Six Reasons for Governor Wilson Shannon Bank Petition
The piece argues against extending the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Steubenville charter. It cites six reasons favoring the public over bank expansion, condemning discount banks for theft and fraud, noting contracts could be altered by bank action, and expressing distrust of stockholder liability and state credit. It critiques several regional banks by name.
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Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Steubenville
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Bank liability and stockholder accountability debate
The discussion questions the basis of bank lending and enforcement, asking whether loans rest on borrower liability or charter protection. It argues stockholders would lend only if personally liable, notes sheriff seizures target personal rather than corporate property, and suggests responsible individuals will back banks with personal liability. The piece promises further examination next week.
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Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Petition for Mt Pleasant Bank re char ter sparks debate
A column previews a petition sent to the Legislature by Mt Pleasant Bank stockholders and others seeking a re charter on the individual liability principle. The piece questions the doctrine and praises the move as a move toward honest banking and moral reform in the nation.
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Mt. Pleasant Bank
The New Genesee Farmer Monthly for Better Farming
The piece promotes The New Genesee Farmer a monthly in Rochester New York at fifty cents yearly. It urges farmers to abandon old methods embrace improvements and treat farming as an art and science with dedicated work and study. The notice names Bateham and Colman as publishers.
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Rochester
New York
Bateham and Colman
Tornado Strikes Cuyahoga and Lake Counties
A severe tornado swept parts of Cuyahoga and Lake counties causing extensive property damage and leaving several families homeless as winter approaches. No lives were reported lost.
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Dismaessino
Cuyahogs
Lake Counties
Ohio Senate Passes Latham Banking Regulation Bill
Mr. Latham's bill to regulate banking in Ohio advanced in the Senate by a party-line vote on Wednesday, reflecting contentious legislative action on financial oversight.
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Latham
Ohio
Senate
Early Western History Push Follows Logan Society Move
A desire for an accurate early settlement history of the west drives the Logan Historical Society and the American Pioneer along with the Ohio Historical and Philosophical Society. The first issue arriving, two and a half octavo sheets, lists contents on Fort Harmar history and steam navigation among others. published by J. S. Williams Chillicothe at $2 annually in advance.
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West
Ohio Historical and Philosophical Society
Logan Historical Society
American Pioneer
Kurt Harmar
Logan
Fort Harmar
S. P. Hildreth
Hard Times The Remedy Is To End Spiritous Drink
The piece argues that prosperity comes from production and reduced spending rather than legislation. It highlights an annual one hundred million dollars spent on alcoholic beverages, nearly half the states' debts, and claims eliminating such costs could in three years pay all debts. It urges citizens to work and curb waste.
Delinquent Subscribers and Local Court Dates
The column lists unpaid subscribers urging them to pay their back dues. It notes Governor Corwin declined renomination and mentions Whig papers backing Mr King the abolitionist. The Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas will sit May 16, August 16, and November 16 this year.
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Wyott Oerrt
Corwin
King
Covet of Common Pleas
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Jonas Rex
Island Creek Township
Oho
William Rex
Cincinnati
Auburn
D. Wgowan
Steubenville
English press China notching more Chinese towns compelled to yield
Late dispatches from China report the English forces pressing forward with two more towns capitulating to British pressure. The English aim to force the Chinese to bow to terms, threatening suppression unless opium and military leverage are conceded.
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Tue Ewouren
Corsa
China
Naval secretary and Va. figure in word battle over Union
Judge Upsher, the Secretary of the Navy, and Mr. Botts M. C. of Virginia are in a personal quarrel. The dispute centers on alleged remarks favoring dissolution of the Union. No violence is anticipated as only written words are involved. A separate note reports the bill forcing banks to resume specie payments after March 4 has passed both houses and become law.
Re-election of John Brough as Auditor of State
The 9% institution notes John Brough Esq was re elected Auditor of State on the 9th inst. This confirms continued tenure in the financial oversight role with a formal electoral confirmation.
