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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1837

Page

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Farewell Message from Andrew Jackson on Policy and Navy

In a final address to citizens Jackson urges a balance of peace and readiness. He stresses frank foreign relations, strict treaty obedience, and a strong navy as essential for protecting commerce and national defense. He warns against dangerous factions and underlines the duty to guard liberty with vigilance.

Republic United States Neon Nonaw Farwell Andrew Jackson

Alarm over bank notes and specie in Pennsylvania Bank notes

The Pittsburgh Gazette reports alarming figures from a bank return. It shows December 1836 notes in circulation at 33 million, specie in vaults at 9.28 million, with 1.424 million depositors could withdraw at any moment, risking collapse of 83 million in notes. It criticizes Biddle's control and the bank's impact on the public.

Pittsburgh Gazette Pennsylvania Bank of the United States Hiddie Bank United States

Spoliation Warning Over Public Funds Conveyance

The passage condemns the wholesale conveyance of public funds and the extension of accounts to reap greater tax revenue from general industry. It warns that the people should not sanction such gross exploitation of labor fruits and public resources.

Inaugural Address Reactions and Western Politics in 1837

The Alton Spectator reports reactions to the new administration in Washington including praise for the inaugural address and debates over policy. It notes rioting in various states, western state admissions, and a Texas Texas issue. also mentions a local election ticket and civic notices. The paper also covers a Post Office incident, a defaulter report, and shipping updates.

Town Constable Candidate Seeks Election

CARD TO THE PUBLIC announces Jacob D. Smith as a candidate for Town Constable in the upcoming Charter Election. Also authorized to say Jacob Smith will serve as County Assessor and Joann Beaner Esq. is a candidate for Surveyor for Alton and Upper Alton under the late legislative law. Election set for the first Monday of April.

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