State Bank exposes federal bill as monstrous and risky
The article rails against a federal bank bill, calling it monstrous and dangerous. It notes the document is kept from public view and outlines sections limits on branch notes and leverage, arguing the measure would let bankers misuse power and threaten public cash.
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Feds
Nyvy
Harrisvargh
Columbus
Tme
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Federal bank reform sparks debate on state funds and taxation
The article criticizes proposed state bank measures, arguing branches may pause payments when banks suspend, and that stock set aside to the state could be treated as a bonus in lieu of taxes. It condemns the redistribution of hard earnings to banks and northern interest, warning of a rising aristocracy and loss of monetary accountability.
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Hank Hee
Eiddie’s Bank
Ohio
General Assembly
Biddie
Europe
Bank of Ohio
Morris Canal
Old Bank
Governor Porter's Message on Pennsylvania Debt
The Pennsylvania debt from internal improvements totals 36,790,677.75 dollars. The governor urges finishing current public works and starting new projects to test the system and realize profits while pushing restrictions on the banks and seeking charter relief if specie payments suspend. He blames monetary troubles on irrational trade and excessive purchases of precious metals.
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Pennsylvania
Porter
The Bankrupt Law and New York Merchants Memorial
A historical call favors a universal bankrupt law to regulate banks and trading corporations. Merchants of New York urge Congress to extend coverage to financial institutions, arguing state laws fail to curb misuses and suspensions, while banks guard public funds under tighter supervision.
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Yao Buren
New York
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
City of
United States Bank Stock Plummets Amid Confidence Doubts
The United States Bank share price sinks to 304 cents on the dollar, with reports of further declines to 48 cents after a Ledger note. Critics warn of depositor risk and debate repeal of laws between government and banks as calls rise to resuscitate vaults and restore public revenue trust.
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Feds
Philadelphia Ledger
United States Bank
The Tariff and a Pittsburgh Youths Magazine
A Boston Post excerpt argues for liberal tariff reform to boost trade and lower costs for labor. The piece condemns monopolies and aristocracy while praising a new Pittsburgh youth periodical The Youth's Magazine and Juvenile Harp. It notes Me. Smith teaching singing, with a recent concert drawing about five hundred children and many attendees.
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Pisburgh
Bexsaxix F. Stu
Smith
Burning of the Caroline Sparked British Protest and Legal Clash
The article reports that British minister Pax endorses an authorized act by the British Government to burn the Caroline, urging McLeod’s release from Lockport jail on arson and murder charges. Forsyth’s reply, authorized by the President, disclaims interference with New York authorities. A second communication preserves the positions, and further official letters are to be published.
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Pax
McLeod
Lockport
Arison
Forsyth
New York
Fox
Prohibitatory Tariff Bill Sparks Road Co Toll Plan
The House debates a bill by Mr. Marsh to form the Steubenville Cadiz and Cambridge Road Co granting toll gates every five miles. If enacted it would force townsfolk to stay home while farmers face tolls, with Wilson named as a leading proponent. Pitshorgi papers note local bankers resuming specie payments.
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Marsh
House of Reps
Steubenville
Cadiz
Cambridge Road Co
House
Senate
Wilson
New Religious Certunity Emerges in Western Bates
A fragment notes a new religious sect called Thirty Day Baptists arising in the Western Bates region. It states they worship only once a month and describe the bank’s credit troubles tied to a broader unsettled local economy.
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Thirty Day Baptists
Bates
Reciprocities and Comity Toward Our Sister State
Fragmentary quotation discusses duties of reciprocity and mutual favors between states. The text appeals to readers about honoring past associations, extending respect to a sister state and related peoples, and maintaining good will toward the nation and world. The passage emphasizes shared history and cooperative ties.
Murder of Mrs Montgomery by Mikasuckies at Florida frontier
An account of the killing of Mrs Montgomery wife of Lieut Montgomery at Florida frontier posts. A detachment from Fort Micanopy to Fort Wacahioola with eleven mounted infantry under Lieut Sherwood and Hopson was attacked. Mrs Montgomery and Lieut Sherwood were among the dead. the act attributed to Mikasuckies.
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Sherwood
Mikasuckies
Florida
Giode
Town Lots Offered in New Alexandria Sale
The subscriber lays out BB Lots in a desirable part of New Alexandria and offers them at public sale on Saturday February 6. The town promises coal water and timber potential with a steam flouring and saw mill expected this summer. Terms require one third on April 1 next and the balance in one year. Sale begins at seven o'clock. Alexander Smith January 28 1841.
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Dd. D.C
Steubenville
Ross
Steub
Ross 2d
Lucas
Rosa 2d
Philip We
Martha
Abrahams Wmn Dickingone Pi
Abrahams James Ste
Fisher John Ross 2d
Foster James
Dadden Rebecca Pi
Hanna Abraham Steub
Funkin MO Ido
Yordan Charles Orretth
Wm Stokely
Lucas ‘Thomas Steubenville
Larimore David Ilo
Dickinsor
Little Tames
Same Viers
Same
Lite Dames & Co
Laiblin C. F Hi Aid
Larimore Margate
Laiblin C Holdstip's
McDowell
Blackburn Steubenville
Mill
William Peter Ross
Murray Ann
Steubenville Pi
Nialber Lake
James K & O
Mathews Levi Wells
McGuire Isaiah Stokely
Dickinson
Mills
McCray
Robert Murray
McBrine Henry
Mills Wm Dick
Osburn
Osborn
Perniar David Ross 2d
Potter Daniel
Qamby TI Wells
Kenny Isaac Steubenville
Same Grays
Thshineon & Orr Steul
Robinson GG
Spare
Eaeh
Robinson Thosdings Stokely Samuel Rieu
Sands Robert Viers
Stevens OM
Ince
Suiliffe Jehanson
Anne
Micele Mathew Dickiseon
Maeworth Wells Seis
Piicmae
Alexander Kat le
Tadd Ties Viwrs Ago
Glaee Woo
Horem
Worstia
Fund Commissioners Report of Jefferson County Ohio 1841
The Board of Fund Commissioners for Jefferson County Ohio submits the report under the 19th section of the 1637 act. It shows State funds received and invested in Farmers & Mechanics Bank of Steubenville, loans on individual security, dividends from Partners and Mechanics Bank, and interest on loans. Expenses include compensation for fund commissioners and county treasury costs.
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Board of Fund Commissioners
Jefferson
Ohio
Vie
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