The National Bank debate and Jackson era views
A survey of speeches by Senate and House members on the Second Bank of the United States, tracing pro and anti positions. It cites Clay’s Kentucy speech, Webster's 1836 remarks, and Jackson and Van Buren's stance, arguing the bank as a political machine and detailing government interaction with local banks, deposits, and policy consequences.
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Senate
House
Mr. B
Clay
Kentucky
Congress
U. States
United States
Webster
Case of Representatives
Second Bank of the United States
Second Bank
House of Representatives
Federal
Jackson
Bank of the
Tallmadge
General Jackson
Aidh
Federal Treasury
Bank of the United States
Wars of Opposition Against Banks and Government
A speaker lists multiple ongoing conflicts in U S history, arguing that Democratic and Republican clashes target local banks, the safety fund system, currency, economic policy, and the presidency. He frames these as deliberate wars against constitutional principles and popular will, culminating in attacks on General Jackson and his supporters.
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Jefferson
Jackson
U. States
New York
Tallmadge
Kentucky
Clay
House of Representatives
Ohio
Morris
Adams
Mr. Adams
Commons
Congress
Jechend
Persecuted by critics at the close of his term
The speaker laments continued persecution of General Jackson as his retirement nears. He quotes hostile speeches alleging endless war and strife, cites criticisms of Jackson’s administration as volcanic and destructive, and defends the president by recounting his public service and final withdrawal to his farm.
Fragmentary tribute to a nation’s guiding beacon ends abruptly
A torn, stylized passage extols a homeland’s enduring leadership and its radiant influence on freedom, happiness, prosperity, and glory. The text closes with a prompt that the tribute is to be continued, leaving the ideals and future actions implied.
Terms of This Paper The American Union
The American Union is published every Wednesday morning on Market street, south side, a few doors below the F. and M. Bank. It costs two dollars per annum payable half yearly in advance or three dollars at the end of the year. No paper will be discontinued until arrearages are paid. Letters to the editors must be postpaid or they will not be answered.
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General Jackson
Maryland
Bank of the United States
Treasury Department
United States Bank
Congress
Iast
van Buren
Sherrod Williams
Prue
Mr. van Buren
United States
Jackson
France
Spain
Denmark
Naples
Jorkeon
The
American Union
Market Street
South Side
F. & M. Bank
Hod and Honey Card Printing Notice at Union Office
Printing of all Hod and Honey cards will be executed at the Union Office on the shortest possible notice. The alert urges action and compliance immediately.
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Fekma
Public critique of the Whig doctrine and banking resumption
A reprinted selection from the New York American under Sidney denounces the Whig creed as insufficiently checking executive power and popular folly. It argues constitutional defects, ignorance of the masses, and favors hereditary succession, while detailing banking resumption debates led by Mr. Biddle and New York.
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N. York American
Sidney
Biddle May Resume Specie Payments Amid Market Pressure
The article cites the New York coadjutor for the Washington Bank print the National Intelligencer reporting Mr. Biddle may shift from resisting specie payments. It notes Philadelphia would follow New York to restore sound money, while Biddle fears harming commerce if barred from monopolizing cotton notes and bank interests to protect European credit.
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New York
National Intvelligencer
Philadelphia
Biddle
Europe
Master Brooks
The
Express
Intelligencer
Webb
Courier and Enquirer
Globe
Bank of the United States
Discourse by Rev. Pierpont on Washington violence
The Rev Mr Pierpont preached Sunday referencing the bloody affair at Washington as reported by a Philadelphia paper. The sermon touched on principles and urged public virtue amid turmoil.
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Pierpont
Washington
Power of popular opinion and banks in Louisiana
Ohio Statesman discusses how popular opinion should stem from pure motives, contrasting it with corporate influence. It cites Louisiana's bank bill veto and Senate passage, the Banks pressuring legislators, and public indignation forcing voluntary compliance, warning on whig manipulation of law.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Senate
House
Ohio Statesman
Bank failures in Vermont shake eastern money trust
Intelligence from Boston reports three Vermont banks failed with agents in Boston for two shut down by the Suffolk Bank. Eastern money advanced per cent discount and Vermont money feared, though little circulates in New York City. The Whig credit system is criticized, and Gov. Vance’s December message urging confidence is noted.
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New York Herald
Boston
Vermont
Bank of Newberry
Wells River
Orange
Chelsea
Windsor
Suffolk Bank
Gov. Vance
Statesman
Pledged Candidates and Democratic Trust in Benton
The St Louis Argus reports that in Franklin and other counties federal candidates for the Legislature, fearing defeat, promise to vote for Col Benton as U S Senator if elected. It condemns these pledges as deceitful and argues only firm, long tried democrats deserve support, warning against trusting pledged opponents. Louisville Advertiser weighs in on democracy and minority status.
