Bankrupted the National Treasury claim in The New Courier and Enquirer
The piece defends Van Buren and allies by detailing how they allegedly increased federal resources, paid off large congressionally funded debts, deposited millions with states, and aided merchants and banks, arguing the Treasury remains strong rather than bankrupted. It contrasts opposition claims with records of debt reduction and national projects funded.
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National Treasury
The
New Courier and Enquirer
van Buren
Forseoth
Globe
Jefferson County Lands Tax Sale Notice 1837
Official county notice from Adam J. Leslie Auditor of Jefferson County Ohio stating delinquent Lands and Town Lots for 1836 taxes with added penalties and the 1837 taxes unpaid. It announces sale at Steubenville Court House on the last Monday in December at ten o’clock A M unless taxes are paid beforehand.
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Monroe Times
Michigan
Pontiac
Henderson
Oakland County
Crary
Congress
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Moreland
John
New Somerset
Myers George Net
Myers Michael
Robinson Thomas
Stillwell Thomas
Nein
Newburgh
Samuel New Somerset
Brush Creek
Lalla
Griffith James Mohreesville
Island Creek
Arnold Jacob
Springfield
House
Stokely
Samuel Amsterdam
Eherent Asahel
Tilford James
Sarah
Reed Robert
Salem Township
Knox To
Crawford James
Boyd
Richmond
Groves Henry
Dickey William Richmond
de Il
Galloway James
Same Fairfield
Hill William
England Lewis
Myers Jacob Pan
Oey Baniel
Merchant Mill
Edgington’s Brices Heirs
Abraham
Forbes John Salem
Morrow William
George Western
Henderson James Springfield
Myers
Same
Junkin M O Shelly
Fairfield
Stone William
Kerr Robert Richmond
Yeagly Henry
Linn
Rutledge James Jr
New
Ross
Blythe Henry
Lowry Alexander
Wallace William
Wallace James
Wolfs John Heirs
Hudson Bennet
Smithfield
Ramsey Sarah Chance James York
Salem
Hunt William Do
Lewis William J
Phipps Isaac Do
McCarrel William
Mardis Thomas
Winters Isaiah W Samuel
Mt Pleasant
Talbott
Nathan ‘Bennett
Patrick
New Trenton
Bennett Peter
Wayne Township
Collins John
Pumphrey
Lord Eleanor
Richards Jacob Do
Rand Robert J Do
Jane Toha
Clapp John H
Warren Township
Clark
Evans William C
Warren
Howard Joshua
Gibbons Thomas Tiltonsville
Higgins Jonathan Do
Henry James E Do
Mitchell Michael Do
Brown Isaac
Linton Benjamin
Scott Job Cross
Lesley John
McConnell Alexander Wintersville
Giles Samuel
County of
Jefferson
Adam J. Leslie
Jefferson County
Steubenville
The Administration and the Banks Debate Extract
An excerpt from Mr. Hamer's congressional speech defends the administration against claims of hostility to state banks. He cites the Message and the Secretary’s report as mild toward banks, asserts the committee’s bills allow settlement time with depository banks, and offers to support extended indulgence if needed.
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Hamer
Congress
Administration limits on state institutions stance described
The passage argues the federal government has no control over state institutions and should not get involved in disputes with states. It emphasizes that the administration should use its constitutional powers on other matters and avoid entanglements with state authorities. The quote frames federal restraint and respect for state sovereignty.
Death of Rev. Adam Emperor in New Orleans
The New Orleans papers report the death of Rev. Adam Emperor founder and chief patron of the boys' orphan asylum. A large crowd, including nearly two hundred orphans, attended his funeral procession and burial in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Adam Emperor
Boys
Shinplaster Counterfeiter Discharged After Grand Jury Decline
The Jerseyman reports a Morristown counterfeiter nicknamed Shinplaster was discharged as the grand jury declined to return a bill. The jury deemed issuing shinplasters illegal as counterfeiting them. Hartford Times notes the case.
Weekly deaths and shipments in Mobile amid gale and cotton rise
The week ending the 14th saw 48 deaths in Mobile. Interments totaled 8 on the 15th and 9 on the 16th. Cotton arrivals increased with a day’s intake of 2666 bales and overall business growing livelier. The late gale caused notable crop changes, as reported by the Baltimore paper.
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Ene
Mobile
Disunion rumors fail as Democrats stay united on core issues
The Maine Democrat says Whig presses mock disunion fears and expect Democratic splits to topple the party. It notes broad Democratic unity on fundamentals and toleration for honest differences over a major question, insisting no man should be denounced for such free expression. The piece argues federalism opposition remains strong within the party.
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Maine
Some of The Fruits and Conservatism
The Gazette of Cincinnati reports the incorporation of the conservatives with the great whig family and credits their alliance for the county’s late election success. The Maysville Monitor questions this partnership and warns conservatives to heed the fruits of their error.
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Gazette of
Cincinnati
Maysville
Army unit sails from New Orleans to Tampa Bay aboard Leonore
Two hundred fifty six officers and soldiers of the United States Army departed New Orleans on the 10th inst. aboard the ship Leonore bound for Tampa Bay.
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United States Army
New Orleans
Leonore
Tampa Bay
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C. Steubenville
Allensworth Mathias Stokely
Brown William Steubenville
Wells & Wilson
Doyle Michael Stokely
Hawkins William Ross
Irwin John Dickinson
Johnston Stibbens
Jackman
Me William Gray
Ed Wells
Wilson
Ramsey David Ao
Rowland Jesse Murray
Shearer Arthur Steubenville
Winteringer
Allen William
Oliver Newburgh
Knoxville Ae
Clendennning’s James
Irwin John Do
Knoxville
Kelley Deniel de Ia
McDonald Isaac Ae
Millen
Alexander New Somerset
State of Ohio
Auditor’s
Biddle
United States Bank
Mass
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