers, debates over gold and silver currency, and fears of overtrading and state control of finances.
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Banka
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Howe
Treasury
Pyveter
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United States
Ciazette
New York American
Banks and State in Union and Separation Debate
The piece debates a public private partnership where gains go to private interests and hazards fall to the public. It mocks bank state separation ideas while noting political factions support or oppose treasury links and warn against surrendering treasury control.
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Globe
Baltimore Chronicle
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Rendall
Baltimore
Public Works Bids For Great Western Mail Route Contracts
Separate bids are invited at the Southern District office in Belleville for the 4th and 6th contracts on the Great Western Mail Route between Belleville and Union City. Works include levees, earthwork, MeAdamming paving, and culverts with strict start and completion dates and special provisions for roadway preparation and material transport.
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