Senator Allen and the banking controversy in Congress
The piece defends Senator Allen against bankers and Whig critics who claim he supported Corwin’s banking plan and opposed individual liability. It argues Allen has long opposed the present reckless system, exposing fraud and defending natural rights, while accusing opponents of fabricating certificates and testimonies to tarnish his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Senate
Farmers
Mechien Bank
Hiemid
AM Donald
Corwin
Tappan
M’donald
Mr. Allen
Bound Over in U S Bank Conspiracy Case
Nicholls Biddle and others, late Managers of the U S Bank, bound over each in 10000 in two securities to appear at the Court of General Sessions in Philadelphia to answer to the charge for a conspiracy to rob and cheat the stockholders of the U S Bank.
Bank of Canton inquiry report warns on bank affairs closure
The committee investigating the bank's affairs states the outcome hinges on how closure proceeds. They express hope for public protection and say the bank will likely be solvent overall, except for stockholders facing losses, depending on prompt and proper handling by those managing the concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Shell
Memorial against bank charter with personal responsibility emphasis
The piece notes difficulty obtaining a copy of a petition by the friends of Farmers and Mechanics Bank and presents a Jefferson County memorial urging investors to oppose bank charters that relieve stockholders of personal debt. It argues against exempting any class from personal liability and cites frauds by other banks to justify holding makers of paper currency personally responsible. The editors promise to publish the petition when available and seek to reveal those misled about its nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Farmers
Mechanics' Bank
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Jefferson County
Gallipolis Bank
Bank of Steubenville
Bank of Canton
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Tursday
Senate
Messrs
Ford
Godman
Henderson
Nash
Root
Sill
Thomas
van Vorhes
Wade
Waddle
Feds
Mitchell
Carter
Farmers’ and Mechanics Bank of
Steubenville
Currency Committee
Legislawre
B .Wooster
Yeas
Jay Yeas
Neli
Mechanics
Bank of
For the American Union Individual Liability
A reader critiques the column No Barnburner on Bank charters arguing Barnburners favor real estate liability and note that the present banking system harms workers. The writer defends individual liability, condemns bank greed, and calls for radical banking reform amid widespread ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
The
Herald
Tennessee House Faces Issues on Bankrupt Law and Voter Turnout
Fragmentary OCR reads as a legislative note from the Tennessee House of Representatives discussing the bankrupt law and potential votes. The text is incomplete but shows concern over state financial measures and related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Lands worth a sum in dollars cited in decree
A fragmentary report notes the House of Representatives considering a decree related to lands and their value. It mentions 199,008 acres and states these lands are worth a significant sum in dollars. The text is garbled but indicates official land valuation and deposition of lands under a decree.
Congressional Debate on Banking and Bankruptcy Proposals
A 1842 congressional record shows Walker and Ingersoll urging a judiciary inquiry into banking inclusion in compulsory provisions and into a uniform bankruptcy system. Allen seeks treasury guidance on financing without new taxes, while treasury notes and distribution matters dominate Senate and House discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Judiciary Commie
J. R. Ingersoll
Judiciary Committee
U. S
Senate
Allen
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
M. Allen
Congress
Maine
House
Finance Committee
Bidlack
Davis Dimmock Jr
Peon
House.io
Cushing
Ohio Senate and House Bank Bills Digest 1542
The Ohio Legislature debates bank specie payments and charters with votes on resuming specie payments by March and a House bill requiring banks to accept their own paper. Lists banks and notes accepted by several banks, and notes expenditure figures totaling three hundred five thousand dollars amid partisan lines and procedural remarks.
