Bank Faction and Democratic Unity Spar Over Banking Issue
The piece argues that Whigs seek to magnify disaffection in Democrats to unite hard money, bank allies, and Clay Tyler and bank Whigs for a July extra session. It cites Steubenville Hillsboro Zanesville Hebron meetings as evidence of organized opposition to bank power and a united front against bank dictation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Stephenville
Hillsborough
Zanesville
Hebron
Hamer &c
West
Hamer
Means &c
Clay
Tyler
Steubenville
Hileboro
Hillsboro
Homer
McDowell
Patterson
Means
McDonald
McKinney
Viers
Anderson
Benville
Mesae
Lake
Weber
Will You Unite With Whigs To Restore Sound Currency
The writers urge a three week session or three month term to pass a banking bill. They claim named gentlemen influence lawmakers to join Whigs for a sound policy. The piece insists on uniting to settle the vexed currency question and counter the hard money faction.
Bank currency claims spark Ohio financial critique
The piece challenges the banking system, arguing twelve Ohio banks hold more currency than they circulate, urging currency reform. It critiques Congress and Whig fearmongering, cites auditor data, and mocks promises of roast beef for idle politicians amid fiscal distress.
Banks owe the community more than they owe us
A sworn bank statement from twelve major state banks shows community debt exceeds bank debt by about 1.65 million dollars while banks hold substantial currency in vaults, contradicting claims that banks are essential for currency and payment. The author argues that if banks failed, money would still circulate and prices would not crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Marietta
Western Reserve
Columbiana Bank of New Lisbon
Ohio
Existance
Resignation and Senate replacement noted
Hon. Samvel Sovmann president pro tem of the U S Senate resigned his seat on the Bist ult due to ill health. Mr Mangum of North Carolina was elected in his place. Treasury Notes outstanding on the Ist inst totaled 9 000 901 86 with 862 607 74 issued since February first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samvel Sovmann
U. S. Senate
Mr. Mangum
North Carolina
Treasury
Arrests and rail progress in Hancock district
Andrew Essex has been arrested amid a case concerning his appointment as a Justice of the Peace under the People's Constitution. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is said to be in operation as far west as Hancock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruppe
Lawn
Andrew Essex
Hancock
Steubenville
Black Bear House
D&c
W. Reeve
Kentucky
England
Cincinnati
Morees
Tragic Accident Kills James Taylor Near Richmond
James Taylor, 19, son of George and Jane Taylor, died Tuesday near Richmond after unhooking the horse to ride with his young brother. The horse reared and dragged him about seventy rods before bystanders freed him. A younger brother in the field witnessed the incident. the child on the horse was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
George
Jane ‘Taylor
Richmond
Jane
Speech on court week replies and the banks debate
A correspondent critiques Gov. Shannon and the resumption of specie payments. The piece argues the governor opposed the banking suspension and supported resumption, while the speaker misrepresented him. It questions domestic versus foreign trade and condemns speculative plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Gov. Shannon
Gov. Sthennen
Baerd
Som
Seepetennas
Eperemry
Jefferson tackles bank policy and personal responsibility debate
In a Jeffersonian letter, he rebuts opponents of banking reform, argues against a totally unregulated system, and defends Gov Shannon's stance on a restrained charter and banker responsibility. He contrasts boiler and safety valve concepts with modern regulators and laments Whig failures in bank reform and specie resumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Shannon
Gov
Shannons
Court House
Jefferson
Great Hamburg Fire Destruction and Aftermath Report
Foreign dispatch details the Hamburg disaster with about 150000 residents, 30000 left homeless, 460 streets and 12000 houses destroyed. Losses reach £7000000 though Hamburg Bank treasure survived. Initial calm gave way to rumors of English residents facing violence amid chaos.
Relief efforts and disasters in Europe and Greece
Reports describe public relief actions in Hamburg and Prussia, with a raised local fund of 100000 florins for Hamburg. Paris train disaster at Versailles leaves 32 to 53 dead and up to 140 wounded. derailment and boiler explosion cause massive flames and panic. A plot to assassinate Louis Philippe is uncovered, Greece experiences earthquakes, Gov. Cass protests the Quintuple treaty and awaits U.S. despatches to judge his mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Senate of
Frankfort
Hamburg
Prussia
Versailles
Meudon
Bellevile
Louis Phillippi
Greece
Cass
United States
Marriage Notice for Reveen Rreper and Esther Jones
Married on the 26th by the Rev D B Dorsey in Jefferson County. The couple is Reveen Rreper and Esther Jones, both residents of Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Dorsey
Reveen Rreper
Esther Jones
Jefferson County
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Wilson Shannon
Steuben Tilly, Ono
Jtune
Ealuacewi
Cehe
Congress
van Buren
Swords
Central
A. M. Norman
America
Iis
Fae
E & Ee
Boas Ae
Union
The
American Union
DR. J. Andrews
Foreign News
Hamberg
New Exchange
Roneinson
Paerce
P. Srteme Ney
Pobticc
Rescius
Duan Hernandas
Robert Scharer
Steubenvillle
N.B
New York
Philadelphia
Sheriff's Sale
James Teaff
Tn Chancery
Adam W. Crawford
Court of Common Pleas
Courthose
Withlot
Newburgh
Isaac M’donaud
Sheriff’ Sale
James Ross. Wells
Jefferson Equity
Court Rouge
James Ross Wells
Third Street
Isaac M'Donaup
Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson Co
James Bond
Isaac McDonald
Dane
H. Halsted
Market St
M. M. Laughlin
R. H. Halsted & Co
TUL Halsted
National Clcls Company
David Kensedy
Jeterman County
Broek
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