Hoyt Subpoenaed In Hoyt Butler Inquiry In New York
The committee on the customs investigation summoned Jesse Hoyt to testify as both witness and accused in a case involving official conduct at the New York port. Arguments centered on granting Hoyt and Benjamin Butler full opportunity to present defense evidence in New York before any adjournment or transfer of the inquiry to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Lyon
City of
New York
David S. Lyon
Jesse Hoyt
Benjamin F. Butler
United States
Committee On Commerce
Capitol
Port of New York
City of New York
Washington
Sepercion
Woodbury
Geo. W. Owens
Henry A. Foster
David D. Wagener
Defalcations and the Treasury Audit System Debate
The report details scrutiny of defalcations involving Price and Hoyt, noting limited prior examination and urging thorough inquiry. It outlines accounting duties of the Treasury and appellate limits, citing Young, Woodbury, and Attorney General letters to explain why auditing decisions rest with accounting officers and not the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesses
David
Lyon
Hoyt
Price
Washington
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Young
Treasury Department
Department of the Secretary of the Treasury
Accounting Officers of the Treasury
General Land Office
Woodbury
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
the Treasury
Attorney General of the
United States
William Wirt
U. S
Attorney General's Office
R. Eb. Toney
Acta of Congress
Ealjeet
Gov
Public Report on Swartwout Defalcation Inquiry
The undersigned find the loss arose from Swartwout’s fraudulent accounting and detail that the Treasury head acted with diligence. They propose reforms including periodic audits, presidential appointments for customs officers, oath returns, criminal penalties for embezzlement, and swift notice to the Treasury. They note a Washington episode with Secretary Woodbury and defend public disclosure as essential to liberty and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartwout
New York
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Congress
Customs
Senate
Custom House
Woodbury
Treasury
Maine Boundary Map Supports US Claim to North East Line
An 1783 London map, published by John Wallis, aligns the boundary with today’s US claim along the St. Croix to a highland ridge near the St. Lawrence. It shows the US right to territory north of the St Johns, differing only slightly westward from the American line. The piece argues Britain later exploited the disputed junction as a Quebec transit route, challenging the British position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Maine
United States
London
Great Britain
United States of America
John Wallis
Ludgate Street
St. Croix
Passamaquoddy
Passamalada Bay
Aroostook
St. Lawrence
St. Johns River
Quebec
New Brunswick
The Distribution of the Surplus Debate
The piece argues the fourth instalment of the surplus must be paid from the treasury as required by law. It counters Whig claims, says no debt exists from the General Government to the States, and asserts the money was only a deposited surplus to be called back when needed, denying any owed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury
New York American
Globe
British debt rise sparks Yankee debt-planning in Vermont
A Vermont resident calculates how quickly Britain can repay principal if the nation’s debt rose by 20,000 last year to cover interest on old loans. The remark frames a cautious, wry view of national borrowing and repayment timelines.
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Great Britain
Vermont
Land Sale at Milwaukie Reported
A Milwaukie land sale notice notes a total consideration of sixty thousand dollars. The document specifies the transaction details and parties involved in the conveyance.
Whig Principles and Bank Monopoly Critique
A compact critique of Whig principles and chartered bank monopolies led by a national bank, alleging people’s subjugation and legislative reach limitations. It cites J Q Adams and accuses factions of extravagance, profligate spending, and a press under bank influence in opposition to presidential power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.Q. Adams
National Intelligencer
Mad Wise
Chuckler
Executive Department
Treasury
Congress
Democratic Herald
Great Whig Meeting Fails to Draw Crowd in Northern Liberties
A planned great Whig meeting in the Northern Liberties collapsed as key speakers Wise Preston Preston Bond Sergeant and Ingersoll failed to attend. Wise left town unexpectedly and others fell indisposed possibly from news of the New Hampshire election or an epidemic, prompting questions about the event’s absence.
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Whig
Messrs
Wise
Preston
Bond
Sergeant
J. Ingersoll, &c
United States Gazette
Ingersoll
Bell
Naylor
Randall
Mr. Wise
New Hampshire
Iron Steamboats from England to Georgia and Baltimore
An iron steamboat with an English hull was sent to Savannah for B G Lamar and then to Baltimore for assembly by Watchman and Bratt. A second boat is on the stocks. Each hull measures about 125 feet by 25 feet by 7 feet, over 200 tons, drawing 2 feet 9 inches to 3 feet. Engines by W and B with 60 horsepower. Plan to run Savannah Macon Georgia. The De Rosses is a provisional name.
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England
Savannah
B. G. Lamar
Baltimore
Watchman & Bratt
Lyford
Messrs. W. & B
Macon
Georgia
de Rosses
Wheeling Gazette
The Prescott Prisoners Court Martial adjourns
The Court Martial at Kingston has adjourned after trying 184 prisoners from Windmill Point. Of these, 20 were executed, 5 pardoned, 4 acquitted, and 150 remain in prison under death sentence.