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St. Louis
Franklin
Col. Benton
United States
Argus
Louisville Advertiser
Foreign Wheat Imports Surge in Baltimore Market
The Baltimore market reports four to five foreign wheat cargoes afloat with 17,000 bushels of prime red wheat from Wolgast aboard the Prussian brig Frederick sold this week for about 167 to 168 dollars. Some parcels received earlier are going into store and a Maryland red lot sold recently at 166 dollars.
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Baltimore
Frederick
Wolgast
Maryland
Boundary Question Refer to Board of Scientific Gentlemen
From Augusta we learn that voluminous documents on the north eastern boundary propose referring the matter to a board of scientific gentlemen. The two Governments would mutually agree on the board or a friendly sovereign would appoint them to run the line. Port Ade.
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Augusta
Spencer Named President Judge of Ninth Circuit District
Governor appoints Oliver M. Spencer Jr of Cincinnati as President Judge to fill vacancies from Judge Este resignation and the creation of the new Hamilton County Superior court seat, reshaping court leadership.
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Oliver M. Spencer, Jr
Cincinnati
Este
Hamilton County
Hon Danielle's Western Tour and Bank Speculation Critique
A Pittsburgh letter notes the Hon Danielle touring a western state, praising his efforts to recruit converts for Mr Biddle's Bank and profit from public land deals. It claims Chicago Whigs toasted him while Democrats surged in town elections, asserting Webster's West visit yielded limited land speculation gains and political impact.
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Danielle
Olinois
Biddle
U. S. Bank
Chicago
Webster
Pittsburgh
Meeting in Cleveland Denounces Duel Murder
A large Cleveland meeting at the Court House on Thursday named the duel murder at Washington as barbarous and unchristian. James Watson Webb was censured in the strongest terms. The Courier and Enquirer was urged not to be supported by moralists and peace advocates. Editors who defended the murder received sharp censure.
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Cleveland
Court House
Washington
James Watson Webb
Courier and
Enqurer
Friends of Morality
Public Peace
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Whale Fisheries haul nine whale ships into New Bedford port
The New Bedford Mercury reports nine vessels in the Whale Fishery arriving at the port over two days, carrying cargoes totaling about twenty thousand barrels of sperm and whale oil valued at over two hundred sixty thousand dollars. Much of the cargo has sold, and prices may rise further due to European oil price increases.
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New Bedford Mercury
Phila. Sen
Missouri Volunteers back Benton in Legislature pledge
About 150 Missouri Volunteers returned on the steamboats United States and George Collier and publicly vow to support no man for the Legislature who does not commit fully to Col. Benton. The statement comes from corps officers confirming the pledge and evolving support after Benton's defence.
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Missouri Volunteers
United States
George Collier
Col. Benton
Argus
State Bank Petition Circulates Among Merchants
The New York Herald reports a petition circulating for a State Bank with a $30,000,000 capital. It notes existing banks could expand circulation by $5,000,000 and discounts by $10,000,000 if confidence and repose return, with Mr. Biddie to decide their fate amid calls from the Louisville Advertiser.
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New York Herald
Biddie
Louisville
Passage Opens for Boats Through the Raft
The Arkansas Gazette reports that Captain Shreve’s steamboat has likely passed the raft entirely at Lafayette. A correspondent notes a channel opened wide enough for ordinary boats to pass without danger, though completion is not yet achieved as workers continue.
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Arkansas Gazette
Shreve
Lafayette
Captive Patriots move in Canada Canada trial coverage
The Hamilton Express notes Col Prince has gone to Toronto to testify against Sutherland Theller and others before a court martial. The piece claims the area where Sutherland was captured lies within U S territory, potentially ending hope for his life. Stevenson, Americas London minister, was honored with the freedom of the city of London for good faith in handling Canada issues.
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Hamilton
U. C
Col. Prince
Toronto
Sutherland
Theller
Martiia
Stevenson
England
London
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Fire seen along Florida coast from Neuvitas voyage
Captain Brown of the brig Dover arrived in Boston on Tuesday from Neuvitas reporting a large coast fire on the Florida shore. He saw the blaze extend roughly 15 to 20 miles from south to north, starting about fifteen miles north of the cape on the night of the 5th inst.
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Brown
Dover
Boston
Neuvitas
Florida
Cape
British Agents Seek to Arm Great Britain on Lake Ontario
The Lewistown Telegraph reports that British Government agents in Canada plan purchasing the steamer Great Britain to fit her as an armed vessel on Lake Ontario. They can have only two armed ships by treaty. Separately, Denmark runs 193 daily or weekly papers and 46 semi monthly or monthly titles for a population of 900,000. Liverpool Chronicle notes a Thursday night city alarm over groaning from Whigs reacting to the passage of the Treasury Bill. Pittsburgh Man records the Louisville Theatre now managed by Mrs. A Drake.
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Lewistown
Canada
Great Britain
Lake
Ontario
Progress of
Denmark
Liverpool Chronicle
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Henry Clay
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John C. Calhoun
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Union
Supreme Court
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the American Union
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