Bank frauds and tax inequities roil state politics
The Miner's Free Press and Bennett's New York Herald report on frauds in Ohio, highlighting Gallipolis bank schemes and biased tax exemptions. The piece urges vigilance against privileged financial operators importing deceit, recalling prior notes about Gallipolis and Wisconsin incidents and calling for public awareness.
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Miner's Free Press
Bennett
New York Herald
Ohio
Gallipolis Bank
Bennet’s Herald
sGallipolis
Wisconsin
Gallipolis
Currency Tinkers Ruinous Effect on Nation’s Credit
The Journal of Commerce criticizes mixing credit with coin, linking bank incorporations to currency flaws. It warns against a 4th National Bank, urges mutual responsibility by banks, and exposes schemes by bank agents in Ohio and Michigan to resell old charters and flood markets with circulating bills.
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Journal of Commerce
New York Journal of Commerce
O. Statesman
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Cincinnati
Wisconsin
Bennett
N. Fork
Low Taxes and Federal Promise in Tax Debates
A historical letter debates federal tax policy before an election, contrasting party aims. It accuses corporate relief and tax cuts for business while criticizing tax burdens on farmers and workers. The piece cites figures and parties, urging equal justice and protection of the weak.
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Feds
House of Representatives
Brother Marsh
Fragmentary Local Notice From The Democrat Archive
A partial readable fragment notes an event or notice in the Democrat archive. Names and details are unclear but reference to individuals and locations indicate a local public record item from the era. The text remains incomplete with several garbled phrases.
Pipe Laying Warns Election Faithful In April Vote
The letter warns readers that federal operatives employ pipe-laying to seize ballot boxes and influence the spring election. It recalls a Kelley circular from the last spring and urges vigilance to protect voting rights and the integrity of the electoral franchise during the April contest.
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Feds
Kelley
Ohio
Rumor of Harrison impersonation on the Ben Franklin
A Cincinnati area notice questions a report that John Klein of La Grange Ohio and Gen. Harrison rode the S B Ben Franklin together en route to the Federal City. The writer denies endorsing the tale and urges clarity about whether Harrison or an impersonator greeted crowds.
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Guentlemen
Tippecanoe
North Bend
Federal City
Union
John Klein
la Grange
Jefferson County
Ohio
Cincinnati
S. B. Ben Franklin
Gen. Harrison
Suit
Klein
Virginia House
Mr. Klein
Preemption Bill Passes Senate Amid Divided Vote
Senate approves the preemption measure 31 to 19 with Democrats credited for sustaining the log cabin interest while opposition from the other side grows. The piece notes related banking debates and market items including wheat, corn, and potatoes in Steubenville.
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Senate
Federe
Catventey WR
Fragmentary note references names and places with unclear meaning. The text reads like a garbled OCR fragment mentioning Barnes Fraser Com Pewee Tie and a couple of initials or abbreviations. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the available material.
Eclipse of the moon details long-range cycle
The New York Evening Post reports a February moon eclipse visible across the United States with total darkness from 8:06 to 9:42 pm. It traces appearances since 1498, notes a 19 year cycle, and predicts the next events through 2219 with wide geographic visibility from Constantinople to the Columbia River.
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New York Evening Post
United States
Canada
Mexico
South America
Atlante Ocean
Europe
Asia
Bombay
Constantinople
Moscow
Caspian Sea
Astoria
Columbia River
Oregon Territory
Letter from A G on party shifts amid election fallout
A. G. writes to editors declaring a political mind change after Harrison's victory. He accuses his former Whig allies of credit and wage policy falsehoods, criticizes illegitimate banking, and notes promised better times failed to arrive. He disclaims supporting a party that misleads about currency and labor.
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van Buren
Judge ‘Tappan
Harrison
A. G
Bank Suspends Specie Payments Amid Financial Strain
Extract from bank minutes shows a suspension of specie payments due to accumulated liabilities and enforcement of immediate debts. Directors vow to collect assets and resume payments in specie at earliest practicable moment, with publication ordered. A separate note says thirteen banks were represented and unanimously agreed to continue payments to-day and in the future.
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A. Lardner
Explosion over U S Bank rumors and market panic
Rumors of the United States Bank failing to meet drafts triggered great city excitement. Reports say drafts of up to three hundred thousand dollars were refused, sparking crowding at exchanges and a special directors meeting to address the crisis.
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U.S
Harrison
Biddle’s
Philadelphia Ledger
U. S. Bank
United States Bank
New York
Third Street
Eame
Pia Bank OF the
Petition Drive by Factory Owner Sparks Tax Debate
A factory owner, partly owner of a large manufacturing plant, runs through streets soliciting neighbors to sign a petition. The aim is to cut taxes on his establishment while raising taxes on petition signers’ property. The writer calls it a slick form of begging and condemns legalized swindling under federalism.
Wise and Webster clash in Whig ranks over policy and loyalty
The dispatch reports Wise attacking distribution, tariffs, and Websterite policies as the Harrison faction gains momentum. It foresees a split in the Whigs with Southern support turning away from Webster, predicting upheaval within the party and denouncing British influence in American affairs.
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Fen
Harrison
Wise
United Stats Bank
South
Ohio
Webster
Richmond
Married in Island Creek township by Rev Kerr
John Kell and Margaret Burns were united in marriage on the 28th in Island Creek township with the ceremony performed by Rev Joseph Kerr. Both parties reside in Island Creek township.
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Joseph Kerr
John Kell
Margaret Burns
Island Creek
Obituaries of JA Cob Stier and Abraham Markle
Died Wednesday morning last Mr JA Cob Stier of Steubenville in Island Creek township aged. At his residence the 30th ultimo Abraham Markle an aged citizen. The deceased was among earliest county settlers leaving a widow and many relatives. His funeral attended Sunday evening by many family and friends. His long life endeared him to family and acquaintances.
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Jacob Stier
Steubenville
Island Creek Township
Abraham Markle
Balm of Life promotes lung cure in Steubenville ads note
James Turnbull appointed agent in Steubenville to sellRev L Covert Balm of Life praised as best remedy for coughs long standing colds and incipient consumption. Physicians and families endorse the balm nationwide as a blessing, with readers urged to read the advertisement.
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James Turnbull
Steubenville
Rev. L. Covert
Angel
Sale of 100 Acre Farm in Jefferson County at Public Auction
By order of sale of Jacob Crambiett et al a public auction will be held Monday March 224 1841 from 1 9 to 4 p m at the courthouse door, Smithfield township Jefferson County. The real estate described as part of section 9 township 8 range 8 includes a 100 acre tract with detailed bounds and posts. Shff Isaac McDonald will conduct the sale. Dividends from Farmers and Mechanics Bank Steubenville total 2 677 50 and loan interest for support of common schools amounts to 2 106 79.
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Jacob Crambiett
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Smithfield
Range
Sach
Isaac McDonald
Shff
Belmont County
Sterbeorille
Tholmas _ Carey
David Pecks
David Bettz
John Winters
Wintereville
Pittsburgh de Fund Commissioners
Fund Commissioners
Steubenville
Board of Fund Commissioners
Jefferson
Ohio
Farmers & Mechanics’ Bank of
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank of
Shevill
Daniel McClennan
Cod
Township 11
James Gern
McClennan
Willian
Wayne Township
James Sankey
Smith
Disemfeld
Gohl Farm
Lemuel Benker
Tole
Meer
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