Bankers and the national crisis in revival politics
A critique of Whig reform and an extra session costing the public, accusing leaders of using banking and paper money as political tools. It warns against a national bank and high tariffs, tracing economic distress to speculative finance and urging adherence to sound money and constitutional restraint. The piece recalls historic panics and condemns bankers who profit from inflationary currency while the public bears the cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States Bank
United States
Messrs Clay,Tyler and Webber
Union
U.S
Federal Party
Dickens on Americans and a local market note
The extract from a Dickens letter criticizes American manners and worship of foreigners, noting perceived selfishness and lack of taste. It contrasts English customs with American behavior, highlighting money focus and thriftiness, while recounting personal discomfort from social intrusion. A separate Market House note urges sweeping after market days and questions the timing of cleaning chores.
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Dickens
America
Marina
Atlantic
Tyler convention address favors Democratic principles
The Tyler convention in Columbus on the Ist inst was addressed by John A. Bryan and defends Tyler’s party principles. It praises consistency, rails against ultra Whig Congress, and urges Democratic cooperation. Abolitionists nominate a full ticket for Allegheny County, Pa. Judge Tappan’s letter to the Democratic Young Men's convention offers a library of democratic instruction.
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Columbus
John A. Bryan
Tyler
Allegheny County
Tappano
Democratic Young Men's Convention
Ohio
Opposition to tariff favors luxury over necessities
A public protest condemns a tariff bill taxing basic goods like salt tea and coffee at 50 percent while freeing luxury items for the rich. It argues such partial legislation harms the poor, weakens freedom, and urges voters to reassess lawmakers who cater to a few, advocating justice and broad national benefit.
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Fyler
Tavisfites
Daily Union Debuts Amid Clash Over Nose Rag Publication
The first issue released last Tuesday morning stirs local uproar as the Herald name the paper Nose Rag and urge Whigs to discard it. The Daily Union explains it started for public convenience and profit, without consultation, priced at one cent, aiming to publish what interests readers and disseminate cherished principles.
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Herald
Euphonius
Daily Union
Daily Union Promoted as Morning News Paper
Announcement outlines the Daily Union’s aim as a nonpolitical morning news provider funded by citizen subscriptions. It promises honest carriers, regular deliveries, change available, and subscription rates of 25 cents for 4 months with options for longer terms. Prospective subscribers in outskirts urged to leave names at the office.
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Daily Union
Unity in Carroll County Democratic Candidacy Declines
The Carrollton Jeffersonian notes Messrs. Same Burwell and William Brown decline to seek Representative seats to avoid party division. Several locals are named for the honor, but these men sacrifice personal ambition for unity against a strong foe, praising concessions and urging Democrats to uphold principles over office.
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Carrollton
Burwell
William Brown
Democratic Party
Carroll Co
Mass Meeting Called by Columbiana Whigs at New Lisbon
Columbiana County Whigs issue a mass meeting call inviting surrounding counties to meet at New Lisbon on September 13 to confront Gen. Penthey, who has plagued them for the past year.
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Columbiana County
New Lisbon
Penthey
The Whig nostrum as a cure for our country
The piece derides the Whig plan as nostrums for disease a repeat of failed policies. It attacks proposals for national banking tariff and extended Congress terms, urging voters to elect good Democrats this fall to restore prosperity. It contrasts Whig promises with past results and calls for change.
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Congress
Whig Congress
Whig resort to false reporting on tariffs debate
Washington correspondent of the Boston Emancipator accuses the Whigs of falsifying Congressional proceedings to push their tariff agenda. The piece notes rising unpopularity of high tariffs and growing appeal of free trade ideas.
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Washington
Boston
Free trade petition highlighted in tariff debate
The passage reviews Tappan of Ohio urging Congress to reduce duties for any country admitting grain and provisions duty free, citing Leavitt’s memorial and English Corn Laws. It notes misreporting by papers and reports about Leavitt and Leavitt of Ohio, plus local notes on postmaster Granger reform and Pennsylvania districting veto chatter.
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Friends of Light
Tappan
Ohio
Congress
Joshua Leavitt
England
Europe
Committee On Agriculture
Senate
National Intelligencer
New York Commercial Advertiser
Larp Ow oil praised for burning and machinery use
An item extols Larp Ow as a superior oil for burning and mechanical use, urging the raising of bogs for its production and promising high regard in industry.
Blacks of Harrisburgh celebrate temperance jubilee
The Blacks of Harrisburgh Pennsylvania held a joint temperance procession and jubilee commemorating the liberation of the slaves in St Domingo on the first of the month. The event passed off very peacefully with orderly proceedings.
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Harrisburgh
St. Domingo
State Capitol Gazette Change of Ownership
Mr Wm Henlock of the State Capitol Gazette Harrisburgh Pa has left the concern due to ill health. The Gazette will be continued by Mr John B Bratten the remaining partner.
