Bank Reform Debate and West Union Rag Money War
The article discusses Congress and banking reform, criticizing per diem practices and urging decisive action. It cites the West Union Bank scandal in Adams county Ohio, links it to public indignation, and portrays rag money movements as an attempt to divide Democrats and influence state elections.
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Bank of West Union
Adams Co
Ohio
Banke
West Union Bank
West Union
Wagat
Democratic Party
Democratic m
Shannon
Allen
U.S. Senate
West Unver
Graneille
Urbana
Steubenville
Cincinnati
Seeuhenville
Weat
Usseuhenville
Lowhroken Bank
Ale
Resolved agenda on hard money and banking policy in Ohio
A meeting declares opposition to paper currency and advocates for a metallic standard. It warns that hard money advocates threaten debtors and urges measures to influence state legislation. It names Wilson Prather and others as committee officers and asks for publication of proceedings.
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Ohio
General Assembly
Wilson Prather
Msqof Adans
Dos. J. Vwedowell
Miehland
Jas. Toon
Brena
Faen
David Dial
Stermont
HW. Baldwin
Clinton
Reneyshires Mm Sons
Riots and damage disrupt New York City during school protests
Uproar arose mainly among Roman Catholic and Protestant factions over school issues. While no deaths are confirmed, bricks and debris were used, police and military were deployed, and the Roman Catholic Cathedral and Bishop Wane's house suffered damage as windows broke and interiors burned amid mob action.
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New York City
N. York City
Prinlie
Ciy
Wane
Sixth Ward
Ten
Election Returns Show Trumpet for Democracy in Connecticut
Voters rally to Democratic principles as 1840 storms fade. Connecticut remains a blue light seat while Cleveland falls 83 votes short of governor, with Eleworth and others trailing in a fragmented tally amid calls for reform and national unity.
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Cleveland
Stow
Dem
Eleworth
New Haven Opens Legislature May Fourth Demonstrations
The piece notes May fourth starts for the legislature at New Haven and reports election results from major cities. It highlights Morris of New York City with a Democratic victory by 1989 over Phenix, and Murphy as Democratic mayor by 254. It also mentions Doct. B. P. Staats winning in New York federal city by a large majority, Prieur in New Orleans by four, and widespread Democratic gains in Mobile and Saint Louis. The piece argues for Democratic superiority over the Federalists and calls for nationwide rebuke of federal rule.
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New York City
Morris
Phenix
Brooxtin
Murphy
Aupony N. Yorx
Doct
B. P. Staats
New Orleans
Prieur
Freret
Fed
Mobile
Saint Louis
Colums
Cadiz Township Election Sparks Whig Victory Claim
The Cadiz local scene is used to attack the so called great Whig victory amid claims of a Whig sweep. Cadiz Township voted 485 total with supposed Democratic strength noted by critics. The piece accuses Allison of distorting results and calls for a denial to reveal the state of the spring vote.
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Feds
Cadiz
Coonskin Republican
Coonskin
Cadiz Township
Whig
Allison
The
New Hampshire
Mark Iui
Our Home Characters at State Convention in Columbus
Domestic news notes a state convention in Columbus on July 4 hosted by Our Home Characters, predicting benefits for manufacturers as jeans production increases despite critiques of federal professions. The piece also cites Mississippi moves to annex Texas, urging Senators and Representatives to push for admission as one or more states.
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Columbus
Texas
Mississippi
Congress
United States
Remarkable 1840s News Digest Mixed Items From The River Prairie
A summary of scattered reports from the era includes political shifts and appointments in Jefferson County Ohio with James Savaer named auditor to fill a term. Naval and trade news cover war news from Buenos Aires to Corrientes, Texas invasion rumors, and trade impacts. Also noted are a Mexican levy of 50,000 for Texas and US distillery and brewery counts with economic figures. Other items mention a legal decision denying black clergy marriage licenses in Hamilton County Ohio, British steamers crew requirements, and property value estimates for the United States amid ongoing frontier issues.
Sudden Death Stuns Lafayette College Leader
Rev. Dr. Junin, former Lafayette College president and Miami University head at Oxford, Ohio, dies suddenly. A letter to Joseph Re Chandler Esq. notes his piety and loss to church and community, while marking the national wake of grief.
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Junin
Lafayette College
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Dior
United States Gazette
Philadelphia Presbyterian
Orford Butler Co
Joseph Re Chandler
George Jenkin
T. Bonde
Steubenville Market Prices List for Commodities
A historical market listing from Steubenville shows prices for flour wheat corn meal oats apples and various produce and goods. Items include flour bbl at 45 a 80 cents per unit wheat 75 a 80 cents different corn and meal prices potatoes oats apples coffee tea beef pork lard butter eggs honey wool hay walnuts and other staples with unit prices and ranges.
Bank Notes and Local Bank Listings in Ohio Region
A dense compilation of bank names and branches across Ohio including Cleveland, Circleville, Chillicothe, Massillon, Mansfield, Marietta, Mount Pleasant, Norwalk, Sandusky, Wooster, Zanesville, Columbus, Cincinnati, and more. It lists cashier names, branch notes, failures, and partial figures, followed by public sale notices and land sale details with dates and locations.
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Bank of Cleveland
Cleveland
Bank of Circleville
Circleville
H. Lawrence
H. H. Warren
Bank of Chillicothe
Chillicothe
Bank of Geauga
Painsville
Bank of Gallipolis
Gallipolis
Bank of Hamilton Hamilton
Bank of Massillon
Massillon
Bank of Mansfield
Mansfeld
Bank of Marietta Marietta
Bank of Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Pal
Bank of Norwalk
Norwalk
Bank of Sandusky
Sandusky
Bank of
Seiote
Portsmouth
Dayton Bank
Dayton
Exchange Bank Cincinnati
Farrmers & Mechanics’ Bank
Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank
Cincinnati
Farmers & Mechanics
Stenbengile
Bacmers’ Bank of Canton
Canton
Farmers
Bank of N. Salar
New Salem
Franklin Bank of Columbus
Columbus
Franklin B’k of Cincinnati
Granville Alexandrian Lee
Granville
German Bank of Wooster Wooster Geau
Dissolution of Partnership in Tanning Firm
Notice announces dissolution of the partnership of Milne Howwartt and Maxwell doing business as Wu Millett & Co on the 18th inst. with winding up by H. Howwartth. Creditors are urged to present claims for settlement at the old stand and the new firm will continue under new arrangement.
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Mivleibels
Bartletts
Steubenville
First Presbyterian Church
Pins Parts &R Shep
George Woes
John Flog
Wm. Pilliett
Wu. Millett & Co
Wilcott
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