Public Defalcations Speech by Mr Duncan in 1839
In the House on January 17 1839 Mr Duncan debates the Swartwout defalcation inquiry arguing against a House appointed committee preferring Speaker selection, insisting reform must reflect public will and constitutional principles while condemning partisan bias and cries of whitewashing. He defends the people’s sovereignty and criticizes opposition attacks on administrations and self government.
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House of Representatives
Samuel Swartwout
Duncan
Fort Hold
Republican Party
Lallude
Swariwout
House
Swartwout
Swartewout
Howse
Speaker
Democratic Rhetoric on Mob, Economy, and Party Names
A speaker defends Democratic stability against Pennsylvania mob imagery, condemns Bank influence, and urges strict economy in government. He lampoons Whig militia as militia of Democracy, traces party name changes, and warns against Federalist opportunism while urging fiscal restraint to preserve liberty.
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Tennessee
Mr. Bell
Pennsylvania
Bank Federalists
United States
Harrisburg
Ritner
Marble Palace
Chesnut Street
Bank
Nicholas
Philadelphia
Pharsalia
Pompey
Cesar
Caesar
Corsar
Militta
Ashira
Bell
Congress
Executive Department
Executive
Secretary of the Treasury
Florida
Caucasus
Asia
Tsay
Lowe, Waagee
Custon
Pete Ty
Debates on Bank of the United States and Jackson era
The fragment recounts partisan clashes over the National Bank, French reparations, and Bank policy from Jackson era debates. It cites Webster and Clay, Federalist critiques, and arguments about constitutional currency and patronage, illustrating party shifts and financial policy battles.
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Kentucky
Underwood
Congress
Jackson
Federal
France
Frances
Bank of North America
Clay
Federal Party
Daniel Webster
Bank of the United States
McDuffie
Committee of Ways and Means
Federal Bank
National Bank
United States Bank
Russia
U. States
Gen
Grees
Feudalism Fears Rise Over Speculation Monopoly
The article laments speculative mania and monopoly, warning the nation risked a feudal-like system with landlords and tenants. It portrays widespread tension and destabilizing economic trends as a result of speculative practice.
Canadian Editor Imprisoned in Quebec for Opinions
A Canadian editor was imprisoned in Quebec on December 25 for expressing his opinions. The case highlights press freedom concerns and political tensions between Canada and Quebec authorities.
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Quebec
Moffat’s Life Medicines Promote Nervous Revival and Herbs
An 1830s advertisement extols Moffat’s Life Medicines as superior to mercury, claiming they restore health without weakening the constitution. It praises vegetable ingredients, describes rapid nerve and circulation effects, and cites reader letters from New York and Lawrence praising cures for salt rheum, piles, and rheumatism.
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Moffat
Ecclesiastus
U.S
M. Cloever
13Th St
5Th
Jackson Avenues
Lawrence
N. Y
Mr. Moffat
Clark
John E. Stearnes
New York
Cornelius 8. Roe
Milo B. Reot
Alec
Claverrock
Columbiana Co
N.Y
J. A. van Valkenburgh
W. Mofft
John Tennent
New York Mills
E. N. Butler
Summit Hill
Dr. Moffat
George Brofts
Mauch Chunk
White
Warren Patterson
T. & G. Johnson
W. B. Morrar
Broadway
Public sale of Jefferson County land in 1837 act
Auditor Adam J Leslie announces a public sale at Steubenville Court House on Thursday April 18 at 11 a.m. Lot 2 in section 16 township 8 range 3, containing 115 acres and one perch. Lot 6 contains 98 acres and one rod four perches. Terms to be announced sale day. Jan 15-3m.
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Smithfield Township
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Adam J. Leslie
Third Street
Ems Steubenville
Market
Washington Streets
Public Square
Samuel McClean
Dissolution Notice of Feshe Partnership
The Feshe partnership between M. O. Junkin and Thomas Weir is dissolved by mutual consent. M. O. Junkin is authorized to settle all accounts. N. O. Junkin has purchased the planing mill and offers boarding, ripping, grinding services, with December 18 noted. Steubenville, December 1838.
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M.O. Junkin
Thomas Weir
M. O. Junkin
Steubenville
N O. Junkin
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Mr. Duncan
Ohio
James Moore
Cross Ereek
Smithfield
American Union
Eligates
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
John Sanders
V. Owesney
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