British steamboat Robert Peel set ablaze at Frenel Creek
Intelligence from June 2 1838 reports that the British steamboat Robert Peel at Frenel Creek on the St Lawrence River was boarded by 30 or 40 disguis ed men who warned the crew to leave then set fire to the vessel burning it to the waterline. The motive cited is retribution for the burning of the American steamboat Caroline in December last. Governor Macey hurried to Watertown by express, seeking state intervention.
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Northern Mail
Cleveland Advertiser
Robert Peel
Frenel Creek
St. Lawrence River
Caroline
New York
Macey
Watertown
Outrage on the St Lawrence Ship Sir Robert Peel
The Albany Argus reports added details of the recent attack on the Sir Robert Peel. Passengers were driven ashore in night attire at Oswego and exposed in cold wet conditions. Inquiry notes disputed accounts of plunder versus revenge by the perpetrators as a large sum of money and luggage were involved.
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Albany Argus
Robert Peel
Express
Oswego
Oswego Palladium
Osicego
Sherewith
Old Butler Meeting Rails Against Federal Banking
A lengthy Old Butler report from Memalion discusses state banking. It condemns the last Federal Legislature for opposing bank reform, increasing note issuance, and avoiding stockholder liability. The piece calls for a robust Republican program to keep bank presidents out of legislature and preserve civil liberty under Jeffersonian principles.
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Memalion
Gov. Vance
Federal Party
Ohio
Board of Public Works
Nick Biddle
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Disgraceful burning of the Sir Robert Peel described
William Cossart testifies aboard the Sir Robert Peel as armed men in disguises boarded the ship at Well’s Island. The vessel was set on fire and burned to the water’s edge after forcing passengers ashore. Men spoke of Caroline and fled to American shores, with one officer aiding passenger rescue at Kingston.
Moode Examiner shifts to Bemorrtir stance in politics
The Moode Examiner, previously neutral on politics, now adopts a clearly Bemorrtir position, signaling a notable editorial change.
Delaware County Democratic Republicans Laud Wilson Shannon and William Allen
At a large Delaware county meeting the Democratic Republicans praised Wilson Shannon as an accomplished candidate for first office and lauded William Allen for his eloquent defense of the Sub Treasury bill. They urged Republicans to support their leaders and resist monopoly to safeguard the nation’s welfares and liberties.
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Delaware County
Wilson Shannon
William Allen
Late From England The Carrollton Returns With London Dates
The Carroll of Carrollton arrived in New York bringing late London dates. British stock markets showed appetite for money stock investments with a price rise. Consols and Three and a Half Percents opened higher but closed at 93% money and account. Foreign bonds trade was light. United States Bank Stock stood at 205 18. London reports Gold exports to New York last week totaled 67,500 ounces.
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Carroll
Carrollton
New York
London
United States
Model Republic
Iron manufacture progress in England report
The rapid progress of the iron trade in England is seen in production figures. In 1740 output was 17,000 tons, by 1836 it reached 7,000,000 tons in one year. In 1820 production was 400,000 tons, a 300,000 ton rise over sixteen years.
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England
The Columbus Flare Up At The Norwalk Convention
The piece critiques a political gathering at the capital, portraying it as a whig show and warning voters about manipulation by banking interests. It highlights Governor candidate Vance and Jo of shin-plaster money, arguing the laboring classes deserve equal protection and will repudiate the current banking system.
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Bistult
Vance
Maryland Bank printing sparks exchange in Steubenville
The Steubenville Herald quotes a Maryland paper criticizing federal presses. It notes 30,000 spent by Biddle Bank on documents to counter charges by Republicans and mentions 52,975 paid to Webb Noah and Wilson. It denounces federal decency and Tory editors and calls for scrutiny of several editors’ War-era loyalties.
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Steubenville
Herald
Dwight
New York Advertiser
Col. Stone
Charly Hammond
Ireland
St. Clairsville Gaz
The Crops Will Be Abundant This Season
The Wheeling Gazette notes widespread farmer optimism for a bountiful harvest. Despite a bankrupt government and suffering merchants, agriculture is poised for excellent crops and good prices in our counties, with conversations indicating ample grounds for abundant yields.
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Wheeling Gazette
Old Federal party stands in faith and works
The Washington city Chronicle editor, a States Right advocate, rejects joining Clay’s faction. He says no matter what name is given, the party remains the Old Federal Party, judged by its faith and by its works, unchanged in essence.
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Washington City Chronicle
Clay
Remarks by Mr Niles on National Bank memorials in Senate
Mr Niles defends state honor against Senator Clay and denounces money influenced politics. He predicts short-lived Whig gains, warns honesty remains the sole stable public virtue, and describes federalism and democracy as recurring forces flourished in crises and fading with prosperity.
