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Newspaper
Alton Spectator
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1838
Page
2
An observer recalls a country town where two banks drive prosperity and ruin. Landlords, tavernkeepers, brickmakers, and farmers become endorser and debtor as bank discounts expand. Indebtedness, not industry, wrecks independence and transfers wealth to paper money.
Fragment from the Albany Argus shows a heated call to Whig support amid a heated session. The text mocks the Seal Bill brew and urges urgency to choose between strife or policy, rallying Brethren to back decisive action against Tory opposition.
An announcement lists Robert Sxiru as a candidate for Madison County in the upcoming Legislature race and Wai-Man Ee Srarn as another candidate for Madison County in the next legislative session, both to be decided at the August election. The notice also mentions KOS, SOTERNOR Thomas Carlin of Adams County and John 8S. Hacker of Union County for governor and John Reynolds for Congress.
Eractua Waeeven and Jam C Deucewr run for County Commissioner with intent to serve if elected. N. Thanies Buckwasterx seeks Sheriff, Jonny B. Hanpier for Coroner, Hostinotey runs for Legislature, Huntington plans a stump tour declaring opinions to voters.
The article notes Col. Tuomas Carlin as the People’s likely choice for governor, replacing Jauss W. Str Paenson after a letter declining nomination. It argues Carlin is the strongest candidate and suggests Democrats align with Carlin rather than convene a new convention due to time constraints.
The Backwoodsman fires at the Acorn editor Sam Pie over a controversial article and alleged insults. Accuses the Acorn of misprinting and political bias while promising further exposes and defense of its own paper.
The piece dismisses reports of John Deveneary and S. Brezse as congressional candidates, calling them fabulous and noting Whig sources circulated unverified stories. It also says Col Hacker did not decline the gubernatorial race and accuses a Whig candidate of spreading rumors for St Louis readers.
The Backwoodsman publishes Hon. A. M. Jenkins letter to the editor stating he declines being a candidate for Goregor due to opposition to Martin Van Buren’s administration. The paper notes this aligns with three years of events and credits him for honesty while lamenting his changed principles.
A public figure resigns as Receiver of Public Moneys and declares he cannot run for West Governor under the Van Buren faction. He cites opposition to the administration’s policies notably the Independent or Sub Treasury bill and urges respect for fellow citizens while expressing gratitude for prior support.
In Washington on April 19 1838 a heated debate over adjournment schedules. the House faces major action on army expansion preemption measures and public land pricing while the Senate weighs the bank disconnection question and Biddle’s note issuance.
The election in the city drew tight interest as New York Legislature closes. Democrats in Washington claim a victory in principle over Whigs with hostile press retaliation. A fearless Democrat spirit persists, defending the divorce of bank and State as a growing political principle.
A New York Superior Court verdict in favor of the Brooklyn Bank awards 16,334.82 against Samuel R. ee in a note dispute tied to Hicks and Degraw and a misused note exchange. The case reveals a scheme where Willoughby sought the presidency after resignation for 3000 and Cromline's cashier position for 6000, with notes released or reassigned. It also reports election-day chaos with ward-by-ward vote manipulation and a Bridewell custody escape by a prisoner and keeper.
A Massachusetts House motion by Mr. Rantoul named a committee to study extending aid to banks. Members Brooks of Boston Weston of Duxbury Livermore of Cambridge Wilder of Leominster and Rantoul of Gloucestor were authorized to investigate the expediency of enabling banks to resume and sustain specie payments and to report promptly.
London to New York packet Gladi aor arrived yesterday with 91,250,000 tn specie. On this week’s toll the port reports about 3,000,000 in specie. The Mediator is en route with over a million in specie aboard.
Reports from the Louisville area describe a catastrophic boiler blast on a paddle steamer near Princeton, Kentucky. Many passengers scalded or blown overboard, with several fatalities suspected. survivors were rescued or treated on board and at shore hospitals. Authorities struggle to confirm exact numbers as the ship towed to Vicksburg for care.
The Cincinnati News reports updates on the Moselle steamer wreck. Bowman, the second clerk, survived with injuries. J C Powell of Louisville died with about $3000 in his pockets. Seventeen bodies were found, including Mrs Post and Mrs Parker. Approximately 900 passengers were aboard. 39 crew and officers, with around 100 saved. Many bodies may not be recovered as wreckage lies in shallow water.
Northern papers detail the execution of Samuel Lount and Peter Matthews for high treason at Soro n w on the 12th. Petitions signed by over three thousand urged mercy to Governor Arthur, but were in vain. Bodies were released for dis section against friends’ remonstrances. More executions scheduled for Toronto on the 30th and Hamilton on the 24th.
WM Abigail Ann M. Gray of Conesville Schoharie county recovered $1290 from Lawrence Brandon of Pottsville Green county in a breach of promise action. V. F. Eve. Pod.
Charleston discovery of a body in a black walnut coffin lined with zinc, placed in a deal box on the Brig Dimon bound for New York, provokes widespread suspicion. Coroner’s inquest yields the deceased was a gentleman from Columbia, D C, whose remains were encased and sent to friends.
The New York Journal of Commerce notes a million dollar loan in Nashville for Tennessee and a separate hundred thousand dollar amount linked to a corporate loan for internal improvements. The Cincinnati readers see a related financial backdrop affecting local interests.
The Siars steamship arrival near the Battery stirs New York as the first Atlantic packet to cross by steam, signaling a new era in ocean travel. Crowds gather to view the vessel while experts note its implications for future fast transatlantic crossings and economic links between the United States and Europe.
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