Democratic meeting to be held in Steubenville court house
A Democratic party meeting will convene at Steubenville court house Tuesday evening the 7th inst at 7 o clock. Business of importance to Democratic principles will be discussed and democracy from all parts of the county urged to attend. Several friends from other counties are expected to address the gathering. Signed by ER M Stanton, WM Hamilton, WM McDonald, B McFarland, D England, J G Morris. Central Committee of Jefferson county.
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Democratic Party
Court House
Steubenville
Coun
ConGress
Tyler
Clay
Poindexter
N. York
Thomas Nforshsip
Cross Creek
H. Gray
Jas. Mary
Ohio
George Hogg
John Hoge
Wm. Elliott
Wall
Exctiort & Co
Elliott
Liem
John Hogg
WM. Elaigtt
Steubenville Opril
James Ross Wells
Court of Common Pleas
Jefferson County
Third Street
Isaac McDonald
Plurius
John Mills
Brush Creek
Croxw
Leorealles
Hoxwosin & Hepourn
Hewworth and Ma
Phillipe and Heocker
Este
The Union-Prospects Past and Future Reflections
A historical column reflecting on the end of a volume of the American Union, praising Ohio’s Democratic representatives, critiquing political apostasy, and noting public trust in bankers and reform efforts amid early 19th century partisan tensions. The piece blends memory of President Tyler’s term with calls for stronger reform and unity.
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American Union
Tyler
Democratic Party
Ohio
Glorinns
Carey
Democratic Unity and Press Reform in Jefferson County
A 1841 county political appeal urges every Democrat to support and pay for a local democratic paper, expand its circulation, and expose nonpaying subscribers. It criticizes Whig fiscal policy, calls for retrenchment, and argues reform depends on sustained, accountable press advocacy in Jefferson County.
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American Union
Jefferson County
Union
Reform in government urged to cut Congress time and costs
The writer argues Congress wastes time and money, calling for reform. They say per diems should be lower, lawmakers should govern themselves, and private affairs need less legislative interference. They urge the Democrats, especially from Ohio, to lead a reform movement against the Whig majority.
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Washington
Congress
Ohio
Call Against Democratic Meeting Sparks Party Tension
A Jefferson County Herald note discusses refusal to publish a call for a Democratic Meeting. It accuses local figures of whig alignment and aims to split the Democratic Party over Bank reform. The editors pledge to uphold Democratic measures and urge readers to judge who best supports the party.
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Democratic Party of
Jefferson Co
Jefferson County
Thomas L. Hamer
Allen
Shannon
The
Herald
Vei
Bank politics and a Whig welcome in Jefferson County
The piece details Democrat leaders facing bank failures and speculators, noting sheriff Isaac M’Donald and Dr. Thomas Johnson as figures tied to bank speculation. It praises a Democratic setback as unjust while highlighting recent legislative actions on suspended banks, bank examinations, and debt settlements, and mentions a meeting to invite Van Buren and Paulding, along with a note on The American Pen and other items.
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Isaac M'Donald
Jefferson County
Steubenville
Thomas Johnson
Smithfield
the Herald
Democratic Party
Who They Are Left Democratic Party Formed the Whigs
The Herald of the 2th reports on former Democrats who joined the Whigs amid tensions with bank stockholders. It cites James Means, McDon vit, James M’Kinney, John Honier, T. Johoeon, and others as individuals who denounced the party they left. The piece notes shifts in allegiance between 1837 and contemporary concerns.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Union
Gallipolis
Steubenville
Messrs. Means
M’kinney
Hunter
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Democratic Party
Whigs
Oe Herald
Messrs
James Means
Lease M'Donvit
James M'Kinney
John Honier
T. Johoeon
Jae
Mens
Jemee
Discourse on Justice and Local Troubles in Rhode Island
The piece condemns corrupt politicians and notes that despite early success, they will be exposed and disgraced. It reports two U.S. Artillery companies dispatched to Rhode Island to maintain peace and mentions a recent frost harming fruit, especially grapes. It also notes the Cincinnati Elevator's suspension and hopes for its revival to benefit workers.
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Rhode Island
Beauties of the Banking System in New York
A Kalida Venture piece criticizes the safety fund and liability model, arguing the New York banking system causes volatile currency under paper money. It cites yearly bank circulations from 1837 to 1842, notes drastic fluctuations, and warns of ruin while some financiers profit from instability.
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Quasst” Bros
Hiarald
Medary
Corbett
Harper
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Herald
Massillon Gazette
Morgan
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Patriot
New York
State of
Pf Panking Journal
Bank of Cleveland
Cleveland
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Circleville I
Lawrence
Circleville
H. i
Warren
Bank of Chillicothe
Chillicothe
Bank of Geauga
Painsville
Bank of Gallipolis
Gallipolis
Bank of Hamilton Hamilton
Bank of Massillon
Massillon
Bank of Mansfield Mansfield
Bank of Marietta Marietta
Bank of Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Par
Bank of Norwalk
Norwalk
Bank of Sandusky
Sandusky
Bank
Western Reserve Bank
West
Res. Farms
Brig
Brighton
Zanesville Canal & Mans
Zanesville
Ohio Post
Indiana
Kentucky
Philadelphia Bank Failures Spark Public Debate on Self-Government
The Philadelphians once preached restraint but now confronts a wave of bank failures. In about a year, the failed Philadelphia banks tally forty six million dollars in capital, prompting talk that God made them freemen and capable of self-government without bank oversight. The tone suggests growing popular sentiment questioning traditional bank governance.
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Philadelphia
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