British View of East Asia Trade and Powers in the 17th Century
The account describes Tokugawa Japan’s resistance to European powers after expelling the Portuguese and expelling English and Dutch influence from Japan. It notes Dutch schemes to undermine English trade by claiming English Christians, and reports 1664 orders for European cargoes to leave Japan. It also mentions Korean and Siamese regions, their governance, tribute to China, and potential British trade with Corea and Siam highlighting resources and wealth.
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Japan
Firnando
England
Portugal
Corea
China
Siam
London Paper
The Ancient Currency Debate in Early America
In a reformatted excerpt from The Ohio Statesman, discussion traces the Revolutionary era paper money and the first Bank of North America. It explains depreciation of continental dollars, repeal of the Bank’s charter, and cites Federalist commentary on the Constitution’s prohibition of States issuing money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Statesman
Continental Congress
Bank of North America
Pennsylvania
The
United States
America
Hampton
Jay
Mapiwon
Mavtson
Jeremers
Debate on currency and gold standard rhetoric
The author argues against paper money, citing Webster and the Constitution to claim gold and silver coin were the nation’s best currency. He warns that paper currency harms debtors and praises a hard money stance, noting Webster’s 1816 Congress speech. He ends by thanking the editor for publishing the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Congress
United States
Bank Bill Advances to Third Reading in Senate
The Bank Bill and amendments to La tham's Bill along with charters for Cincinnati Columbus Zanesville Mt Pleasant and Warren Trumbull county were introduced by Ar Bartley and passed the Senate to a third reading yesterday. Whigs attacked the measure and Bot Smith criticized the move calling it humbug while a lone Democrat sided with the bill against the Whigs who opposed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latham
Cincinnati
Columbus
Zanesville
Mt. Pleasant
Warren
Trumbull County
Ar. Bartley
Senate
Bot Smith
Prospective Bank Bill Compromise Ends Democratic Rift
Report from the Senate indicates amendments to Latham's Bank Bill pass and align with Democratic views on currency. The piece voices a sharp critique of Bankers and predicts specie inflows, arguing for honest payment in specie and declaring “victory or death” in the battle over banking liberty.
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Bartley
Senate
Latham
Ohio Statesman
Arkansas Squirrels Too Fat to Climb and Ducks Wade to Shore
A western paper reports a Arkansas locale where squirrels are so fat they cannot climb trees and a lake hosts ducks that crowd shorelines waiting to be hunted before they swim back to land and perish.
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Arkansas
Congressional Proceedings Highlight Tariff Debates and Territorial Bills
The Senate and House debate tariff policy with South Carolina and Illinois resolutions, discuss repeal of the Independent Treasury, and oppose a reestablished Bank of the United States. Measures on postal rate reductions, Oregon settlement, and militia payments amid territorial questions move through committees and into votes.
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Senate
McDuffie
South Carolina
Congress
McRoberts
General Assembly
Illinois
Independent ‘Treasury
Bank
United States
Simmons
General Assembly of
Rhode Island
William Russell
Post Office Department
Hendersen
Merrick
Oregon
Aveher
Oregon Bill Advances Then Delisted in House Session
The Oregon bill was taken up and delisted after long debate involving Choate Renton and Woodbridge, and was finally passed ages 24 to 28. In the House the Committee on Territories reported a bill to establish a town on Cedar Keys as suitable for that purpose. The day ended with discussions on private claims.
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Senate
House
J. R. Ingersoll
Commies of
Ways and Meanie
District of Columbia
Pickens
Wise
Kentucky
Missouri
Messrs
Messrs. Rives
Lino
Calhoun
Clifford
Committee of Ways and Means
Treasury
Illnois
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Army and Military Academy
West Poin
West Point Academy
Congress
A. C. Dodge
Post Office Department
Territory of
Oregon
Rives
Committee On Foreign Relations
Sevier
King S
Benson
Olin
Archer
Romero
Choate
Renton
Woodbridge
Territories
Cedar Keys
AcKNOWLEDGMENTS And New Orleans Specie Report
The American Union notes thanks Mitchell Byington McNulty McRoberts and Stokely for public documents. A New Orleans committee destroyed notes of the first municipality totaling 13 693 50 and they now hold abundant specie. The ship Richmond from Havre brought about 100 000 in specie. Jan. 24.
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Mitchell, Byington and
McNulty
McRoberts
Stokely
Congress
New Orleans
Richmond
Havre
Orleans
Gold as sole currency in New Orleans and Mississippi
A southern trader notes currency in New Orleans and along the Mississippi has shifted to gold and silver. Bank notes depreciated, driven out by abundant specie circulation. A speech against cheap rag currency, arguing that precious metals will prevail, urging to give us the gold.
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South
New Orleans
Mississippi
Illinois Gloried Over End of Rag Banks
A proud reflection on Illinois residents suffering under chartered paper money banking and fictitious credit. The piece notes Illinois’ supposed relief from rag banks and hopes Ohio leads a wider disenthrallment, believing Illinois sets a model for others to follow.
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Ilinois
Ohio
Illinois
Banks hoard specie to keep country spirits low
The speaker questions why Cincinnati banks, if solvent, do not relieve people. They argue banks hold specie to pay debts and lock it away, noting charters are liberal yet the public wants free bank notes. The banks’ aim, the speaker says, is to keep the country financially depressed.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Democratic Principles Yet Bank Question Divides Democrats
The Circleville Watchman urges unity among true Democrats on equal rights and anti favoritism while condemning chartered banks as anti democratic. It argues modern banking grants special privileges to few, misaligning with democratic creed, and calls for all Democrats to oppose federalism and uphold equal laws.
