Influence of Banks and Democracy in London Circular
Extract discusses the Bank of England and chartered banks with immense power shaping politics and wealth. It cites the Liverpool Mail on US specie exports to England and a sharp quote targeting Mr. Biddle to dictate terms to the American government, drain the deposits or perish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
BANK
Brooie
Barks Ve
Liverpool Mail
England
Biddle
America
Special Election Returns in Carroll County Coffin Defeats McCook
The N Lis bon Patriot reports Coffin, the Federal candidate, leading by 81 in Carroll County with four townships pending. After those votes arrived Coffin’s majority dropped to 31, as Democrats criticized turnout and falsehoods about shin plasters.
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N. Lisbon
Dr. McCook
Carroll
Coffin
Congress
Carroll County
Federal Profligacy in Democratic Critique
A reprint blasting the Herald for profligate misstatements in a heated New York election dispute. It condemns Madisonian and New Jersey Fredonian charges as false slanders, urges proof from public prints, and warns that peddling such distortions harms credulity and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madisonian
Democratic Party
Herald
New Jersey
Fredonian
United States
Ruth
Ohio convention to push democracy in the West
Ohio friends vow to go to work in earnest for democracy as a state convention is set in Columbus on the glorious 8th of January. Our Washington friend predicts a mighty revolution in the young giant of the West within months, with action driving success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Wash
Washington
Treasury patronage and bank depositories debate
The piece defends the Treasury Department structure, arguing its safeguards and congressional oversight prevent executive overreach. It warns that shifting funds to private banks would swell executive influence, create a corps of speculative banks, and nullify congressional and treasury prerogatives, urging opposition by Federalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weim
Treasury Department
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Department
Treasury
Nieubenville
Policy Statement on Union and Federalism
A quoted fragment argues for nullifying the Constitution and extending executive patronage to consolidate the Union under a monied monarchy, claiming this aligns with ultra Federalism in a grand, centralized power structure.
Political Debate Record From Early Federal and Democratic Clash
A fragmentary quotation chronicles partisan rhetoric of Federalists versus Democrats, accusing each side of slander and mischaracterization. It notes claims about Jefferson, Burr, agrarian views, and social merit while urging warranted public scrutiny of party conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Herald
Thomas Jefferson
Fanny Wright
Question on Cincinnati affair and specie sale details
The note asks if specie was sold at a premium and shipped East as stated and whether the officer pocketed six percent on the amount, questioning if the claim is a Whig fabrication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Cincinnati
East
Tory doctrine on people and banks echoed by Whigs
The old Tory view that people are their own worst enemies was thought still valid. Whigs counter that Tories now share this view and claim banks are only fit to manage money matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revien M. Whitney
N. HH
Whitney
Canada
Madisonian attacks Federal papers role in party aims
The Madisonian argues the paper acts as a textbook for Federal papers nationwide and as a catspaw to advance party interests, while cloaking itself in Democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonian
Press rancor and accusations in Madisonian and Herald debate
In a heated exchange, the Madisonian accuses the Herald and its editor of abusing press power to attack opponents, while the Herald defends its stance and recounts prior disputes over privilege and defense. The piece notes a Harrisburg report praising Charles Baldwin’s locomotive for flawless, uncostly runs on the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baldwin
Philadelphia
Columbia and
Baldwin
Great Bore Opened By Exchange Paper Scramble
An editor notes the wasteful practice of reprinting several paragraphs from their paper in an exchange paper without credit, lamenting the loss of original reporting and the fair sharing of journalistic work.
Ship Susquehanna Safe Spotted by Pochahontas
A maritime notice reports the Susquehanna, Captain Cropper, is safe at sea after 13 days out from Liverpool. The Pochahontas, Philadelphia bound from Liverpool, confirms the meeting on the 3d instant in latitude 43 4 longitude 51, with all well aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Cropper
Old and influential administration paper sparks sharpened talk
The Wheeling Gazette rails at the Cincinnati Republican calling it an old and influential administration paper. It cites recent praise of administration policy as hypocritical and urges the Gazette to reconsider its stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Gazette
Cincinnati Republican
Republican
Gazette
Congress Opens Regular Session Amid Van Buren Message Hopes
Congress began its regular session on Monday with high anticipation for President Van Buren’s forthcoming message. The paper will publish the address to readers as soon as it is received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aw Congress
van Buren
Complaints Prompt Action On Fifth Street Repairs
A correspondent asks the Street Commissioner to address current conditions on Fifth Street and notes similar issues on other streets, suggesting broader attention to repairs.
Democratic Central Committee Sets January 8 Convention
The Democratic Central Committee recommends the meeting date for the convention be fixed at January 8. The proposal outlines the time and place to gather party members and delegates for the convention proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
Senator Joseph Kent Killed In Horse Accident
Hon. Joseph Kent U S Senator from Maryland died after falling from his horse while riding across his farm. News confirms his death occurred several days ago and details the fatal accident.
