Senate and House Hearings on Tariffs Indemnity and Elections
The 1844 sessions record Senate action on expenditures for Pennsylvania avenue repair and tariff discussions. Indemnity for French spoilages pre 1800 is debated with Maine legislature resolutions, while House elections by general ticket are argued and then affirmed for Mississippi and Missouri seats. Amos Abbot is sworn in. Wise resigns Virginia seat.
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Senate
Iran
Washington
Daytor
Miller
New Jersey
Jackson
Hall
Allen
House
Committee of Elections
Messrs.Thompson
A. W. Brown
Payne
Messrs. Stephens
Chilton
Hont
New York
Fairfield
Maine
France
Congress
United States
Legislative Assembly of
Iowa
Judiciary Committee
Hantington
Rathbun
Messrs
Vinton and
Dickinson
Mr. Haralson
Georgia
To-Morrow
Pennsylvania Avenue
Messrs. Allen and
Hannegan
Messrs. Miller
King
Bayard
Gilmer
Virginia
Navy Department
Wilkine
Pennsylvania
War Department
House of Representatives
Amos Abbot
Massachusetts
Henry A. Wise
Mississippi
Missouri
Yeas
Great temperance revival in New Lisbon
The page notes a melancholy death of a liquor victim and the extraordinary public reaction. It states three of four local grocers pledge to abandon intoxicants and the remaining grocer vows to stop selling all such items. The item links the tragedy to a broad temperance movement in New Lisbon.
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New Lisbon
Bank charter amendments spark Civil War in Ohio Legislature
Debates over a bill instructing the Currency committee to report amendments to the Circlville Massillon and Clinton Banks charters trigger clashes between Democrats and Whigs. Proposals would make stockholders liable for bank debts and punish officers for embezzlement, with votes dividing on whether to conform charters to state banking laws.
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Mr. Labi
Woester
Circleville
Massilion
Clinton Bank of Columbus
Messrs
Baldwin
Latim
Parker
Disney
Jones
Parken
Yeas
Franklin
Harris
Hazeltine
Jackson
Johnson
Perry
Koch
Loudon
McAnelly
McCutchen
Armstrong
Aten
Barnett
Barrere
Chambers
Crouse
Denny
Fuller
Gabriel
Gregory
Watters
Wolcott
Coshocton
Lahm
Miller
Newton
Perkins
Ridgway
Updegraff
van Vorhes
Wotcotr
Stark
Currency Committee
Hamilton
House of Representatives
Mr. W
Brinstrong
Watter
Eckley
Our Jackson
Senate
Bank charter opposition and stalled legislative day
The report notes petitions opposing banking law changes by Jonxsen and Ellsworth, tabled and referred to Currency committee. It records private bills passing in the House, and a Senate session February 15 with a proposed State Treasurer election and Belmont county judges, followed by a death notice for Mr. Sargent and a paused day.
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Sam White
Sesare-Peb
Jonxsen
Conhocton
Koos County
Pancen
J. 5
Ellsworth
Licking County
House
Senate
Parker
Whitehill
Barnett
Belmont County
Sargent
Hovst
Tur Recent Financia Deveror- MENTS
The piece discusses recent financial developments at the North American Trust Company and Commercial Bank, criticizes management and moral conduct, and calls for judicial action to protect widows orphans farmers and merchants. It contrasts press coverage and notes a public call to punish the guilty and preserve society.
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New York American
Courier - Enquirer
Courier & Enquirer
North American Trust Co
Webb
N. Y. Herald
Supreme Court Convene in Steubenville on 29th inst
Washington Globe reports Gen Jackson’s fine refunded by Senate. The piece rails at Federal debt growth under Van Buren, claiming debt rose to 26 million and urging a return to Jacksonian democracy. It denounces federalism, calls for retrenchment, and warns voters against Ashland’s reformers.
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Steubenville
Gen. Jackson
Washington Globe
Senate
Gen. J
House
Judge Hall
van Buren
W. B
Feds
Mr. van Buren
Jackson
Cataline
Ashland
British Fleet At Vera Cruz Frightens City
Reports from Vera Cruz indicate General Thompson remained in Mexico contrary to prior hopes. The British squadron patrolled near Vera Cruz raising alarm over a possible harbor entry with hostile aims.
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Vera Cruz
John Barr
New York
Thompson
Mexico
Prospects of Tranquility in Rio Grande Province
From Rio Janeiro report says tranquility may return in Rio Grande province. At Montevideo on the 28th ult Gen Rivera advances toward the city to raise the siege, with a likely general battle soon. Markets in Montevideo and Buenos Ayres remain dull. Rio Janeiro coffee shipments to the U S in November reach 61,000 bags.
