Speech by Thomas H. Benton on Treasury Note Bill in 1887 Senate
Missouri Senator Thomas H. Benton argues against Treasury notes as currency and supports direct loans. He cites 1819 1820 loans, warns of dependence on paper money, and defends relief measures for merchants banks and states while urging substantial direct lending and fiscal restraint.
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Cheves
Senate
Mr. Cheves
Bank of the United States
Atlantic Board
West
Bank of the
United States
Liv
Treasury
Joan
Hamion
Jefferaon
Madison
Macon
Randolph
Reptilicats Church
France
Treasury Note
Pennsylvania
Buchanan
Congress
Federal ‘Treasury
Finance Committee
Judiciary
America
Bankruptcy penalties urged for state and nation in senate debate
The speaker voices support for a proposed bankruptcy bill as a remedy to financial distress. He asserts readiness to apply penalties to the entire banking establishment, including Missouri’s state chartered firm, should it fail to meet its promises to pay. He vows to vote for the measure and endure political exclusion if needed.
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van Buren
Friends of the Measure
Senate
Missouri
Sauars
Caprion
Inconsistency in Funds Policy Stated by Bali Rep
The Bali representative argues the opposition blames the government for placing public funds in deposit banks and lending to merchants while also opposing separating government from banks. They claim if funds are loaned out it is wrong, and if not loaned out it is wrong, showing the opposition’s inconsistent stance.
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Bali Rep
Loco foco slander in a party of equal rights debate
A historical defense against anti monopoly claims denounces vilification of the loco foco or anti monopoly group. It cites Tammany Hall incident of 1835 and argues the feared foes include many loyal, law abiding citizens from diverse religious backgrounds who support equal rights under Christianity and law.
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New York Evening Eet
MAG
Cor Sa’ Oribers
Union
Scollers
Catiline
Cren
Cicero
Evening Post
Hall of Science
Shoshonee
Snake Indian
Tammany Hall
Daily News
Loco-Foco
Loco-Focos
Democratic Party
Madisonian
Loco-Foco Party
Conscientious Journal of Commerce
The Thugs of India Suppression Progress Report
An English paper notes a 1836 suppression report showing 474 murders by Thugs with 317 bodies found. Of 244 captured criminals, 37 executed, others transported to Penang or set to hard labor. The effort aims to annihilate the murderous caste as leaders are executed and trust erodes.
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India
Commission For
Penang
Boston Mercantile Journal
Emigrants to New York Driven by UK Exports
The Liverpool Mail reports ten thousand emigrants reach New York monthly. Passage costs five pounds, totaling about 600000 pounds yearly, much to American shipowners’ profit. Average emigrant carries about eighty five pounds in specie, nearing two million pounds annually. The English paper laments gold drained from British capital feeding American growth.
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Liverpool
Eng
New York
America
Decency and Deception in Jefferson County Politics
A partisan critique of Whigs and Democratic alignment in Jefferson County during the 1837 election era. The piece accuses Whigs of duplicity, coins the term amalgamation ticket, and claims Democrats were misled by appeals to principles over people. It mocks celebrations and questions banking influence while detailing a riotous, alcohol fueled jubilee and fictional military maneuver.
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Stokely, McNary, &c
Proteus
Mr. Tappan
Steubenville
Tappan
Louisiana
Stokely
C. R
Election Returns From Steubenville Western Herald
The Steubenville Western Herald Extra reports partial returns from the general election. Stokely leads for Senator with a Whig majority of 128. Mount Pleasant expected to boost it further. Kilgore likely elected Treasurer, A Sutherland Recorder, and James Collier Attorney. Baldwin carried the county by 3 or 400 last fall, with Samuel M Nary reportedly opposed.
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Jefferson
Steubenville
Herald
Nick Biddle
The
Chandler
S. Stokely
Samuel McNary
Loco Foco
Jemmy
Jefferson County
Stokely
Mount Pleasant
William Kilgore
A. Sutherland
James Collier
Baldwin
Samuel M’nary
Opposition rejoicing only in distress according to editor
The United States Gazette editor says the opposition thrives in national distress while failing in prosperity, noting it exposes their confidence during hardship but suffers when peace and prosperity prevail, a view echoed by the Baltimore Republican.
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United States Gazette
Daltimore Republican
Money and bank securities markets in Boston
The Boston Courier reports abundant money and easy access to good securities at 6 percent with some long loans at 5 percent premium. Bank stocks have improved, early week demand for New York bills with large drawdowns at 14 and 14 percent premium, and sales at 1 percent premium.
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Boston
Boston Courier
New York
Henry Wells Receives Royal Patent for Hat Making
Henry Augustus Wells of New York has earned the royal patent for improvements in hat manufacturing. The accolade marks notable innovation in headwear production.
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Henry Augustus Wells
City of
New York
Federal Exaltation Reverberates Over Bank Policy Postponement
The Washington City Globe reports cheer from the National Freedencer over delaying a plan to place the Government on its constitutional basis. It claims opponents gain time to sway the public, while arguing the Intelligencer and Cray push for a national bank as essential to federal power. The piece challenges editors to name six Democrats who voted to postpone and notes motives tied to constituents and party strategy.
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National Freedencer
Intelligencer
Senate
House
Bank of the
United States
Cray
League of State Banks
Bank of the United States
National Intelligencer
Congress
Garland
State Bank League
National Bank
Two Companies of the 43d Regiment Arrive at Woodstock
Woodstock papers report the 43d Regiment arriving from Frederickton with two companies. The Times notes their military display exceeds local expectations and calls it a novelty for Woodstock. One company advanced to the Grand Falls on Monday while the other, led by Captain Egerton, stays nearby as Sir John Harvey and his suite depart Head Quarters toward Woodstock.
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Woodstock
Frederickton
Grand Falls
Egerton
Sir John Harvey
Whig Prospect in 1833 Democracy Victory
The Democracy have elected a President and Vice President for four years from March last. They hold a Senate majority and a House majority for the next two years, ensuring control of appointing power. The people’s party is in ascendency across government, while Whigs are advised to remain quiet and banks to resume specie payments as their strategic failure is evident.
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Senate
House of Representatives
People’s Party
Great Bank Robber Taken in Baltimore Case
A forged check enabled a thief to obtain 24000 dollars from the Charleston City Bank. Constable Jackson seized the suspect in Baltimore, and a 5000 dollar reward spurred police from Maine to Georgia. About 19000 dollars were found on the robber.
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Baltimore
Charleston
Jackson
Maine
Georgia
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