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Newspaper
Alton Spectator
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1837
Page
4
The lettered item discusses treasury decisions on merchant bonds, Pa legislature calls, and Governor Ritnet's stance. Banks in New Orleans suspend specie payments, while Virginians consider a legislative call. The piece cites public meetings, nominations, and debates over currency and banking amid financial distress.
The author condemns centralized banking and paper money control, arguing such power is dangerous to a free people. He warns against legislative attempts to regulate or direct the monetary system, noting historical evidence of abuse and urging caution before future discussions.
May 21 reader from England reports the Bank of England refused pending applications by Liverpool and Manchester merchants. London papers note Bank directors unity in denial. British funds hold steady. banking stock and exchequer bill premiums quoted.
The article introduces Theophilos Carbyte a Pittsburgh based inventor claiming a hydrostatic propulsion machine named Corbynes Hydrostatal Propelling Machine. He asserts a 500 horsepower capacity operable by one man with no steam and minimal weight compared to steam engines. The piece notes the inventor’s aim to apply the device to farming and transportation and mentions discussions with John Haslam about Washington. The inventor hopes plowing one hundred acres daily with the plow built on his principles.
Incomplete 19th century style note from the Journal of Ponimetat references a person named jae lee sconce and a bentdini scheod. The text hints at a return journey and a 62 walk but lacks clear context or full sentences.
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