Banking Power and Public Trust Debate in Ohio
A fiery 1842 speech denounces banks and chartered corporations as a separate privileged class. It argues banking controls government, taxes the people, and corrupts public opinion, urging democracy and a state bank plan with strict oversight and notes exchange. The piece cites debt, taxation, and public unrest as consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron
Benk
Riher
New York
Capitol
Cole Themerives
U. Statesman
Tursday
Senate
Morcneer
Jefferson County
Amd
Congress
Ohio River
Committee On Agriculture Commerce and Manufacturers
Holmes
Ohio
Judiciary Committee
Bartley
Samuel Myers
Richland County
Convention of Ohio Banks Delegates Meet in Columbus 1842
At a February 17 and 18 convention in Columbus delegates from Ohio banks gathered under notice. The list includes M T Williams of Ohio Life Ins Trust, S Hanes Franklin Cincinnati, R Mitchell Lafayette Cincinnati, J Perrine Bank of Dayton, E F Drake Bank of Xenia, S Tracy Commercial Scioto, J Olde Bank Circleville, C C Gilbe Bank of Zanesville, S Sturges Bank Moskingam, W B Hardie Stenaville, W Snodgrass Columbiana, K Skinner Massillon, B Higgins and A Barber Sandusky, J Lake Wooster, Augustes Stone Merretts, and others. The minutes note routine business and officer appointments with motion by M T Williams and K F Drake. resolutions reference payment and publication details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks of Ohio
Columbus
A. D
Ohio Life Ins
Trust Comp
M. T. Williams
Commercial Bank of Cincinnati
Hall
Franklin ” of Cincinnati
S. Hanes
Lafayette Bank of Cincinnati
R. Mitchell
Bank of Dayton
James Perrine
Bank of Xenia
E. F. Drake
Commercial Bank of Scioto
Tracy
Bank of Circleville
Bank of
Zanesville
C. C. Gilbe
Bank of Moskingam
Sturges
St. Claireville
B. Hichard
Far
A. 11
Barber
Hank
Norwalk
T. Baker
Wooster
J. Lake
Bank of Merretts
Augustes Stone
Cheton
Bank of Columbus
Deehler
Willume
Drake Merrevanee
Senate Debates Tariff and Adjournment in 1842 Sessions
The Globe reports Senate proceedings on February 15 1842 with Tallmadge presenting a Troy citizens petition for lower congressional pay and shorter sessions. Clay outlines resolutions to raise revenue via higher duties and reduced government expenses, while King argues for a fixed adjournment date. Debate includes readings of the tariff plan and calls to curb spending, plus a House report on a Washington Exchequer Board bill and a new treasury board proposal to safeguard public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallmadge
Troy
New York
Congress
Clay
Senate
Houses of
Judicial Department of Government
United States
Treasury
War
Navy Departments
King
Messrs
Clay and
Henderson
Mr. Clay
Calhoun
Mr. King
Sia Ealare
Eesionnam
Ginetry
Jaylars
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Garret Davis
Dissolution Notice for William Eliott & Co tanning firm
Dissolution of the tanning partnership William Eliott & Co effective April first. Creditors urged to call and discharge liabilities. Debtors and claimants to present or receive due amounts. Steubenville notices dated January 29 1842. Administrator’s and public notices follow with various local business and legal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eliott & Co
Ged
Hogg
Joan Woogg
William Elleopt
Steubenville
Jonas Rex
Island Creek Township
Jefferson County
Ohio
William Rex
Also Mentioned on This Page
Girard
Biddle
Bar of Justice
Cincinnati
Joseph Olds
Circleville
Samuel Fosdick
Wm. Hooper
Wm. B. Hubbard
Ohio Legislature
HOUSE
Bytotor
Alea
Marek
Coverel
Pravenr
Seton
Mircuette
Oxps
Committee On
Burleton
Olds
Sehenck
Jenkins
Byington
Urbana Banking Company
Bowen
Haw
McNulty
Ohio Insurance Co
Manhattan Bank
Granville Alexandrian Association
Bank of Gallipolis
Bank of New Lisbon
The
Mechanics, Saving Institute of Columbus
Bank of West Union
Lebanon Miami Banking Company
Bank of Cincinnati
Farmers’ Bank of Canton
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Cincinnati
Farmers’ Mechanics’ and Manufacturers Bank of Chillicothe
Kirkcart
Arkinson
Harrison County
Ohio Banks
Congressional
the Globe
Cdbert
John Odbert
Steub
4Th Street
1St Presbyterian
Petro McMillan
David Kennedy
Adams Street
Shee & Dovancatt
W. C. Wilson
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