Whig Lebanon Convention Supports Tariff and Bank Plans
July 2 1842 reports a Warren county Lebanon Whig meeting with Dayton manufacturer riding a wagon. They adopted resolutions for a permanent tariff financial policies and national bank support, praised Tyler over Bank charters, urged a single presidential term, and denounced free trade under Messia Calhoun and Benton as harming the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Warren County
Dayton
Corwin Schenck
Montgomery County
Mr.Tyler
U.S. Bank
Supreme Court
Henry Clay
Ohio
United States
Messia
Calhoun
Benton
National ‘Treasury
NEW USE FOR CONGRESS AND ITS REFORM PROMISES
An historical critique describes two houses of Congress as a check on legislation, then mocks reformers who favor a rushed, centralized process. It warns about wasted time, private influence, and the shift from deliberation to expedited passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Elem
Bank Reform Debate and Whig Banking Policy
A 19th century news item discusses the banking controversy between the corrupt current system and Bank Reform as advocated by Shannon with Democratic support. It cites The Herald of the Adult on Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank solvency and argues for personal liability, criticizing Whig politicians and urging public pause before restoring the old system. The piece notes Governor Corwin's brief Columbus visit and a political rally at Lebanon, along with remarks about Gouge's Journal of Banking, and mentions The American Pioneer monthly and its contents.
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Shannon
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Corwin
Columbus
Lebanon
R.C. Schenck, Esq
Dayton
Montgomery County
Cincinnati Gazette
Zanesville
T. W. Lord
Eperie
Muskingum
Banks Report On Charter Expirations In 1842
The Auditor of State published the March 1842 condition statements for twelve banks whose charters expire January 1 next. Except for Bank of Marietta, Western Reserve, and Columbiana Bank at New Lisbon, these banks had not reported since March, with January and February figures swelled for the three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor of State
Bank of Marietta
Western Reserve
Columbiana Bank
New Lisbon
Bank debate on debts between community and banks in Ohio
The article argues that banks owe the community more than the community owes them, citing capital stock, circulation, and deposits to show banks hold greater claims. It contends currency is hoarded by banks, critiques Whig administration, and questions the banks' role in reform and national debt, naming politicians and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Martin Vaan Buren
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Banks hoard currency while calling for price drops
A historical critique claims banks hold 719304.91 in currency against 396596.72 in circulation. It argues twelve Ohio banks store over a third more currency in vaults than is in circulation, urging bankers to explain how this surplus helps or hurts the economy.
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Ohio
Bank charges and public comment on Steubenville bank practices
A meeting at the Courthouse on May 18 discusses the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank of Steubenville. The speaker claims the bank deserved recharter and defends its conduct, detailing six percent in advance and added exchange fees. The piece criticizes high rates, collection fees, and misstatements about the Bank stock investments, urging public judgment and noting political tensions.
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Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank of Steubenville
FL & M. Bank of Steubenville
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
St Louis
The Cat Out of the Bag for Certain Bloomfield 1842
A local notice reports a Whig faction’s covert strategy after a June 17 meeting. A named interlocutor explains that they plan to jump fences and join the Whigs once enough supporters are gathered, implying a split and realignment within the party.
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Bloomfield
Means
Mesars
Whigs
How the F. and M. Bankers Cheated Jefferson County
The Herald reports on the mis management by the FF and M Bank leading to losses for Jefferson County. It claims a statement on the amount lost appeared in the newspaper, attributing the shortfall to improper actions by the bank's managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. and M
Jefferson County
Herald
FF. & M. Bank
Debate Over Bank Indebtedness and Public Accountability
A letter contends a Herald writer misleads readers about the indebtedness of the Fand M Bank of Steubenville, arguing a bank is a public entity like a person under law. The author rejects insinuations about his credentials and notes banks’ public accountability and stockholder duties, while mockingly dismissing personal attacks.
A Bank Surplus and County Tax Dilemma
A farmer questions stockholder rights and bank solvency, asking whether stock claims would be pursued if the bank fails to pay and if suits could be brought. The letter notes a $34,280.62 surplus and 14 percent on capital, yet no dividend, warning of a county revenue shortfall needing a direct tax of $1800 amid hard times.
Tax Collector Notice for Jefferson County Ohio Townships
Tax collector announces the start of county tax collection by self or deputy at township election days across Island Creek Knox Saline Brush Creek Ross Springfield Salem Wayne Smithfield Mt. Pleasant Warren Wells Cross Creek and Steubenville. Office hours in Steubenville from October to December for those who fail to pay on time, with penalties forthcoming.
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Jefferson County
Ohio
Island Creek
Knox
Saline
Brush Creek
Ross
Springfield
Salem
Wayne
Smithfield
Mt. Pleasant
Warren
Wells
Cross Creek
Steubenville
Recommendation for road tax payment by D B for district work
A supervisor certifies that D B has performed labor on the public highway in a township district. The document notes road tax charged for the year 142 and is signed by D E supervisor and D Cable.
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D. B
D. E
D. Cable
Also Mentioned on This Page
the American Union
Wilson Shannon
Stevresvill
Gouge
Journal of Banking
Williame
Chillicothe
Chillicothe Court-House
Scioto Valley
Col. Sharp
Buffalo
E. Whittlesey
Buffalo Harbor
John Williams
Simon Kenton
Joe Lagston
Resources
Tyler
Hon. Wa. & Hawkxes
Massachusetts
L. Souraabe
New Jersey
Fae
Communications
Democratic Party
Union
Tippecanoe
Commers
Gallipolis
Steubenville &c
Jemmy
The
Messrs
Eorrors
Homer
F. and M. Bank of
Mr. Moody
Cincere
the Herald
Beuer
Uleo
Steubenville Market
A. H. Andrews, & Co
Young Hyson
Pittsburgh
John Crawford
Cormer
High and
South Streets
K. Sutherland
de Boation
John B. Porter
Jefereon County
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