Democratic Letter Warns of Bank Power in Jefferson County
A Steubenville letter from a leading Jefferson County Democrat argues that local bank directors wield improper political influence. It accuses the F. and M. Bank of steering county politics, threatening debtors, and backing candidates, with calls for banking reform and accountability. The author questions loans to directors, shinplaster threats, and demands clarity before the October election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Herald
F. & M. Bank of
Steubenville
Jefferson County
Marble Palace
van Buren Bank
Bloomfield
F. & M. Bank
Judge Wilson
Knoxville
van Buren
Nick Biddle Herald
van Buren Party
Bank Directors defend a temporary suspension of specie payments
In a public reply the Bank Directors of the F. and A. Bank of Steubenville present a brief exposition of the course that led to the suspension of specie payments. The writer criticizes the document as imaginary and notes shifts in Whig rhetoric blaming foreign debt and cotton prices. The piece laments the continuing branch of political posturing and electioneering surrounding the financial embarrassments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Union
Messrs. MccCausten
Harper
Jefferson County
Hilson
United States
Messrs. Andrews
Leading Men of Jefferson County Confront Democratic Rift
The Jefferson County Democratic scene splits over June Bloomfield Convention outcomes. Delegates, unnamed in print, faced scrutiny for loyalty and intelligence. A protracted attack on rivals and Bank influence frames the dispute, with three figures linked to Vigilance and notable names weighed against party integrity.
Democratic opponents refuse to join Vigilance Committee
The text argues that several gentlemen refused appointment to the Commit tee of Vigilance, stating they cannot endorse all resolutions and candidate pledges. It questions whether party leaders may claim the party's opinions while individuals dissent. It asks if democracy now means government by a few leaders rather than the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of
Democratic Party
People
James Means
Richard Hooker
James McKinney
Bank Directors Explain Suspension of Specie Payments
In a public notice the Farmers and Mechanics Bank of Steubenville directors defend suspending specie payments amid widespread bank suspensions in the East. They argue Western banks kept payments to avoid liquidity collapse and warn that continuing on until Eastern banks resume would harm the national economy. They say recovery hinges on Eastern banks restoring specie and pledge the Western bank can resume as soon as conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Means
Wilson
Collier
F. & M. Bank
A. B.C
Bloomfield Convention Reflections on Democratic Delegates
The Bloomfield Convention recounts a May to June Jefferson county democratic meeting in Steubenville. Delegates from townships nearly fully attended, with no distinct banking influence among participants. Resolutions criticized the current banking system and monopoly, reflecting broad local opinion and warning against manipulation by so-called leading men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenvile
Bloomfield
Bloomfild
Jefferson County
Democratic Party
Jefferson
James Means
James McKinney
Richard Hooker
Bank Directors Deny Political Bias and Favoritism Claims
In a public letter dated September 6 1837 from Steubenville the signatories deny meddling in county politics and refute accusations of favoritism. They state no director received a real estate loan nor any special loans or favors beyond those extended to others, and they emphasize maintaining bank neutrality in political matters while continuing to provide specie exchange for notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andrews
D. L. Collier
James Wilson
H. H. Leavitt
A. H. Andrews
W. Kilgore
James Means
A. Sutherland
James Turnbull
N. Dike
Hans Wilson
Samuel Stokely
John Hunter
Steubenville
Democracy Federalism Hawk Roe No 8 Bank Conspiracy Exposed
The Ohio Statesman exposes Federalists as the controlling bankers of Ohio. It lists bank officers from Belmont to Wayne, cites a Columbus Bank Convention of June, and argues banks are mismanaged with overextension, favoritism, and self serving paper purchases. It calls for disinterested leaders and warns against entrusting political power to the bank party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio Statesman
Hawk Roe
Federalists
Circleville Bank
Wooster
Geauga
Richard
H. Lawrence
Do Ross
Woodbridge
Wallace
Scioto
H. Buchanan
Do Trumbull
J. Hickox
Do Montgomery
J. Perrine
Do Stark
K. Skinner
Do Licking
A. J. Smith
Do Franklin
Akelly
R. W. McCoy
Parsons
J. Delafield
Wayne
B. Bartley
Huron
J. R. Finn
Last London and Dublin election notes in 19th century report
London and Dublin returns show Ministerialists 233 and Conservatives 228 in the House of Commons. Conservative papers predict Melbourne ministry may lose seats. Mr O Connell is elected for Dublin city while Mr Hume loses in Middlesex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
New York
Liverpool
London
Courier
House of Commons
Conservtive
Melbourne
O'Connell
Dublin
Hume
Middlesex
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Amevitan Union
Annapolis
Springfield
Ife
Ross
Avit
United States Bank
Steuben
Old Hickory
Messrs. McCausten
No. I
McKinney
Hooker
U.S
Committee of Vigilance
John Hunter, Jr
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Steubenville
Europe
Ohio
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank
Themerican Union
Bloomfield Convention
E Federal
Joseph Olds
Wn. Gillet
Teller
Wm. Martin
George Radcliff
Andrew Huston
Thomas Huston
S. S. Denny
Wm. Foresman
Noah
Gregg
Mount Pleasant Bank
Joseph Gill
T. Federal
Enoch Harris
John Gill
John Watkins
James Updegraff
John Hogg
Wm Smith
Isaac Parker
Orwine Ricks
James Alexander
Thomas Mitchell
John Alexander
Joseph McKee
Robert Patterson
Democrats
Bank OF Massillon
Augustus Baldwin
Pres T. Do Parker Handy
E. Harthal
G. Earl
P. C. Hull
Martin Lohr
Do Ly
R. Kimball
George Dewalt
Lewis Fogle
John
Saxton
Wi. Harry
Wm. Fogle, Sr
Benjamin ‘Tappan
Judge Tappan
Canton Bank
Bank OF Norwalk
Fede
FE. Lane
T. Doral
John Gardiner
C. Lh. Boalt
T. Baker
George Hollister
Daniel Hamilton
Wm. F. Kitredge
Ebenezer Andrews
Picket Latimer
John R. Finn
DEM
Cleveland Bank
Ohio Life Ins. & Trust Co
Cincinnati
Franklin Bank
Lafayette
Commercial
Miami Exporting Co
Hamilton Bank
Dayton
Kenia Ae Il Oe
Urbana
Portsmouth
Marietta
Chillicothe
Lancaster
West Union
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