Circulation figures and bank reserves in a historical note
The letter discusses bank circulation and specie totals across multiple banks including Ae Xa city banks, Virginia connections, and New York institutions. It references capital, reserves, and comparative measures, then shifts to editor correspondence praising or critiquing Treasury clerks and policy, with broader remarks on Democratic and Whig positions, economics, and public opinion.
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Ae Xa
Ivanig
Virginia
Ator
Ton Bresks
American Telegraph
Telegraph
Ganks Aba
Curwin
York
York Cly
Boston
Ohio
Wanda
Corwin
Florida
Trerir
Corvin
Treasury
Walker
George Hartington
Harrington
Partizan
Lynn
Ainn
Tarington
Pillmory
South Carolina Chivalry and Barbecue Meeting Reflections
The report describes a 24th inst gathering at the Lower Three Kones Barnwell District where delegates discussed secessionist sentiment. Speeches praised Southern rights, denounced abolitionists, and endorsed armed resistance if coercion continued. References to Calamus Pond dining and quotes from Francis W. Pickens reflect ardent secessionist mood across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Barnwell
Ing
Savannah
Beaufort
Percy
Caroline
Hurdserablle
Coftt
Col Walker
Capt
Sansel
Mnj
Mr. Stansel
Mercury
Denwerwt
Soathborough Gazette
Calamus Pond
Charleston
Patistien
St. Stephen
St. James
Gonse Creek
Mitums
Mathew Clark
Henry Cly
Charles Lan
Carolina
Mr. Richborough
W. Wiggina
Forte
Mississippi
Benin
Secvasiim
Francis W. Pickens
Edgefield Court
Pickens
Spectacular Spanish Bull Ring Crowds Attract Yaz Tales
Fragmentary report recounts a Spanish bullring with a fierce bear encounter and a dramatic lion versus bull finale. Notable figures include Gideon Hatch and Henry Clay. The chaotic scenes include crowd-driven stakings, injuries to the bull and lion, and a political note about Kentucky's late election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miyder
Hye Ding
Gideon Hatch
Guitine
Maelijomachle
Buss
Rufus Choate Described as Feared New England Orator
A Boston correspondent portrays Rufus Choate in flamboyant terms, praising his legal prowess and oratory while mocking opponents. The piece notes his height, distinctive appearance, and reputation for swaying juries, claiming he is the era’s most capable legal mind in New England and possibly the United States.
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Caaen
Tirrell
Elles Bickford
Rufus Chowre
Lin Fiew
Rafas
Choate ix
New England
United States
Senate
Pairetld
Rufus Choate
Trith
Bocock’s Reply and State Rights Questioning War Powers
The Lynchburg Virginian discusses Democratic congressional candidate Bocock and his views on state sovereignty. It questions whether states may secede or form alliances, cites Massachusetts during the war with Britain, and asks if Cuba could join the Union and later withdraw after a purchase. It frames these as tests of constitutional powers and union integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
United States
Austin
Cuba
Spain
Florida
California
Filibuster origins and 18th century piracy discussed
A Boston Advertiser explanation traces the word filibuster to a Spanish boat name and links it to buccaneers and European pirates in the Caribbean era. It notes the term also coats English uses for rowdies and social pests, with a morbid tombstone quip about William Smith of Penrhyn.
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Boston
Sys
West Indies
Werte Niinte
Central America
Cuba
Morin
Caribbean
Wien
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Torice Greely
New York Tribune
Bullahtof
Cerito
Rodmin
Democratic Free Soil
Vermont
Fillmore
Taylor
South
Washington City
Foote
Howell Cobbin George
Washington
Daniel Webster
Esaus
Buffalo
Holly Springs
Ale Union
Democracy
Rebesium
She Larell
Protrio Pemasta
Poverre Asm
Patric Uti
Seman
Lesa
Vhs
Baoth
Mexico
Stiexso
Hexe
City Hall
Manchester
Igbel
Whigs
Balltit
Evers
Ite
Odige Bitaal
Ighimtana Geltas
As Mopire
Sania
Shy
Warrier Eitefirot
Onomdage
Byram Sher Jayere
United
Santee
Porter Talleid Foo
Nisgara
Springfield Tl
Seedusky
Dacborls
Suany
Andy
Fremont Freeman
Weeiabae
SunAteky Cone
Cape
Tyes Nee
Gina Fay
Fremont
Freema
Neder
Aecens
Jae Chrys
Bedane
Wali
Facttved
Enemont
Eee
Fereven McKtand & CO
Wramere
Stertowerys
OMIM
Fin —Pranitnoreset
Taster’s
Torn L
Greece
Law & Solicitor
Onio
Otho
B.S. al
Mojaphc Psywician
Ped
Femily
A. By & B. Vandercoor
Dithenton & V.doren
Sarthe
Eremont
Arar Ueiess Cormeen
Q. Rawson
Perwant
Joseph Cochrane
David
Emvart
Brickland
P. B. Sebring
Pantie Peatrelty
Leery Desionan
Eitenaye
Gandeehy
Farwiller
M. Tillotson
Mit
Femont
Canfield
Fremont Nouse
Sandusky County
Wm, Kessler
Corste
Hale
Troy
Vie
Wight
Alon
Bargie
Westies
Prilip Maxwell
Leppelman
Maxwell
Sedring
Henry Clay
Esau
William Smith
Penrhyn
Prrish
Vay
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