Bank Suspensions Expose United States Banking Flaws
The article denounces the widespread bank suspensions since 1837, accusing banks of rottenness and insolvency, exploiting the crisis for profit through non redeemable notes. It criticizes the Ohio Board of Bank Commissioners and the Governor for failing to enforce laws, alleges banks use debtors to mask losses, and warns that suspensions enrich banks while harming the public.
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Union
United States
Ohio
Board of Bank Commissioners
Thu
Messrs
Hateh
Hubbard
Corwin
Resuming Specie Pay ments and Bank Reform in Ohio
The piece calls for impeaching officers who fail to enforce laws and urges a Democratic Legislature in Ohio to force banks to resume specie payments. It argues bankers abuse power, advocates redeeming notes with hoarded specie, and envisions a restored currency and healthier exchanges for a prosperous state.
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Ohio
Address of English Clergy on Corn Laws Appeals to Americans
A lengthy, earnest appeal by English Christian ministers condemns the Corn Laws for harming the masses. The group argues high tariffs favor monopolies, burdening the poor, and cites the Land Bill as evidence of unjust policy. They urge Americans to consider divine law and civil morality in judging these laws and their effects on food access and mortality.
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England
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Frans Shearl
Ion
Uae
A Plea Against Restrictive Laws and Divine Justice
A religious address denounces Corn and Provision Laws as hindering divine provision. It argues calamities reflect human legislation, urges unity and prayer, calls Christians to inform lawmakers, and appeals for mercy and justice toward the suffering poor.
Odd Radish Sent From Island Creek Township
Mr. Andrew Ault sent a ten pound six ounce radish from Island Creek Township. It measures two feet one inch and a half in length with a circumference of seventeen and a half inches. About four inches may have been broken off at the small end, leaving a circumference of four and a half inches there.
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Andrew Ault
Island Creek Township
Emall
The Bacon Specific cures currency derangement claim
The piece extols a fictitious “Bacon Specific” claimed to cure monetary derangement by a Georgia town method. Farmers, merchants, and workers should refuse depreciated bank notes and use specie or its equivalent, restoring confidence and monetary health. It adds a side note about an actor from Caroline and a journey to England.
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Georgia
Ohio
Sublime Moral Triumph in Ohio Redeems Union Victory
Ohio Statesman-Extra proclaims a moral revolution as Ohio shifts to a democratic majority in the legislature. It highlights gains in Senators and Representatives, notes district reapportionment changes under 1839 40 law, and cheers widespread party strength across counties and cities. The piece emphasizes unity, constitutional government, and a sound currency as core triumphs.
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The
Ohio Statesman
Ohio
Ant
Chapman
Harrison
Union
Friends of
House
Runaway bankers and political jabs in Mount Pleasant
The item blames Whigs for low turnout in Mount Pleasant while noting a bank theft by R W Reprieto of the Commercial Bank of New York who vanished with 56000. It critiques Whigs and praises Democratic efforts, urging Brooke County voters to support Rex Newman in the upcoming senatorial election, aligning with Ohio and Pennsylvania Democrats.
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Mount Pleasant
R. W. Reprieto
Commercial Bank
New York City
Acadia
Europe
Brooke County
Rex. Newman
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Bank of Cleveland Tax Note and Election Dispatch
The note from Wm. Dunbar, Treasurer of Stark County, informs that Bank of Cleveland notes are no longer received for taxes. The Canton Democrat is advised to publish this. Election news notes Porter's ~25,000 majority with a split Senate and House at 62 Democrats to 82 Federalists, six seats yet to decide.
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Stark County
Canton Democrat
Gotshall
Bank of Cleveland
WM. Dunbar
Prennsylvania
Guercia McDonald Leads in Counties for Governor
Democratic candidate Guercia McDonald holds a majority over his federal opponent in seventy counties by 2192. The remaining twenty three counties give McDonald in 1839 a majority of 1497, predicting a total majority around 8700 if patterns hold.
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Guercia
McDonald
Peachers Convention convened by Island Creek teachers
At a meeting of teachers in Island Creek township on October 12, Moses H. Urquhart was named chairman and J N Johnson secretary. The group resolved to hold a convention at the Richmond school house on a Saturday at 12 o clock to address teacher interests and education, with officers tasked to invite speakers. Proceedings to be published in the Herald and Union of Seubenville.
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Island Creek Township
Moses H. Aqurhart
J. N. Johnson
Richmond
Herald and Union of
Seubenville
Moses
Urquhart
Jonxson
Sec
Faced with a garbled listing in downtown ad
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a cabinet maker at 68 3rd Street near North, likely local trades notice. No clear names or dates. readable element notes a cabinet maker business located on third street close to North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobault
3D St
North Sueer
New Geass and Wholesale Goods From Philadelphia
PPE Subscriber reports new FALL WINTER stock arriving direct from Philadelphia in twenty days. Featuring color, novelty, and durable items. Sold wholesale at very low prices. Corner of ears and 8dsts. Paper at par. exchange allowed for eastern paper or specie. Attachment notice follows.
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PPE
Philadelphia
J. M.mechan
N. B
J.m’m. Steubenville
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