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Wm. Henlock
State Capitol Gazette
Harrisburgh
Gazette
John B. Bratten
Marble quarry opened on Dr. R H Jones farm
The State Capitol Gazette reports a new marble quarry on the Bainbridge Pennsylvania farm of Dr. R H Jones. It is described as equal to any in the world, highlighting the region as a significant marble source.
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R. H. Jones
Bainbridge
Lancaster County
State Capitol Gazette
French Celebration and Funeral Rites in New York
French residents in New York held a procession and celebration on the 3d to honor the late Duke of Orléans with funeral rites at the Catholic Cathedral. The heir apparent to the French throne was universally beloved, and his sudden death caused a strong sensation in France and abroad. The duke’s son is four years old, and if Louis Philippe dies, France would have a young king.
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New York City
Duke of Orleans
France
Louis Phillippe
New York and Albany Railroad Ground Broken in City Concourse
On the 2d inst under a large concourse of citizens the ground was broken for this improvement amid an imposing scene. The event marks a notable moment in the railroad project spanning New York and Albany.
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New York and Albany
Election Returns Show Illinois Leader Ahead in Race
Fragmentary OCR reports indicate a political bulletin with enthusiasm. A candidate for governor named Pood or similar appears to lead in Illinois with widespread cheers and rising support across regions.
Indiana election results raise doubt amid mixed gains
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a tight race with Danean leading by nearly three to one, Democrats securing five Senators and seventeen representatives while Whigs and others struggle. The paper warns Indiana’s outcome remains doubtful and suggests a Democratic victory is possible if the Whigs concede.
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Danean
Indiana
Cincinnati Gazette
North Carolina Democrats gain seats in state vote
The piece notes a Whig rule in North Carolina ending, with Democrats winning 5 Senators and 17 Representatives and leading by three on joint ballot. It forecasts larger Democratic majorities as counties report, totaling a gain of 1,651 votes in 20 counties for the Governor’s race. Keep that ball rolling on.
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North Carolina
Veto Message on Tariff and Distribution Bill Rejected
The Whigs claim victory as President Tyler vetoes the distribution clause and a combined revenue and appropriation bill. He objects to funding tied to other measures and warns distribution of public lands would be imprudent amid treasury strain. He supports a revenue tariff with protective aims, with the full veto message to be published Monday.
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Tyler
Congress
Treasury
Syler
Acknowledgement of Minorities Report on Tariff
Honorable S Stokely is asked to receive the committee on Manufactures report on the tariff. The note records formal thanks and the official channel for acknowledgment within the legislative process.
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S Stokely
Committee On Manufactures
Arrival of steam ship Columbia brings no late news
The steam ship Columbia arrived at Boston on the 2d but carries no significant dispatches. British crop prospects look fair though manufacturing districts remain unsettled and anxious.
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Columbia
Boston
Great Britain
Congressional Synopsis of Aug 6 1842 Proceedings
Senate considered a watch city bill postponed. lottery sale in DC banned moved to third reading. Army appropriation and navy pension funding bills reported. some passed. House engaged in private business. adjournment set for Aug 22. A clerk list bill passed. restrictions on elected district names to stay per apportionment law.
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Senate
Washington
District of Columbia
Committee of Conference
Wouse
House
Congress
Navy Pension Fund
Mesers, Allen, and Smith
Con
West Point
Mason
Ohio
Pasea
Sevatre
Vetoes and Debates Mark Session on Public Lands and Tariff
In Pennsylvania delegates urged unconditional pledges of avails from public land sales to redeem state debts and raise duties on foreign goods to ensure interest payments. The President's veto message on the tariff and distribution bill was read and entered, postponing consideration. The joint committee on the army bill reported but the bill was disagreed to and laid aside amid excitement and confusion.
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Zens
Pennsylvania
Joint Committee
Ohio Legislature Adopts Brokers Charter Law in 1842 Session
In August 1842 Ohio lawmakers adjourned between houses after district bills. Timothy Caldwell won the 6th district judgeship over Walker. associate judges named for several counties. A broker licensing bill passed House readings, requiring a $1000 county treasury payment for licenses and criminalizing circulation of depreciated bank paper. Senate and House debated districting and debt management with varying outcomes.
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Senate
HOUSE
Win. B
Timothy Caldwell
Walker
Christian Myers
Union Co
Robert Moore
Hamilton
Guy Morgan
Wood
Wm. Gill
Pickaway
John W. Greenwood
Stark
John Sherman
Ashtabula
Barton F. Avery
Geauga and
Lake Draper
Lucas
Hatch
Miami Canal
Ohio &c
Committee On Banks
Coining the Plate and the Paper Money Debate
A Baltimore newspaper remarks on Philadelphia gold and silver plate moved to mint and hoarded as money while criticizing speculative paper currency. It recalls past social risks for preferring specie over paper, noting delusions in currency expansion and the era’s push to inflate money supply for speculation.
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Philadelphia
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