Currency, Labor, and Prices Across Nations
A discussion of how labor costs in France and England compare to the United States, arguing that currency type (metallic vs paper) is not the main driver of wage disparities. The author cites 1835-7 data, notes France’s lower wages despite metallic currency, and contrasts with England’s mixed currency and higher nominal wages, urging readers to scrutinize bankers and politicians.
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Europe
Democratic Review
France
England
United States
U. States
Lorne
Tae Taesoves Co Drwoonst Loses Editor Mr Batowsa
Tae Taesoves Co Drwoonst mourns the death of its law editor Mr Batowsa who died on the Sthinet. The position will be continued by Mesere Le B Woods and B Cotton.
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Tae Taesoves
Wnie
Wo. Batowsa
Mesere le B. Woods
8. Cotton
M. Anperne & Son
A. H. Andrews &Co
A. H. Andrews
Jas
A. Frazer
A. A. Hull
Notuan Aveturon Elected to Boon in Congress Seat
Notuan Aveturon, aligned with Whig principles, was elected to Boon in place of resigning Mr. Winthrop. He will assume the vacant congressional seat.
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Notuan
Aveturon
Boon
Winthrop
Bee
Congress
Facts To Be Well Studied On Bank Charters Expiring
An analysis counters claims that bank failures would ruin the country. Using audited figures from state banks and sworn officer statements, the authors compile a table of banks with January charter expirations and note exceptions for the Bank of Marietta Western Reserve and Columbiana Bank at New Lisbon with February figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Marietta
Western Reserve
Columbiana Bank
New Lisbon
Van Buren hailed on tour as national support grows
The reception for Martin Van Buren in the south and west is described as hearty and widespread, seen as proof of his administration's principles. The piece notes his political defeat in 1840 is forgotten in favor of praise, while detailing oddities of congressional districting debates and votes on equal representation.
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Cincinnati Columbus
United States
Mr. van Buren
Columbus
St. Louis
Community capital stock and bank balances report
The document shows Capital Stock paid in 516 961 92 Circulation 396 506 72 Deposits 1 051 259 07 Deduct bills discounted as the only rem oved by individuals to the Peak 3 315 782 17 Owned by the Bank to the community more than the community owes the Bank 1 651 086
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F. & M. Bank of Steubenville
Banks hoard currency in vaults claims spark debate
A public outcry argues banks hoard more specie and notes than circulate, claiming banks reduce currency rather than expand it. The speaker cites vault totals versus circulation, noting twelve banks hold over a third of state currency, and asks how much currency would be needed to ensure abundant money in Ohio.
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Ohio
Whig Obstruction and Tariff Debate in Congress
The article reports on a contentious Congress where an apportionment bill with adjusted ratios faces House resistance and a tariff bill advances amid partisan tactics. It criticizes Whig delays, discusses attempts to repeal a distribution clause, and notes bank surplus claims by Steubenville’s F. and M. Bank press outlets.
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Congress
Senate
Allen
Buchannan
House of Representatives
House
Fillmore
Committee of Ways and Means
Economic Strain and Banking News in Ohio
The piece notes rising unemployment in the United States with estimates up to twenty and sixty mechanics out of work. It questions beef rations and prior promises from the Whigs in 1840, then shifts to legal updates. The U.S. District Court will hold summer sessions in Cincinnati rather than Columbus, and D. I. Deshler is named Cashier of the Clinton Bank of Columbus, succeeding J. E. Jeffords, deceased.
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U. States
U.S. District Court
Cincinnati
Columbus
D. I. Deshler
The
Clinton Bank of Columbus
J. E. Jeffords
Soogere &E
Marriages of James Stewart and James Howard in city
Married on Thursday June 9 by Rev John Knox James Stewart to Mrs Evizanera Hannon of Amsterdam Jefferson county Ohio. On the 16th inst by Rev D B Dorsey James Howard to Miss Maxy Ann Greives, both of this city.
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John Knox
M. Jas. StewaRt
Evizanera Hannon
Amsterdam
Jefferson County
D. B. Dorsey
James. Howard
Maxy Ann Greives
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the American Union
Steubinville
Wilson Sitannon
Rbienvaco
Resources
Martin van Buren
Benton
Geoorel
Emi
Herald
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Steubenville
Ihe
David Moody
Wann Kina
Rhode Island
Clevelend
Comeceneot
Teomee W. Dorr
Rhode Islend
Dore
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
A. McQueen
North Carolinia
Americana Union
Messrs. Borrors
F. Asd M. Bank
Farmer
Mr. Moody
Sarah Spencer
Robert Spencer
Steubenville Mart
Bald al? Thal
Commissioners
Board of Directors of
Rial
Wm. Leslie
David Morris
Alex. Conn
WM. Cunningham
Geo
Nat L. Myer
Jos. B. Wgrew
David Cable
Jefferson
Cory
James Savage
John K. Sutherland
Samuel Shull
Salem Township
Wim. Shull
Benjamin Tomlinson
Israel Elderd
UB Executrix
William Jackman
Ellen Jackman
Sheriff's Sale
James Teafi
Adam W. Crawford
Court of Common Pleas
Steubenville
Newburgh
Isaac M’donap
Chancery
Lishwieint
Bower’ Seeaner
Steubenvillle
Cobee River
National Carcos Company
Ron Inson
Foster
8. P. Sincx- Ney
Roscius
Juan Hernandez
John M. Rowland
4Th Street
Black Bear House
W. Owesney
J. M. Roland
V. Owrersney
D&c
Fauston
yUniata
Shoenberger
D. W. Sree
M’meenan
N. B. Wool
D. W. Srist
D. W. Srier
Levi Garet & Son
D. McGowan
D. M’gowan
Raughphy” ‘Mills
PD. W. Stier
D. W. Srizr
Onafr
Avery Ogden
D. W.strer
D. W. Sarre
Pittsburgh
D. W. Shee
Haverean, & Co
FE. McGiwrn
M. D
Dice
N. W
Jane
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