Reform, corruption, and bank influence in Jackson era debate
A lengthy oration condemns the Adams Clay coalition, contrasts its alleged corruption with Jackson's reform, and attacks bank influence. It details extravagant outfits and travels of earlier administrations, critiques Kendall's Post Office leadership, and accuses Southard and others of unlawful finances while urging removal of the dynasty to restore integrity.
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Fourth Auditor
Mr. Kendall
Clay
Kendall
Treasury
Fourth Auditor’s
Frank
Clay-Adams
Globe
United States Navy
Gensel
Nebel
Reading Bond Speech on Fed Loafers Nodding Off
A compact item notes Bond delivering a speech to a federal audience described as loafers nodding and sleeping beneath its influence. The scene emphasizes disengaged listeners and the speech’s waning impact on the group.
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Bond
Eclipse of the Sun Central to Vast North America Arc
An annular solar eclipse is seen on September 18 at 3 PM with the moon failing to cover the sun. The Ameri can Almanac notes the central path crosses from polar regions through Kamchatka, the British Possessions of North America, near Hudson Bay, Lake Superior, Wisconsin Territory, Michigan, and northwest Ohio.
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American Almanac
North Pole
Kamskatchka
Asia
North America
Hudson’s Bay
Lake Superior
Wisconsin Territory
Michigan
Ohio
Cin. News
Young Whigs Clash With Old Guard Over Utica Convention
New York Young Whigs who met in Utica anger older Whigs by adopting an address posing as Democrats, praising Jefferson, and attacking the old federal party. The New York Commercial Advertiser condemns the youthful Whigs as disrespectful to party elders, arguing modern Whiggery is ancient federalism.
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New York
Utica
Jefferson
Tricks upon Travellers Rock Deluding Passengers in Transit
The Public Ledger reports baggage thefts on Pittsburgh travelers where false keys opened trunks and money was taken. A man boasting of safety opened his valise to find a rock replacement for the cash, a deception likely placed during the Holidaysburg leg of the journey.
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Russia
State Department
Early
Bogota
Des
St.Thomas
Hayti
Coalition
Clay
Mr. Pleasants
Buenos Ayres
England
Amos Kendall
Berrares
Southard
Adams
Andrew Armstrong
Lima
Peru
Senate
Armstrong
United States
Treasury
Navy
Mason
Georgetown
Mr. Southard
Claybank
Fourth Auditor
Atwards
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Messrs. Allen and Leonard
New York
Congress
Navy Department
Fourth Auditor’s Office
Boston
Great Britain
Smith Thompson
Thompson
Ss. L
Public Ledger
Pittsburgh
Hollidaysburg
Utica court tale of a lionlike arrestee in assault case
A young attorney in Utica began his criminal court address by invoking a dramatic scene. He described the defendant as emerging "with the fury of a fiend" from the wilderness like a roaring lion, seizing the client by the collar and tearing his shirt. The flourish aimed to sway jurors in a Western county assault case.
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Utica
Criminal Court of
Western County
The Crops and Farming Hope Amid Heat
In the current scorching weather the article notes promise for a bountiful harvest. It emphasizes Maryland’s productivity and the dependence of regional industry on agricultural vigor, predicting a full return for farmers' labors.
Whig Bank War Over Dr Duncan Speech
In Congress the Bank party members halted Dr Duncan as they alleged bond influence tainted his speech. The Doctor published the full address afterward, while the bank bought slander claim to damage his character. The Statesman questions the motives behind the interruption and defends Duncan’s integrity.
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Congress
Duncan
Bond
Statesman
Which is Right Vaner Says Banks Are Solvent
A Statesman editorial questions assurances that banks are solvent while Shannon criticizes the Canton explosion claim. It urges voters to let cheated farmers and defrauded mechanics decide at the ballot box.
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Vaner
Shannon
Canton
Statesman
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Jackson
Buchanan
Randolph
Messrs
Adams and Clay
King
Barbour
Gallatin
Rufus King
Legation
Leg
A. King
A. Gallatin
J. Barbour
Mr. King
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Post Office Department
Barry
Post Office
Major Barry
Stockton
Stokes
Mr. Whittlesey
House
Whittlesey
Stockton and Stokes
A. Kendall
T. Senervas
A. Duncan
Wasuinoton Erry
John. T. Sullivan
Bank of the
Treasury Department
Hay
New Orleans
Phil Mr. Southard
Navy Pension Fund
C. Saml
L. Southard
T. Watkins
Binney
Speaker
van Buren
Biddle Bank
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Henry Clay
Order of Things
Bank of the United States
Arnolds
Manhattan
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