Webb Braggs of Bank Bribery Draws Public Ire
A public challenge by James Watson Webb to silence critics over his alleged $52,000 bank bribe sparks a fiery letter war. WM. LEGGETT defends free speech, condemns Webb as a ruffian, and calls for leaders to resist intimidation while Journal of Commerce editors reiterate resolve to publish. The exchange highlights threats to editors, calls for accountability, and the outrage of the New York press amid a national financial scandal backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson Webb
Nicholas Biddle
Courier and Enquirer
U. S. Bank
Col
Hotspur
Leggett
W. C. Bryant
New York Evening Post
Plaindealer
United States Bank
Courier
WM. Leggett
New York
Journal of Commerce
Webb
United States
Congress
Sohavess
Col. Webb
The Late Duel at Washington Editor's Statement
A 1638 narrative recounts Col. J W Webb and allies planning to intervene in the Graves Cilley duel near Washington. Webb sought to compel Cilley to fight or face consequences, with Webb and companions prepared to die to prevent Graves from meeting Cilley. The account details pursuit of the duel, armed encampments, and shifts to avoid authorities, ending with commentary from the New York Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Webb
Webb
Graves
Culley
Col. Webb
Colonel Webb
Cilley
Heither
Mr. Webb
Col Webb
Bladensburgh
Col W
Messrs. Graves
Wise
Capitol
Mercer
Col. W
Potomac
Arsenal
Greenleaf’s Point
Gadsby’s
Major
Bennett
New York Herald
Fragmented plea on free debate and rights
A garbled excerpt argues that people will not see their rights invaded while public officials face insults and bullying for exercising constitutional freedom of debate. The text appears as a damaged fragment reflecting concern over free speech and political pressure.
The Manhattan Affair and John A. Bryan Defense
A lengthy commentary condemns a late mob of leaders and their supporters for a planned violent confrontation and threats of death, then shifts to praising John A. Bryan of Mood and his long service as Auditor of State. The piece recalls Bryan’s early Bucktail involvement, his defense against slander, and his steadfast Democratic ties from 1819 onward, urging continued support and honoring his career.
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Columbus
John A. Bryan
Wilson Shannon
Bryan
Ous
Buffalo
Friends of Democracy
N. York
Cataraugus
Democratic
van Buren
Clinton
Oakley
Andrew Jackson
New York Senate
Supreme Court
New York
Senate
Bucktail
Adams
Democracy
Columbus Sentinel
Mr. Bryan
Mr. van Buren
Martin van Buren
Editor of Cincinnati Republican Endorsed by Anti Sub Treasury Meeting
A Cincinnati reader accuses the Democratic Party of betrayal and claims a union with Whigs. At an Anti-Sub-Treasury gathering on Wednesday the 21st a resolution praised the editor of the Cincinnati Republican for defending Conservative and Whig principles. The secretary, Graham, urged withholding the motion. the writer offers to prove the charges or accept the editor’s silence as guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Republican
Anti-Sub-Treasury
Graham
Meting
Ramasay
Whig Party
Republican
M. Ky
O. Jour
Unavailable Funds in Treasury Report 1838
Treasury Secretary transmits figures on balances against public depositories and collecting officers, losses from depreciated bank notes, and duty bond failures. Estimates place secured/unsecured balances and note losses at about 6.58 million dollars, with potential total losses around 13 million including interest. Also discusses Steubenville Cadiz and Cambridge road funding and state stock subscriptions to spur construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
House of Representatives
House
Treasury
Senate
United States
United
Steubenville
Cadiz
Cambridge
Board of Directors
Reeve
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Jas. Wilson
D. L. Cotter
Treasury estimates on losses from unpaid duty bonds
Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Treasury, provides figures on unpaid duty bonds and officer losses. He estimates total real losses from officers may not exceed 900000 to 1200000 dollars, with duty bond failures as high as 6500000 to 6800000 dollars. Returns of bonds unpaid and in suit exceed 7500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Woodbury
the Treasury
James K. Powk
House of Representatives
Steubenville Cadiz and Cambridge Mc Adamised Road Company Exposition
At a March 1 1838 board meeting in Steubenville a committee presented an exposition of the companys affairs which was adopted and ordered published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Cadiz
Cambridge
New York Legislature Faces Adjournment Date
The New York Legislature plans to adjourn on the second Monday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Murder and dueling feud in Washington letter
Correspondence from Washington discusses the murder of Mr. Cilley as premeditated and deliberate. The writer accuses Wise of血bloodthirsty malignity, detailing the duel code and Wise's role, and argues the tragedy stems from a failed challenge and intent to eliminate Cilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio Statesman
Washington, D. C
Cilley
Medary
Caley
Wise
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Mr. Cilley
Mrr. Graves
Graves
Webb
Jones
Ill-Treatment Sparks Man To Assert Household Mastery
A ailing married man endured harsh treatment from his wife, with friends rallying him to claim control. After an episode when his wife began to expose him, he hid under the table and, hearing friends urge him to reveal himself, proclaimed his mastery, saying he would not show himself.
Corner stone laid for new medical college in Louisville
The cornerstone of the new medical college in Louisville was laid on the date. An address was delivered by Chancellor Bibb.
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New Medical College
Louisville
Bibb
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King
Wasurxeron
Charles King
Astor House
Joners
Shumburg
Duncan
City of
Simeon
Levi
Jacob
Israel
Joan A. Bryan
West
Manhattan Advertiser
Democratic Party
Corporation of
Lynchburgh
Gen. Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Ky. and
O. Journal
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