Abortion petitions stir Massachusetts among Congress
The House faced agitation over abortion petitions with Mgr Adams presenting a remonstrance from Massachusetts citizens who said they could not conscientiously bear arms for slaveholders. Senate proceedings centered on a treasury notes bill, debated as a revenue measure. it passed 21 to 20 after adjustments, with questions over its origination and constitutional authority. A House bill on apportioning Representatives by the sixth census was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Sheukeieew
HOUSE
Mgr
Adams
Massachusetts
Lavourpay
Treasury
Mtg
House of Representatives
Yeas
Representatives
Fire Department Committee Urges Better Support for Hose Company
A town committee warns that the fire hose and engines require a committed organized company of at least 30 punctual members to operate effectively. They note current membership is only about half and urge citizens and property owners to improve readiness to prevent losses from neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citzens
Hippe
Market Street
Washington
Adams Streets
Slavery Relief Debated as New Jersey Legislature Opens
Both chambers meet in Trenton to organize on the date and consider petitions for extending voting rights to colored residents. In New York, a concurrent resolution urges debt cancellation and limits further stock without a plan for repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Trenton
Wilson
New York
Prisoners in Van Die mans Land and State News
A Montreal paper cites a letter from an American convict in Van Dieman's Land saying Governor kindness raises hope of freedom. Hobart Town inmates may gain liberty on February 1 and expect early return home. Massachusetts treasury receipts for last year 104313. expenditures 393928. balance 7546. Georgia election returns show three Democratic candidates elected by clear margins. New Hampshire census shows many schools and common schools per population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dieman’s Land
Montreal
Hobart
Massachusetts
Georgia
Congress
New Hampshire
Fragmented forecast message from a Boston paper
A garbled Boston paper fragment discusses government matters and a protest over funds for a draft of Mr Everett to England. The text is unclear and combines stray phrases about hover times and vengeance with reverie and federation themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Everett
England
Financial woes and reforms across states and Congress
The Madisonian notes near a million dollars needed to back Treasury engagements. Michigan proposes bank capital accountability. Delaware reports a surplus of a half million. Congress nominees a new apportionment ratio of 68 000, affecting representation. Ohio would gain 22 seats plus a fraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisonian
Tyler
Treasury
House of Representatives
Congress
Ohio
Death of Mr David Kennedy at an advanced age
Mr David Kennedy, a resident of this city, died on Thursday the 27th inst at an advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Candy for Coughs and Colds Sold in Steubenville
Bayer announces a renal tire of his candy for coughs colds and hoarseness as a substitute for celebrated varieties. He claims equal or better quality after selecting the best expectorants and careful preparation. Available at the manufactory South Fourth Street Steubenville Ohio and Dr D Dorsey’s Market Street store with 28 percent agent discount. Pedlars and confectioners are not authorized to sell. Steubenville, James 22, 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
South Fourth Street
Steubenville
Ohio
Philadelphia
A.W. Adams
C. C. Wolcott
James Turnbull
A. W. Adams
Cincinnati
Auburn
D. Mwgowan
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the American Union
Steubenville, Onto
Wilson Shtannon
Senator Allen
Tem
American Union
Congressional
Ohio Legislature
F. & M. Bank of Steubenville
Bank of Zanesville
Western Reserve Bank
Bank of Norwalky
Bank of Muskingem
Old Bank of Circleville
Elmont Bank of St. Clairsville
Bank of Massillon
Ohio Life and Trust Company
Bank of Hamilton
Lancaster Oho Bank
Chillicothe Bank
Commercial Bank of Seroto
Bank of Geauga
Dayton Bank
Bae of Pens
Lesmie Saemmed
Cie
Leet
Ing
Mr. Woodbury
Legislatre of
Michigan
Delaware
Union
James Dougherty
William Dougherty
Texhe Partnership
William Eliott & Co
Geo. Hogg
John Hogg
William Elliott
Tmarsham
Ault
Philip Abraham
Robert’s Heirs
Arthurs Robert Auld
Martha Brashears
ST. & Bond
James, Jr
Blackburn and
Egan Cable William
Ross
Steubenville Rand C’s
Gray's
Mill
Sume Ao
Crawford John Jo
Clark Seth
Carlile William Do
Creal Joseph Ww& W
Eberlein John Steubenville
Same Holdship
Sime Do Vo
Edey John Wright
Fulton William H. Ross
Hamilton Thomas Datley
Same McMurry
Same Murry
Hye
R&o
Hinds Hugh
Irwin William
Steubenville i
Jordan Charles C Orr
Judkins Anderson’s
Heis Steubenville
Kinsey Stephen’s Heirs
Murry
Ad Dickinson
Seaport George
Laughlin M. M. Orr
Dickinson
Same Ward's
Gt Lite James & Co
Factory
Mullin
Quimby Thomas J Steubenville
Russell Philip Vo
Robinson G
Same Gray's
Rainey Lease Steubenville
Oe Roe James
Ao Stark James Rees
Ie Shaw Alford
Pickinenn
Ome
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