Retrenchment Ambitions Amid Whig Resistance in 1840s State
The piece recounts how promises failed to be kept, provoking scorn for retrenchment plans. It notes Whig dominance barred salary cuts for office holders and describes Democratic efforts and the 1842 legislature's inertia. It ends by signaling Gov. Morton’s election and the shift in power, with actions to be discussed later.
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Slow returns from North Carolina and Indiana results
North Carolina reports indicate slow returns with A. H. Arrington leading Stanly by about 900 and Rayner by just over 800 in his district. Indiana shows a democratic shift with Whitcomb leading governor, large gains in Jefferson, Scott, Washington, and others, while Tennessee and Kentucky results are mixed and contested.
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Embezzlement Trial at Concord Bank Hearings
The Concord court hears Browne and Wyman in a bank embezzlement case. Testimony covers treasury note proceeds, loan practices, and director expectations amid examinations of the Phenix and Hamilton banks. Judge and defense contrast show cautious adherence to law and public trust.
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Treasury
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Hamilton Bank
Phanix Bank
Boston
Phenix Bank
John Hurd
Hurd
Concordians
Dexter
Charlestown
Middlesex Bank
Market Bank
Charles Thompson
Edward Russell
Phoenix Bank
Huntington
Weiss
Noah Webster
Bartlett
Wells
Cavote
Browne
Choate
Hunnewell
Dr. Bates
John Skinner
Webster
Massachusetts
New England
Capt. Acton
King’s
State Street
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Sakai E. Thompson
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Boston Post
Willard Phillips
H. M. Willis
Webster Defends Wyman Bank Fraud Case at Beach Scene
In a detailed defense, Mr Webster argues that embezzlement requires a guilty inception and that loans to S R Co were imprudent rather than illegal. He critiques directors for overlooking demand-note operations, questions concealment as crime, and questions on the bank’s records and testimony.
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Wyman
Hunnewell
Stanley, Reed & Co
Bar
Phillips’s Beach
Treasury
Hamilton
B. Brown
Boston
Gross
Wyman case recounts defense on embezzlement charges
Webster outlines Wyman’s explanations for loans and acts in the bank dispute. He argues no proof ties Wyman to private gain and warns jurors against conflating moral culpability with statute crime while detailing the trial’s closing stages.
Robbery at Campeachy Stirs Sea Trade
The schooner Luda, owned in part by Steiver, planned departure from Campeachy when Captain Hurd cut anchor and vanished with his crew. Steiver lost 20000 dollars in the scheme, and the Luda’s mate was arrested on arrival aboard the Freeland. Authorities suspect Hurd fled toward Texas, linking past thefts to the case.
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Caupeachy
Steiver
Luda
Hurd
Sam
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WV. O. Republican
Vandalia Posts From Port Royal To Chagres In 1843
Dated July 8 1843 at Chagres the Vandalia left Port Royal July 1 and reached Chagres July 5 with Capt McCluney health impaired. The Samuel L Southard remains the only vessel at the river to sail July 20. Commodore Jones remains in Nabibus. Commodore Dallas and party left Panama June 4 for Payta and Mr Brown sails to Otaheite June 12 aboard the tender to Vindictive.
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Chagres
Vandalia
Port Royal
McCluney
America
Samuel L. Southard
Jones
Nabibus
Dallas
Suite
Panama
Payta
Jesus Mr Brown
Sandwich Islands
Otaheite
New York Tribune
Market Report Amid Varied Commodities and Rounds of Trade
Prices move across multiple goods with cash discounts and firm tones. Metals, oils, and provisions show steady demand. naval stores and spirits turpentine rise. Sugar, rice, tobacco, and wool feature diverse lots and auction sales, while rations for starches and spices reflect mixed conditions.
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Porto Rico
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Cienfuegos
Perth
Liverpool
West India
St. Jago
Cotton and grain prices in New York and other markets
New York reports a quiet cotton market with firm prices and large flour supply. Genesee and Michigan grains quoted, Virginia corn sold, ashes and whiskey steady. Pittsburg shows firm flour and varied grain prices. ash and flaxseed values noted. New Orleans freight moves little. Augusta reports anxiety over crop prospects with sales advancing to about 50,000 at 54 to 56 cents, market pricing 54 to 56 cents.
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Patna
Cawnpore
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Virginia
Pittsburg
Jicper Ib
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Liverpool
Augusta
Maritime Shipping Notices from Merchants Exchange
The list records multiple ships and brigs with captains and destinations including Rotterdam Helvert Trinidad Philadelphia Digby NS and New York. Vessels sail with cargoes or in company with others and include inward cargo movements from Cuba St Jago and Halifax with several noted ports.
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Salem
Prime
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Lion
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Comet
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Shipping news from Portland and Atlantic routes
Reports from Portland dated August 4 note vessels Chesapeake Knight and Dolphin both well after recent voyages. Hoboken and Havana trades mentioned with arrivals into Matanzas and Philadelphia. Oldsch Everlina Knight and Ontario Hart also listed with various ports in exchange notes.
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