Debated Bank Influence in Jacksonian Politics
A writer argues against reducing the Bank controversy to a single incident. He notes public fear of Bank control over politics and questions whether removal of a director proves systemic corruption. He cites Jackson, Biddle, and regional interests, warning of broader moves to weaken state sovereignty through federal finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Columbia
Jackson
Charleston
Biddle
Budl
Sappeal
South
United States
Adhaie
Clay
Tiake
Artiels
Southern Review
de. Choper
State of Pennsylvania
Pennsyvania
Bani
John Quincy Dams
Sdem
State Rights Convention Called for Milledgeville Assembly
Augusta prints a call urging State Rights supporters to assemble in Milledgeville on December 13 to form a Congressional Ticket. Legislators and county party members are urged to send delegates equal to their senator and representative counts, with additions where representation is partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Rights
Milledgeville
Medical Institute of
Augusta
Medical College of
Sencar
Youss
Oglethorpe
Cooper
State House
Stellman
Nou Coke Lillo
Charani
MexicwerHen
Merchants’ & Planters
Senate
Congress
Geo. M.troup
Joan P. Ine
Merenwether
Putnam
Merchants’ & Planters’ Bank of
Merriwether, Young
Sayre
Stansford
Collins
House
Bank of
Darien
Bates
Tall
John Johnson
Baldwin
Messrs, Clayton
Alford
Proud
Messrs
Stanford
David Glynn
Uuns
Huss
Georgia Rail Road Company
Acrosa Snd Road
Congresa
Troup
Jons P. Kixe
Joan P. Isise
Jolly M. Berrien
Nicoll—Blank
Theater notices and political contention in brief remarks
Theatre manager prepares a benefit performance of The Party Voices amid an array of plays while a State Rights meeting draws a large crowd and heated debate. The meeting features a chair, secretaries, and resolutions attacking nullification and praising Jackson, with exchanges over tariff policy and references to past acts.
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Wwe
Union
Representatives
E. Vaynes
Sparta
Joseph Sturges
George W. Murray
Nagrs
Glaswock
Col. Townes
Thomas Haynes
Ward Thomas S. Wayane
Jackson
Hotspur
Col
Kina
Monroe
Geo. Glascock
Milledgeville Session Adopts Report After Debate
The motion was withdrawn and the report adopted without a monument and without dissent. The note ends with moreanon’s line and marks Milledgeville on November 21, 1823.
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Moreanon
Milledgeville
Milldigeville Races Reflect Rich Cup Awards
On November 19 the first day of races produced prize results and multiple heats. Rebecca Bass, a Tennessee bay filly by Arab Howano and Kenan, won the Siler Cup in three heats, with listed finishes for other runners and times. The second day featured two mile heats with Roxenr Smeras and Highland Mary claiming the $230 prize, and other entries including Duke of Wellington and Mary Grimes.
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Robert Emita
Tennessee
Rebecca Bass
Roxenr Smeras C.f
Highland Mary
Roneut Syven
C.f
Napuweon
Janes Clanatsoy
Slarnter
Mors
Unaon
W.G. Haun'sa
Turbulent clash ends in death and injuries at Augusta area
Turmoil erupted near McComb's Tavern involving Aboudusk Wim, Ward, and Henry Byrom who clashed with Mr AG Vail and others over testimony. Elis Macon was shot and possibly killed. Byrom and Ward attacked M'Comb's, smashing windows and firing as police were absent. The event left at least one dead, several hurt, and raised questions about law enforcement response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aboudusk Wim
Ward
Lienry Byrom
Elis
Macon
AG. Vail
Jo Ovis
Elis Esse
Mr. Dubourg
Alamilton Gaither
Ve. Dabourg
Ty McCoub
Pavern
Pistola
Byrom
Tolu
Dias
Byron
Ai Gomb
Mitel
Adafer Ward
Alan
Berom
M'Comb
Desparate Marine
Milladgeridle
Regency and South benefit in New York letter trumpet politics
Extract from a New York letter dated November 8 1833 reports a Legislature election with the Regency ticket winning by a slim margin over Van Buren supporters amid Tammany Hall displays. It argues Southern prosperity and urges Southern goodwill over personal gain. The piece also reviews Augusta theatre performances led by Hanr Field Germaine and Preston, notes rail and shipping data, and mentions Florida statehood debate and various political notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Regene
Venpuanexs
Swamy
Tammany Hall
Jacksonisa
van Burenism
Sammany
City 13
W . Buren
South
Jevrenson
Jacksonian Attacks on Banks and Deposits Stir City Debate
The piece denounces Bank of the United States influence and foreign ownership claims, accusing the Manhattan Bank of foreign control and biased lending. It highlights alleged bribery surrounding deposits and charter deals, urging Southern unity against banking policies and warning Van Buren’s political risk to New York City and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Bank of the United States
Ita
Manhattan Bank
England
United States Bnk
Shee
Kexpatt
Washington
Bank of America
Albany
Goyvernor ‘Nompkins
Amos Kendall
Perma
Li van Buren
Commercial Recoga Excerpt From Letter From Macon to Savannah
A Nov date letter from Macon to Savannah notes not receiving 1090 bales of cotton this month and reports planter sentiment on market uncertainty. It mentions a New Orleans letter dated Nov 7 describing frost effects on crops and price ranges from 6 to 7 19 cents, with long crops reduced and expected yield two thirds of normal.
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Charleston Mercury
Lieut Randolph
Andrew Jackson
Post
Florida
Stephen D Miller
United States Senate
Preston
Congress
Jule Bibb
Kentucky
Senate
Duncan
Savannah
Mississippi
New Orleans
Rodney
Macon
Charlesson
Advic
Liverpool
J. Bowen
Presbyterian
Catlin
Land Sale Ordered in Columbia County for Heirs of Sullivan
An order directs the inferior Court of Columbia County to convene for ordinary purposes to sell 200 acres of land in the county, belonging to the late Samuel Sullivan, for the benefit of his heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luomas Pallai
Aie
Saylor
Donyay
Col. Saylor
Botumtelly
County of Finelity
Inferior Court of Columbia Co
Sninuel Sullivan
GE. Cua
John Cartlep
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Lean
Dr Cooper
Warn Adams
Richards
Treasury
Taey
Tyraney
Eng
Resent Ssutu
B. F
Arab Howano & Kenan
Crusader
J. Vannion
G. B
John Randolph
Sir Andrew
S. R. Bonsen
B. Bs. Warlock
Godlatio
Wa. N. W. Howece
Bg. Nullefier
Zin
Gnorgla
Fryare
Yonday
Chiyto
D&e
Indiana
New York
Politics
Augusta Chronicle
TS Theatre
Hanr
Field
Marco
Albert Germaine
Hemeya
Lyons
Eatonton
A. A. Dexter
George B. Lithgoe
John L. Cole
William H. Austin
D. W. Johnson
G. W. B. Williams
Samuel L. M' Dowell
Federal Union
Cooper Benefit
Ingi
Savanneh Georgian
Livinroor
Gs Hs Us
Baes
Uplands
Orleans
Alabama
Umibiles
Kington
Americay
W. Wiliast
Th. Palmer
Maryland
Baston Shore
Renus
Martin
WiLelAnd OD
Jones
le Weis
Anne
Taylom
Sdonday
Iscen
Robert Fopod
Prac
York Consolidated Lottery
Batiul Yates & Mintyre
Roedee
BIGOD
Robortsov News
Olive Broad Street
Masoaic Il
Robertsons
Uss
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