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Joseph Kent
U. S
Maryland
Schooner Content Wrecks Near Providence Loss Reported
The Schooner Content was wrecked on the 14th while sailing from Saco to Providence. All aboard were lost except the captain, a grim maritime disaster noted in local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Content
Saco
Providence
Pittsburgh Mayoralty Warmly Backed By Friends
Our Pittsburgh neighbors push for the next Mayoral election with Dr. McClintock as a candidate for re election praised as a young man esteemed for advancing Pittsburgh. The Whigs nominate W W Irwin while Revien M Whitney joins conservatives amid bank disputes and political shifts. 700000 francs in specie arrived at New Orleans on the 18th aboard Hannah and Salem from Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Dr. McClintock
W. W. Irwin
New Orleans
Hannah
Salem
Havre
Specie Worth $100,009 Arrives in New York by Ship
The brig Philip Hone delivered $100,009 in specie to New York on Monday, after sailing from the west coast of Mexico. The transfer involves a notable cargo and the vessel’s voyage is under scrutiny by port authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mexico
Philip Hone
Childs & Nesmith
A. P. Childs
Alfred Nesmith
Everett Elected Governor of Massachusetts Whigs Win Legislature
Massachusetts reports Everett, a Whig, elected governor with claims of Whig majorities in both the Senate and House. The result enhances Whig control of state government and politics amid unsettled post-election confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Everett
Election of Wilson Luaupxin to Senate Amid Victory
The Hon. Wilson Luaupxin is elected to the U S Senate to fill the vacancy left by Mr Kine. His large majority marks a national victory praised as a triumph for Gov Gilmer and the deposit banks. Lumpkin is described as a steadfast ally of General Jackson and President Van Buren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Luaupxin
Senate of the United States
Kine
Gilmer
National Bank
League of Deposite Banks
Lumpkin
Jackson
van Buren
The True Remedy Resolved In Zanesville Meeting
A Zanesville Ohio meeting adopts a resolution denouncing spurious shin plasters and pledging that after December 31 the community will not receive pass or circulate them. The move urges statewide and local citizens to form associations and reject the questionable currency to restore confidence and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Ohio
Free Banking Plan Faces New York Whigs
The New York Whigs push for free banking by backing a $40,000,000 mammoth bank in New York City via a general banking law. They avoid direct chartering, assigning Mr Brippie to ensure the scheme, lest a rival seizes control and New York escapes dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lees
Brippie
Distress in New York Dinner at Astor House
An extract from a New York letter in the National Intelligencer describes a distressing scene at an Astor House dinner to Mr Bell of Tennessee and others. Tickets fetch high prices from $10 to $20 while guests like Mr Webster Mr Southard and Mr Hoffman are noted. The writer promises more details in tomorrow's letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Intelligencer
Astor House
Mr. Bell
Tennessee
Webster
Southard
Hoffman
Canadian rebels seize Du Barthe seat in St Charles
A Canadian arrival in New York reports disaffected groups from the disturbances have retaken the seat of Du Barthe, secretary for the province, at St Charles. He claims an army of 8000 is there, with 800 sent to confront them, though loyalty is doubtful. Papineau is said to be with his insurgents.
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Canada
New York
St. Charles
du Barthe
Papineau
Balt
John Phillips
Robt. Phillips
James Phillips
Thos. Phillips
William Stone
Jane
Alexander Phillips
Maria Phillips
Rezin Phillips
Phillips
William Phillips
Wiliam Grimes
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
William
Said
Cross Creek Township
Joe Phillip
Said County
Steubenville
Island Creek Township
Jobn Phillips
Tappan & Stanten
Demandant Steubenville
Mississippi Crops Report From Paul Ding Letter
A Mississippi letter by Paul Ding notes corn very abundant with tame, and cotton very good. The region has enough open land to cultivate cotton extensively. Health this past season was nearly as good as in Virginia Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Paulding
Virginia
Fire destroys State House in Jefferson City
A State House building in Jefferson City, Missouri was burned during the night of the 14th ultimo, causing extensive damage to the structure and interior. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing the blaze and origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
City of
Jefferson, Mo
President will not abandon currency stance despite election
A Washington correspondent states the President will not depart from his currency position due to New York election results or any other event. The Ohio Patriot conveys the note as a firm assurance of financial policy continuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Ohio
Democratic nominees hinted for state convention
John A. Bryan of Franklin county Isaac Humphreys of Washington county Wilson Shannon of Belmont county and Samuel Spangler of Fairfield county have been spoken of in Democratic papers as candidates for nomination before the Democratic State Convention.
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John A. Bryan
Franklin County
Isaac Humphreys
Washington County
Wilson Shannon
Belmont County
Samuel Spangler
Fairfield County
Gale at Buffalo Causes Flood Losses and Deaths
Reports from Buffalo dated Nov. 28 1837 describe a severe gale and flood on the 22d that devastated docks and homes, killed seven, with forty missing. Ships were driven ashore, goods ruined, and salt and flour losses noted. Whig celebration included 100 guns for New York and Massachusetts with illumination and the Hail Columbia band.
