Letter from Andrew Jackson on banks and treasury policy
In a Dec 17 1837 issue from Hearmstace the old patriot Andrew Jackson argues that separating the Treasury from banks remains vital. He denounces bank influence, warns of war risks if banks control public funds, and endorses Van Buren’s plan to move revenue to a metallic basis with gold and silver.
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Hermitage
Treasury
Federal
van Buren
Union
Hearmstace
New York
Federal Party
Ives
Ritchie
Ople
U. States
United States Bank
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Whiggery Described as Shifting Political Doctrine
From the Southern Democrat and Globe critique, modern Whiggery is shown as variably shaped, without fixed principles, opposing Jackson, Van Buren, and Democracy as a power struggle. It is portrayed as highly adaptable like a panacea.
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Jackson
van Buren
Globe
Ila
Wuberry
Proteus
Fraly
Whiggery in American Politics Contrasts and Leaders
The passage surveys Whig positions and figures including Adams, Clay, Leigh, McDuffie, Ewing, and Hamilton. It contrasts Whig support for or against annexation, tariffs, internal improvement, slavery, and a national bank, framing Whiggery as opposition to Jackson and Democratic power. It presents a snapshot of party stances and political identity.
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Preston
Neiluthoatson
Tion
Adame
Texas
United States
Mic
Clay
Mr. Leigh
McDuffie
Adams
Ewing
Congress
Hamilton
Jackson
van Buren
Disturbances on the northern frontier demand stronger laws
The message from President Van Buren urges Congress to revise and expand executive power to prevent unlawful acts by U S citizens or others on the frontier. Senators Clay Calhoun Norvell Davis debate the need for swift action, referencing Canada disturbances and potential war with Britain.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
New York
M. van Buren
Washington
Secreta
Clay
Citzens
Calhoun
Canada
Committee On Foreign Relation
Norvell
Kentucky
Davis
Chizels
Great Britain
Hhis
Mr. Clay
House of Reprsentatives
Dominions
Debate Ends With Fire Of Critique On Administration
A lively contested debate featured speakers including Howard De Graff Fillmore Thompson Haynes Gray Tillinghast Rhett Meni foe Bronson and Wise. The report notes limits prevent full coverage. Several speakers directed their anger toward the administration rather than Great Britain. From the Union edition.
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Messrs. Howard
de Graff
Fillmore
Thompson
Haynes
Gray
Tillinghast
Rhett
Menifoe
Bronson
Wise
Great Britain
fEds. Union
Burning of the Caroline at Niagara Falls detailed
Allegations from Rochester and Albany papers recount the Caroline massacre on Navy Island and Scholser. Descriptions tell of a night attack by armed British troops, brutal slayings including a 12 year old cabin boy, arson, and the boat's destruction as flames rise over the falls. Reports claim later shots at the rescues and hint at political vengeance and anticipated battles on the frontier.
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Assert
Handy
Buffalo
Lake Erie
King of
Applebee
Case
Captain King
Goat Island
Victoria
Chippewa
McNabb
Garrow
Carline incident aboard ship Caroline at Schlosser
Gilman Appleby details the voyage of the Caroline from Buffalo to Schlosser, its landing at Black Rock, and the nighttime boarding by seventy to eighty armed men from the Canada shore. The attackers fired, killed one passenger, wounded several, set the vessel afire, and drifted toward the cataract, with many crew and passengers missing or dead.
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Gilman Appleby
Buffalo
S. B
Caroline
Wm. Wells
Schlosser
Niagara River
United States
Navy Island
U. States
Niagara Falls
Amos Durfee
James H. King
C. F. Harding
Canada
Chippewa
Federalism and the appeal of a party name in politics
A Globe piece argues that opponents who denounce the term Federalist are hypocritical, insisting the label accurately reflects their beliefs in enlarging federal powers. It traces the loyalty to loose construction, tariffs, and internal improvements, noting converts from democracy and the enduring split between Federalism and Republicanism.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Adams
Globe
Affidavits Sworn Over Caroline Boarding Incident
Niagara County residents including Gilman Appleby sworn to affidavits regarding events after the Caroline was boarded. Commissioners S B Piper and others attest affidavits, with testimony from multiple signatories about the incident and their presence aboard the vessel.
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Chippewa
Gilman Appleby
S. B. Piper
Niagara County
State of New York
Caroline
Appleby
Co. F. Harding
James H. King
J. H. Smith
WM. S. Seaman
WM. Kennedy
WM. Wells
John Leonard
Sylvanus Staring
John C. Haggerty
O S. B. Piper
Awful Steamboat Explosion Near Natchez
Captain Rogers of Fort Smith reports the steamer Black Hawk exploded above Natchez killing many. Four boilers were blown overboard leaving a wrecked craft. the Commerce towed it ashore. A family of seven with parents lost a father’s brains and mother’s injuries. several saved. Black Hawk carried 240,000 collars in government specie with 40,000 lost. Captain A. aboard the Commerce seeks salvage for the balance.
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Rogers
Fort Smith
Natchez
Commerce
Black Hawk
Wheeling Gazette
Bog Trotting The Boston Atlas Fence of Mr Fletcher
A brief local note references a conflict involving Mr Fletcher in Boston. The item mentions community debate and a fencing issue connected to a town newspaper, with no further detail on outcomes or dates.
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Boston Atlas
Mr. Fletcher
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