Silver Change vs Shin Plasters in Jackson Era Policy
A Federalist critique argues that the party misrepresents opponents and blames Democrats for shin-plaster currency. It details coinage history under Andrew Jackson, contrasts silver change with shin-plasters, and accuses Federalists of suppressing silver coinage to push a bank-dominated system. The piece frames the dispute as a sharp partisan milestone in national currency policy.
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Federal Party
Washington Globe
Jackson
General Jackson
Gen. Jackson
United States
Sherod Williams
A Disciples Quiet Part in French and English Debates
The letter of Joan Nerwton urges ministers at a convention to keep faith over worldly politics. It argues Christians should expect tribulation, prefer preaching the Gospel to political confrontation, and endure persecution as Nero and Caligula’s era tested believers. The author dismisses partisan labels and seeks a heavenly charter.
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Joan Nerwton
Peter
Jesus
Nero
Caligula
Christ
France
England
Earth
Identity of Whig Opposition in 1838 and Federal Opposition in 1813-14
The article claims 1838 Whigs and 1813-14 Federalists share the same spirit of opposition to war measures. It contrasts Wise and Biddle’s stance against Seminole war funding with Webster and Grundy’s defense of national defense, arguing party lines mirror earlier loyalties and urging readers to choose sides based on patriotism and support for the frontier.
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Isle
Messrs
Wise
Biddle
Florida
Ross
Congress
Jesup
Daniel Webster
Mr. King
Massachusetts
Wright
Maryland
Felix Grundy
Tennessee
Webster
William Baylies
John Reed
Baylies
Department of State
Pennsylvania
Calhoun
Mr. Underwood
Kentucky
Mr. Bell
Boston
Mr. Ingersoll
Washington
Knox
War Department
Harmer
Chir
Wayne
Globe
Maryland political maneuver ends in Clay lead and Webster risk
The five party factions contesting Maryland politics drift. Clay appears strongest as Webster and Harrison lose ground. The New York Committee arrived late but will be swept into line at the Eutaw House. Sir Harry holds the whip hand, with Webster perhaps yielding nominations while Clay’s tactics attract attention in Baltimore.
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Maryland
Clay
Merick
Webster
Harrison
Black
Sir Harry
New York
Eutaw House
Hussey’s
Murder at Washington and the Cilley Graves duel affair
Washington reports detail the deadly duel between Medill Cilley and Graves over congressional corruption charges linked to the New York press. The narrative indicts Henry A Wise for pressuring a blood feud, recounting the four rifle exchanges and Cilley’s death, and calls for a House investigation to curb dueling.
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Washington
Columbus
Congress
Wise
House
Cilley
James Watson Webb
Duncan
Ohio
Bynum
North Carolina
Boon
Indiana
Webb
Mr. Cilley
Graves
Kentucky
Henry A. Wise
Shamboug
Col. Jones
Wisconsin
Jones
Resolutions on National Bank and Credentials Considered
In the House on February 19, 1837, Mr Robertson offered resolutions denying Congress power to establish a National Bank and directing Ways and Means to report a bill limiting executive power and curbing government banking ties. Mr Underwood’s related resolution to amend the Constitution was laid on the table. Mr John Q Adams proposed requiring claimed members to present credentials before seating. Debate arose and was laid on the table.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Robertson
Committee of Ways and Means
Executive Department
Underwood
United States
Union
John Q. Adams
Congress of the
House
Patriots Gain Or Lose In Canadian Frontier Struggle
A Cleveland Advertiser report cites rumors of cannon near Maiden and a pending march on Canada. The letter from Detroit claims 1500 to 2000 Patriot troops, with Gen Brady enforcing neutrality, and predicts a possible crossing below Gibraltar toward Malden.
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Cleveland
Sandusky City
Maiden
Ilso
Detroit
Demorr
Messrs
Spencer & Curtis
Canada
Lower Sandusky
van Rensselar
Southerland
Freeland
Duncombe
McKenzie
Brady
U. States
Canadas
U. SS
General Scott
Gibraltar
Malden
Toronto
Patriots Crossed to Canada Shore Under Strong Force
Intelligence reported in Detroit on a February night that patriots crossed to the Canada shore with a powerful contingent. They entered the Province below Malden per prior plans.
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Detroit
Canada Shore
Malden
Patriots Capture Malden Said to Be Reported
A gentleman arriving by stage from the Lake says reports claim the Patriots have taken Malden and killed one hundred seventy three royalists with seventeen patriots lost. Other reports note a failure of the Huron Mail, but time aligns on a decisive stroke. Tomorrow’s mails will confirm.
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Malden
Lake
Canadian Patriots Gather for Descent and Noted Leaders
A letter from Detroit reports about 2200 Patriots converging near Detroit with plans to attack Canada and 200 men traveling by island routes. Royalists, 300 strong, guard the mainland as spied reports place Gen Van Roensellaer at the head of the effort and skirmishes are anticipated near Malden and across the river.
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Detroit
Canada
van Roensellaer
Duncomb
McKensey
N. B
Malden
Sandusky
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Tee Aweewaw Union
Weal P and Third Streets
John
Siote
Edvence
Walil
Naual
the American Union
From
the Globe
Denis Webster
Philadelphia Gazette
Gazette
Journal of Commerce
Mr. Wise
Anada News
Huron
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