A Tale of Rival Hearts and a Reconciled Family
The narrator recalls a strained marriage and a renewed bond after Julia’s past cruelty, John’s transformed return, and a letter from Lacy setting up a reconciliation. Lucy rebuffs and then yields, Amy Bucer’s steadfastness inspires a reunion, culminating in a tender scene where Lucy becomes wife and mother, and the couple's happiness begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Lucy
Jutin
Amy Bucer
Lacey
Sie
Tam
Lacs
Bin
Dialectic Delusions in Bath Louisiana Debate
A rambled House floor speech mocks Bath Louisiana by turns praising and pillorying the place. The speaker urges passage of a bank bill while garbling names, places, and phrases in a satirical attack on legislative rhetoric. The monologue devolves into jargon and local color about Bath, Nashville Railroad, and public improvements.
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Speaker
Bath
Nahant
Pontchartrain
Louiciana
New Orleans
Mr. Speaker
Louisiana
Nashville Railroad
Florida
Speakes
Holy Name of Liberty
Spesher
Ameries
Paper Currency Debates Sparked 1830s Economic Shift
The article recalls Senator Benton’s gold currency proposal and attacks on paper money, labeling it a humbug. It argues that abandoning paper credit led to a cash economy, reduced imports, expanded exports, and a rebound in U.S. manufacturing, with bankers and lenders reeling as debt and speculation faded.
Reduction of prices and specie demand in New Orleans shown
The article argues that cheap equitable government and a productive populace can outcompete Europe if not bound by paper money. It highlights New Orleans as proof, noting sixty million dollars of produce payable in specie, banks shrinking, and farmers selling only for specie, creating demand and confidence while challenging Benton's metallic currency critique. It contends gold flows up the Mississippi and labels Benton's views as humbug.
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Benton
Senate
Mississippi
Alt. Benton
New York
Third House
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Epeche
Venton
Benvon
Europe
Thao
Ching
New Orleans
Alere
Wemern
Iia
Wuich
United States
Mr. Benton
Banking power and commerce cited in 1830s money article
The New York Herald piece argues the National Bank controlled local banks via branches, limiting overextension by merchants. It recounts a Wall Street house using long dated notes and branch discounts to push flow, influence specie demand, and eventually shape prices and credit through to the 1830s and 1850s.
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New York Herald
National Bank
Wall Street
New York
Pearl Street
Richmond Va
Contel
United States Bank
London
Waseo
Banking policy brings state to brink, 1830s crisis noted
A crowded report from Milledgeville outlines Governor McDonald's annual message on Georgia's dire finances. The Central Bank was used to defer taxes, fund rail and internal improvements, but its notes have lost value and now strain state credit. The piece warns of bank ruin and broad public bankruptcy risk.
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Milledgeville
Robert M. Echols
James Jackson
W. B. Wofford
House of Assembly
McDonald
Tus
Legislaiere
New York Morning Post
Bank foes face a wary public in Springfield
The writer argues that the Bank faces strong opposition from voters and Whigs who will use deception to revive it. They claim the next Legislature must force winding up the Bank, as the people feel duped and want the Bank dissolved, urging Democrats to prepare for action despite risks.
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Endavor
Democratic Party
Springfield
Equal Rights and Equal Liability in Banking Debates
A Chillicothe (Chil. Adv.) excerpt argues that banks deny true public protection by limiting liability to stock, attacking Whig papers as tools of moneyed power, and urging Equal Rights and Equal Liability. It recalls bank-induced specie withdrawals in 1836 and 1842 and claims current bank rule taxes citizens, hindering economic independence and currency availability.
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New York
Republic
Ohio
Chil
Adv
Ouro Specie and Bank Speculation Despite Resumption Law
The Bank Commissioners report and the State Auditor’s abstract show Ohio banks paying specie after the March resumption. From March to September, specie totals rose while circulation remained high, contradicting fears that the resumption law would drain banks. The data indicate growing specie holdings and continued liquidity in twenty two and twenty banks respectively.
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Ohio
Strate
Ohio banks resume confidence and specie circulation rise
The article notes a strengthened willingness to honor bank notes and a rise in Ohio specie paying bank circulation by over half a million from March to September. It highlights public trust in the resumption law and warns of testing banks' claims if unsound, with references to the Commercial Bank of Cincinnati and Marietta Bank missing from the reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Democratic Party
Lisbon
Commercial Bank of Cincinnati
Marietta Bank
Hard money politics and bank era politics clash across counties
In Butler, Hamilton and Knox counties Whigs attempt to label Democrats as hard money men, yet voters reward Democrats with large majorities. Knox’s Spinpier defeats anti-bank stances, McNulty wins despite opposition. Cincinnati reports New York exchange near par as west exports rise, lard oil boosts economy, and critics blame banks for speculative premiums.
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Harp Money
Daniel Webster
Butler County ‘Telegraph
McFarland
Wiccur
Knox County
Spinpier
Col. McNulty
Latham
Bank Democrats
Lisbon
Education The Key To Self Reliance And Morals
A reflective saying urges teaching children self reliance through practical education and sound morals. It compares wealth to inflatable bladders and warns that taught discipline, intellect, and virtue empower a person beyond material riches, securing a future free from misfortune.
Treasury allocates 562144 18 to states under Distribution act
The Madisonian reports that Treasury accounting officers have adjusted state and territorial accounts under the Distribution act. Governors have been notified of the amounts payable to their states. The total to be divided is 562,144 dollars 18 cents, excluding the ten percent retained for lands sold in those states.
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Treasury
Treasury Department
Indemnity Won For Antwerp Losses By Maxey Claims
Ex United States official Virgil Maxey formerly Charge d Affaires to Belgium secured indemnity from the Belgian government for losses to American property at Antwerp during the revolution that led to the city’s separation from Holland.
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Virgil Maxey
United States
Belgium
Great Western
Antwerp
Holland
Mississippi Governor Signals No Legislature to Redistrict
Governor Tucker hinted he will not convene the Mississippi Legislature to redraw district lines as required by the recent federal act. The statement suggests congressional districting will proceed without a special legislative session.
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Tucker
Mississippi
Government to propose duties on American cattle pork and cheese
The Hamilton Journal reports the government plans a bill at the opening of the Provincial Parliament to levy a duty on American cattle pork cheese and related goods. The proposal signals policy protectionism and potential trade frictions with the United States.
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Hamilton
U. C
Starting Children in the World
A fragmentary excerpt from a living writer urges prudent parenting and wise toil. It argues life’s purpose includes leaving enough for children and guiding their early years with sound philosophy. The text emphasizes balanced effort and responsibility.
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Weeyamee
Equal Rights
Iba
Rae
Juin
Cincinnati Republican
W. T. Wilson
Steubenville
Wm. Ralston
Farmers’ and Mechanics
St Steubenville
State of Ohio
Jefferson County
Court of Common Pleas
Vary Price
John Price
Catharine Machner
Catharine Sockman
Gshe
Philip Fachner
Tiltonsville
Mary Price
Catharine Lockman
Catharine Kachoer
John SS. Pat Person
Ge Clerk
William Nelly
Springfeld Township
County of
Jefferson
George Morton
Asam Artin
Daily Chronicle
Jas
Turnbull
Age
Tos, Johnson
Egar
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