Democratic Platform Favoring Van Buren For 1844 Nomination
The document outlines Ohio and North West district endorsements urging Baltimore for the 1844 Democratic National Convention in May, with Martin Van Buren as the preferred candidate. It condemns Whig protectionism, supports Independent Treasury, opposes a national bank, and praises Cass Johnson Calhoun and Buchanan as possible alternates. It also defends tariff limits, Oregon settlement, and bank reform while praising Van Buren’s integrity and prior service.
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Baltimore
Union
Ohio
Columbus
Martin van Buren
Senate
Tappan
Great Britain
United States
Britain
England
Ireland
Scotland
Federal Party
Bartley
Latham
Lewis Cass
Richard M. Johnson
John C. Calhoun
James Buchanan
Wm. Atten
Samuel Mepary
John Tyler
Rhodesland
Resolutions Endorse National Policy and Irish Repeal
A group voices support for a strong federal stance to settle national debt and expand territorial actions in the West Oregon Convention. They urge economic reform, federal reduction of salaries and taxes, and back the Independent Treasury plan. They also applaud Irish repeal efforts and credit Louisiana for supporting Jackson.
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England
Oregon
Cincinnati
United States
Ireland
Great Britain
Congress
Louisiana
Jackson
New Orleans
Opposition to Bank Paper Credit and True Credit System
The piece argues that only a sound credit system, not bank paper credit, sustains honest gain. It claims banks favor the sharp and wealthy, harming ordinary builders, and predicts widespread repudiation of Bankers’ heresies as people demand credit based on industry, economy, and integrity. It asserts credit should rise from honest repayment rather than banking entitlements.
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United States
Ohio Swindling Woes Deepen Public Resentment
A fragment expresses public frustration that Ohio residents have endured enough damage from swindling concerns and seek an end to further losses. The line reflects distrust and calls for reduced deception in business dealings.
Whigs and Tariffs Debate on Foreign Goods and Prices
Some writers argue that foreigners pay tariffs on goods sent to the United States and thus support government by importers bearing the cost. The piece mocks Whig tariff theory, claiming their aim is to protect U.S. manufacturers by taxing foreign fabrics to preserve a high market price while insisting higher prices somehow mean cheaper goods. It ridicules the idea and asserts the claim as a Whig assertion.
Ohio banks offer currency via specie backed notes
Auditor figures show ten Ohio banks held 1.995 million in nominal circulation with 688 thousand specie and 917 thousand bank notes. After 50 percent deduction for destroyed notes, probable circulation sits at 537,879.88. The piece argues banks could supply nearly six million in notes, but questions their public usefulness and compliance.
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Auditor of State
Ohio
Exceprency Paxrricians and political opportunists
The Hartford Times denounces a class of political operatives who chase temporary popularity, abandon principle for expediency, and seek office over honesty. It warns that policy minded trimmers threaten a party by yielding on core principles, while those steadfast to truth will ultimately triumph.
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Livia
Independent Liberty Ticket slate announced
Published by request. Congress Dr. Jas. Robinson of Columba Senate Robert George of Jeff co Representatives Dr. John Ramsey of Jefferson co John Palmer and John Hunter of Carroll Sheriff Johnston Orr Cross Creek Coroner William Reed Salem Commissioner William Boyd Wayne
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Senate
George Y. Hampson
James Shane
Is Creek
William Carr
Wayne
James ‘Tolan
Carroll Co
Samuel D. Hunter
Justin G. Morris
Robert Oar
Robert Brooker
Johnston Mooney
William Cassil
Poor House
William Roberts
Congress
Jas. Robinson
Columba
Robert George
Jeff
John Ramsey
Jefferson Co
John Palmer
John Hunter
Carroll
Johnston Orr
Cross Creek
William Reed
Salem
William Boyd
Expensive Currency Debate on Bank Notes
The author argues that Americans would be astonished by the millions lost when banks fail and notes depreciate, questioning any advocate of bank notes as currency and labeling such stance as insane.
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United States
Cost of Aristocracy in Europe and America
The piece argues Europe's annual spending on aristocrats parallels Americans paying tariffs and supporting protected manufacturers and chartered paper money banks. It condemns government protections as aristocratic and costly to the public, highlighting a clash of fiscal privilege.
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Europe
True Friends of Reddit Debating Venture Charge Reform
A fragment outlines a debate among True Friends of Reddit about a venture called Kattle. It references opposition to credit and proposes a sensible remake, with mentions of opponents and proposed changes amid a charged discussion.
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Reddit
Whig Leanings on State Bank Echoed in Lebanon Star
The Lebanon Star, a leading Whig paper, endorses State Bank amid a flurry of local finance critique. References to historical banks and regional figures appear in garbled phrasing, indicating a contested banking issue and public interest in monetary policy.
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The
Lebanon Star
State Bank
Obie
Arkenese Demk
Mississippi
Public Lands Report on U S Lands by Latitude and Rank
An official report details public lands of the United States east and west of the Rockies south of latitude 49 totaling 1 084 064 993 acres with 7 526 779 acres reserved. The unextinguished Indian title amounts to 716 117 828 acres, with 172 649 356 surveyed and 811 619 356 unsurveyed. Previous sales prior to September last totaled 107 796 536 acres at 81 59 per acre, yielding 170 040 042.62. Net funds from land sales and extinguishing titles amount to 95 756 586.
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U. S
Rocky Mountains
Florida
Loumwana
Wiegumita
New York
End of the Chartered Bank Era Fears and Prison Fire
Ohio's ten old fashioned chartered banks hold capital stock around 3.5 million dollars and may expand if needed, but claim the public will not benefit from their surplus. The piece urges public action against chartered banks as currencies fail. Sing Sing prison burned on the 18th, likely by convicts with no escapes.
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Ohio
Sing Sing
Ohio Chiefs Bid Farewell as Wyandotts Depart West
The Wyandotts, last Ohio tribe, leave for west of the Mississippi. Three principal chiefs visited Columbus to bid farewell to the Governor and the people. The Statesman calls the scene interesting and the Chief’s sentiments worthy of a great leader.
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Wyandotts
Ohio
Mississipp
Columbus
Statesman
Production and manpower figures from 19th century industry data
The extracted figures show aggregate employment and capital in manufactures, with 72,110 workers in certain mills and 51,102,359 in capital, including woollen factories at 21,842 workers and 15,265,124 capital. Military totals cite 9,012 regular army personnel and 1,587,722 militia, as compiled from the Cincinnati Gazette.
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Ries
Cincinnati Gazette
The Whigs and Democrats in 1830s Party Rupture Risk
The piece argues the Whigs face a looming split over men like Webster Scott and McLean, while Democrats unite behind principle. It claims Whigs must choose between factions and warns Democrats to stay principled, urging mutual effort to advance their cause.
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Daniel Webster
New England
Gen. Scott
South
West
Judge McClean
Henry Clay
Mr. C
Harry
Clay
Democratic Party
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