Bankers Circular Claims Banks Shape Policy Over Democracy
From a Jan 27 circular, the Bank advocates aligning influence with aristocratic power, arguing that major chartered banks wield immense sway. It asserts Bank of the United States as an example of such influence and stresses political clout as prodigious.
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London
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Numaras
Biddles Letter On Banks And Resumption Of Payments
Mr Biddle tracks his stance on not aiding the New York banks in resuming specie payments. He likens bank tactics to New Orleans defense, urges gradual steps: pay small notes, avoid general resumption, back crops to market, and keep government policy in view. He signs with respect from Philadelphia, April 5.
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N. York
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Court House
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Ohio Banks and Pittsburgh Branch Notes Mystery
A Pittsburgh branch bank returns more of Ohio Banks notes than other Pittsburgh banks yet refuses to accept their notes on deposit or for debts. The writer asks a reader connected with the Manufacturer to explain this anomaly, suggesting it resembles Nic’s effort to deter Ohio Banks from resumption.
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Nic
Hewton
Foreign commerce growth cited and Philadelphia blamed
The speech of Mr. Benton is cited showing foreign trade rising in our main ports since Mr. Adams’s end of term, except Philadelphia, blamed on Mr. Biddile’s policy for hurting city merchants. Also notes Canada press gag and Winter cold, plus a reader inquiry about bank officers in the fourth ward.
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Currency growth and gold supply under Whig policy debate
A 19th century fiscal column argues that currency expanded mainly in specie from 1811 to 1837, challenging Whig claims that metallic inflation would ruin the country. It asserts prosperity under current administrations, warns against reforms, and predicts stable coin reserves will sustain banks and prevent future distress like 1818 and 1819.
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From Tucker to Whigery and a Bank Note Debate
The piece surveys political shifts and predictions about the Federal party's demise, notes progress of Whigs in Connecticut and Maine, reports on the Graduation Bill's Senate passage, and critiques a Shin-Plaster note proposal. It cites Tucker's Jefferson life, references Ben ton, Poinsett, Ellsworth, and Cilley, and mentions the Commercial Bank of Scioto and a Portsmouth bank fate. Albany Argus.
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Jefferson
Democratic meeting at Wieres Township endorses Van Buren and Wilson Shannon
In Wicom Geld, James Jeav presiding, James Jelly prescribes resolutions backing Martin Van Buren and Wilson Shannon for governor, opposing a national bank while endorsing a state bank. The document denounces Whig policies, calls for banking reform, rejects federal overreach, and urges publication in the American Union. George Alban chairs. M. M. Crawtorp aids as secretary.
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Senate
The
American Union
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Warren Township Vigilance and Correspondence Committees Formed
A Warren Township meeting held March 10 1838 at James Irwins office appointed a twelve member vigilance committee and a five member correspondence committee. David Humphrey presided with George W McCleary as secretary. The proceedings ordered publication in the American Union.
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Island Creek Township Meeting Chooses Corresponding Committee
Citizens of Island Creek Township meet at Jacob Mushrush’s house with George Alan chairing and Joan F Brownine as secretary. A committee is named to represent the township including James Shane Michael Ault Sumner Jewet Benjamin McFarland David Laughlin John F Browning and James Huston.
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Said Township
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John F. Browning
James Huston
Print Consent for Bank Aid Resolution Seeks Monday Action
Hamer presented a resolution for print and a Monday call up. It urges government aid if banks resume specie payments to restore confidence and a sound circulating medium amid a deranged economy. Buenos Aires papers show ongoing Indian wars with several battles and heavy slaughter on both sides.
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