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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1837

Page

4

Opinions of Mr Rives Virginia on currency reform stance

Letter to the Globe argues the public should be correctly informed about Mr Rives of Virginia and his currency views. It defends alignment with the President and criticizes misrepresentation of his 1834 deposites speech and 1837 notes policy.

The Globe Rives Virginia Sterrod Walliams Rayes Nugreas Lyon Prinesa White Titsehivete Speere Uin

Debate Over Specie Basis and Public Credit Policy

The argument discusses the hardship of moving public revenue in specie and the impracticality of a two currency system. It argues that a genuine specie basis is impossible with a fixed banknotes limit and stresses that banking rests on credit and money, not gold and silver alone. It critiques the idea of specie as the sole foundation and emphasizes the role of credit in banking.

Rives Basia Basig Brosser Bank of Discount and Circulayre Bank of Amsterdam Tim i Abe Speer Avery Smatlsacrier Banka J. Rad Salen Advertiser Ancg Peat Artherna Ivan Chad Cape Mexico Taft Electi Nota Battymore Pete Menwin Howard Baltmore Highland Madiboun County Illinois Aing Doles Hoghhad Beth Atean Mount Carmel Caspar Ecepfle Joseph St Ppiger James Sempi Hilliard Valast

Jackson and Bank Debate Shows Federal Restraint

The Globe cites Gen. Jackson private letters arguing to sever government ties with banks and push all revenue through gold and silver. Critics, including Judge White, question the stance while the Globe commentary notes alleged treachery by banks and calls the executive line a public victory.

Waur Jude White

Treasury and Bank Debate Rages Over Currency Reform

Fragmented 19th century article fragment discusses government revenue, metallic currency, and bank relations. It references the Treasury, state banks, and debates on monetary policy, including reactions by Whig papers and New York outlets. Several named entities appear, including New York Beepresss and National Gazette, amid broader political discourse.

United States National Gazette New York American

Banks and the State Clash Over Public Funds

A Baltimore Chronicle excerpt attacks the idea of bank State separation, arguing public risk and private gain in joint ventures. It mocks sub treasury notions and warns such "separation" would harm public revenue handling and banking stability.

Baltimore Chronicle Bakx State

Levee Contracts Let for Great Western Mail Route Work

Notices invite bids in Belleville Illinois for the 4th and 6th contracts on the Great Western Mail Route between Belleville and Union City. Projects include levees at French Village and Union City with earthwork, McAdamizing, culverts, and repairs. Deadlines set with strict start and completion dates. separate bids for grading masonry and McAdamizing.

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