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Prescott
Kingston
Windmill Point
Tragedy Strikes Shelby County Dives into Salt River Ice
Mrs. Vanney’s three daughters from Shelby County Missouri perished while crossing the north fork Salt River on ice. One daughter broke through and two others died attempting to rescue her. The eldest was eighteen.
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Vanney
Shelby County
Missouri
North Fork
Salt River
Swartwout's land speculations seized in Chickasaw lands
The United States Marshal for the northern district of the state has levied on Swartwout's interest in eight hundred sections of Chickasaw lands as reported by the Columbus Mississippi Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartwout
United States
Columbus
Miss
Argus
Upper Canada letter notes fires deaths and horses poisoned
A February 23 1839 Upper Canada letter reports the Pavillion House at Niagara Falls burned last week. Sheriff Hamilton was found dead in his bed amid speculation. It also says fifty Dragoon horses were poisoned, and comments on the dreadful state of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Canada
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Sam
Satisfactory Excuse Delays Floridan Issue
The Floridan editor cites unexpected staff absence and lack of workers for two days this week causing a delayed edition. He apologizes for the interruption and explains the delay as due to chanting Indians during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vhce
The
Floridan
Fire of the Old Flint and Van Ransselear’s War Offer
The note cites Major General Solomon Van Rensselaer renowned for Indian wars and Queenstown leadership. It states he has offered his services as Senior Major General of New York State Infantry if a war between England and America occurs.
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Solomon van Ransselear
Queenstown
New York State Infantry
England
America
Hany
Anatomy of the human body bones and joints
A nineteenth century text outlines the human frame noting 240 bones 400 muscles and tendons 100 nerves 100 cartilages and ligaments and nine kinds of articulations in the mechanical structure.
4 Good Husband tale ends with a long tailed coat
A poor woman recalls her daughter’s marriage and says her husband is “a tolerable sort” since he has a long tailed coat and a rolled shirt, revealing a humorous folk characterization of marriage.
Feds take Notice on Salt River Navigation Plan
Federal authorities report Missouri legislators advancing steps to improve Salt River navigation. The measure aims to ease boat traffic and bolster regional trade and transportation infrastructure.
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Feds
Legislature of
Missouri
Salt River
Execution at Bennington Publicly Used of Her Place
A historical report notes the execution of Dernsbas Bates at Bennington in Vermont for the crime connected to his brother's murder. The account describes the public nature of the act and the location tied to the tragedy.
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Dernsbas Bates
Bennington
Moffat Life Medicines Promises Renewal Through Herbs
A vintage advertisement extols Moffat’s Life Medicines as humane cures avoiding mercury and promoting vitality. It touts Good Samaritan herb formulas for nervous debility, fevers, and ailments like salt rheum and piles, with customer letters praising rapid relief and restored health from several U.S. locales. It invites readers to visit 367 Broad Way for a gratis copy of the Good Samaritan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
U.S
M. Cloever
13Th St
Sth
Jackson Avenues
Lawrence
N. Y
Mr. Moffat
Clark
John E. Stearnes
E. N. Butler
Umimit Hill
Dr. Moffat
George Broftis
Mauch Chunk
White
C. Geo. Kinser
Lockport
W. B. Moffat
Warren Patterson
T. & G. Johnson
W. B. Mofratt
Broadway New York
New York Mills
Parkhill Estate Action in Jefferson County Court
State of Ohio in Jefferson County executes legal action naming Adam Reed as Executor of the estate of David Parkhill in the Common Pleas court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Jefferson County
Adam Reed
David Parkhill
Margaret Parkhill
Margaret
Parkhill
Thomas McNary
Jane
Thomas McClenahan
Martha
William Parkhill
Robert Parkhill
Ann Parkhill
Elizabeth Parkhill
D. Parkhill
Court of Common Pleas of Jefferson Co. C
Millcreek
Henry A. Becket
Cross Creek
Ohio
William Ridinghame
Elijah Cole
Brice Rickey
Beckett
Court of Common Pleas
David
STOLEN OR TRAYVED HORSE NEAR SALT RUN OHIO
Notice from Wm H Rockwell in Jefferson county Ohio seeks the return of a light sorrel mare named Mann a seven year old natural trotter with one hind foot white and a white face. Reward offered upon return. Feb 12 21.
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Salt Roo
Jefferson County
Ohio
Sorret Mann
Wm. H. Rockwell
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Milwaukie
Northern Liberties
Cornelius 8S. Roe
Milo B. Root
Claverrock
Columbiana Co
J. A. van Valkenburgh
Mr. W. Moffat
Wesker
Sarge
the Common Pleas
Philadelphia
Dougherty
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