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John Brough Esq
State
Abolition convention adopts pledge againstarming slaves
At a New York abolition convention a resolution proclaims that no power will compel arms against slaves when they assert freedom. In Pennsylvania a bill requiring banks to resume specie payments passes the lower House by 63 to 26 and is expected to pass the Senate without material amendments.
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Tom
New York City
Pennsylvania
Pennsyyvania
State Capital Gazette
Senate
Senate of Maryland backs delay in specie payments
A Maryland Senate resolution on the 8th inst declares it inexpedient for banks to resume specie payments before August. The county Supreme Court will hold its next term on March 3. In New York City, the Recorder advises the Grand Jury to urge the Legislature to clear brokers from the city’s share market.
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Senate of Maryland
Supreme Court
Recorder of the City of
New York
Grand Jury
Memorial for Mount Pleasant Bank recharter and stockholder bond plan
A memorial to Ohio lawmakers from stockholders of the Bank of Mount Pleasant urges a new charter with capital up to two hundred thousand dollars, bond security for stockholders, note issuance backed by bonds, and director accountability, with quarterly reports and a twenty five year term, seeking coin redemption under certain conditions. Names of numerous stockholders are listed as signatories.
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Bank of Mount Pleasant
Senate
House of Representatives
State of
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Resolutions in Boston on Adams and Union Threats
At a meeting in Boston supporters of John Q. Adams adopted resolutions denouncing the South for defending slavery and endangering freedom of speech and press. They warned the Union could dissolve as it stands.
Boz Fever Grips East As Dinner Tickets Sell Fast
The East buzzes with Boz fever as residents donate five to twenty dollars for a dinner ticket honoring the famed author in New York City. Demand far outstrips supply, reflecting wide acclaim and eager public support.
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New York City
Settlements Made with Creditors Amid Poverty
The New York Express notes many daily settlements by distressed debtors who lack assets. Creditors, recognizing honesty and poverty, discharge the debts, preferring settlements to bankruptcy. Friends also advance funds to help, highlighting creditor cooperation over court action.
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N. Y. Express
The Resumption to Indiana
The report says Indiana resumption amounts to nothing. Banks may refrain from paying specie to brokers or outsiders and can compel oathful examination of any person demanding specie.
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Indiana
Senate confirms Irving to Spain and Thompson to Mexico
The Globe reports the Senate has confirmed Washington Irving as Minister to Spain and General Waddy Thompson as Minister to Mexico.
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Globe
Senate
Washington Irving
Spain
Waddy Thompson
Mexico
Rhode Island Senator Elected to Congress
The Hon. Wm. Sprague a Whig has been chosen as Senator from Rhode Island to succeed the late Hon. Nathan F. Dixon. In Massachusetts the Senate passed a bill repealing the law forbidding interracial marriage by a 24 to 9 vote.
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Roppe Island
Wm. Sprague
Congress
Rhode Island
Nathan F. Dixon
Senate of Mass
Congressional Proceedings in Early February 1842 Senate and House
The Senate considered a Chaya resolution directing inquiry into distributing to consenting states part of public land proceeds Alabama refused. The House adjourned Adams’ censure votes and rejected a Haverhill petition, while Adams pledged to preserve Abolition petitions and two anti‑Union measures for a future session. Benton pressed for bankruptcy repeal amid heated exchanges with Tallmadge and Clay.
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Senate
Chay
Alabama
HOUSE
Botts
Adams
Haverhill
Mass
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Browne
Apama
Benton
City of
Tallmadge
Boyle Temperance Herald seeks weekly temperance reform paper
A call by I B Boyle for philanthropists and supporters to fund a new weekly Temperance paper. The project aims to advance temperance and social reform, detailing evils of alcohol, appealing to women to aid distressed families, and promising varied content including original literary pieces and weekly news synopses.
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Friends of Religion and Good Order
Massillon Herald to Expand Circulation for Charity
A Massillon notice urges ministers to enlist congregants as Herald subscribers. The pledge seeks 8500 in donations to print extra copies for gratuitous circulation. Offer: the Herald priced at one dollar per year payable on receipt, with contact to I B Boyle or A Underhill.
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Ohio
Herald
Christ
the Herald
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Canton
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