Ohio Whigs target Legislature as banks loom in 1842 race
Despondent Whigs push to secure next winter’s Legislature to protect bank charters and influence districting. Democrats rally to defend Kit Heart and free government. Addresses cite Journal records and multiple senators and representatives affirming the alleged conspiracy and its impact on state governance.
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Thomas Corwin
Ohio
United States
Senator Allen
Thomas Ewing
Kitheart
Congress
Tynese
Court House
House of Representatives
the Senate
Bank Debtors Urged to Guard Rights Against Bank Policies
A historic call urges voters to oppose a Bank party ticket. The piece accuses bank trustees of forcing a Whig candidate to repeal consumer protections that require notice before judgments. It warns of usury and loss of defense, urging support for a director who will repeal protective laws.
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Whig Party
Bankers Sit In Law Seats And Shape Rules
The text condemns bank directors who influence legislation and judge benches. It notes Dike resigning from the bench to join the legislature and Wilson, another director, moving to influence rulings. It argues that the rich escape punishment while poor men face penalties.
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Jefferson County
Dike
Nice
Bank
Geting Up & Movement
Wilson
Pittsburg
James Wilson
N. Biddle
J. W
United States Bank
John Sergeant
U.S. Bank
The Best Joke Yet on Judge Appointment Debated
Fragmentary report notes contention over Judge selection, mentioning Wilson, Judge Dae, DL Collier, and a panel to hear the case. References to election timing and notable figures indicate a dispute about judicial appointments and political influence.
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Wilson
Dae
DL Collier, & Co
Whig Procession in New Lisbon Fails to Impress
The New Lisbon Patriot reports the Whig procession of the 1Sth inst as nearly a total failure. Several respectable gentlemen counted the crowd with the highest estimate around eight hundred. The piece notes the Whig spirit of 1940 dissipated and critiques the Whigs for their efforts and lack of support.
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New
Speech on tariff bill by Beeson in 1842 Congress
In a July 6 1842 House speech Henry W Beeson of Pennsylvania denounces tariff protection, attacking Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson era policies. He cites English pauper labor versus American manufacturing, argues for reduced duties and hard money, praises Jeffersonian policy, and warns Britain would be checked by American naval power and a strong treasury.
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House of Representatives
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Globe
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Saltonstall
van Buren
Buchanan
Tennessee
England
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J. Q. Adams
Ohio
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Massachusetts
Lusec
Sans Ceremonie
Bank of Brownaville
Hom
Brownsville
Stockton
Democratic Party
Thed
Coonskinners
New Jersey
Randolph
Queens
House of Commons
Lowell
Mr. Hudson
West
Pennsylvania
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Phoenicia
Carthage
Venice
Old England
Stocktons
Protective tariff debate and bank affidavit appear in Pittsburgh texts
The passage argues hard money and a protective tariff as essential to national independence, criticizing paper money and bank power while urging economy and farmer artisan prosperity. It contrasts currency policy with British influence, then shifts to Wilson’s U S Bank affidavit, denying bank involvement in supporting his newspapers and attesting subscription practices.
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Philips
Europe
Charles H. Israell
Pittsburgh
James Wilson
Pennsylvania Advocate
Pittsboreh
Western Herald and
Steubenville Gazette
Ohio
United States Bank
Wilson
Jas. Wilson
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