The Federalists and Clay in the 1840s political clash
The Wheeling Gazette notes that federalists long hoped for Henry Clays presidency as the culmination of their political aims. It claims sham campaigns, bank schemes, and land policies aimed to gain support, with opposition from Tyler and others. The piece concludes Clay misreads the public mood as federalism wanes after electoral results.
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Wheeling Gazette
Clay
Feds
Mankiral
Gagette Mays
Harrison
Henry
Gen. Nartison
Congress i
Ratte
United States Bank
Ewing
Joan Tyne
Hennv Clay
Mr. Tyler
Mr. Clay
What kind of a man do we want in 1842
Opinion piece arguing over gubernatorial candidate traits and banking policy. It notes a Columbus state convention in 1842 and debates among Democrats on state banking, charters, and the proposed system. Various factions differ on safeguards, a state bank, the New York Safety Fund, or abolition of the chartered system.
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Columbus
Safety Fund
New York
Banking Reform Dominates Democratic Candidate Choice
A political piece argues the Ohio Democratic stance should favor candidates opposed to a State Bank and corporate incorporations. It cites Montgomery and Hamilton counties where pro banking nominees fared poorly, urging selection of a candidate who rejected banking favoritism and supported anti incorporation positions.
Union for three months subscription offer
The Union announces a three monthly subscription for fifty cents or six months for one dollar with advance payment. It pledges delivery on publication day to any county area and to provide the latest Congress and State Legislature proceedings. Readers urged to form local clubs of ten to fifty members to receive the paper promptly.
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Congress, &c
Congress
Federal strategy and political shifts alarm Cincinnati readers
A Cincinnati Gazette report warns that federalists push meetings titled without party distinction to back federal measures, aiming to force Democrats to act against themselves. A January 14 gathering is planned in Hamilton for Miami Valley citizens to advocate a protective tariff, with calls spread through federal papers and minimal Democratic attendance expected. Also noted are legal actions and political shifts including Grentworth’s case, a nolle prosequi, and Sen C Clay of Alabama resigning.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton
Miami Valley
Senator Cray Seen Passing Through Wheeling
Federal laws since last November referenced by Hon He say Cray. We understand the distinguished Senator passed through Wheeling two or three days since en route to Washington City. The report mentions vital information but is unclear and terse.
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Wheeling
Washington City
Ld Vitalis
Address of the Educational Convention at Clarksburg Va 1841
This fragment summarizes an educational convention held in Clarksburg Virginia on September 8 1841. It discusses the address urging better understanding and appreciation of education and notes future room to publish more on practical school organization and useful hints for improving education.
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Clarksburgh
Taxes Taxes In Our State Taxation Critique
A correspondent from the Columbus Freeman laments the Gad management of the Fund Commissioners arguing that borrowing funds to finish existing state works could burden taxpayers and hinder relief unless Governor Corwin's Board tightens loan control and curbs further borrowing.
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Columbus Reeman
Corwin
Daily Freeman
State finances and stock depreciation debate in Columbus
The State Journal discusses the Lund Commissioners and the depreciation of state stocks by 10 percent, analyzing how the state must pay interest and principal in specie. It argues the debt costs more than face value, questions the journal’s figures, and notes confidence in the state’s finances has waned as stocks dip to 90.
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New York
Jouy Exchange
York
Massachusetts
Columbus
Union and Free Trade Debate on Protective System
The text argues Americans are informed but uncertain about the protective system used by governments. It notes nations adopt tariffs or similar measures to aid domestic industry. It claims duties aim to raise revenue and favor home producers, often excluding foreign participation in protected sectors.
Political economy and tariff policy debate in America
Fragmented 19th century discussion cites Adam Smith and Ricardo on monopoly, tracing shifts in tariff views within the Whig and Democratic parties. It notes divisions over protection versus revenue, constitutional power, and the spectrum from unregulated commerce to total prohibition, with plans to analyze these positions further in future issues.
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Adam Smith
Jay
Ricardo
Whig Party
Henney
Nationa
Friends of Total Prohibition
State Stocks and Mississippi Bond Controversy
From the New York Herald dated Nov 23 the Mississippi election results favoring the anti paying bonds ticket trigger a stock market panic. A table shows sharp declines in state stocks including New York and Illinois issues while bonds issued for the Mississippi Union Bank face scrutiny. The narrative recounts that bonds were created to fund a bank charter, bought by Nicholas Biddle in defiance of law, paid in British currency, and later challenged by Governor McNutt as the state refused obligation to repay, leading to suspended payments and concerns over U S Bank involvement.
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New York Herald
Mississippi
Wich
Wor
New York State
Illinois
Dolar
Indiana
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Alabama
U.S
Mississippe
Miss. Union Bank
United States
J.C. Wikins
FE. C. Wilkinson
W. M. Pickard
Nicholas Biddle
McNautt
U.S Bank
U. S
Hope & Co
Amsterdam
McNutt
Great Britain
Bank of the
Anguet
Eeligerda
Mississippi Bond Crisis and Bank Endorsement Fallout
The Mississippi Bank and the Bank of the United States backed an unlawful bond contract. Biddle lacked authority, and Union Bank has assigned assets with eight months for claim filings. The state faces insolvency, bondholders seek payment, governor advocates against paying five million in state bonds issued in 1838, while the public weighs the issue.