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Rio Janeiro
Montezuma
Baltimore
Rio Grande
Montevideo
Rivera
Buenos
Western Democratic Review and prison escape notes
Of B B Taylor replies on Western Democratic Review first number due in March. Six subscribers and $30 earn one copy free. Prisoners in Carrollton jail have escaped. several were penitentiary candidates. Senate vote on refunding Jackson fine was 80 to 16. names to be published. Miss Graham sues Wm Hay for breach of promise. Mr Gray will be 67 on his upcoming birthday.
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B. B. Taylor
Western Democratic Review
Carrollton
Senate
Gen. Jackson
Cross Creek Democrats form vigorous township club for fall battle
The Cross Creek township forges a large Democratic Club at a Saturday meeting of veterans and steadfast supporters. The group vows to increase the party majority against the Federal party and to mobilize locally, urging others to organize, disseminate measures, and unite supporters before the upcoming political contest.
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Cross Creek Township
Friends of Democracy
Cross Creek
Democratic Party
Maryland elections and federal victory fears ignite partisan fire
Maryland voters backed federalists amid gerrymander backlash as six congressmen decided. The piece mocks Democratic hopes with claims of a “good beginning makes a bad end” and denounces Oregon land talk and Clay money power while urging American freedom defense.
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Maryland
Democratic
Federal Party
Feds
Beauties or Modern Finance in New York Banks
A sharp critique notes New York banks display astonishing roguery and fraud, with swindling and crime rampant in factories of deceit. The author denounces a public tolerance of such vice despite professed morality and law, calling for accountability.
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New York
From China Mary Chilton Arrives in New York After Canton Trip
The barque Mary Chilton arrived at New York on Wednesday the 14th from Canton and Macao. Liv, the High Commissioner, is dead. Foreign trade shows slow activity abroad with little notable news.
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China
Mary Chilton
New York
Canton
Macao
Liv
Currency Exchanges and Metals Quoted in Cincinnati Feb 12 1842
The Cincinnati papers from February 12 1842 show exchange on New York at 16, Now 1 and 1 discount. Gold quoted at 13 premium, silver 12. Now gold 14 0 14, silver 1 premium. The piece argues exchanges and currency will regulate themselves if politicians and legislation stop meddling.
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Cincinnati Papers
New York
Bedford Gazette Editor Convicted of Libel Pardoned
Geo W Bowman editor of the Bedford Gazette was convicted of libel for republishing a deathbed confession by Charles Ogle in the Western Union Democrat. Governor Porter granted him a just pardon, highlighting a harsh law in Pennsylvania that equates truth with libel and stirs debate on press accountability.
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Geo. W. Bowman
Bedford
Charles Ogle
Western Union Democrat
Ogle
Porter
Bowman
Pennsylvania
Cotton speculation and bank risk in early market currents
The article warns cotton speculators in the East and South may suffer as prices stay volatile and banks face ruin risks. It cites New York Herald analysis, notes high foreign exchange, potential export of specie, and possible shocks to Mobile and other southern banks if trading and discounts continue. The piece also discusses Bank of England moves and the broader instability across U S financial institutions.
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Europe
New York Herald
Union
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Bank of
Mobile
United States Bank
North American Trust and Banking Company
Girard Bank
Wall Street
Great Britain
Bank of England
Canadian patriots White and Dresser return to New York
Two patriots White and Dresser, once carried by the British to Weo Dyeman's Land, have returned and are now in New York.
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White
Dresser
Weo Dyeman's Land
New York
New York Democrats Sweep With Broad Victory
New York voters delivered a sweeping Democratic win as the party secured the majority across the ticket, widening the margin in a late election showing. The result signals strong party cohesion and a decisive shift in statewide support for key offices.
Democratic currency praise in Tennessee newspaper montage
The Nashville Union and other papers hail better times under Democratic policy with Van Buren, praising prosperity, sound currency, and reduced debts. A McMinnville Gazette excerpt cites Warren County judges’ January bills dropping from 176 to 36, plus traders returning with gold from the South, signaling improved finances and rural thrift in 1844.
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Mart van Buren
Nashville Union
Tennessee
New Orleans
Mobile
Mississippi
Benton Yellow Boys
Martin van Buren
Union
McMinnville
Warren
Georgia
United States Bank
Foreign Exchange and Political Turmoil Highlight New York News
In New York, 7 Foreign Exchange quotes 109 a 1094 amid moderate demand as cotton exports threaten shipments of specie and lower exchange rates. The Herald notes heavy cotton shipments and warns on a 10 percent premium for specie. Political anger rises over four Senators with indignation meetings and warnings of Judas Iscariot. Senate confirms Gilmer and Wilkins to Navy and War, while a bonded Oxford schooner case stirs protests. National salute marks Jackson’s fine refund. tariff talk fades. New York elections favor Democrats. Oswego reports two more Supervisors. Temperance activism surges with over 1200 pledges in a week.
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New York
Herald
Europe
United States
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