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Circleville Watchman
Democratic Party
Ciizens
sVatchman
The Plein Dealer on Banking Freedom and Capital
The Plein Dealer argues against exclusive bank privileges and urges allowing disinterested third parties to engage in banking like any other business. It contends capital should be deposited with bankers who manage their own affairs and criticizes editorials drafted by outsiders. It advocates treating banking with the same freedom as cloth, coffee, tea, or ginger trade.
Judge Tappan and the banking currency debate in 1841
The article argues Judge Tappan opposed paper money and chartered banks, while supporting laws to curb swindling by notes. It critiques the Gazette for misrepresenting his positions, cites his letters and Feb 1841 speech, and links banking policy to free trade themes and political figures like Silas Wright and Martin Van Buren.
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Claireville Gaaene
U.S
Senator Tappan
Gazette
Judge Tappan
Col. Walton
Silas Wright
Walton
Tappan
Lance
Mr. Calhoun
Martin van Buren
Whigs Silence Reveals Stand Against Charters and Banks
A historical remark notes the Whigs refrain from opposing Democrats who attack chartered money banks as unconstitutional. The piece argues that the Whigs’ silence concedes the Democrats’ position and the unconstitutionality of chartered political engines, questioning which American will support them any longer.
Counties suffer losses from bank ties in Ohio
The article notes Jefferson county has an unresolved loss with the F. and M. Bank of Steubenville, current tally at 1536.71 dollars. It cites Butler county's loss with the Hamilton Bank and argues many counties face chartered bank risks and note depreciation, urging support for chartered banks and rag money.
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Jefferson County
F. & M. Bank of
Steubenville
Hamilton Telegraph
Butler County
Hamilton Bank
Ohio
Caledonia Brings Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars in Specie
Eastern papers note the steam ship Caledonia recently arrived from England carrying $800,000 in specie. Vessels from foreign shores increasingly bring specie to purchase surplus American products, and concerns arise about the source of this money.
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Caledonia
England
Illinois Legislature Backs Gold and Silver Revenue Payments
The Illinois State Register reports a new law requiring revenue payments in gold and silver only. It notes a push against banks and a call for restoring constitutional support, with a suggestion Ohio might follow.
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Illinois State Register
Ilinois
Ohio
Vote in Congress on Red Treasury bill principles
On the 27th the House debated a resolution instructing Ways and Means to report a bill aligned with Red Treasury principles. The record shows 108 yeas and 116 nays amid a tense, partisan row, reflecting sharp division over the proposed financial framework.
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House of Representatives of Congress
Committee On Ways and Means
Shin
Cincinnati Gazette Pushes Rag Money Factories' Continuance
The Cincinnati Gazette urges the continued operation of rag money factories in Cincinnati to supply safe paper currency. It argues the institutions are solvent and historically sound, noting cries of hard times and scarcity of money.
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Cincinnati Gazette
the Gazette
Cincinnati
Political taunts on bank chartering and paper money
The speaker notes apparent inconsistency as men including Democratic editors condemn chartered banks and paper money yet vigorously support both. The remark mocks the contradiction in political rhetoric and calls out perceived double standards.
Gallipo lie Bank revival urged by Nash speech
In a speech by Mr Parker published today the Whig Senator from Gallia County is not fully answering the individual liability question. He should be specially authorized by the legislature to revive the memorable Gallipolie Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ele Nash
Gallia County
Parker
Gallipo
Whig promises singed by hard times in 1840s notes
In the Herald a farmer laments wheat earning only 40 cents a bushel while another man, with 310 dollars of produce, receives 6.24 in cash. The editor juxtaposes Whig promises of 1840 with current panic articles, accusing the party of deception, and notes the era of money mills and failed expectations.
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Herald
Gallipolis
Steubenville
West Union
Congress
Harrisburg Correspondent Decries Pennsylvania Legislation
The Harrisburg correspondent of the Pittsburgh Manufacturer denounces Pennsylvania as the worst cursed state due to useless laws. He contrasts with Ohio where the legislature spends about 90 to 100 days yearly and 80 to 90 days on incorporations and similar matters.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Churchgoers hear infants sing during sermon crowd
A humorous note describes babies sending forth high pitched cries in church while the preacher and the young infant seek supremacy. It urges mothers and nurses to bring quiet children to services.
Democracy versus Federal ism and bank Democrat Wherry
The piece contrasts Wherry’s stance with Democracy on the Constitution equal rights and general legislation. It describes Wherry as opposing equal rights and favoring chartering rag money banks and special legislation to benefit a few. Democracy is portrayed as supporting rag money banks and aristocratic policy to injure the many.
Pork Prices Rise in Cincinnati Trade Notes
A Cincinnati report notes pork advancing to 2560 per barrel, mostly manufactured into lard and shipped quickly. The Ohio Statesman cites a Cincinnati letter claiming a large French capital investment of about a million dollars in the Miami Valley during the fall and winter.
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Cincinnati
France
Miami Valley
Ohio Statesman
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Congressional
Washington Spectator
the American Union
Steubexville, CT
R. Tappan
Laireville Gareette
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