In Europe Marco Polo’s Luvea and paper money tale
A fragmented 13th to 19th century account traces Marco Polo as the 61st observer of Luvea in Europe. It then shifts to Mongol and Chinese origins of early paper money, detailing emperors and dynasties, the use of skins as currency, and the later substitution with silver obligations, recalling inflationary pressures and provincial issuances through the Song and later regimes.
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oPie
Marco Polo
Venice
Europe
Mongels
China
Persia
Schlueter
Gotvengen
Pawer Good
Schroeser
Eace
Asiatic Society
Ox Fi
Flcheowe
Gilaers
Kao-iseung
Bits
Kao-tsoung
Ve Foupou
Tzhe-kiang
Hoot Febeou
Tchincheou
Atangnan
Teking-towtfau
Im Szu-lehhouan
Linenganou
Tche-kiang
Hiao-tsoung
Seung
Fio
Ly-tsoung
Ata-s2
Lao
Aia
Gold
Kounkhan
Chins
Hal
Ala
Thawe
Paper money in Ming and Mongol China and Japan
The article traces the Ming and Mongol use of paper currency in China and notes how under Mongol rule Shandon China embraced paper money despite ruinous effects. It describes various Ming issues in 1579 and 1448, bans on precious metals, and the decline of paper bills. It briefly notes Japanese usage and concludes with references to sources by Father Du Halde.
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Shandon
China
Mantehous
Japan
Seung-Kin
Father du Halde
Slavery in Indian Territories Sparks Debate on Policy
The piece discusses slavery in Delhi territory and surrounding states, noting slaves are transferible property with limited rights and rare manumission. It questions British philanthropy’s role in India and criticizes domestic citizens who align with foreigners against their own nation.
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Savery
Barris
United States
National Gazette
Lodian Law Commissioners
Earl of Auckland
India
House of Commons
Ledowiog
Delhi
Hinself
British
Iadia
Philanthony
Bastling Island
Georgia Currency Reform Praised in Charleston Mercury
The Charleston Mercury extols Georgia’s currency reform as a cure for financial ills, noting Augusta exchange in New York and banks resuming payments at current value. It urges tighter honesty among banks and calls for state legislatures nationwide to redeem notes or lose charters, pledging a purged currency despite Bank party opposition.
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Georgia
Charleston Mercury
Macon
Augusta
New York
Geo
Michigan
Maryland
Baltimore
Democratic Party
The Old Merchant on Exchanges and Currency
A reader from Macon Georgia argues against a United States Bank and asserts that the currency should normalize by merchants resuming payments in specie or specie paying notes. He claims depreciation would vanish if merchants avoid bank notes and settle debts at specie value, urging immediate cessation of bank support and reliance on market rates.
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New York Evening Post
United States
Billy
Henry Clay
National Basak
Regul
Macon
Georgia
Hegel
Central America tension and piracy claim at San Juan
News from San Juan via brig Francis reports aggressive moves by the Mosquito King allied with English forces. They threaten Honduran ports, order the Corimbians exodus, and piracy trials are pending. The Galen outrages prompt calls for immediate action by the U.S. government.
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Central America
Francis
Roberts
San Juan
Honduras
Belize
Bocatero
Queen Victoria
England
Galen
New York Herald
Whig Advice From Dew Jr on Prosperity and End of Whiggery
A Sunday Mercury column mocks Whigs with fevered prose urging readers to prepare for the party’s decline. The piece uses satirical religious and political imagery to attack Whig leadership and promote Democracy and reform narratives.
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Dew, Jr
Sunday Mercury
New York
Democracy
Phania
Troth
Currency Reform and Gold Silver Debate in France
A writer recalls Napoleon establishing hard money, restoring gold and silver, with 460 million dollars paid in coin within six years. A Madisonian letter argues gold and silver are a fallacy, but a traveler notes abundant specie in France and easy exchanges. The piece contrasts France’s banking with its use as a circulating medium and mentions exchange challenges observed.
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Bonaparte
France
Madisonian
O. Statesman
Observations on Weather Signs by Sir H. H. Davy
The author explains that dry air refracts red light causing a coppery sunset and that a halo around the moon signals imminent wet weather. A larger halo indicates closer clouds and a higher likelihood of rain.
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Sir HH. Davy
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