The Currency and the Threat to American Banks
The piece attacks a national monetary system as a tool of federalists and speculators. It denounces a transfer of money control from Congress to private banks and calls for separating banking from government while urging scrutiny by state legislatures. It alleges plans to ship specie to England to induce panics and criticizes Noah’s envoy in Europe.
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Federalists
Mississippi
Barks
Banking
James Watson Webb
England
Webb Whig Party
Castle Garden
Ohio Banking Law
Noah
Bank of England
Webb
Europe
Atlantic
United States
Law Aiding Banks Promotes Stability Across States
The passage argues that rather than destroying banks, the law has helped them prosper, expand capital, sustain credit, and provide a strong circulation. It claims the measure will prevent banking fluctuations and the evils historically associated with the system, benefiting the entire Union.
Ohio Meeting Urges State Bank Across the State
In Clark County a gathering urged a State Bank with branches to be created by the Ohio Legislature. The document argues a uniform currency is needed, criticizes independent local banks, and calls for centralized control under a State Board to stabilize value and protect the community. The meeting adjourned with IRA Paige as chair and J Hausey as secretary.
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Springfield Pioneer
Anthony
Clark County
Court House
Ohio
United States
Thata State Bank
Ira Paige
Cha. J. Hausey
Lawtmarke
Getines
Moses
Federalism clash over national banking and state policies
The piece argues against unifying banking through national legislation, warning Republicans to resist Hamiltonian plans for a centralized bank. It cites states like Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Illinois as testing ground for federalism and urges voters to beware the enticement of centralized power while defending Jeffersonian principles.
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Anthony
Thomas Jefferson
Republican Party
Gen. Hamilton
The Rail Road Bank Fraud Affects Lebanon County Moll
The Vicksburg Sentinel condemns the Rail Road Bank of Vicksburg for defrauding Mr. Marsh a Lebanon County wagon maker who saved six to seven thousand dollars. Marsh deposited specie and bank notes, received checks Northward, which were protested leaving him destitute. The piece denounces bank excess, calls for penitentiary laws, and contrasts Whig misrule with Republican banking safeguards in Ohio.
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Marsh
Lebanon C
South
Mississippi
Rail Road
Mr. Marsh
Vicksburg
Vicksburg Sentinel
Ohio
Columbus
Whig Pundits Clash Over Bank Law and Prices
The piece attacks federal prints and Whig allies for blaming produce price falls on the late bank law while praising state capital growth under the law. It denounces Whig opposition, promotes bank reform, and urges electing a legislature to curb bank monopolists this winter.
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Federal
Loco Foco
Buckeye Whig
Whig Party
British Queen Steamer Arrives with War News and Personal Notices
From England the British Queen Steamer reaches New York with updates on Syria but no battles between Egyptians and Turks yet. Passage lists Col. Mudge and Mr. Ferherstonhaugh as boundary examiners. Lady Flora Hastings death ruled innocent after post mortem. Liverpool celebrated Fourth of July with US ships in dock and a grand breakfast at the Grecian Hotel. US Consul Ogden welcomed a second child. Ambassador Stevenson and wife attended Tunbridge Wells. Ireland faces pest issues and widespread fear spreading through ports. numerous garbled lines follow about markets and events in Mege...
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England
Syria
France
Col. Mudge
Royal Engineers
Fertherstonhaugh
Flora Hastings
Buckingham Palace
Liverpool
United States
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Ogden
Stevenson
Tunbridge Welle
Ireland
Methodist Episcopal Session Closes in Washington Pa
The Pittsburgh Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church closed its annual session in Washington Pennsylvania on June 26. Rev E Bancoux appointed to the station in Pittsburgh previously held by Rev G S Holmes who moved to Washington. United States Treasurer appointment noted with Mr Sixpon of Virginia named to fill post vacated by John Campbell. Coroner Reports boy found drowned near Brown's Island. inquest presided by Coroner Fitson. Bank Commissioners in town on official duties with results not yet disclosed.
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United States
Great Britain
Conneaut Gazette
Gen. Hamilton
Pittsburgh
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
E. Bancoux
G. S. Holmes
Washington, Pa
Sixpon
Virginia
John Campbell
Brown’s Island
Fitson
Tpiee
Ohio
John Klein
la Grange
Wellsburgh
Hugh Downing
John Dubois
Stokely
Whig ticket proposed by eastern editor
The Ohio Statesman cites an eastern editor urging a Whig national union. It names Henry A. Wise of Virginia for President and J. Watson Webb of New York for Vice President as worthy Whig leaders.
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Henry A. Wise
Virginia
J. Watson Webb
New York
Whig Party
Ohio Statesman
Excommunication Issued Over Clay and Websters Withdrawal
The Baltimore and Cincinnati papers debate Henry Clay and Daniel Webster in the Whig party. Excommunication is issued over Clay’s followers and the Webster withdrawal. Commentary cites Adams and party splits, noting the likelihood Clay cannot win the nomination.
Hostile movement feared near Nacogdoches involving Bowles the Cherokee chief
From North Eastern Texas a traveler reports rising excitement around St Augustine and Nacogdoches as Bowles prepares for invasion. Gen Rusk calls up nearly 1000 militia, camps two and a half miles from Bowles, with reinforcements arriving from Arkansas. Mexicans rumored to back Bowles with grants and attacks on San Antonio area. Kickapoos said to join Bowles, while fears mount over a possible Port Houston action and treaty negotiations between Texas officials and Bowles.
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Texas
Natchitoches
Red River
St. Augustine
Bowles
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Bowels
Arkansas
San Antonio
Golin
Port Houston
Sabine
Trinity
Prices Current of the Steubenville Market August 6 1890
Market list shows prices for flour bacon coffee tobacco feathers whiskey flaxseed wheat mackerel oats lead potatoes linseed oil tallow sugar tea molasses and butter. Entries include ranges and units in effect at Steubenville with values like flour 8 and whiskey 80 cents per unit.
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Steubenville
Prices for various commodities in Wheeling market
In Wheeling on August 2 the market lists flour at 1 25a4 50, corn meal 75, corn 62, oats at 75 to 80, wheat 75 a 80, butter 16 020, coffee 14a16, clover seed 11 to 12, bacon and hog round 10.
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Wheeling
New Orleans
Philadelphia
Mrs McDonald Dies at Cross Creek Residence
Died on Thursday at her brother's residence in Cross Creek township Mrs McDonald consort of Isaac McDonald esq of this place. She has left a large family and circle of relatives to mourn her decease.
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Cross Creek
McDonald
Isaac McDonald
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