Democratic Principles and Election Dates Noted
The document outlines Democratic Principles including a frugal government and constitutional limits. It mentions Ohio State elections on Tuesday October and a Presidential election on Friday November 1. It rejects federal debts assumption, large internal improvements, a national bank, special bank privileges, and church state fusion, advocating union and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Church
Union and Progress
National Bank and Federalism in 1840s Debate
A historical article argues the National Bank is the central issue in the 1845 political campaign, linking Federalists to an all powerful bank and predatory finance. It quotes Joseph L. White and The Republic, condemns the old Bank, and labels Federalism as aligned with a large money power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Federal Party
Murtimeth
Russia
Austria
France
England
C. A
New York
Joseph L. White
Indiana
the Republic
White
Mr. White
Garmmon
Beautés of the Paper Credit System in Steubenville Bank
A critical critique of the Bank of Steubenville and its sham paper money. The writer likens past financial ruin to John Law and Nick Biddle, denouncing the bank’s insolvent notes and opposing the bank’s presidential candidate. The piece urges voters to defeat the advocate of the bankrupt law and irredeemable money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of
Steubenville
Congress
John Law
Nick Biddle
Behold the 1840s Congress as a bad business body
The piece denounces the 1640s to 1841 federal Congresses noting Treasury Notes issued, taxes raised, a $30 million national debt, funds for the President's House, pensions, land grants, and various appropriations. It laments bank collapse, tariff plans, caving to party interest, and alleged misuses of public lands and printing bounties amid broad criticisms of governance.
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Federal Congress
Treasury
Pank
Harrison
Hull
Ohio
Nick Biddle
Clay
Gales and Seaton
The Infamy of the Old British Bank Tay Ver
A critical tirade against a London style bank influence in American politics cites the Bank of the United States and figures like Frelinghuysen and Webster. It notes large payments to editors, hints at appointments in Constantinople, and urges whigs to join Democrats as October looms. A New York meeting supports Gov. Dorr with strong resolutions and calls tyrants of Algiers to beware.
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Theodore ‘Freling Hyson
Bank of the United States
Hickory
United States Bank
Gales & Seaton
National Intelligencer
Washington, D. C
Clay
Norace Binney
Southard
Frelinghuysen
Friends of
Gov. Dorr
New York
Algiers
Desperate Whig claims Jackson letter in Polk race
A Richmond Enquirer copy blames a Richmond Whig for a fabrication about Gen Jackson backing Henry Clay. The piece rebuts the letter as unfounded, cites Stevenson and Plauche correspondence, and affirms Jackson’s public, open opinions. It also cites Rochester and Albany notes denying anti Polk plots and lauds Polk across New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Vermont.
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Gen. Jackson
Polk
Richmond Enquirer
Andrew Stevenson
Jackson
Tennessee
Henry Clay
Clay
Stevenson
Frelinghuysen
Texas
South
Dallas
Plnoche
United States
Rochester
Monroe Co
N. Y
Polk and
Dalles
Washington
Cave Johnson
New York
James K. Ponx
Andrew Jackson
Pennsylvania
Maine
Vermont
Promises of Wool Prices During Furor Campaign
The Hampden Mass Post reprints a federal wool dealer promise from the 1840s noting pay scales of twenty cents per pound if Martin Van Buren wins and sixty two and a half cents if General Harrison wins. The passage illustrates widespread market assurances of that era and is presented as a cautionary example of wartime trading optimism.
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Hampden Mass
Martin van Buren
Gren. Harrison
Dover
New Hampshire
Ges
Prospects of the Democratic Party Rise Across Union
The Democratic Press reports growing zeal for the Democratic Party nationwide. It claims thousands have shifted from Federalism and Whig factions to democracy, opposing the Bank Distribution and high tariff policies. It predicts the last days of Federalism and a dwindling Whig remnant.
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Remanks
Democratic Party
Jackson
Tariff Debate Highlights New England Factories
A Whig era discussion cites Merrimack Manufacturing of Lowell declaring a ten percent semi annual dividend as proof of tariff benefits while contrasting rich capitalists with poor workers. The argument condemns protective tariffs for widening wealth gaps and lowering wages, noting England’s pauper burden under restriction.
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Merrimack Mannufacturing
Lowell
New England
England
Henry Clay backs a national bank in election speeches
In Macon and Charleston April speeches Henry Clay declared support for a U S Bank to regulate the monetary system and secure a national currency. The speaker argues this commitment settles the bank issue, warning Whigs may mislead voters and urging opposition to Clay.
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Macon
Geo
Henry Clay
Charleston
S.C
Clay
M. Clay
Republic or Bank The great policy choice in politics
A political letter argues the nation faces a stark choice between a republic without a bank or a bank without a republic. It warns that a national bank could subvert liberty, corrupt legislation, and be ruled by foreign capital, urging vigilance against looming financial domination.
Five Thousand Dollar Gold Lottery Offer in Vicksburg
An offer circulated by a Wells Fargo style promoter in Warren county proposes to place five thousand dollars in gold in a buckskin bag with a matching second bag to be deposited and sealed if Henry Clay wins the presidency by the electoral college. The stunt received no takers in Vicksburg on the preceding Saturday as reported by Natchez Free.
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Davis
Msq
Warren County
Pee
United States
Vicksburg
Natchez Free
Native American Associations Rise in Charlestown
Federalists in Massachusetts form Native American associations with one organized at Charlestown last Friday. Critics call them among the most anti republican groups, exceeding earlier League efforts. Jesse Mann led the Charlestown meeting, tied to Democratic maneuvering in the area.
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Massachusetts
Charlestown
Boston Post
Commonwealth
Jesse Mann
Bunker Hill
Jesse
Charter Power and Bank Charter Debate in 1811
A nascent discussion on constitutional powers questions whether the power to charter banks is implied or requires express grant. The Staxton quote argues against implied renewal of bank charters. The Nashette Union notes NYU classbooks by Frelinghuysen urging free trade while he advocates protective tariff rhetoric publicly.
Fundmongering. The Republic political attack exposes ties to land speculators
The Republic promotes Whig candidates while accusing British fundmongers and U S surging legislators of unconstitutional debt. It highlights N P Tallmadge leading land speculation interests and his Wisconsin governorship appointment, suggesting insider control of territory finances.
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The
Republic
U. S
N. P. Tallmadge
Wisconsin
Tallmadge
Sun on Feudalism and the Rennselear Manor Dispute
The Albany clipping argues against vassalage amid tensions between Mr Rennselear’s tenants and a sheriff tarred and feathered during rent collection. It defends American land ownership desires, questions the Rennselear title rooted in British recognition, and suggests tenants seek clarity on British title before paying further rent. The piece portrays property rights as vital to individual enterprise and state welfare.
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Rennselear
Rennselearwick
Albany
Fje
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