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Migeissippi Union Bank
Bank of the United States
United State Bank
Union Bank
U.S. Bank
Biddle
McNutt
Ohio Revised Statutes Ready for Distribution to Officers
The river is in good boatable order with ample freight. The Revised Statutes of Ohio have arrived at the Clerk's office and are prepared for distribution to officers legally entitled to them.
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Ohio
Drunken man brought to police station after night out
Morning report says a heavily intoxicated man, muddy and scratched, was brought from the watch house to the police office. The magistrate commented on his condition, with the case noted as a No Prosequi at the request of Mr. Tyler, the prisoners discharged for involvement at a White House event in August after the first Bank bill was vetoed.
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Tyler
White House
Movement Calls Punishment for Bankers Who Fail to Pay Specie
A Georgia movement aims to indict bankers who issue paper money and refuse to redeem with specie. The Georgia Argus reports a grand jury considering Rhodam A. Greene, president of the Western Bank of Georgia, for high misdemeanor after the bank refused to pay specie. The plan rests on bank charters forbidding specie refusals and Penal Code sections punishing charter violations, signaling a shift in public banking accountability.
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Ain Georginen Grand Jury
The
Georgia Argus
Columbus
Rhodam A. Greene
Western Bank of Georgia
Whig Loss Deepens Across Eleven States In Latest Elections
The New York Journal of Commerce tabulates voting shifts from last fall to this year in eleven states Tennessee Alabama Illinois Maine Vermont Pennsylvania Maryland Georgia New Jersey Ohio and Massachusetts. Whig totals fell in every state and Democratic gains occurred in five, totaling a 142 420 decrease for Whigs against a 36 466 drop for Democrats leaving a net Whig loss of 106 023. Maryland Whig losses reached 5 108 while Democratic votes barely moved. Massachusetts Whig losses about 16 000 with Democratic votes down similarly. New York’s figures were not fully official yet show Whigs 40 000 lower and Democrats 10 000 higher than the presidential results, indicating a sharp shift against the Whig ticket.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Tennessee
Alabama
Illinois
Maine
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Georgia
New Jersey
Ohio
Massachusetts
New York
Emmendeny
Whig Party Apathy Cited After 1841 Losses
In a Delaware Gazette reflection, editors question why Whigs, once riding high, show reduced voter turnout and support. They mock melodrama about party contempt while suggesting the drop stems from less pipe laying and yarn spinning activity in 1841 compared with 1840, hinting at economic or partisan repercussions.
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Whig Party
Democratic Party
Delaware Gazette
Prices of assorted goods from flour to walnuts
A listing of commodity prices including flour, corn, potatoes, apples, coffee, tea, butter, lard, molasses, honey, wax, and walnuts. The column shows per unit costs and weights with several abbreviations, noting quantities such as barrels, pounds, or bushels and cents per unit.
Obituary of Ann Pitt inger Bride in Brooke County Virginia
Ann Pitt inger consort of Benjamin Pitt inger of Brooke county Virginia died after apoplexy struck as she rode to join her wedding feast. The bride had just accepted marriage in Time and fell ill before drawing another breath, leaving mourners to mourn the young, beautiful wife and premier of Robert Mills near Knoxville.
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Pytjav
Ann. Pittinger
Benjamin Pittinger
Brooke County
Virginia
Robert Mills
Knoxville
Auction notice at Annapolis tavern stand in Steubenville
Smuffield Nows reports a sale or rent of an Annapolis tavern stand owned by Obie, formerly Johnson's, with gear including coats belts hats stockings and ship items. James Dougherty Sen. advertises viewing by William Vantz in Steubenville with terms to be provided. Sale date November 20, 1841.
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Phineas Phillips
Sidney Fuller
OP Phlllips and Tuller
A. D
Court of Common. Pleas
Jefferson County
Ohio
William Farris
John S. Patterson
Henry Stephens
Pi'fis
Steubenville
Kentucky
D. McGowan
Fone
James Doughe
Gill River
Abraham Litton
Smithheid
Piney Fork
Charles Harrah
Cadiz
Cambridge
Peoria
Uwarrison County
Sulsherry Place
William Alexander
Harrison County
Annapolis
John Andrews
James Means
Thomas Tohnson
Bette
Erie
Wm. Vantz
Jas
Dougherty
Sen
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Akom
Feebs
Imac & Dereerere
Boner
Baltacl Yould
Nimrod G. Hoge
Mt. Pleasant
Abigail Hoge
Phila
Dans Wilson
William Pougherty
Tula
Tate
Deteree County
Willaam Alman
Enamine Alban
Nicemtort
PMI
Cesta
Jamea
John O'Neal
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Joseph T. Jackser
Charles So” Barnes
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