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Buffalo
Burra O
Big Buffalo Creek
New York
Massachusetts
United States
Band of Music
Columbia
Jour. Com
Traitors on the Field Prompted by Whig Breach Talk
A Pennsylvanian citation warns of a growing breach in Republican ranks versus allies and criticizes a New York federal party committee planning jubilee events and a Wall Street Bank project. It questions the touring committee's purpose and suggests reconsideration before estrangement widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
New York
Great Wall Street Bank
Transit schedule fragment for multiple cities
A fragmentary timetable lists arrival and departure times for Pittsburgh Ashtabula Wheeling Cadiz Canton N Philadelphia Cope's Mills and Larimore with varied days and times including 2 PM daily 8 AM Ashtabula 7 PM Wheeling and 10 PM Canton on select days.
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Stfu
Pittsburgh
Ashtabula
Wheeling
Cadiz
A. M. Canton
Sun
P.M. N. Philadelphia
Wed
Canton
Philadelphia
Cope’s Mills
Larimore
Wheeling Market Prices and Grain Quotes
Commercial record lists flour at 6 25 to 6 50 per unit, flaxseed 75 per bushel, wheat 100, oats 37 40, bacon hog round 9c and hams 10 to 12, with various prices for tobacco whiskey and beef. The notice notes market quotes from Wheeling Market on December S.
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Wheeling Market
Dee. S
Pittsburgh
Havanna
Java
Coffee and sugar prices in Philadelphia market report
Philadelphia Market notes coffee ranges from Rio 109 104 Laguayra 104 to 1b Cue ba 19 114 St Domingo 94 Java 14. Sugar Porto Rico 84.29 Orleans 7a Mackerel land 2 10 7548 74 per barrel. Flour 9 75 4 1000 per barrel. Whiskey Monongahela 43 45.
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Baltimore
Cuba
St. Domingo
Rio
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Laguayra
Cueba
Java
Porto Rico
Orleans
Land
Monongahela
Market price snippet from Cincinnati market page
Fragmentary commodity notes show bacon coffee oats and wheat prices in Cincinnati with figures such as 0a 10 for bacon and 11) Eye noney oats 30 33. Grain and oil prices are listed with Havana and Rio references, but the OCR is garbled and many items uncertainties remain.
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Cincinnati
Havana
Rio
St. Do
Orleans
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Burr
Jefferson
Priviledge of
Defence
Globe
Priviledge
Ethan
Nathan
Fifth Street
Free Banking
Gale
John Leech
Ebenezer Bell
Elizabeth Thomas
Steubenville Township
Benville
Comercial Record
Steubenville Market
Inferior
Fiovr
Free Press Office
Burumeron
Franklin
St. Dennis
Malcolm
Montreal
Buonaparte
Burlington
Benjamin Tappana
Judge Tappan
Market Street
Dee 6
Wellsville, O
Washington Hall
G. Brown & Co
P. Childs
Childs Ae & Nesmith
W. P. Mackey
A. P. Childs & Co
Wood Street
Diamond Alley
Mer. Childs
WM. P. Hackey
Yanufacturers
James Henry
Louisville
John
Graham
Rows
John Merrick
James Peoples
Common Pleas
Benjamin Walker
Prinrien
MH Tion
Madison Walker
Elizabeh Walker
Mary Ann Walker
Emily Walker
Jonathan Walker
Elizabeth Walker
Isaac Walker
Martha Ann Walker
John Walker
David Walker
Iaac Walker
Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson Co
Benjamin
Wiliam Walker
Tappan & Stanton
Demandant
State of Ohio
Jefferson Co
Philllips
Wm Grimes
Jobo Phillips
Robt Phillips
Jas Phillips
Thos Phillips
Wm Stone
Jave
Alex Phillips
Maria
FEUIE
Cross Creek
Richmond
Bloomfield
Alex. Skelley
Icp
Cadiz Sentinel
James L. Algeo
VARIL
Third Street
Steuvenville
Algeu & Foster
al Ladpwos
Sarah J. Hale
Sigourney
Hemans
Grenville Mellen
Sarah J Hale
Ann S Stephens
Caroline Hentz
EF Euet
Miss Leslie
Hoi Gould
Cfe Gooch
Lit Medina
Willis Gaylord Clark
Joseph C Neal
BB Thatcher
R Penn Smith
Mra Phelpa
Willard
Mre Farrar
Wells
Rbs Mackenzie
Ll.d
Joseph Chandler
Morton McMichael
Robert T' Conrad
Alexander Dimitry
HE Hale
Burke Fisher
N C Brooks
Wm E Burton
Embury
Urs Gilman
Are Smith
Mrs Woodhull
Charlotte S Cushman
J H Clinch
Constant Guillou
Min Sedgwick
L. A. Godey Literary Rooms
Chesnut Street
7Th
Philad.eet
HL. Viers & Co
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