London Bankers Circular Notes Wealth and Power
Extract from the London Bankers Circular of January 27 asserts that a bank's influence should align with the aristocracy of wealth rather than democracy of numbers, highlighting the immense power of great chartered banks. It cites the vast political influence of the United States Tangible reference to turbulence in banking power dynamics.
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Farmers Bank of Canton Closes After Doubtful Run
An 1838 Canton notice reports the Farmers Bank of Canton unable to redeem its paper. Directors admitted weakened finances after rampant rumors and federal actions, but pledged secured debts to redeem circulation and promised vigorous collection efforts to settle without community loss. Signatories include John Harris and others.
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Family Jars and the 1840 Presidential Race
The article surveys Federalist divisions over the 1840 nomination with Henry Clay and William Henry Harrison as front runners. It notes split loyalties across states and papers, praises the Democratic party, and reports the death of Maryland Congressman Isaac McKim with tributes to his character and service.
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Great Democratic Meeting Chides Banks and Governors
A Cincinnati Democratic meeting at the Amphitheatre on Seventh and Main passed resolutions calling for the separation of government from banking, replacing bank notes with gold and silver, and condemning Governor Vance over bank specie issues. The Herald reports a shift in ownership and editorials, while New Lisbon suffers a major fire damaging several stores and dwellings and a gun accident aboard the steamer Reporter injures a crewman.
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New Hampshire Federalists face slim margins in state polls
The Herald reproduces a Boston Atlas calculation claiming Federalists in New Hampshire won only a single Council seat at most while Democrats hold a Senate majority and likely 20 to 30 in the House. Governor’s margin cited over 3600. Editors mock bribery hints tied to Independent Treasury Bill. Also notes Lincoln Maine nomination, Spencer appointment in Ohio, and a New Orleans arrival with 25,000 in specie plus another vessel rumored with 600,000 on its way.
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Fraud and hardship from fraudulent banking in 19th century notes
A letter to For the American Union laments fraud by dubious corporate banks. A young girl pawned $3 Farmers Bank note from Canton, later found worthless, revealing systemic deceit. The piece calls for reform, cites Boston Commonwealth Bank losses, mentions officials and elections, and critiques the Bank of Pennsylvania and 19th century finance.
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From Florida to Savannah Indian Force Movement Reported
A passenger from the steamer William Gaston brings word from Tampa dated March 24 that five to six hundred Indians and Negroes move toward Tampa under Tennessee volunteers and dragoons. Capt. Hewson reports a clash near Fort Mellon with 20 to 25 natives, four dead, four prisoners, and Capt. H wounded. Coacoochee or Wild Cat said captured. A letter claims 500 Indians were captured by Gen. Jesup, corroborated at Fort Mellon.
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Noah’s Confession in NY Evening Star Sparks Whig row
A New York Evening Post document relays how the Evening Star faced a Whig backlash after publishing Noah’s confession about bank influence. The Whig General Committee denounces the Star and demands dismissal of its editorial stance, while specie arrivals total $338,000 from the last three London packets.
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Prices contested by readers as current advice
Our readers debate whether listed prices reflect the latest guidance. The note states current values are drawn from recent advices, inviting verification and corrections.
Prices Current Of the Steubenville Market April 10 1837
Commercial Record lists daily market prices for Steubenville items on April 10 1837. Flour and flour-related goods show high figures, with Coffee and Mackerel, Linseed Oil, Sugar, Salt and Bacon priced variably. Tobacco and Whiskey quoted per pound or gallon, while Wheat Oats Potatoes Tallow Butter Beef appear with assorted small figures.
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Wheeling Market Prices April Flour and Grains
Market notes from Wheeling in April list flour at 5 25 per unit and flaxseed at 75 per bushel. Grain values show wheat at 87, oats at 40, bacon hog round at 5 a tier.
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Baltimore and New Orleans Market Prices Report
Baltimore market lists coffee, Cuba, feathers, mackerel, herrings, flour, bacon and whiskey prices for March 27. New Orleans market shows Lucan prime and inferior rices, molasses, and four in demand, all for March 28.
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Coffee Rio and sugar prices listed from Philadelphia Market
The Philadelphia Market notes various commodity bids and ranges including Coffee-Rio at 11 to 12 cents, Laguayra 10 to 1, Cuba 10 to 11, St Domingo 8, Java 14, Sugar Porto Rico 4.29, Orleans 74 to 4, Mackerel No 1 12 per barrel, No 2 9.50, Flour 7.50 to 7.62 per barrel, Whiskey Monongahela 41 to 42.
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Cincinnati Market Prices Reported in April Data
Market data from Cincinnati on April 4 lists Recon-Hams prices 8 hog round 6 a 7, Coffee-Havana 13 a 14, Rio 13 a 14, St. Domingo none, Flour superfine per barrel 4 75 a 500, Wheat 1 12, Oats 37, Sugar New Orleans 8 a 9, Havana 14a, Whiskey 22 ets per gallon.
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