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Niles
Clay
Kentucky
Me. N
Republic
Mr. N
Senate
Specie Circular and the Van Buren Presidency in Debates
The Specie Circular aimed to require specie payments for public lands to curb land speculation. Proponents say it restrained bank suspensions and protected public property, while opponents claim it caused financial distress. The piece notes Van Buren refused to rescind and insisted on enforcing public claims despite calls to favor speculators. It cites New York committees and Clay’s rejected resolution as parallel proposals.
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New York
van Buren
Clay
New York Committee
Clay Veracity and Conservatism in New York
The piece criticizes a Conservative New York address for exaggerating the national debt. It asserts the nation has no debt and that Treasury notes are a temporary loan with only four to five million in unrepaid notes, plus bank funds to cover obligations.
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Treasury
Globe
United States Bank Shares Fall After Bidwell Letter
In London on April 28 United States Bank shares declined to about £24 15s to £25. The move follows Mr Biddle’s letter declining to resume specie payments, though not suspending them personally and while he acts as regulator allowing others to resume. Globe reports the market reaction.
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U. 8 S. Bank
England
London
United States
Biddle
Globe
Biddle and Adams Sparks in Public Letters and Verse
A set of Johnsonian letters and a metrical parody critique the Specie Circular era. Nicholas Biddle’s note and John Quincy Adams receive sharp, satirical treatment from Baltimore and New York papers. The exchanges touch on resumption of specie payments, government policy, and the public tone during financial tension.
Outrageous House Scene Over Indian Hostility Bill
Correspondence from Washington notes a heated session as Bell and Turney clashed in the Indian Hostility Bill debate. A scuffle on the floor led by Bell and Turney ended with apologies and the House returning to order. The exchange mockingly labeled Bell as a wrecker, with political jibes from Clay in the Senate and a forecasted schedule for Revolutionary claims, Territories, and preemption bills. FP.
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Ohio Statesman
Washington
Bell
Pennessee
Turney
Billingsgate
C. &c- Turney
Clay
Senate
Sailors charity tale told at New Bedford anniversary
At a American Seamen's Friend Society anniversary in New Bedford Rev Holmes recounted a sea tale. Two sailors met a destitute comrade and one gave freely. a merchant observer accused him of waste, but the donor declared he never takes money for his charity, clarifying his act.
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Mr. Holmes
New Bedford
American Seamen's Friend Society
Journal of Commerce
Cars pass over Schuylkill incline plane in a week
1 656 cars moved over the Schuylkill inclined plane on the Columbia Railroad in a single week, highlighting heavy traffic and activity on the line.
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Schuylkill
Columbia
Caution over imitation of Fahnestock Vermifuge by spurious seller
B A Fahnestock warns the public about a counterfeit version of his Vermifuge. He notes the imitator copies the vial and label, but the fake lacks the active principle and is dangerous. He urges consumers to demand B A Fahnestock's Vermifuge and to check the labeled caution and signature on every vial.
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Cuyahoga Falls O
Fahnestock
Richard Ivy
William Wetmore
Ashtabula C
Fahnestock & Co
Lucas
KR. Roberts & Co
Alexander Hennis
Claysville
B A Fahnestock
Messrs
Joseph Wasson & Co
Leesburg
Samuel P Fenton
Conneaut
Fahestock & Co
Isaiah Scott
Fifth Ward
City of Pittsburgh
Rebecca Duvall
Pittsburgh
Sears American Hygiene Vegetable Renovating Pills Ad
Sears' American Hygiene Vegetable Renovating Pills advertised as an effectual remedy for bilious and liver complaints and diseases from a disordered stomach and bowels. B. A. Fahnestock & Co. named sole Western agents for sale and wholesale distribution.
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Sears’ American Hygiene
B. A. Fahnestock & Co
Anti-bilious Pills by B A Fahnestock Co. endorsed in 1826
John Stouffer commends the Anti-Bilious Pills prepared by B A Fahnestock and Co. as a superior purgative for bile removal and relief from intermittent fevers, bilious colic and indigestion. The May 17 1826 endorsement from Chambersburg notes affordability and effectiveness versus Keyser's Pills.
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B A Fahnestoe
C. Chambersburg
Fahnestock
Keyser
John Stouffer
Fahnestock's Liquid Opodeldoc for wide use
The liquid form surpasses solid Opodeldoc for many diseases treating rheumatic and gouty ailments stiff necks joints and numbness. It penetrates skin better and is warmed and attenuating. Also useful for sudden head acts burns wounds and toothache. Available from At their Drug Warehouse corner Wood and Sixth Pittsburgh and Dr Johnston Dr Scott Steubenville and C F Helman Lisbonne.
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B. A. Fahnestock & Co
Wood & Sixth Streets
Pittsburgh
Johnston
Scott
Steubenville
C F Helman
Lisbonne
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