Shannon endorses Tyler as a Democrat OCR from the Washington Globe
The piece accuses Governor Shannon of supporting President Tyler while condemning the Democratic Party. It questions Tyler’s policies, including a national bank and currency plan, a land distribution scheme, a repeal of the independent treasury, and patronage abuse. It frames the era as a clash between Tippecanoe and Tyler and Democratic reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gobe
Shannon
Tyler
Ohio
Tippecanoe
Democratic Party
Treasury
Feaud
Crediwore
Democratic Unity at Risk by Scrupulous Men in Power
A political rant questions the Union’s unity under a scheming man linked to Mr. Webster, accusing him of sowing distraction in Pennsylvania democracy through federal and state patronage. It condemns the Ohio political play that used official influence to oppose honest Democrats Medill and Lucas, doubting Gov. Shannon’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtie
Webster
Pennsylvania
Custom House
Philadelphia
Bank of the United States
Ohio
Medill
Lucas
Shannon
New Orleans Emerges as Major Trade Rival to New York
Trade in New Orleans grows rapidly surpassing New York in exports over the past decade. Tables show New Orleans leading in several years with 1841 totals for New Orleans and Mobile near 44 million, while the nation’s exports total about 104 million. Combined southern ports exceed Atlantic cities by roughly a third, and the gap widens yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
New York
Mobile
Union
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Princpal
Atlantic
Cheap Postage Reform Call At Merchants Exchange Meeting
The New York Herald notes a public call for a Merchants' Exchange meeting on the 25th to urge reform of the Post Office system. Editors favor uniform cheap postage, arguing a five cent rate for half an ounce and ten cents for a full ounce would boost mail use and revenue. They compare oppression to the window tax and urge Congress to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Merchants’ Exchange
Wickliffe
New York Sun
Post Office
Department
Regulating the Currency in the Bank War Debate
Our exchange papers argue that Whigs fear regulation and monarchic money, while Democrats support free trade. The piece notes the era’s fixed perceptions of a national money despot versus free laws of trade, and claims the United States Bank era kept exchange rates stable, with a clipped Journal of Commerce reprint detailing southern port conditions and premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sines Bank
Journal of Commerce
Marly
End of United States Bank Influence Cited in Commerce
The article argues that northern merchants with funds in certain markets can now receive specie in New York without discount, totaling about 1010 for 1000. It notes improved rates under the current system versus the former United States Bank and calls on businessmen to compare figures. It also lists exchange rates for various cities from Boston to New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Bank
Vantassell Divorce Case Noticed in Jefferson County
In November Term 1845 the Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson County Ohio heard Hannah Maria Vantassell petitioning for divorce from Jacob Vantassell on grounds of his three year absence and failure to provide. The case seeks alimony with hearing set for the next term. Edwin M. Stanton listed as solicitor for the complainant.
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Court OF Common Pleas
State of
Ohio
Jefferson County
Hannah Maria Vantasseil
Jacob Vantassell
Hannah Maria Vantassell
Jacob
Healden
Edwin M. Stanton
Hans Wilson
Henry Swearingen
Henry
James Crawford, Jr
Ringen
Gallia County
Swearingen
James Crawford Jr
Crawford
Steubenville
Arthur Brown
Aaron Thompson
Dee
Nancy Crow
George Starr
Hannah S. Kerlin
Jon S. Patterson
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Paradise
Christ
Lambs
N. Orleans
N. York
Boston
Washington DC
Richmond
Raleigh
Wilmington
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Augusta
Macon
Columbus
Savanah
Mobile i
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Cincinnati
Nashville
New Haven Register
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Portage
Canada
Port Clinton
Ottawa County
James Dougherty
Leon
Ysoo Fey
New Drug Store
Market Street
F.& M. Bank
Japan
Great Western Ire
Thomas
J. S. Tomas
Mellor
Ned Myers
J. F. Cooper
Price
Sir Culwre
Henry Clay
Cousin Hinton
Count D’orsay
F. Brennen
New Mirror
Graham's Magazine
Ladies’ Companion
Ladies’ National Magazine
Bible In
Spain
Ernest Harcourt
Revon
Eveline Trevor
St. Domingo
N. O
Andrews & Hull
Echan & Garrett
NX & J.S. Dike
Florence
Saxony
Iector Jaynes
H J.8. Scott & Co
A. Manna
Bret Dooe
Nest & Pieming
Men & Boys
W. Dougherty
J. G. Davidson
4Th Street
J Grimes
JG Davidson
Jacob Wolff
4Th and
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Saleratus
Epsom
FEYNE
Thompson Smith
Market & Adam
H. FE. Bates J. H
David Rouse
Warren Township
Joseph Kithcart
DPD
Moowan & Co
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Sea
Nev Tl
New Boot and Shoe Store
Vy Eaver & Howard
Third Street
Market
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D. McGowan’s
Weaver & Howard
Gale Law
D. M.gowan & Co
ACARD
Market St
Thomas Johnson
Hennig
W. A. Ennis
G.& A. Scott
Scott & CO
Ictor Jaynes
J. 8
Scott &Co
L. Miesllor
Juniata
D. W.stier
LASS
Geneva
D. W. Srize
Nathams & Walker
D. W. Stier
Nov
PD. W.stier
Db. W. Stier
W. Stier
Merehante Ie
Andrews & HL
Nike
G. & A. Scott
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