Proposed Bank Charter For Jefferson County
The piece outlines a bill for rechartering a bank in Jefferson County with capital between 100000 and 200000, strictures on dividends, stock loans, and gold reserves. It notes deficiencies in proxy voting ban and inclusion of a judgment bond, urging the Legislature to refine charters and require immediate actions by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitheart
Bank of
Mt. Pleasant
Jefferson County
General Assembly
Latham
Ohio
Reasons for renewing the Farmers and Mechanics Bank charter
The article reviews reasons offered to renew the Steubenville bank charter, focusing on claims it is specie paying. It notes past suspension in 1837 and questions whether the bank can remain specie paying if chartered, as directors may suspend payments again for profit. It critiques privilege as a right and warns of possible future suspensions, with further discussion promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of
F. and M. Bank
Mr. Clay's Resolution on Distribution in Senate
The piece outlines Mr. Clay’s Senate resolution to repeal a distribution bill safeguard that suspended its operation if duties exceed twenty percent ad valorem. It notes Democratic opposition, Whig tax-reducing claims, and a Treasury report showing rising public debt, urging readers to weigh the economic effects of these measures and the nation’s growing obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Teppan
Public Debt Statement and Legislative Notes 1841
The document outlines the December 22 1841 public debt with Treasury notes outstanding seven million three hundred eighty two thousand and ninety dollars. It lists DC corporate debts assumed by the United States and details funded and unfunded debts including certificates and war era notes. It notes adjournment for districting and mentions Judge Grimkie’s resignation amid a critique of economic hardship and class inequality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
District of Columbia
United States
Mississippi
The Winter Fades Without Its Usual Cold
A reflection on a mild season that defies tradition as winter fails to bring snow bound roads and sleigh bells. The sun shines often, frogs croak early, and grasshoppers appear in New York while Russia and Europe suffer under harsh conditions and poverty amid political indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hester N. Y
Russia
America
St. Petersburgh
Europe
Ver the Union Enigm My 1171569 5 is a county in Virginia
A riddle style entry lists numbers and names mapping to places and people. concludes with a claim that the whole is the name of a celebrated gentleman in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Ohio
N. Jersey
Sorciety
Maryland
Congress
Georgia
Europe
North Carolina
Ing
Bega
N. Y
United States
Grog shops issue addressed to Louis Walker by constituent
A constituent writes to Louis A Walker urging caution against grog shops in the Fourth Ward. He argues the council should not license taverns and that intemperance harms the town, urging Walker to stay in the council to oppose licenses and pursue direct measures to curb drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Walker
Fourth Ward
4Th Ward
Nand
Deg
Council
Resolution on Senate conduct and Caroline affair debate
The Senate debated Allen's resolution to rescind the 40th rule restricting executive business and consider publishing communications with Britain over the Caroline affair. Rives warned of delicate negotiations. Allen argued public knowledge is warranted. The measure was laid on the table 24 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
United States
Senate
McLeod
Rives
Tle
England
Virginia
Mr. Allen
Executive Department
Great Britain
Territoy
Yeas
Ohio Senate Debate Over Bank Paper Amendment in 1842
In the Senate, Mr. Taylor opposed the amendment offered by Mr. Waddle to the canal relief bill. Waddle then modified the amendment requiring each bank to file with the Auditor of State a written agreement modifying its contract, ensuring they will receive their own paper at par to discharge state obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
QO. Statesman
Senate
Waddle
Wabash and Erie and Miami Canal
Taylor
Auditor of State
Fond
Banks and lands debated over canal funding and contractor pay
The discussion centers on using proceeds from land sales to pay contractors for canal work and finish the Miami Extension and Wabash and Erie Canals. Senators argue over whether banks will resume specie payments, the public need vs bank interests, and how funds from land sales should be allocated to debts and state relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanrow
Wooster
Chillicothe
Franklin
Miami
Wabash
Erie
Messrs
Thomas
Nash
Crowel
Watton
Gallia
Senate
Nasu
Monroe
Tomas
Bartring
Taylor Sard
Barnley
Licking
Committee On Finance
New York
Taylor
Ohio banking bill passes amid partisan division in 1842
The House and Senate debate banking regulation, bond funding, and public works. Key votes set final passage on a banking bill with 85 to 87 in the House and 28 to 35 against in other divisions. Other actions include church incorporation measures and library repeal moves affecting Granville and local licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branotep
Licking
Wever
Richland
Mensis
Walton
Thomas
Ohio
Byington
Yeas
Atkinson
Baird
Briggs
Cahill
Dunn
Green
Grithih
Hatch
Henderson
Hockinberry
James
Jenkins
Jones
Karshng
Kelley
Perry
Kitheart
Lowman
Lyon
Meredith
Moore
Clusky
McClung
McConnell
M Farland
Okey
Raffensperger
Shar
Smith
Steedman
Waters
Workman
Wood
Wolcott
Nays
Messrs- Ackley
Brown
Chambers
Clarke
Converse
Curke
Dunham
Evans
Ewing
Fudge
Fuller
Gard
Hawkins
Lawrence
Medbery
McCrea
Olds
Perkins
Powell
Probasco
Schenck
Scout
Saith
Highland
Montgomery
Taylor
Duane Moxrean Weds Miss Maviton B in Ohio
In Washington Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning February 22, by Rev Jas Smith Wu Duane Moxrean editor of the Ohio Patriot from New Lisbon Ohio marries Miss Maviton B daughter of the late George Morgan of Morganza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maraizy
Washington
Penn
Jas Smith
Duane Moxrean
Ohio Patriot
New Lisbon
Ohio
Maviton B
George Morgan, Esq
Morganza
James Melvin Seeks Steubenville Marshal Post
A candidate declares himself for the Steubenville town marshal office on February 26 1942 pledging faithful duty if elected. The appeal is addressed to qualified electors of Steubenville and bears the signature James Melvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
James Melvin
Steubenvili
James McMurray
Elijah Strele
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Supreme Court
Ver
Union
Enigm
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